Trends shaping local government in 2025 - Government News
Nov 26, 2024 · As the new year unfolds, Australian local governments will face a complex mix of challenges and opportunities set to redefine their operations and interactions with communities, writes Aaron Likely.. A combination of budget constraints, shifts in talent, advances in technology, and evolving communication channels will influence how councils deliver services, protect data, and engage with ...
NSW Police best paid force in country - Government News
Nov 15, 2024 · New South Wales police are set to receive their highest pay increase in three decades making them the best paid officers in the country. Under the four-year “once-in-a-generation” agreement, officers will receive a wage hike of between 22% and 39% – more than 10,000 officers will receive a pay rise of at least 25% during the period.
Green light for world’s largest solar precinct in NT
Aug 22, 2024 · AAPowerLink plans to capture electricity from a giant integrated renewable energy and battery complex in the Barkly region of the Northern Territory and transmit this via 800km of overhead transmission to the Darwin region and to Singapore via 4,300km of subsea cables (Source: SunCable).
Victoria's longest-serving treasurer resigns - Government News
Dec 16, 2024 · Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has resigned and is to leave politics altogether. Treasurer for a decade – the longest-serving standalone treasurer in Victorian history – and an MP for the western seat of Werribee since 2006, Pallas …
How councils can make the most of AI - Government News
That open-mindedness can benefit broader AI adoption discussions and initiatives in councils today. Councils should harness current enthusiasm levels and educate themselves on how to use GenAI, but the result of any project doesn’t have to be built with GenAI.
Councils condemn Minns' planning bombshell - Government News
“There were already a number of planning-related motions on our business paper and we expect that the state government’s bombshell announcement on Friday will now feature prominently in discussion,” LGNSW president Darriea Turley told Government News.. Indeed, a priority motion was carried by members on Monday formally condemning the planning overhaul.
New wind farms operational in Victoria - Government News
Dec 12, 2024 · Operated by Global Power Generation, the sites were officially opened Monday by Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Action Sheena Watt, who said: “Ryan Corner Wind Farm and Hawkesdale Wind Farm will strengthen our grid with more reliable, renewable and affordable energy while helping us to take the critical action necessary to limit climate change.”
Gov tech trends for 2025 - Government News
Dec 9, 2024 · With the new year now here, governments should be developing technology investment plans and setting priorities, writes Dean Lacheca.. Cybersecurity remains at the top of the priority list for 2025, as it was for 2024.
Fertility rates at record low, says ABS - Government News
Oct 17, 2024 · Australia recorded a historically low fertility rate in 2023, latest government figures show. Released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the country’s births data reveals Australia’s total fertility rate in 2023 was 1.50 babies per woman in 2023 – lower than 2022 (1.63), remaining lower than 2013 (1.88), and far lower than 1961 (3.55).
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