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Security hacks on the rise, says report
Australia’s cybersecurity measures are inadequate and addressing data breaches must be a priority, says privacy chief.
Dealing with disabilities
The NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC) has launched new guidelines to help government agencies devise better strategies for people with a disability. DADHC deputy director-general Carolyn Burlew said there were almost 500,000 people in NSW with a moderate or severe disability which affected their ability to move, communicate and care for […]
Local govt moves to shatter glass ceiling
The Australian local government sector has named 2010 as the Year of Women in Local Government in a move to break the glass ceiling women still face in its workforce. The decision builds on the agendas discussed at a national forum convened by the Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA). LGMA national president Ray Pincombe told […]
Targeting climate change mitigation
Is it possible to secure effective international action to reduce the risks of dangerous climate change to acceptable levels, presuming Australia would play only a proportionate part in the global effort? If so, what degree of mitigation would be in Australia’s interests, and what would be an appropriate Australian contribution to the global effort? These […]
Winners of National Awards for Local Government
Ten category winners of the 22nd National Awards for Local Government have been announced. A total of 114 entries from 71 councils across Australia were submitted for this year’s awards consideration and an independent panel determined 13 winners for ten categories. "The Government congratulates this year’s category winners and those receiving commendations on their success […]
QLD councils post annual revenues of $7.7 billion
The recently released annual profile of Queensland local government has shown total annual revenues of $7.7 billion for the state’s councils. The profile, complied by the Local Government Association of Queensland, includes the state’s 73 councils with 32,000 employees, serving a population of 4.1 million. Councils were reported to have assets of $62 billion, and […]
Rees names new NSW cabinet
NSW Premier Nathan Rees has finalised his new cabinet and revealed the allocation of portfolios. Barbara Perry is the new Minister for Local Government. The former Minister for Juvenile Justice takes on the role from Paul Lynch and will also assist the health minister (mental health). The state’s new treasurer is former roads minister, Eric […]
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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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Neil Coker on: Victorian planning reforms take power away from councils
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