Industry News
Robot rubbish collectors on show at CeBIT
CeBIT Australia will showcase traffic drones and a robotic rubbish collection unit from Bega Valley company Slasher Teck. [ + ]
Govt to invest extra $4bn in Data for Health
The federal government will increase the size of its financial participation in Bloomberg Philanthropies' Data for Health initiative, which aims to improve data record keeping in emerging markets. [ + ]
More Innovation Fund grants available
The second round of the $4 million Fit for the Future Innovation Fund is now open, aimed at boosting digital transformation initiatives at small regional and rural councils. [ + ]
DTA baking privacy into design of Govpass
The Digital Transformation Agency's Jacob Suidgeest has detailed the steps the agency is taking to ensure privacy is built in to the Govpass identity verification system. [ + ]
Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub launched
A repository for information on natural and other disasters, including resources for preparation, response and recovery, has been launched. [ + ]
Data#3 helps Sunshine Coast University Hospital go mobile
More than 4200 specialist digital health devices will help Sunshine Coast University Hospital staff be more mobile. [ + ]
Qld PSA payroll overhaul needs major intervention
An audit into the project to replace the unsupported payroll system used by Queensland public safety agencies found that the project has been mismanaged and needs "significant intervention" to stay on track. [ + ]
New CIO joins ABC
A new chief digital and information officer has been appointed at the ABC. [ + ]
Cybersecurity increased with extra funding for DTA
An additional $10.6 million has been provided by the federal government to improve cybersecurity practices. [ + ]
Extra funding for gov digital delivery
Additional funding is being provided by the federal government for the second stage of its digital transformation agenda. [ + ]
Governments are now top cyber targets
Government is at the top of the list for sectors that are most at risk of cyber attack, alongside finance. [ + ]
Hub created for Qld cyclone victims
A new digital hub has been launched by the Queensland Government, designed to help those who have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Debbie. [ + ]
Australia ranks equal 1st for open gov data
The Open Knowledge Institute's latest ranking of 94 countries by their open data progress has Australia sharing first place with Taiwan. [ + ]
Data to be a central plank of govt: Taylor
Assistant Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation Angus Taylor says work is underway on a strategy to make data a central plank of how government works. [ + ]
More visits to Qld govt online services
Online government services have proved popular in Queensland, with millions of extra visits recorded over the past 12 months. [ + ]
