A new sensor that can detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its variants instantly is being developed by RMIT University...
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Wastewater interconnection project helps further Nowra Bridge Construction
Eliza Booth Asset Management, Civil Construction, News, Transport, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0A major sewer main diversion project has recently been completed by Shoalhaven City Council’s Shoalhaven Water to help facilitate...
Digital Twin Challenge accelerates sustainable environments
Eliza Booth News, Smart Cities, Technology 0The Smart Cities Council has announced the participating cohort in their 2021 Digital Twin Challenge, as well as the...
$19 million highway upgrade plan released
Eliza Booth Civil Construction, News, Spotlight, Transport 0Plans for a $19 million program of safety upgrades to the Lyell Highway in Tasmania have been released for...
Council undertakes its first-ever smart meter trial
Eliza Booth NSW, Smart Cities, Sustainability, Technology, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0MidCoast Council is undertaking its first-ever digital water meter trial in July 2021, helping Stroud Road residents track and...
Vaccination leave available for NSW council staff
Eliza Booth Council, Disaster Management, News, Spotlight 0A new special vaccination leave has been made available for more than 45,000 council staff across NSW, helping councils...
$1 million in funding up for grabs for regional festivals
Eliza Booth Arts, Community Services, Council, Cultural Services, News, Recreation, Regional, Spotlight 0The Victorian Government has announced $1 million in funding to support regional Victoria’s vibrant and diverse calendar of events...
Council overhauls waste and recycling operations
Eliza Booth News, Sustainability, Technology, Waste Management 0Ipswich City Council has adopted a bold new plan to manage the city’s unique waste and recycling needs. Adopted...
Council switches to 100 per cent renewable energy
Eliza Booth Energy Efficiency, Environment and Sustainability, News, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Sustainability 0A Victorian council has taken a major step towards its goal of zero net carbon emissions by officially switching...
LGNSW calls for urgent support amid lockdowns
Eliza Booth Council, Disaster Management, News, NSW, Spotlight 0Local Government NSW (LGNSW) has called on the State Government to provide urgent support for businesses and individuals who...
Council joins large renewable power purchase agreement
Eliza Booth Energy Efficiency, Environment and Sustainability, News, NSW, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Sustainability 0Wollongong City Council has made the decision to participate in a joint tender for a large-scale, renewable generation power...
New app maps COVID alerts across Australia
Eliza Booth Community Services, Disaster Management, News, Safety 0Researchers at Australian National University (ANU) have developed a new COVID-19 contact tracing app that pulls together current contact...
Multi-million dollar road revitalisation program for QLD
Eliza Booth Asset Management, Civil Construction, Council, Footpaths, News, Road, Urban Development, Urban Development 0As part of its Budget funding for 2021-22, Ipswich City Council will roll out a $22 million kerb and...
$31 million in funding for smart technology uptake
Eliza Booth Council, Energy Efficiency, Environment and Sustainability, News, Sustainability 0The Victorian Government has announced $31 million in funding to help businesses take up smart technologies to reduce emissions,...
AI recycling robot helps solve soft plastic waste crisis
Eliza Booth Smart Cities, Sustainability, Technology, Waste Management 0Engineering researchers from the University of Sydney are developing a unique method to increase the recycling of soft plastics...
NSW councils win big in Budget
Eliza Booth Council, News, NSW, Planning, Spotlight, Urban Development 0As the financial year comes to a close for 2021 and the next year of budgets are announced across...
The Victorian Local Government Association (VLGA) has welcomed two new members to its board for a three year period...
The Western Australian Government has officially launched the new Digital Strategy for the Western Australian Government 2021-2025: Convenient, smart...