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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.
Qld’s homeless youths cut adrift by funding shortfall
The Queensland Government is failing to support youth homelessness which is leading to more young people ending up on the streets, a local youth organisation has said. The organisation, Caloundra Youth Focus (CYF), said that despite the number of referrals increasing by 47 per cent over the last three years, the government’s static response to funding […]
NSW councils to get multicultural policy kit
A new multicultural policy kit is expected to help New South Wales local councils deliver services better tailored to culturally diverse communities. The guideline, Implementing the Principles of Multiculturalism Locally, was jointly developed by the Department of Local Government and the Community Relations Commission (CRC). Launching the kit, NSW Local Government Minister Paul Lynch said the […]
WA opens up brothel planning policy for comment
The Government of Western Australia is calling for community members, local government and other stakeholders to help refine its planning policy on brothels. Planning Minister Alannah MacTiernan said under the proposal, which is expected to come into effect by the end of this year, any business that provides sexual services would require planning approval from […]
Youth homelessness falls on government’s deaf ears
The Queensland Government has been turning a deaf ear to the looming shortage of youth crisis accommodation, a local organisation said. The organisation, Caloundra Youth Focus (CYF), said despite the number of referrals has increased by 47% per cent over the last three years, the government’s static response to funding requests is now forcing the […]
Putting multiculturalism principles into practice
A multiculturalism policy kit has been launched in a move to deliver fair and consistent services to ethnic communities. The guideline, Implementing the principles of multiculturalism locally, was jointly developed by the NSW Department of Local Government and the Community Relations Commission (CRC). Launching the kit, Local Government Minister Paul Lynch said the framework would […]
“No workplace like home”
With the number of home-based workers in Australia growing dramatically, home businesses need policy boost for future expansion, a new research shows. The finding is featured in a new book “No workplace like home” authored by Jane Shelton, managing director of the strategy firm Marshall Place Associate. Dr Shelton said the number of people working from home has […]
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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