Technology
Local councils at tipping point in 2026
OP ED by Ben Malpass, Executive Vice President of Local Government, TechnologyOne
As the cost of managing and maintaining over $600 billion worth of assets continues to climb, councils...
DAISY blooms for Blacktown City digital planning
Blacktown City Council has launched DAISY, a new digital planning assistant designed to help residents better understand planning requirements and prepare residential development applications.
The...
Melton City Council embraces TechnologyOne SaaS+ ERP
Melton City Council has gone live with phase one of its TechnologyOne SaaS+ OneCouncil project.
The Council says the move represents a significant push to...
Latrobe council welcomes $10 billion data centre plan for Morwell
Latrobe City Council has welcomed the recent announcement of a proposed $10 billion data centre for Morwell by Singapore-based global asset manager and operator,...
Ballina Shire floats renewed water history soundtrail
Ballina Shire Council has unveiled Water Stories and Soundtrail, a renewal of the Richmond River interpretive trail that includes new signs and a geo-located audio...
Victorian councils call for better mobile service
Peri Urban Councils Victoria (PUCV) is urging the Federal Government to improve mobile phone service in holiday hot spots that will soon swell with hundreds...
Brisbane welcomes new pay-by-app parking provider
Brisbane City Council says motorists will benefit from greater choice with a new pay-by-app parking provider on board for 2026.
The Council is set to...
Yarra City Council to fast-track IT overhaul
Yarra City Council is paving the way for faster customer service and smarter management of the city’s $2 billion in public assets by partnering...
Parramatta libraries embrace little AI helpers
Three local Parramatta libraries have become the first in Australia to adopt new forms of artificial intelligence (AI), hosting AI Tutor Robots to teach...
New tech pathway for Victorian local government planning
Innovative technology and transformation sector company, ADAPTOVATE, and Enterprise AI (EAI) - a trusted provider of intelligent planning and compliance solutions - have been appointed...
Glenorchy council to extend drive-by parking compliance
Tasmania's Glenorchy City Council has announced it will extend its use of the Aero Ranger Enforcement Technology Solution for a further 12 months, following...
Hornsby Shire augments reality for fun creek protection adventure
Hornsby Shire families are being invited to dive into a unique outdoor adventure this summer that’s as fun as it is meaningful for the...
Glen Eira council unveils State-first solar project
An Elsternwick apartment block has become the first in Victoria to install a shared solar battery system — setting a new benchmark for renewable...
Sunshine Coast plugs into digital world with cable landing
The Sunshine Coast has marked another major milestone in digital connectivity with the landing of the groundbreaking Tabua subsea cable at Maroochydore.
As part of...
New EV alert system rule to better protect pedestrians
All new-model electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles entering the Australian market will now be fitted with an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS)...
