Cloud centre to boost neighbourhood health

A new centre will use cloud-based innovation to map out public health problems.

17 June, 2019

Smart suicide surveillance tool could help prevent deaths

An AI tool that analyses ambulance data could help develop public health interventions to prevent suicide.

3 June, 2019

Scottish transport ‘health check’ tool developed

An academic research archive that simplifies public transport research will help guide policy makers on transport.

13 December, 2018

Councils ‘punch above their weight’ on health

Local governments are playing a unique role in helping people to lead healthy lives, research shows.

13 December, 2018

Climate inaction ‘threatens Australian lives’

Australian governments need to boost spending on infectious disease warning systems, doctors warn in a major report.  

2 December, 2018

SA must spend more on health

An urgent focus on the deteriorating health and well-being of South Australians is needed.

28 September, 2017

Government projects dominate Australia’s biggest tech innovation awards

Public sector solutions stand out.

27 June, 2016

Melbourne council creates the Internet of Rubbish

Talking trash cans tell garbos when to get going.

13 August, 2015

Melbourne trials ‘daytime’ outdoor smoking ban to ease business withdrawals

Case-by-case approach for City Square.

12 August, 2015

Brothel bribes confront council officers

By Julian Bajkowski The recurring problem of how local and state governments deal with unapproved and illegal brothels has been thrown back into the spotlight after a Victorian court heard evidence from an ex-cop convicted of taking bribes in return for tip-offs to feed his gambling habit. The former Yarra City Council enforcement officer, who […]

6 September, 2012