Launceston to be transformed into smart city
16 January, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA $3.5m collaboration will seek to transform Launceston into one of Australia's leading smart cities.
WA launches one-stop environmental assessments
16 January, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA new one-stop online service will streamline water and environmental assessments, part of WA's public sector reform initiative.
ASCA calls for national smart city initiative
10 January, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Smart Communities Association has urged all levels of Australian government to collaborate on developing a national smart city roadmap.
NTACT adopts digital case file solution
13 December, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NTCAT) has gone live with a digital case file and automation solution from US-based Tyler Technologies.
Govt launches Cities Performance Framework
12 December, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe National Cities Performance Framework will help governments, industry and the community track the progress and performance of major cities.
Qld councils making strides towards digitisation
11 December, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingQueensland local councils are utilising big data and emerging digital technologies to improve productivity, but are still facing hurdles in the shift towards the digital economy.
How to market IT to a sceptical audience
11 December, 2017 by Kevin Noonan, Chief Analyst, and Practice Leader for Public Sector, OvumDriving change in IT requires taking people along on the journey… but that's often easier said than done, argues Ovum's Kevin Noonan.
Consumer-centred digital health on the horizon
07 December, 2017The Australian Digital Health Agency and Consumers Health Forum of Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding to ensure that digital health solutions are consumer centred.
Service NSW bolsters digital capabilities
05 December, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingShared government portal now provides access to 1000+ transactions from 40 agencies, with more than half of all transactions now conducted digitally.
Nominations now open for 2018 digital excellence awards
04 December, 2017Digital excellence within the government will be recognised at the National Archives of Australia 2018 Awards for Digital Excellence, with nominations now open.
Australia's smart communities future
04 December, 2017 by Laurie Patton, CEO, ASCA*Australian communities will become better and smarter by harnessing people and technology, says ASCA's Laurie Patton.
Budgets hindering digitisation for local govts
27 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew research from the UTS and Civica found that a lack of budget is the top factor inhibiting digital transformation for local government departments.
War Memorial to develop AR war stories
24 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian War Memorial will work with Leidos Australia to develop a series of augmented reality 360-degree video experiences based on large vehicles and components in the national collection.
Delos Delta joins Smart Cities Council
24 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCanberra-based management consulting company and smart city expert Delos Delta has joined the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ).
My Health Record passes 5.3m registered users
17 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe My Health Record system now has more than 5.3m registered users and is on track to go nationwide once it transitions from an opt-in to an opt-out method next year.
