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Make a quick emergency kit for Australian natural disastersAn emergency kit is a portable buffer, not a substitute for an evacuation plan or official warning. It gives a household time to leave quickly and keeps…
Writing policy briefs that cut through to senior decision-makersA policy brief lives or dies in the first thirty seconds. Senior officials in Canberra and across state departments in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are…
e-Pragati mobile app features and common issuesThe e-Pragati mobile app sits within India’s wider collaborative-governance ecosystem, where central ministries, state governments and other public bodies can…
A practical windowsill herb garden for Australian homesGrowing herbs indoors on a windowsill turns a narrow ledge into a useful kitchen garden. Basil, chives, parsley, mint and thyme can thrive in containers when…
Understanding government procurement in Australia: from RFP to awardPublic procurement in Australia is a multi-layered practice that turns community priorities into the goods, services and infrastructure that keep the country…
A Simple Method for Organising Your Home Tool ShedEvery Aussie backyard seems to have one — a tin-roofed lean-to, a fibro cubby beside the Hills Hoist, or a proper Colourbond shed out the back where the grass…
How To Submit A Successful Change Request In E-PragatiA change request in an e-Pragati governance process should do more than describe a preferred technical adjustment. It needs to show why the change is…
Five gentle exercises for long screen hoursLong periods spent on a laptop, desktop monitor, tablet or phone can leave your eyes feeling dry, tired and unfocused. Screen-related eye strain may also cause…
Low-Cost Home Network With Wired And Wireless SegmentsA reliable home network does not need expensive enterprise equipment or a cupboard full of flashing boxes. For many Australian households, a basic router, one…
TOGAF and Zachman for Australian Government Enterprise ArchitectureGovernment agencies often need a clear way to connect policy, services, data, technology and operational responsibilities. Enterprise architecture (EA)…

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