Focus On... FOCUS on Information & Communication Technology
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.
Keeping kids cybersmart
Hobsons Bay City Council is providing educational sessions for parents concerned about their children’s online safety.
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.
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 they like.
Embracing the digital economy
Whitsunday Regional Organisation of Councils (ROC) is helping drive a project to encourage businesses to embrace the digital economy.
‘Appy Camping
Isaac Regional Council is preparing to launch an app offering flexibility for campers.
Streamlining asset management
The City of Holdfast Bay is utilising mobile technology in the field to help track and manage assets.
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.
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.
Free wi-fi a boon for tourists
Waratah-Wynyard Council has launched two new free wi-fi hotspots, enticing visitors to stay longer.
Promoting digital inclusion
The City of Greater Geelong is spearheading support for the National Year of Digital Inclusion, which aims to get more Australians online.
Unifying communications
Wellington Shire Council has implemented a suite of technological initiatives to help improve communication – 100 percent of staff members support the move.
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? Welcome to the world of ransom ware…
Keeping seniors savvy
Councils are recognising the importance of teaching their senior residents digital skills.
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.
Library magic in a box
In a first for Australian local government, City of Gold Coast Libraries has introduced a MagicBox to bring library content to life for their customers.
WikiTown shares local history
Since 2013 the Shire of Toodyay and the local community have been working with the Wikimedia Australia Foundation to become a WikiTown.
Customer service moves online
Whitsunday Regional Council has improved its customer service experience with the launch of e-Services.
Drones help rebuild
East Arnhem Regional Council has deployed drones in the large-scale clean-up effort following two destructive cyclones.
Meeting remote communities’ information needs*
Longreach Regional Council in Central Western Queensland has successfully implemented an initiative to support the Local Government Association of Queensland’s Better Councils, Better Communities project, using MAGIQ Documents.