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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.
Sydney’s Oxford Street declared ‘homophobia-free zone’
The City of Sydney has taken the unusual step of declaring Oxford Street a homophobia-free zone in a bid to tackle anti-gay violence. The homophobia-free zone motion was put forward by Cr Phillip Black at a recent forum for the gay community, receiving support from other community groups along with the council’s endorsement. The Lord Mayor of […]
Former NZ Film Commission chief to head Screen Australia
Arts Minister Peter Garrett has announced the appointment of Dr Ruth Harley as the first chief executive officer of the Government’s new film agency, Screen Australia. “Following an extensive global search, the Government was particularly impressed by Dr Harley’s experience and commitment to the development of a successful and sustainable local film industry,” Mr Garrett […]
QLD Government commits funding for climate change and manufacturing
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh and Industry Minister Desley Boyle have announced more than $27 million in funding for a range of research and development projects in the state. The majority of the funding is allocated for a new $15 million manufacturing research facility, with almost $6 million going towards climate change-related research projects. Ms Bligh […]
Councils recognised for excellence in ICT
Whittlesea City Council, Maribyrnong City Council and Greater Geelong City Council have been recognised with Local Government Excellence in ICT Awards at the Local Government Technology Solutions Conference held in Melbourne. Coordinated by the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), the inaugural awards were devised to encourage and recognise outstanding performance in delivering innovative information and communications […]
City of Sydney claims carbon neutrality
City of Sydney has staked claim to the title of being Australia’s first carbon neutral government. The council’s CEO, Monica Barone said this was accomplished by improving energy efficiency, using accredited renewable energy and offsetting unavoidable carbon emissions. “The City of Sydney is proud to lead the way by becoming the first government in Australia […]
NSW Government moves to reform councils’ asset management
The NSW Government is moving ahead with integrated planning and reporting reforms it says will improve the financial sustainability of local councils. In Hobart today, NSW Minister for Local Government, Paul Lynch outlined the NSW reforms to a meeting of Commonwealth, State and Territory ministers. Mr Lynch acknowledged that financial sustainability was a serious issue facing local […]
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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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