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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.
Get on board with local government
The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) has launched a program to attract recent graduates to the skills shortage-hit local government sector. The Get On Board initiative is an element of the WALGA’s ongoing recruitment strategy that comprises a state-wide television advertising campaign, an overseas recruitment service as well as a series of careers and employment […]
Qld gov’t sources power from renewable energy
Acting Public Works Minister Judy Spence has announced eighteen per cent of the total electricity consumed by Queensland Government departments in 2007-08 came from renewable energy sources. Ms Spence said the result exceeded the Government’s initial goal of sourcing at leat five per cent of its electricity purchase from renewable energy sites. “The renewable energy purchase accompanied […]
Aged care: growing diversity poses new challenges
The Federal Government’s Productivity Commission has released the report, Trends in aged care services: some implications, to identify challenges arising from shifting demand and supply influences in the aged care sector. The report shows the profile of the aged is becoming heterogenous with diversifying backgrounds, needs and expectations, including an increased preference for independent living arrangements. To […]
Green living spreads in the Townsville Solar City
Visiting Magnetic Island for the launch of the Smart Lifestyle Centre, Environment Minister Peter Garrett said the Magnetic Island Solar Suburb formed a key part of the Townsville Solar City initiative, with the installation of 2,500 smart meters, 1,700 household energy audits along with some 500 solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to be fitted on residential […]
Green lights all the way for emergency vehicles
Queensland’s Acting Premier Paul Lucas said the new traffic signal management technology was being piloted in Bundaberg to provide fire-fighters and ambulances with the safest and quickest route to get to an incident. “The technology trial will involve testing software that can turn traffic signals green as an emergency vehicle approaches an intersection, resulting in […]
Government web 2.0 site launches in the US
Co-founder of a professional organisation known as Young Government Leaders, Steve Ressler aims to help government in the US move into the age of Web 2.0 with the launch of GovLoop. Ressler told Government Technology (GT), the site will grow into a hub for the public-sector community in the US – where government workers can […]
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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