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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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Using data in a digital city
The City of Joondalup will soon expand its use of an innovative system that allows operational staff to access data using mobile devices. Joondalup Enterprise…
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Protecting parklands
Adelaide City Council has collaborated with the State Government to protect parkland areas from development. Lord Mayor Martin Haese has worked closely with key members…
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Multilingual resources help CALD community Get Ready
Mayor Tom Tate today launched a series of multilingual videos to assist the Gold Coast’s culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community to prepare for emergencies…
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LGAQ supportive of Queensland infrastructure plan
The Queensland Government’s newly released State Infrastructure Plan (SIP) has garnered support from Queensland councils. Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) chief executive Greg Hallam…
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Inland rail on track
More than $11 million worth of contracts has been awarded in recent weeks by the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to progress planning on the…










