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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.
Suspended minister faces a growing list of allegations
By Staff Writer A string of complaints filed against suspended NSW minister Tony Stewart will now be referred to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the NSW Greens has said. According to media reports, Greens MP Lee Rhiannon has received the latest complaint from a former public servant, who said she felt intimidated by Mr […]
Infrastructure vulnerable to climate change: report
By Ju Yeon Jung Australia should step up its climate change research and policy development in order to protect major infrastructure from erratic weather conditions, a recent study has argued. The report released by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) and funded by the Australian Research Council, has evaluated impacts of climate […]
SMEs slam government inaction in survey
By Adam Coleman The latest annual MYOB Australian Small Business Survey, has uncovered a high level of dissatisfaction with government‘s contribution to small business development. When asked to rate the current performance of the Federal Government in helping the development of small business, 56 per cent of small business owners reported a poor or very […]
Australia’s planning gets C-
A recent nationwide survey of planning professionals has showed Australia should push harder to lift its performance in planning. The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) has released its annual planning report card, which asked some 800 industry experts to grade each state and territory in 12 areas, including infrastructure, housing, transport and climate change. Despite […]
NSW Council eyes UK job seekers
Griffith City Council is hoping to attract skilled workers from the UK and across Europe to fill vacant positions. The NSW council will attend the Work Worldwide Expo in Manchester and London, in attempt to source skilled labour to fill vacancies in the region’s health sector as well as the council’s own planners and […]
Former WA ministers face corruption charges
Disgraced Western Australian premier Brian Burke and his lobbyist partner Julian Grill have been charged with corruption and giving false testimony. They are among four people who together face 15 charges as a result of the WA Corruptions and Crime Commission’s (CCC) extensive investigations into lobbying and alleged public officer misconduct. Mr Burke faces eight […]
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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