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Australia Post extends technology deal with Microsoft
The three-year extension will see the business continue the roll out of its cloud capabilities via Microsoft’s Azure platform.
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Preparing for a pandemic
By Jane Garcia and Kim Powell As anyone who works in an office or catches public transport would testify, influenza is a highly contagious virus. New strains regularly emerge and make the prospect of wide-scale vaccination rather difficult. The regular garden-variety flu usually strikes infants and the elderly the hardest, however this is not always […]
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Brisbane’s project management first
By Jane Garcia In the May edition of Government News magazine we reported on Australian Government plans to widen the use of Gateway reviews to monitor program and project management, especially in IT (Volume 26, Issue 4, Doorway to success, page 11). Brisbane City Council (BCC) was the first local government in Australia and one […]
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Full and proper disclosure
By Kim Powell in Sydney The NSW Government has released updated guidelines regarding the declaration of all pecuniary interests at council meetings. The announcement was made by the Minister for Local Government Kerry Hickey at the NSW Shires Association annual conference held in Sydney in June. Mr Hickey told delegates that in recent cases, the […]
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Spend it sensibly
By Jane Garcia No matter how hard you try does there always ends up being some mouldy green thing in the back of your refrigerator that might have started life as a fruit or vegetable? Or do you find yourself buying yet another bottle of conditioner when you already have two or three at home? […]
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Healthy living
By Kim Powell Seven million Australians are overweight, and two million of us are obese. Our well-rounded figures indicate that two in three Australian males aged over the age of 25 are now overweight, and physical activity is the second biggest risk factor for disease in this country, second only to tobacco smoking. The financial […]
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Tackling the taboo
By Kim Powell Illegal drugs. It seems not a week goes by without the issue making the news. The South Australian Democrats leader Sandra Kanck stirred the debate in May by saying that the refusal to allow partygoers to test drugs at dance parties is counter-productive to minimising harm and that people will continue to […]
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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A common cause of government failure is oversized projects. This is leading to project fatigue, increased pressure on government agencies and more intense scrutiny.
As Australian councils continue to embrace digital transformation, the reliability of their IT infrastructures becomes increasingly vital.
As the velocity and volume of scams continue to increase, it will be pivotal for financial institutions to work with governments, bringing businesses, banks and financial institutions together under a national strategy to defend against ceaselessly innovating cybercriminals.
In-depthAPS 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.
Research finds disconnect between apartment growth, transport
Research shows apartment growth in in Melbourne is outstripping growth in public transport.
Research suggests urban green spaces more beneficial than thought
Reserachers have found another good reason to build more parks.
Fairer Fleet Insurance with Geotab
With Geotab’s telematics solutions, greater oversight on your vehicles and drivers means more reliable data for your insurers. Armed with greater knowledge of your fleets, they can decrease insurance costs.
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EasyPark ANZ celebrates 10 years of making parking easy
They say ‘Time flies when you are enjoying yourself.’ As EasyPark celebrates 10 years since the App first went live in Australia, attention has already turned to what the next decade will bring.
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More energy solutions for industry
Thousands of manufacturing and industrial companies face the challenge of reducing both emissions and operating costs. Renewable gas could provide the energy option they need.
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SpotlightCouncil 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.
Council’s leak detection team shows dogged determination
Central Coast Council has recruited a canine team trained by Sydney Water to sniff out leakages in its water and sewer network.
Council scoops prize at Architecture Awards
Blacktown City Council has been recognised for excellence in community development by the Australian Institute of Architects.
How local councils can achieve more with storytelling
Local councils must be able to engage stakeholders in a compelling community outcomes story rather than relying on complex data and technical reports alone.
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