Local government should pay attention to public health in climate change Energy & Environment All LGA executives indicated they have little capacity for providing the health component of climate change beyond emergency management.
Earthquake recovery is not the only measure of effective systems policy February 8, 2023 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment The devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria underscores the importance of pre-recovery and ‘whole of society’ resilience policies.
Older political elites do not deter support from next generation of voters January 30, 2023 By Melissa Coade Culture A new Australian study finds younger people will vote for older politicians who support left-wing policies.
Australian consumers dubious about government’s cyber security capabilities November 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology A Defence-funded study found customers have low confidence in national efforts to keep pace with cyber security threats.
Premium Insights and analysis Education for ransom: University cybersecurity July 7, 2022 By Binoy Kampmark Communications & Technology The move to remote learning and administrative platforms has increased universities’ vulnerabilities to cyberattacks.
Premium Interviews SA’s top bureaucrats brace themselves for Malinauskas’ government reset March 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade News Peter Malinauskas has a mandate to shake up the SA public sector. Which mandarins are likely to be feeling especially hot under the collar in this new political climate?
Charities and NFPs to benefit from free impact-measurement tool March 16, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The new Amplify Social Impact Online initiative is expected to save the charity and NFP sector a conservative estimate of $300 million per year.
Premium Interviews Government has a role to play when it comes to trust issues on the internet December 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology We speak with a leading academic about the part public servants have to play in developing trust and integrity in how government uses data.
Disruption of pandemic not all doom and gloom, study finds November 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal An Australian study about the perceptions of ‘positives’ of government measures in 2020 has revealed a grateful and resilient public attitude.
Half of all people living with hypertension treated August 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal New Australian research outlines how the number of people aged 30-79 living with hypertension worldwide has grown to 1.2 billion people in 30 years.
Promising COVID vaccine developed in Australia gets green light for human clinical trials August 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The results of a peer-reviewed study of a new SARS-CoV-19 vaccine developed by Flinders University was published in the journal Vaccine on Thursday.
Experts consider limitations of Doherty Institute modelling as COVID case numbers climb August 5, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Experts have underscored the limitations of modelling underpinning Australia’s COVID response plan, noting vaccine demand could outstrip supply.
Solar-powered furniture offers off-grid connection August 15, 2019 By Angela Skujins Culture South Australian outdoor furniture brand Sedi has developed bespoke benches and shelter options for smart cities and regional areas.