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Government News joins Positive Impact Media
The Intermedia Group is pleased to announce the creation of a new division with the launch of Positive Impact Media.
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National Local Government fleet study
ICLEI Oceania is calling for input from council fleet managers across Australia to help develop a national inventory of local government vehicle fleets. Funded by the Australian Government and a first of its kind, the study is designed to increase understanding of emissions impacts and reduction opportunities in this sector. Opportunities for emissions reductions might […]
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Library builds cultural bridges
Charles Sturt Council’s library service has won the prestigious Jim Crawford Award 2008 for an outstanding program to bridge cultures for Muslim refugees in western Adelaide, South Australia. The program was aimed at helping new arrivals from the Middle East, Africa and Bosnia with their English literary skills and to connect them to social networks. […]
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Solar industry embraces a national feed-in tariff system
A clean energy peak body has endorsed the recommendations of the parliament inquiry into the need of a national feed-in tariff system for the solar industry. The ‘Save our Solar’ senate inquiry recommended to maintain funding for the Solar Homes and Communities Plan while transitioning to a national gross feed-in tariff policy, which has already been […]
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VIC funding for hazardous waste reduction
The Victorian Government is encouraging companies and organisations to apply for funding for innovative projects or technology that will cut the amount of hazardous waste produced in Victoria. Established to provide financial support for new hazardous waste reduction initiatives, The Government says the HazWaste Fund is the first initiative of its kind in Australia. Environment […]
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QLD population growth to slow down
The speed of population growth in Queensland is set to slow down, with the Queensland Government strategically directing growth to its western areas. Planning Minister Paul Lucas has told State Parliament that the latest state-wide population projections for the next 25 years showed an estimated annual growth rate of 1.7 per cent, well down on […]
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Making the switch to green office equipment
The Cities for Climate Protection Australia program (CCP) has launched a new project to help Australian councils achieve greenhouse and financial savings by making the switch to energy efficient office equipment. Office equipment and IT consumes approximately 15 per cent of total building energy use. This figure is expected to grow as the number of […]
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.
In-depthIs 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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SpotlightCouncils 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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