Managing remote sites and assets can be tricky, especially when it comes to potential emergencies; that’s why installing a...
April Shepherd
Why warning and deterrence can be key in construction site security monitoring
April Shepherd Asset Management, Safety, Safety & Training, Smart Cities, Sponsored Editorial, Technology 0Effective construction site security monitoring is key to avoiding trespassers and theft, especially systems which boast warning and deterrence...
Flexible pipelines for difficult environmental conditions
April Shepherd Asset Management, Irrigation, Maintenance, Sponsored Editorial, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0As extreme weather and flooding becomes more commonplace, especially in Australia, investing in flexible and sturdy pipelines that can...
Why Australia needs higher energy efficiency standards for housing
April Shepherd Civil Construction, Community Services, Environment and Sustainability, Features, Policy, Urban Development 0by Dr Portia Odell, Director, Cities Power Partnership Local governments across Australia are leading the race to net zero...
Smart access solutions: improving quality of life for community members
April Shepherd Asset Management, Community Services, Maintenance, Safety, Sponsored Editorial 0Local councils continuously endeavour to improve the quality of life for residents in the community. Whether locals are looking...
How Australia’s most expensive cities are battling homelessness in 2022
April Shepherd Civil Construction, Community Services, Features, Public facilities, Urban Development 0As the cost of living rises and Australia's housing prices remain some of the most expensive in the world,...
Building stronger communities by reinventing community facilities
April Shepherd Community Services, Maintenance, Public facilities, Recreation, Sponsored Editorial, Sports 0As communities re-discover their local sporting facilities post-pandemic, many clubs are looking for ways to appeal to a larger...
Collingwood heritage site revamped into indigenous fashion hub
April Shepherd Arts, Community Services, Cultural Services, Environment and Sustainability, Features, Project, Public facilities 0In Melbourne a historical church hall and caretaker’s residence in Collingwood has been transformed into a First Nations fashion...
From the garden to kitchen: teaching young minds about diverse cultures through food
April Shepherd Childcare, Community Services, Cultural Services, Environment and Sustainability, Features, Safety 0Most people can relate to the sense of community that food can inspire. It’s the simple act of gathering...
Sunshine Coast Council making the region accessible for all
April Shepherd Civil Construction, Community Services, Facilities Mangement, Features, Footpaths, Safety, Transport, Welfare 1Sunshine Coast Council has completed a revolutionary pilot project focused on making life easier for people of all abilities...
Local council works with EcoTeq to achieve carbon neutral goals
April Shepherd Asset Management, Environment and Sustainability, Footpaths, Maintenance, Sponsored Editorial 0Whether it’s managing rubbish, removing graffiti, cleaning public toilets, sweeping footpaths, or even cleaning up bird droppings – councils...
Bass Coast’s wildlife corridors preserving the environment and economy
April Shepherd Environment and Sustainability, Environmental Management, Features, Regional, Sustainability 0Bass Coast Shire Council, located in Victoria and encompassing the pristine Phillip Island, prides itself on its stunning natural...
Improving the quality of life for remote homeland communities
April Shepherd Asset Management, Civil Construction, Community Services, Environment and Sustainability, Facilities Mangement, Features, Safety, Urban Development, Welfare 0Roper Gulf Regional Council is a remote local government located in the Northern Territory, and home to eleven remote...
Preserving heritage buildings to keep communities strong
April Shepherd Asset Management, Civil Construction, Maintenance, Sponsored Editorial, Urban Development 0As Australia’s suburbs and cities grow, it’s critical for local governments to prioritise the preservation of heritage listed buildings,...
Remembering the suburbs in Australia’s post-COVID-19 recovery
April Shepherd Community Services, Maintenance, Safety, Sponsored Editorial, Welfare 0After numerous lockdowns and limited mobility due to COVID-19, revitalising the nation’s Central Business Districts (CBDs) has been front...
Preserving a hidden suburban oasis of flora and fauna
April Shepherd Community Services, Environment and Sustainability, Environmental Management, Sponsored Editorial, Urban Development 0by Annabelle Powell, Journalist, Council magazine Baw Baw Shire Council, located in rural Victoria, is in the midst of...
Combat flooding with specialised infrastructure
April Shepherd Disaster Management, Environment and Sustainability, Safety, Sponsored Editorial, Stormwater, Technology, Water 0As Australia’s weather becomes increasingly extreme and heavy rainfall and flooding becomes more commonplace, the time to invest and...
Caught in the act: using smart security to prevent illegal dumping
April Shepherd Asset Management, Maintenance, Smart Cities, Sponsored Editorial, Sustainability, Technology 1Illegal dumping can be a major issue for Australian local governments – from unwanted clothes outside charity stores, to...