Out of the silos: collaboration underpins NSW digital

Greater engagement across agencies, and between bureaucrats and the public, will drive the NSW Government’s digital strategy.

14 September, 2018

Saving history: museums take regional heritage online

A network of local museums is collaborating to preserve valuable heritage collections online as part of a national initiative.

7 September, 2018

Libraries evolving to meet digital demands

Libraries are undergoing a historic digital transformation to meet community demands, but are challenged by a funding shortfall.

31 July, 2018

Case study: organisations seek efficiencies through ‘integrated approach’

A shared online mapping tool and the provision of real-time data for both planners and field crews are among the first solutions a local council and water authority aim to develop together.

19 March, 2018

Digital here, digital there – digital everywhere!

We didn’t plan it this way. But every story in Government News this week has to do with government’s use of digital technology. It is a sure sign of the times. In the PC boom of the 1980s and the Internet booms of the 1990s, digital technology began to change our lives. Now, in the […]

13 November, 2017

How do LGAs measure digital transformation?

The new ANZ Local Government Digital Maturity Index (DMI) surveyed over 100 local government authorities in Australia and New Zealand about the extent to which they are digitising their internal processes and the delivery of their services. It also shows the extent to which LGAs are measuring the extent of their digitisation. The DMI shows […]

13 November, 2017

NSW edges ahead with digital strategy but must keep promises, says expert

Keeping customer experience central to services.

30 May, 2017

MyGov verdict: functional (just)

‘Little annoyances’ remain for users.

25 May, 2017

Facing local government’s digital dilemma

Tough spending choices for UK local councils.

16 May, 2017

Paul Shetler on the new industrial revolution: Digital disruption

Transformation not transition, argues Shetler.

11 April, 2017

Your Survival Guide to Locate17 and ISDE

Australasia’s biggest annual spatial event.

4 April, 2017

Final day for free local government digital maturity survey

More than 100 councils have responded so far.

20 March, 2017

Digital Readiness Index takes shape for local councils

Preliminary findings are out.

8 March, 2017

Victorian local government: Ripe for disruption under ratecapping

Triggers for innovation.

7 March, 2017