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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.
City of Swan mayor killed in accident
By Staff Writer The Mayor of the City of Swan in Western Australia, Charlie Gregorini has been killed in a tractor accident on his Swan View property. The 62-year-old father of five was moving bricks on Saturday afternoon when the tractor rolled over. His body was discovered by his wife, Sandra. Cr Gregorini started his community […]
Green roofs hold key to sustainability
By Ju Yeon Jung Spanish researchers are trialling a third-generation ecological roof using indigenous plants in a bid to make buildings more sustainable while retaining visual attraction. According to a Science Daily report, researchers from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) have built a roof covered with plants and a watering system designed to optimise […]
Mayor of Mount Isa wins Ernie Award for sexism
By Angela Dorizas The Mayor of Mount Isa John Moloney took out first place in the annual Ernie Awards for sexism, held last night at New South Wales Parliament House. There was no shortage of nominees for the 2008 Ernies, which name and shame public figures caught making sexist remarks about women. The Gold Ernie […]
Kelly under fire for taser comment
By Ju Yeon Jung NSW Police Minister Tony Kelly may face a formal complaint from an insurance lobbyist over alleged intimidation and inappropriate behaviour at a recent meeting. According to The Australian, Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) senior analyst Alex Sanchez, along with another lobbyist, held the meeting with Mr Kelly last month concerning the […]
Australian Sex Party launched
By Staff Writer The newly established Australian Sex Party has pledged to make Viagra more accessible and convene a royal commission into child sex abuse in the nation’s religious institutions. Under the slogan, We are serious about sex, the party was officially launched at Sexpo in Melbourne yesterday in reaction to what it called “an […]
New ALGA president for only ten days?
By Adam Coleman Cr Geoff Lake from the City of Monash in Victoria is the new president of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), but with all Victorian councils currently in caretaker mode due to local elections, there remains the possibility he will lose his council seat and subsequently the ALGA presidency. One of the […]
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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