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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.
Australia can help provide for food security
By Adam Coleman A task force of prominent Australians appointed by the non-government organisation, The Crawford Fund, has produced a new report that focuses on global food security and provides a framework to guide Australian policy. The two themes of the report: A Food Secure World: How Australia Can Help are to assist developing countries […]
Victorian councils stem the red tide
By Ju Yeon Jung Victoria’s auditor-general has said while Victoria’s local government achieved “pleasing” results in the last fiscal year, it should be more cautious of its swelling expenditure to ensure long-term sustainability. Auditor-General Des Pearson has released the local government annual financial report, which examined 79 local councils’ current and future financial sustainability. The […]
Australian-first loan scheme to boost Tasmanian art
By Staff Writer In a move to stimulate sales and export of local art, the Tasmanian Government has announced Australia’s first loan scheme for private art collectors. Arts Minister, Michelle O’Byrne has launched the Collect Art Purchase scheme, which would see 11 commercial galleries across the state offering the 12-month interest-free loans for the local […]
Report criticises councils’ short-term financial focus
By Ju Yeon Jung A report into the Queensland local government financial sustainability has found a significant number of councils are routinely recording operating deficits without appropriate long-term asset management plans. The Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) released the two-year review, which analysed 109 local councils’ financial health, aiming to provide an overview of their current […]
Mini-budget will not save NSW: Developers
By Adam Coleman A developer’s lobby group has criticised the NSW Government’s mini-budget for failing the construction industry and called for the immediate waiving of state infrastructure levies and the forced reduction of local council levies. The New South Wales government delivered the mini-budget today, which forecasts for a budget deficit of $917 million this […]
Car industry gets $6 billion green incentive
By Staff Writer Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced a $6 billion package to ensure the car industry’s smooth transition to a carbon-restricted economy by 2020. The Green Car Plan more than doubles the $500 million Innovation Fund to $1.3 billion, encouraging Australian car businesses to develop and sell environmentally friendly vehicles. Mr Rudd said […]
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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