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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Victoria’s freedom of information laws are outdated and should be radically reformed, says oversight committee.
QLD climate change guide a first for councils
By Adam Coleman The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has developed a guide to help Queensland councils take action on emerging climate change challenges. According to LGAQ president Paul Bell the guide is the first of its kind in Australia. “We recognised that we should take the lead in this area,” Cr Bell said. […]
Atmosphere right for education about greenhouse gas technologies
By Jane Garcia Public and government interest in climate change and greenhouse gas emissions has grown rapidly over the past year. However, the majority of people participating in a survey conducted by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and recently published in Swinburne University’s <I>Australian Journal of Emerging Technologies and Society<I> indicated they did not […]
Personal guide to managing work-life balance
By Staff Writer Workplaces can help staff cope more effectively with work-family conflict by providing a range of strategies that recognise individual differences rather than a ‘one-size, fits all’ approach. A Queensland study of more than 300 adults from a range of occupations showed core personality traits heavily influence the type of coping strategies useful […]
Rate increases needed for NSW councils
By Staff Writer The Local Government and Shires Association of NSW has welcomed the State Government’s decision to increase the rate variations for 28 councils for the 2007/08 financial year. The rate increases are crucial to ensuring NSW communities have access to an adequate level of services and facilities, said president of the Local Government […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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