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Audit uncovers $927m in govt accounting mistakes
An audit of NSW government agencies has found almost $1 billion of accounting mistakes.
Qld plans hospital comparison website
A new website will make it easier to source information about Queensland health facilities.
NSW innovation network for circular economy
A NSW innovation network has been launched to drive the move to a circular economy.
Affordable housing at centre of council’s future vision
Randwick City Council is targeting 3,000 affordable dwellings by 2036.
Smart fleet brings down cost of construction for council
A NSW council is installing smart surveying technology in its construction fleet.
Engineering consultant accused of abuses, misconduct
Questions have been raised about the engineering firm tasked with assessing Warragamba Dam.
Council pet program sees drop in euthanasia rates
A Sydney council has seen a decrease in animal seizures since it launched an education and microchipping program.
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Australian Public Service braces for Commission of Audit
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Show of force by rebel NSW councils
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You can’t plan for the unexpected but, when disaster strikes, having a well-established and dedicated team will provide you with the best chance of achieving positive outcomes.
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If staff are forced to work with tools that frustrate rather than empower, it’s likely to lead to reduced productivity and even resignations.
On-demand services are making it easier and more convenient for commuters to get around without having to rely on pre-scheduled timetables.
Establishing an HCD centre of excellence will allow the capability to evolve in a structured way, allowing governance to be put in place and limitations to be mitigated.
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Heat on councils as bushfire season looms
Councils can play a vital role when communities face a bushfire emergency.
The promise and perils of robot workers
Robotic process automation can increase efficiencies, improve customer service and boost employee morale, proponents say.
First 5G tech trials reap rewards for UK public sector
As Australia gears up for 5G, UK local authorities are partnering with the private sector to deploy the technology.
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Council signs suicide charter
A NSW council is taking a proactive role to help prevent suicide in the local area.
Council data fosters active communities
A study into resident activity has yielded benefits for this council.
Council wins award for dementia initiatives
Tasmania's Central Coast Council has been lauded for its dementia framework.
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Sustainable solutions for sports grounds
Councils are exploring new, smarter ways of managing their parks and sports grounds.
50 years of surface solutions
Synthetic sports surface specialist Polytan will showcase its most cutting edge technology at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Talking turf with an industry leader
Paul Kamphuis, General Manager of Polytan Asia Pacific, outlines some innovations in synthetic turf, and why councils should be taking notice.
Standards for data sharing in sight
Data sharing across agencies is a growing trend in Australian government, but even anonymised data can often be re-identified. A new Australian initiative aims to solve the problem.
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