Vic rate cap puts pressure on council budgets, says peak

Vic rate cap puts pressure on council budgets, says peak

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PM commits $3bn to upgrade nation’s broadband

PM commits $3bn to upgrade nation’s broadband
Vic Gov launches new homelessness program

Vic Gov launches new homelessness program
Gov appoints new chief of cyber security unit

January 13, 2025

Gov appoints new chief of cyber security unit

Newcastle council offers youth a platform

January 13, 2025

Newcastle council offers youth a platform

NSW Gov launches independent planning authority

January 9, 2025

NSW Gov launches independent planning authority

New LGNSW president commits to rule change

January 9, 2025

New LGNSW president commits to rule change

Help needed to create local government compliance panel

January 9, 2025

Help needed to create local government compliance panel

Former chief scientist joins CSIRO board

January 9, 2025

Former chief scientist joins CSIRO board

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Digitally connecting remote Australia

Digitally connecting remote Australia
Planning policy will fall short without action

Planning policy will fall short without action
WA drivers travelling smart

WA drivers travelling smart
Commonwealth IT exposed

November 8, 2024

Commonwealth IT exposed

Online safety report up for scrutiny

November 8, 2024

Online safety report up for scrutiny

LGAQ teams with Granicus to boost digital engagement

October 21, 2024

LGAQ teams with Granicus to boost digital engagement

New digital ID platform a honeypot of data

October 17, 2024

New digital ID platform a honeypot of data

‘We must act’ social media summit hears

October 14, 2024

‘We must act’ social media summit hears

Push for social media ban continues

October 10, 2024

Push for social media ban continues

Bruce funding renews calls for end to 50:50 cost-shift

Bruce funding renews calls for end to 50:50 cost-shift
Sudden leadership change at LGNSW

Sudden leadership change at LGNSW
Open the door on closed meetings, says Hoenig

Open the door on closed meetings, says Hoenig
Investing in regional communities

December 16, 2024

Investing in regional communities

Government downsizes SBS move to Western Sydney

December 12, 2024

Government downsizes SBS move to Western Sydney

Parramatta bids for major rail hub

December 12, 2024

Parramatta bids for major rail hub

New wind farms operational in Victoria

December 12, 2024

New wind farms operational in Victoria

Funding reform needed to reduce road toll

December 6, 2024

Funding reform needed to reduce road toll

Tasmania’s planning policies block development

December 2, 2024

Tasmania’s planning policies block development

Perth rail link a model of visionary design

Perth rail link a model of visionary design
Brisbane Metro launch date revealed

Brisbane Metro launch date revealed
Brisbane Metro blowout the norm for megaprojects

Brisbane Metro blowout the norm for megaprojects
New fleet of electric ferries in the pipeline

September 26, 2024

New fleet of electric ferries in the pipeline

Vic Gov: women bus drivers wanted

September 18, 2024

Vic Gov: women bus drivers wanted

Queenslanders all aboard with 50-cent fares

September 11, 2024

Queenslanders all aboard with 50-cent fares

NSW bus taskforce report prioritises safety

September 2, 2024

NSW bus taskforce report prioritises safety

Queensland goes cap-in-hand for funding to support planned Metro expansion

August 28, 2024

Queensland goes cap-in-hand for funding to support p...

Report warns outer Melbourne Councils face rising financial pressure

August 28, 2024

Report warns outer Melbourne Councils face rising fi...

NSW acquires all-terrain ambos

NSW acquires all-terrain ambos
ACT tops emergency response rankings

ACT tops emergency response rankings
Committee established to probe ‘forever chemicals’ in environment, consumer goods

Committee established to probe ‘forever chemicals’ in environment, consumer goods
Aviation industry overhaul includes more support for regional airports

August 26, 2024

Aviation industry overhaul includes more support for...

WA councils can approve longer caravan stays to solve housing shortages

August 26, 2024

WA councils can approve longer caravan stays to solv...

Green light for world’s largest solar precinct in NT

August 22, 2024

Green light for world’s largest solar precinct in NT

New faces at key NSW state-owned corporations

August 22, 2024

New faces at key NSW state-owned corporations

Govt modelling shows temperatures set to rise across NSW

August 20, 2024

Govt modelling shows temperatures set to rise across...

Mark McGowan to chair Frontier Energy

August 19, 2024

Mark McGowan to chair Frontier Energy

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LGNSW against briefing ban

LGNSW against briefing ban
APS employees express trust in agencies

APS employees express trust in agencies
NSW council demerger stopped in its tracks

NSW council demerger stopped in its tracks
Reports urge fair share for local government

December 5, 2024

Reports urge fair share for local government

Council’s war on trolleys

December 2, 2024

Council’s war on trolleys

Digital disconnect between councils and communities

November 28, 2024

Digital disconnect between councils and communities

Liverpool mayor in mozzie spat with NSW government

November 26, 2024

Liverpool mayor in mozzie spat with NSW government

Townsville mayor suspended amid corruption probe

November 21, 2024

Townsville mayor suspended amid corruption probe

Councils condemn Minns’ planning bombshell

November 19, 2024

Councils condemn Minns’ planning bombshell

Free driver’s licences for Territorians

Free driver’s licences for Territorians
NSW embarks on drug-checking trial

NSW embarks on drug-checking trial
Victoria’s longest-serving treasurer resigns

Victoria’s longest-serving treasurer resigns
NSW construction watchdog chief underlines agenda

December 9, 2024

NSW construction watchdog chief underlines agenda

Vic Gov campaign targets e-scooter hoons

December 9, 2024

Vic Gov campaign targets e-scooter hoons

NSW premier bats away corruption claims

December 5, 2024

NSW premier bats away corruption claims

Increased autonomy for Qld public sector chief

December 2, 2024

Increased autonomy for Qld public sector chief

New electoral commissioner for NSW

December 2, 2024

New electoral commissioner for NSW

Vic Gov’s dire finances unsustainable

November 28, 2024

Vic Gov’s dire finances unsustainable

Government to lock in funding terms for ABC/SBS

Government to lock in funding terms for ABC/SBS
Members appointed to new RBA boards

Members appointed to new RBA boards
Lack of confidence in federal government, says study

Lack of confidence in federal government, says study
‘Significant skill gaps’ across the APS

November 28, 2024

‘Significant skill gaps’ across the APS

Bill to create independent whistleblower authority

November 28, 2024

Bill to create independent whistleblower authority

‘Big tech on notice’

November 21, 2024

‘Big tech on notice’

Trust in public services stable

November 21, 2024

Trust in public services stable

Tackle inequality to lift Aussies’ wellbeing

November 14, 2024

Tackle inequality to lift Aussies’ wellbeing

Anti-slavery commissioner announced

November 11, 2024

Anti-slavery commissioner announced

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Contributors

Sabeen Malik

The surge in cyber threats continue to make government agencies more vulnerable than ever. Sabeen Malik offers four insights to consider.

Dean Lacheca

With the new year now here, governments should be developing investment plans and setting priorities, writes Dean Lacheca.

Jonathan Beeby

Outdated processes leave government departments vulnerable to financial misconduct, fraud, and inefficiencies, writes Jonathan Beeby.

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