New editor for Government News

The Intermedia Group has announced the appointment of Darragh O’Keeffe as editor of Government News ahead of a major revamp of the publication.

8 March, 2018

Home alone: tool helps connect isolated residents

An Australian innovation could help local councils tackle worrying rates of social isolation in their communities, particularly among seniors living alone.

5 March, 2018

Call for governments to collaborate on climate in cities

Local governments and city councils must work closer with scientists and innovators to tackle the impacts of climate change in major cities, an Australian expert says.

5 March, 2018

More procurement from SMEs to ‘boost innovation’

The Federal Government’s new report on ways to boost innovation in Australia has called for more government procurement from SMEs (small and medium enterprises). Government agency Innovation and Science Australia (ISA) has released a report, ‘Australia 2030: Prosperity through Innovation’, making 30 recommendations on how to improve Australia’s poor performance in innovation. On most international […]

1 February, 2018

Innovate in the regions

Which local government areas are the powerhouses when it comes to innovation?

25 September, 2017

Public sector innovation: who are the champions?

The awards recognise the innovative work that occurs in the public service.

31 July, 2017

MyGov verdict: functional (just)

‘Little annoyances’ remain for users.

25 May, 2017

Korean solar waste compactor could slash councils’ rubbish collection costs

Victorian council trials Clean Cube.

24 May, 2017

Australia leads the world in open govt data

Ties with Taiwan.

9 May, 2017

Not even CensusFail turns Australians off e-voting

Australia Post election survey.

31 March, 2017

What the UK can teach Australia about City Deals

Three Australian cities chosen for early deal.

31 March, 2017

Victorian local government: Ripe for disruption under ratecapping

Triggers for innovation.

7 March, 2017

CSIRO takes on Silicon Valley

New American outpost for Australian science.

31 January, 2017

Revealed: The public service innovators

Bees, tourism and face recognition.

5 September, 2016