Customer Service develops new digital products

In a move towards a customer-centric government in a decade’s time, the NSW government is developing a digital wallet and an e-regulation platform.

2 May, 2022

NSW Govt releases watch app to track sharks

NSW residents can now check their watch to determine the presence of nearby sharks with the launch of the new SharkSmart watch app.

9 December, 2021

NSW ombudsman calling for greater transparency around machine technology

Greater visibility on the use of artificial intelligence and machine technology by government agencies is needed, according to the NSW Ombudsman.

2 December, 2021

New digital one-stop shop for death notifications

The NSW government has set up a digital one-stop death notification shop.

15 September, 2020

National space agency set to blast off in Adelaide

The Australian Space Agency has officially opened headquarters in Adelaide.

24 February, 2020

NSW declares war on unwanted websites

The NSW government is launching a new centralised online home modelled on the UK government’s website.

6 February, 2020

Boosting mental health in local government

LGNSW has signed a joint statement on improving mental health in local government.

16 December, 2019

Report wants 20 per cent recycled water target

Sydney is lagging behind other metropolitan centres in water efficiency.

9 December, 2019

Engineering consultant accused of abuses, misconduct

Questions have been raised about the engineering firm tasked with assessing Warragamba Dam.

10 October, 2019

Audit finds inefficencies, overlaps in health networks

An audit has found “ambiguity” in the governance structure of NSW’s local health districts is hampering performance. 

22 April, 2019

Noticeboard: Therese Manns named new Randwick Council GM

Also in this wrap: Julie Hoskins leaves Bendigo Council; new leadership for Heavy Vehicle Regulator; open government expert hired by NSW Government.

1 October, 2018

buy.nsw goes live with simplified cloud procurement

Over 100 buyers and 50 sellers are now using the NSW Government’s new ICT procurement platform, which has streamlined contracts and registration for vendors.

9 August, 2018

Governments partner on affordable housing initiative

A partnership launched by Newcastle City Council to tackle a worsening affordable housing shortage has been welcomed, while new research calls on councils to review planning approaches.

23 July, 2018

Data skills shortage is common across state and local government: peak

As the NSW Government moves to address a data skills shortfall in the state’s public service, local government professionals say they also need investment in professional development.

22 June, 2018