Councils looking to cloud to meet digital demand

From futureproofing to scalability, there are several reasons why local government should consider cloud.

31 January, 2019

Resources, data key to delivering parks

Partnering with universities could help local government meet the challenge of providing urban green space into the future, says researcher.

29 November, 2018

Break down the silos, says data chief

Australian governments must share data to realise its potential as an operational and strategic asset.

14 November, 2018

Warning for councils on CCTV data risks

A privacy expert is calling for a national review by councils of the public safety benefits of CCTV cameras after an audit found surveillance data were vulnerable to privacy breaches.  

5 October, 2018

Dollars and sense: governments overhaul financial reports

Australia’s efforts to improve government fiscal reporting have been highlighted in an OECD report, which recommends greater use of summaries and analyses.

20 July, 2018

Tools enable agencies to build trust: commissioner

Open Government provides the antidote to the crisis of trust in government that threatens our ability to best serve citizens.

16 July, 2018

The case for machine learning in the public sector

Automation can help governments process the massive amounts of data being produced, potentially leading to better infrastructure and public transport, writes Ridhav Mahajan.

13 July, 2018

Why Australian councils are embracing business intelligence

It’s imperative that local government adopt tools to help them sift through the increasing pools of data, writes Ben Cowling.

2 July, 2018

How councils can optimise asset management, mitigate risks

Software that forecasts infrastructure deterioration and data analysis that reviews processes are among the tools helping local governments to improve asset management.

11 June, 2018

IT literacy: training to upskill public sector on the cloud

A new program aims to boost cloud computing skills in the public sector and upskill workers on data security as the Commonwealth’s transition to cloud-based infrastructure gains traction.

23 April, 2018

Rural council embraces digital to tackle challenges head on

By adopting a digital transformation agenda this Victorian rural council is seeking to stimulate economic development and boost population growth.   

5 April, 2018

Data shines light on workforce trends in local government

With 420 councils employing more than half their workforce locally, Australian local government makes a significant contributor to national productivity and quality of life, an analysis shows.

5 April, 2018

Citizens want eGovernment, but wary of data breaches

Australians want to be able to deal with all levels of government online but they remain wary of how governments treat their private information, a new survey shows.

3 April, 2018

‘Skill and talent’ key to councils’ economic development

Victoria’s Corangamite Council says a $300,000 support fund it established to attract and expand businesses in its area has contributed $9.2 million in benefits to the local economy.

16 March, 2018