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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.
NSW councils call for end to rate pegging
The Fiscal Star report into local government financial sustainability is the second to be released by Review Today. Last year’s survey created controversy among local councils, with the Local Government Association of NSW (LGA) objecting to the disclosure of individual council results. In November, NSW LGA president, Cr Genia McCaffery told Government News: “The problem […]
The weaknesses of NSW local government
Local councils are suffering from a number of financial weaknesses, including heavy reliance on tenuous grants from state and federal government, little to no spare cash for emergencies, expenses growing in excess of underlying costs, and insufficient capital works spending. That is the view of Review Today chairman, Professor Percy Allan, who revealed the Fiscal […]
NSW report calls for rate increases
In order to regain financial sustainability, 35 of the 100 largest councils within NSW will need to increase their rates, fees and charges by at least 80 per cent over the next ten years, according to a report by Fiscal Star. The report, commissioned by research firm Review Today, was released at the Benchmarking Best […]
Study backs 20 per cent renewable target
Once coupled with a renewable energy target (RET), the soon-to-be-introduced emissions trading scheme will enable a smooth transition to the carbon economy, a report has said. According to the report released by the Energy Supply Association of Australia, the Government-proposed 20 per cent RET by 2020 is expected to create the investment potential worth $36 […]
Qld councils’ applaud scrapping of reimbursement policy
Local Government Minister Warren Pitt has announced that the Queensland Government would remake the policy guidelines for the reimbursement of expenses and provision of facilities for local government councillors. LGAQ president Paul Bell said councils were “grateful” for the decision to abolish the policy and make appropriate amendments to the Local Government Act. “The LGAQ has […]
Policy boost needed for those working from home
With the number of home workers dramatically growing, home businesses need a policy boost for future expansion, a workplace research shows. The finding is featured in a new book, No Workplace Like Home by Dr Jane Shelton, managing director of the strategy firm Marshall Place Associate. Dr Shelton said the number of people working from […]
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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