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Cyber safety
Can you imagine turning on your computer to find that all you files are locked and encrypted with a code so you can’t access them?…
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Disruptive technology for a smarter society*
Technology is rapidly changing every sphere of our lives, including the way local government can operate. The Locate16 Conference – to be held 12–14 April…
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Keeping seniors savvy
Councils are recognising the importance of teaching their senior residents digital skills. Following a successful pilot program last year, Campbelltown City Council’s Tech Savvy Seniors…
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Automated Agenda and Minute innovation*
Gladstone Regional Council recently introduced the web based Doc Assembler application as its solution for delivering an automated Agenda and Minute solution. Council last year…
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Spreading the word online
Tweed Shire Council’s first Sustainability and Environment e-Newsletter is now available online, allowing residents of the Tweed to read more about what they like, when…
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Embracing the digital economy
Whitsunday Regional Organisation of Councils (ROC) is helping drive a project to encourage businesses to embrace the digital economy. Whitsunday ROC, made up of Mackay,…
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‘Appy Camping
Isaac Regional Council is preparing to launch an app offering flexibility for campers. The ‘Parkmobile’ app aims to give visitors more payment options when arranging…
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Streamlining asset management
The City of Holdfast Bay is utilising mobile technology in the field to help track and manage assets. Safe, reliable, high-quality service provision in local…
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Realising a Smart City vision
Newcastle City Council has taken another step in its Smart City initiative with the help of global tech giant Cisco Systems. Following a recent smart…
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A new way for residents to connect
Warrnambool City Council has launched a new online meeting place for the community, which could play a vital role in emergencies. The south-west Victorian council…
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Maximising NBN benefits
Lake Macquarie City Council is implementing strategies to get the most out of the National Broadband Network and become a Smart City. Residents of Lake…
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Keeping kids cybersmart
Hobsons Bay City Council is providing educational sessions for parents concerned about their children’s online safety. As part of a national program of Cybersmart Initiatives,…
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