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Councils dragging housing approvals, says business peak
Local government criticised for sitting on housing decisions.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Maribyrnong Council in Victoria plays host to recycling trial
By Staff Writer Maribyrnong City Council in Victoria will conduct a three month trial of Batteryback – a new recycling program whereby residents can drop off their unwanted batteries at Harvey Norman Highpoint to be recycled for free. City of Maribyrnong mayor, Cr Michael Clarke, said the town is home to one of only four […]
Behaviour change needed at level crossings: ARA
The Australian Rail Association (ARA) has responded to claims in the media from trucking industry representatives that technology could prevent Rail Level Crossing accidents, suggesting it overlooks the main problem of illegal driver behaviour around crossings. According to the Association, train drivers regularly report illegal behaviour at level crossings by road users, especially heavy vehicle […]
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.
Building a sustainable future with Strategic Asset Management
While efforts continue to grow renewable energy capacity to achieve Australia’s climate ambitions, it’s only half the battle. The other half is how we plan and manage community infrastructure and improve its resilience while protecting the natural environment.
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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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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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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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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.
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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