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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.
Kennett tells councils to prepare for worst
Councils are going to have to shoulder the burden of the global financial crisis thanks to years of waste by former governments, former Victorian State Premier Jeff Kennett has told the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV). At the MAV annual conference in Melbourne last week, Mr Kennett told delegates that as the level of government […]
Tasmanian public sector wage dispute ends
Tasmania’s long running public sector wage dispute has been resolved after 90 per cent of the state’s public servants voted to accept the State Government’s wage offer in a union ballot. Premier Bartlett said he was pleased that members of the Commonwealth and Public Sector Union (CPSU) accepted the Government’s wage offer. “This Agreement forms […]
Public backs HECS for R&D: survey
A majority of Australians support the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS), and believe a similar mechanism should exist for business research and sport, according to a survey. The Nielsen survey of 1505 respondents, architected by the Academy of Social Sciences of Australia, was conducted to explore community reactions to the application of income-contingent loans to […]
Victoria readies for largest electoral event
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), the peak body for local government in Victoria, is predicting record nominations in what they say will be Victoria’s largest ever electoral event. The MAV expects over 4 million votes to be cast in up to 299 elections across the 79 councils in Victoria. MAV President, Dick Gross said […]
Former NSW mayor charged with assault
Former NSW MP and mayor of Manly, Peter Macdonald has been charged with assault following an incident at Manly Village Public School on Sydney’s northern beaches on September 13. A current Manly councillor, the 65-year-old has received two charges – assault occasioning actual bodily harm and common assault. Dr Macdonald has denied the charges and […]
Corruption enquiry mayor seeks to clear his name
The mayor of the City of Cockburn Stephen Lee has said he will appeal the findings of a Corruption and Crime Commission investigation, which identified five incidents of misconduct and a failure to declare up to $40,000 of campaign donations. The report said Mr Lee’s campaign in the 2005 local government election cost more than $76,000, […]
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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