https://ipweaq.intersearch.com.au/ipweaqjspui/handle/1/3223 2026-05-24T20:05:13Z https://ipweaq.intersearch.com.au/ipweaqjspui/handle/1/3252 Title: Challenges of Big Data are out of this world Authors: Duffy, Alan Abstract: Upcoming telescopes such as the Square Kilometre Array will create an internet’s worth of data each and every day. Yet astronomy is already facing the challenges of Big Data. Learn how open source design and massive new supercomputers are helping find the galaxies within the data deluge. Description: PowerPoint Presentation 2017-10-01T00:00:00Z https://ipweaq.intersearch.com.au/ipweaqjspui/handle/1/3251 Title: 6 Ideas to Sustain Recovery Authors: Field, Chris Abstract: In late March 2017, Brigadier Chris Field, Commander 3rd Brigade, led the planning and preparation of Joint Task Force 661 (JTF 661) to support the Queensland community following the impacts of Severe Tropical Cyclone Debbie (STC Debbie). The main effort of the 1200-person JTF 661 was Townsville's 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment with support from the Royal Australian Navy (including HMAS Choules and HMAS Melville), Australian Army (including 5th Aviation Regiment, 6th Engineer Support Regiment, and 10th Force Support Battalion) and the Royal Australian Air Force (including C130 Hercules and King Air B350). Having conducted the initial planning for the 3rd Brigade response to STC Debbie, Brigadier Field was appointed as the Queensland State Recovery Coordinator by the Premier of Queensland, the Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP. During his time as the State Recovery Coordinator he led the planning and development of Operation Queensland Recovery, 2017-2019 supporting communities from the Whitsundays south to the Gold Coast and west to Beaudesert, Moranbah and Collinsville. Based on his experience in Queensland disaster recovery operations in 2011 and 2017, Brigadier Field has identified six ideas to sustain recovery including: supporting vulnerable communities; enabling collective leadership; aligning boundaries; developing 'Phase Zero' relationships; enabling charities and volunteer capabilities; and, developing compatible communications networks. Description: PowerPoint Presentation 2017-10-01T00:00:00Z https://ipweaq.intersearch.com.au/ipweaqjspui/handle/1/3248 Title: WDRC Works "FutureFit" Reorganistation Authors: Meehan, Aaron Abstract: Facing a massive downturn in revenue due to a decline in resource sector and other sources of funding, Western Downs Regional Council's Works Department has undertaken a major business reorganisation. Through this major reform, the department completely stripped back all of its core business to improve its strategic direction, delivery performance and front line services. Taking a collaborative approach across the organisation at all levels, the department is delivering critical changes and innovation across key elements of its business including people, process, systems, data, technology and governance. This paper will discuss the challenges of reorganisation, implementation and the achievements of the program, including over $5M in operational savings per annum. Description: PowerPoint Presentation 2017-10-01T00:00:00Z https://ipweaq.intersearch.com.au/ipweaqjspui/handle/1/3247 Title: Townsville Water Security Authors: Moorhead, Scott Abstract: Scott has recently joined the Townsville City Council to manage the Townsville Water, wastewater and solid waste services. He has over 25 years’ experience in the water industry across Australia. He is particularly experienced in working with customers and major industry in regional centres and cities to ensure water supplies are sufficient for the community and economic growth. This has been achieved in locations in extreme droughts and challenging environments. Scott was born and went to University in Queensland. He has now returned to support Townsville in ensuring the water infrastructure and services meets the communities and industries needs Description: PowerPoint Presentation 2017-10-01T00:00:00Z