By Julian Bajkowski The South Australian government has extended the utility of its public transport smartcard to give bike-riding commuters in Adelaide access to new locked cages so they can…
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WA rolls out extra trains
By Paul Hemsley Western Australian Transport Minister Troy Buswell has ratcheted up investment in Perth’s increasingly popular railway network to absorb the growth in passenger patronage on state capital’s trains…
Opinions wanted on Victoria’s ICT strategy
The Victorian Government hyas called for public feedback on its proposed ICT strategy to manage procurement and prevent cost blowouts. Established in June, the Victorian Information and Communications Advisory Committee’s…
Adapting to social media demands
Government organisations around the world are faced with new demands, new expectations and a fast-growing array of new technologies and tools. To be effective in today’s complex, interlinked and fast-changing…
Cloud computing lifts flood councils above waterline
By Julian Bajkowski and Paul Hemsley Up to ten Queensland local councils will soon be able tap-into new cloud computing infrastructure to keep vital technology systems safe from harm during…
Moving beyond roads, rates and rubbish
Australian councils have transformed themselves beyond a narrow focus on ‘roads, rates and rubbish’ and are successfully delivering broader objectives to promote social, economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing of communities….
Government saves $13b in business dealings
Minister for Finance and Deregulation Senator Penny Wong said the Federal Government has reshaped its approach to public sector spending, to include efficient delivery, improved organisational efficiency, removing duplication and…
Are compact cities the answer?
Governments faced with growing populations and dwindling natural resources have two choices. They can let urban sprawl continue to eat up useful land or they can plan compact cities…
$5 million boost for Sydney’s trigeneration network
Lord Mayor Clover Moore has welcomed a $5 million funding boost, announced by Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, and Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy…
EOFY offer on banners
Government agencies always need to get their message out in public displays, whether though conference stands; showrooms; receptions; and local fairs. Displaytoday.com, an Australian-owned company is offering three banners…