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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.
Deliver more beds, not more words: AMA
By Ju Yeon Jung The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has argued governments’ attempt to curtail their funding contribution to the public health system is putting millions of lives at risk. The AMA’s new public hospital report card showed occupancy levels of many hospitals were more than 95 per cent, well over 85 per cent safe […]
Sydney needs council amalgamation: business
By Ju Yeon Jung Latest research commissioned by the Sydney Chamber of Commerce has found Sydney had too many councillors with cost-ineffective planning systems, highlighting a need for reform. The KPMG report into the efficiencies of the current local government arrangements showed Sydney was over-governed, with each councillor representing 8,000 people, while Melbourne and Brisbane […]
New tool to craft regional growth
By Staff Writer The Cultural Ministers Council’s statistics working group has published a practical guide for cultural and tourism officers in order to help them better identify and seize the growth potential in their regions. The report, Crafting Regional Growth, is presented in a two-day workshop format covering seven sessions focusing on cultural asset and […]
Brothel above office “inconvenient”: Rees
By Staff Writer NSW Premier Nathan Rees has said it was “inconvenient” to have an unlawful brothel operating right above his electoral office in western Sydney, but it was not his job to investigate it. According to media reports, Mr Rees moved his office to Seven Hills in early September below a Chinese massage parlour, […]
Councils eye-off ABC Learning Centres
By Angela Dorizas The Australian Services Union (ASU) has called on the Federal Government to give priority to councils interested in taking over childcare centres operated by ABC Learning. The ASU national secretary Paul Slape said the collapse of ABC learning, now in voluntary administration, provided an opportunity for the return of childcare services to […]
Local Government responds to damning report
By Adam Coleman Local Government in Queensland has responded to a review from the Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) that suggests the majority of Queensland’s councils do not have sufficient long term asset management plans and are over-reliant on rates as a source of revenue. According to the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ), the QTC […]
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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