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Data key to improving water quality in remote communities
Water quality issues are long-term, persistent and, in some cases, getting worse.
Solar energy industry calls for further Government investment
By Angela Dorizas A leading expert in solar thermal power technology has criticised the Federal Government’s $500 million grants program, designed to accelerate the development, commercialisation and deployment of renewable energy technologies, as insufficient. Speaking at the International Solar Energy Society conference in Sydney, David Mills, the chairman of California based solar thermal energy company Ausra, […]
Gershon ICT review to be implemented ‘in full’
By Adam Coleman Today the Rudd Government announced that it will implement “in full” the recommendations of Sir Peter Gershon’s review of the Commonwealth’s use of information and communications technology (ICT). The Gershon review recommends a major program of both administrative reform and cultural change within the Australian Public Service. Minister for Finance and Deregulation, […]
Cycle paths solution to Sydney transport: LGA
By Staff Writer The Federal Government should help fund the construction of cycle paths across Sydney would take pressure off the transport system and improve the safety and health of residents the Local Government Association of NSW has argued. The City of Sydney Council asked the Government for funding to help build a network of […]
Calls to end domestic homicide on White Ribbon Day
By Angela Dorizas The NSW Opposition and Ombudsman have renewed their calls for the establishment of a domestic homicide review to prevent further violence against women and children. Earlier this week, Victoria became the first state in Australia to establish a coronial review into the occurrence of domestic homicide. According to the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics, 29 women […]
Rudd reviews first year in office
By Ju Yeon Jung The Rudd Government has celebrated its first year with a self-compiled 75-page progress report, a discreet but confident testament of its performance amid the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. In the report, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said his government had committed to building a modern Australia equipped to face […]
Stop dumbing down public schools: Murdoch
By Staff Writer International media mogul Rupert Murdoch has made a scathing review of Australian public education, saying the failing education system was “a moral scandal” and government and businesses should aggressively push for higher standards and equal opportunity. Mr Murdoch, the CEO of News Corp, voiced his concern over the faltering education system during the fourth […]
A Deep Dive into Digital Transformation with Civica
The power of digital transformation: how Australian councils are achieving a green tech future, providing better citizen services and moving close to the Holy Grail of IT.
A Deep Dive into federated information governance with Objective
With data sprawl and data silos an exponentially growing issue for the public sector, federated information management helps organisations remain compliant with governance regulations and maintain high levels of security – without moving their data. Bad news: information silos will always exist. Good news: Not a problem! The bad news is that information silos will […]
A Deep Dive into environmental, social and corporate governance with Interflow
Sometimes, forward-thinking has to do with innovation. Often it has to do with professionalism and skills and good commercial decision making. But today, there’s another vital ingredient in the recipe for business success – ESG, or environmental, social and governance. For further information, please visit www.interflow.com.au.
Strengthen Your Systems, Avoid Downtime
The recent widespread global outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update highlighted the catastrophic risks of service disruptions, underscoring the need for robust resiliency and disaster recovery strategies in public-sector organisations.
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If implemented correctly, the NSW Premier's WFO edict could be a pivotal moment that helps improve the employee experience for public sector workers while lifting productivity.
Despite appreciating the value of data, the reality is that many public sector organisations are still dealing with legacy systems that hinder data unification and visibility, preventing organisations from fully optimising projects.
By fostering collaboration, sharing intelligence, and building capacity, public-private partnerships will enhance our collective ability to defend against ongoing cyber threats.
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Is government losing the battle against tech-enabled transnational organised crime?
Is the government losing the battle as new technology and big data enables an increasing onslaught of transnational organised crime?
Councils vote against review of native title
A motion to confirm that mainstream laws apply to native title land has been voted down by councils at ALGA's National General Assembly.
APS hybrid work is here to stay, report finds
Hybrid working is here to stay, and the benefits outweigh the negatives, according to a new report.
That’s using plastic for good
Not all plastics are the same. Take engineered plastic pipes. Unlike single use plastics, plastic pipes are long-life products, not single use, made from materials engineered to be robust, reliable, recyclable with a service life in excess of 100 years.
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App-Based Parking Accelerates Council Savings
Councils are under pressure to make cost savings and improve environmental sustainability. Technology innovations in the parking industry are providing solutions on both fronts.
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Councils deploy drone against weeds flourishing in flood region
Hawkesbury River County Council is deploying drones to combat invasive weeds, a side effect of flooding in the area.
Councils pilot bag-in-a-bin soft plastics recycling
Councils are piloting kerbside soft plastics collection as part of a national scheme developed by the food and grocery industry.
Council uses smart tech to zap footpath weeds
A Queensland Council is using smart technology to eliminate weeds that pop up in cracks on local footpaths.
Innovation delivers justice
Young people in the justice system are better connected with support thanks to an innovative partnership between the not-for-profit, public, and private sectors.
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