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Local councils and prisons are the most complained about Victorian public agencies.
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Major infrastructure investment for NSW national parks
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Provider wins top award for social housing transfer
A NSW community housing provider involved in the largest social housing transfer in Australia has won a national award.
Audit finds gaps in procurement compliance
An audit has found gaps in procurement management that put councils at risk of waste and corruption.
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A positive shift in attitude towards location data signals good news for government agencies trying to juggle public safety with privacy. But the responsibility remains with them to inform and educate.
In 2021, local councils must focus on change management alongside their digital transformation efforts.
Government departments and agencies are forging ahead with state-of the-art workplace projects, to bring public servants back into new, future-proofed offices.
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COVID19 revolutionises ICT-led healthcare
COVID-19 will have a lasting legacy for ICT-led healthcare, a technology summit has heard.
Urban planning in a post-pandemic world
COVID-19 is challenging many conventions within urban development across the globe.
Sydney councils seek help for ibis problem
Councils are seeking solutions to the urban bin chicken problem.
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Council redeploys staff to food charity
A COVID-hit Sydney council is lending underemployed staff to a food charity.
Sydney council takes on NASA for award
A Sydney council’s ocean pollution website is up against NASA for an international award.
Council finds solution to mattress headaches
A NSW Council is trialing a recycling solution for its ever growing stockpiles of dumped mattresses.
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