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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’s land carbon measuring system goes global
The Australian Government’s carbon measuring system has picked up the CSIRO Partnership Excellence Award. The National Carbon Accounting System (NCAS), designed by the Department of Climate Change in conjunction with the CSIRO and the Australian National University, aims to gauge greenhouse gas emissions from forestry, land clearing and farming. Climate Change Minister Penny Wong said […]
QLD public servants win wage hike
Following months of industrial action, the Queensland Government has finally signed a three-year wage agreement with more than 125,000 public servants that offers a 4.5 per cent pay rise in the first year and a four per cent rise in the two following years. “The minimum increase will be $34 a week, applying for workers such […]
Developers and local government clash over housing crisis
The Property Council of Australia has refuted a claim by the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) that developers’ ‘land banking’ was responsible for the current housing crisis, saying the LGAQ failed to consider “a whole raft of complex issues” affecting housing affordability. “A faltering planning system, restricted land supply, a lack of infrastructure and poor administration […]
Australia is failing its children: report
Children in Australia are languishing in the current economic and social systems, according to a new report. The report, complied by the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) with the support of UNICEF Australia, was launched by Families Minister Jenny Macklin and ARACY board chair, Fiona Stanley. Ms Macklin said the report provided […]
Flett pockets $540,000, regardless of results
WA Health Minister Kim Hames has given Peter Flett the position of director-general of the Department of Health, along with a salary package of $540,000. “He has been the acting director-general of the Department of Health since February 2008 and has more than 30 years of Australian health service experience, giving him a comprehensive understanding […]
Councils questioned over ability to respond to ageing population
A projected doubling of the older population within three decades has sparked disputes over the councils’ readiness to cater for the needs of elderly residents. NSW Planning Minister, Kristina Keneally has released new population data, which project a 33 per cent increase in the state’s population to over nine million by 2036. The growth curve […]
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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