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Understanding ageing
The City of Albany in Western Australia has hosted the first regional meeting of the Age-Friendly Communities Network. The network includes members from local governments,…
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Controlling asbestos dangers
Cessnock City Council is utilising an online reporting tool to track asbestos within the area. Cessnock’s Waste and Reuse Centre has installed an asbestos tracking…
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More than rates and rubbish
Hobsons Bay City Council in Victoria is undertaking a 100-day campaign to highlight 100 services it provides to its community. The social media campaign, known…
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Digital teamwork
Liverpool City Council recently implemented an expansive upgrade of its information technology (IT) infrastructure across the organisation, and teamwork has been key to its success.…
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Future Directions – By Allan Sutherland, Mayor of Moreton Bay Regional Council
More residents than ever before are interacting with their local council via their smart phone devices. In fact, five years ago, the Nielsen Australian Multi-Screen…
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A journey in risk management
The City of Rockingham in Western Australia boasts a robust risk management system, but it wasn’t so easy to introduce. In 2012, the City made…
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New online system for suppliers
Mid-Western Regional Council in New South Wales has launched a new online procurement process, hoping to increase engagement with local businesses. The new system is…
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Adelaide City Welcomes You
Adelaide City Council is undertaking a pilot project with the Australian China Business Council (ACBC) to help city businesses become better prepared for growth in…
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Logging risks online
Rockhampton Regional Council has introduced technology to efficiently report on safety risks and incidents on-site, without needing paperwork. The Queensland council recently adopted Riskware, a…
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Tracking assets digitally
The City of Burnside in South Australia has developed an innovative geospatial application that assists in monitoring, tracking and maintaining Council assets. The application, dubbed…
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Trouble accessing development applications on microfilm?*
Finding it difficult to access building information, town planning and development application records due to the complexity of microfilm? If so, DatacomIT has the perfect…
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Local tour keeps councillors in the know
Gympie Regional Council in Queensland recognises the importance of keeping its councillors and staff knowledgeable about their expansive local government area. The Mayor, councillors and…
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