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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.
Baby bounce becomes baby boom
Demographers have been for some time observing an upward trend in fertility rates, often referred to as 'the baby bounce'. Now, it seems it is offiicial. Australia is in the midst of a baby boom according to a new report from the Producivity Commission and family benefits like the baby bonus only played a ‘modest […]
Procurement must be transparent, rules UK Court
A ruling by the European Court of Justice has highlighted the need for public procurement to be transparent throughout the process. The issue arose after property management company, Lettings International, obtained an injunction against the London Borough of Newham after discovering the council had breached Public Contract Regulations after it was dropped from a formal […]
Whole-of-government strategy needed for chemicals and plastics
A national approach to chemicals and plastics regulation in Australia would reduce needless industry costs and improve compliance, according to a Productivity Commission (PC) report. Commissioned by the Australian Government, the PC report examines the effectiveness and efficiency of the regulatory framework, and provides input to a special Ministerial Taskforce setup to develop a streamlined […]
Worsening ICT skills shortages could slow economy
The skills shortage in the ICT sector will grow by almost 30 per cent over the next two years and inaction on the issue could slow economy, a report has warned. The report, released by the Centre for Innovate Industry Economic Research, also forecasts the skills shortage in the sector will become more acute in […]
Trial to stop it raining cats and dogs in QLD
Four councils in Queensland will participate in a new trial program to curb the number of unwanted cats and dogs being killed each year. The two-year trial will allow councils to try a number of methods to reduce the increasing number of cats and dogs being dumped at animal collection centres around the state. Queensland […]
Plans to build ‘world’s biggest solar plant’
Backed by nine Australian companies including top miners BHP Billiton Ltd and Rio Tinto, Australia’s biggest engineering company, Worley Parsons has launched a study into finding possible sites to host a $1 billion solar plant, it says could be built within three years. Last year, the Federal Government set the target that renewable sources supply […]
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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