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Vic’s FOI system resistant to scrutiny, says new report
Victoria’s freedom of information laws are outdated and should be radically reformed, says oversight committee.
Urbanisation not sustainable says planner
By Staff Writer The Commonwealth Association of Planners (CAP) is calling on Commonwealth governments to have a fundamental rethink of policies and approach to managing urbanisation before it is too late. “We have 10, maybe 15 years, to get on to a new track,” said CAP president Christine Platt. A planner who works in South […]
Green plan for WA coastal development
By Adam Coleman With a combination of estate design and initiatives that will provide the townsite with self-sufficiency in ‘green’ water and power, Landcorp’s planned 140 lot residential development at Gracetown aims to set new standards. Located on Cowaramup Bay near Margaret River in WA, the development provides a model for future development in coastal […]
Melton Shire Council trumps sustainability awards
By Staff Writer Victoria’s Melton Shire Council has taken out the inaugural Australian Sustainable Cities Awards for efforts to protect its local environment. The Sustainable Cities program recognises the environmental initiatives of residents, community groups, businesses and government agencies. It is also a part of the Keep Australia Beautiful ‘Australian Sustainable Communities’ Awards which includes […]
Australian voters becoming more volatile: study
By Staff Writer Australian voters are becoming more volatile, with a diminishing number rusted on to any particular party, according to the recent Australian Election Study (AES) that examined long-term changes in the political opinions of the public. Trends in Australian Political Opinion: Results from the Australian Election Study, 1987-2004, by Professor Ian McAllister from […]
No love lost as Sartor defends contributions cut
By Adam Coleman in Coffs Harbour Councils across NSW have called for the NSW Department of Planning to postpone its plans to cut developers’ section 94 contributions, which they say could send them to the wall. "Councils across the State are really concerned these cuts will lead to new communities being without crucial infrastructure like […]
NSW councils lost $588 million says Minister
By Adam Coleman In Coffs Harbour, NSW NSW Minister for Local Government Paul Lynch opened the Local Government Association of NSW annual conference in Coffs Harbour with the claim that the Commonwealth’s Financial Assistance scheme has short-changed NSW councils. The Commonwealth funds local councils directly through the Financial Assistance Grants program. Minister Lynch told delegates […]
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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