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A positive shift in attitude towards location data signals good news for government agencies trying to juggle public safety with privacy. But the responsibility remains with them to inform and educate.
In 2021, local councils must focus on change management alongside their digital transformation efforts.
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COVID-19 will have a lasting legacy for ICT-led healthcare, a technology summit has heard.
Urban planning in a post-pandemic world
COVID-19 is challenging many conventions within urban development across the globe.
Sydney councils seek help for ibis problem
Councils are seeking solutions to the urban bin chicken problem.
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A COVID-hit Sydney council is lending underemployed staff to a food charity.
Sydney council takes on NASA for award
A Sydney council’s ocean pollution website is up against NASA for an international award.
Council finds solution to mattress headaches
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Councils are exploring new, smarter ways of managing their parks and sports grounds.
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