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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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Melbourne decides against illegal brothel strategy
By Staff Writer Following a meeting with the Municipial Association of Victoria (MAV), Melbourne City Council has decided against using private investigators again to help shut down illegal brothels. The council halted the practice months ago of paying private investigators to have sex in illegal brothels, as part of gathering evidence in the bid to close […]
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Randwick calls on budding artists
By Adam Coleman Randwick City Council in Sydney is inviting children and young people from the area to participate in a unique bus painting project aiming to improve young people's involvement with the community. Coordinated by Randwick City Council and other agencies, the programm which runs over three days from July 9 to 11, will […]
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Desk jobs can be a real pain
Office workers who rarely exercise are at increased risk of back injuries, according to University of Queensland (UQ)researchers working on a European Space Agency study. The researchers participated in the Agency's Berlin Bed-Rest Study, monitoring 20 healthy, young men who spent 56 days lying in bed. Lead researcher, Daniel Belavy , said prolonged inactivity shrunk […]
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Ask the smart questions
By Jane Garcia Asking some of the right questions of a potential employee can help organisations source the best candidate for a position and potentially protect it against fraud. According to David Meacham from the Central Coast School of Business at the University of Newcastle, there has been a marked change in the approach to […]
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Local Government rallies behind Newcastle
By Staff Writer In the wake of the floods that have devastated Newcastle in NSW, there has been an outpouring of support from Sydney councils. In response to an urgent call from Newcastle Lord Mayor, Cr John Tate at least ten Sydney councils have confirmed they are sending trucks, staff and other resources to assist […]
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PIA responds to council DA processing criticism
By Adam Coleman The South Australian division of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) has responded to a front page article in The Advertiser that criticised SA councils for being too busy to efficiently process development applications (DA). The article on June 13, 2007 titled Councils too busy: New home plans chaos said that councils […]
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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