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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.
SA councils to assess governance
By Angela Dorizas in Adelaide Councils across South Australia gathered in Adelaide today to discuss and debate key issues affecting local government, including governance practices, planning reform, natural resource management and water security. The SA Local Government Association (LGA) appealed to councils at its annual general meeting to support its proposed governance assessment program. The […]
Review reveals council failure
A review of the operations of Banana Shire Council Queensland has identified several areas where council procedures and operations were sub-standard or did not comply with legislative requirements. The report identifies instances of mismanagement around the council’s handling of development applications and assessment procedures and aspects of its commercial operations. However, it did not find […]
New campaign aims to save buckets of water
Australians are being challenged to save at least one million buckets of water through the new ‘Every Bucket Counts’ campaign launched by Smart Approved WaterMark, an Australian water conservation labelling scheme. The ‘Every Bucket Counts’ campaign can be found at www.smartwatermark.org and was officially launched as part of National Water Week. The site features three […]
NSW Labor hammered at by-elections
As Labor suffered an embarrassing swing of 22.6 per cent on a two-party-preferred basis in Ryde, the Liberals’ candidate, Victor Dominello, has fetched the seat, garnering 53.7 per cent of the primary votes. Labor’s Nicole Campbell, a well-known local identity, has won 30.1 per cent. Before this by-election, the only Liberal MP for Ryde in the […]
Mapping the future of renewable energy
The Renewable Energy Atlas. In a move to make renewable energy a more viable and practical choice for the future, the Department of Environment has launched an online renewable energy atlas. The initiative aims to support the Australian Government’s expanded renewable energy target, which is to source at least 20 per cent of the nation’s […]
Local government body hits back at PIA criticism
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has argued the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA)’s criticism of its recent land supply review was unwarranted and returned fire suggesting the Institute lacked serious and independent research backing. The LGAQ recently released a review of residential land supply and demand issues in South East Queensland. The president of the PIA’s […]
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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