President's column
THE REVIEW of the official response to Tropical Cyclone Debbie confirmed what many Queenslanders probably already knew, which was that this was the best-planned disaster we have ever had.
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How councils can amplify local investment
COUNCILS need to re-evaluate the way they do business and put the customer at the forefront of their planning, one of the big four audit firms has advised.
Queensland's disaster response system get the tick
QUEENSLAND's disaster response system coped well with Tropical Cyclone Debbie in March, an independent review has found, albeit with minor deficiencies such as confusing warnings.
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Customer focus 'builds better infrastructure'
COULD infrastructure providers be putting the cart before the horse and viewing assets as ends in themselves rather than as mechanisms for delivering quality long-term customer outcomes?
Councils warned against over-reacting to Airbnb
A TOURISM expert has warned regional councils against over-regulation in response to the rise of peer-to-peer accommodation networks.
Planning for 5G network moves forward
THE TURNBULL Government has taken 'the next step in the evolution of mobile wireless communications technology' with the release of a 5G directions paper.
NDIS implementation targets 'unlikely to be met'
THE PRODUCTIVITY Commission has warned that deadlines for the National Disability Insurance Scheme roll-out will probably be missed, largely because of poor planning.
AAA pushes for safer, more accessible airports
THE AUSTRALIAN Airports Association is calling for increased government funding to improve passenger safety and access at regional and remote airports.
News in brief
VICTORIAN FARMERS Federation president David Jochinke wants federal grant funding shifted away from affluent Melbourne councils and redistributed to rural councils.