The Local Government Association or Queensland (LGAQ) has urged the State Government to reimburse councils for the cost of...
Community Services
Smart bin trial launches in Wollongong
Eliza Booth Community Services, Council, News, Smart Cities, Waste Management 0Wollongong City Council is undertaking a new smart bin trial along the Wollongong foreshore, which will utilise new sensor...
Researchers develop instant COVID sensor
Eliza Booth Disaster Management, News, Spotlight, Technology, Welfare 0A new sensor that can detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its variants instantly is being developed by RMIT University...
$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...
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...
Investment boost announced for regional Victorian tourism
Eliza Booth Community Services, Disaster Management, News 0The Victorian Government has announced a $32.2 million Regional Tourism Support Package that will directly assist accommodation, attraction and...
Bus stop upgrades make transport more accessible
Eliza Booth Community Services, Features, News, Spotlight, Transport 0Image: Community Portfolio Councillor David Law, Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt and Mayor Mark Jamieson standing inspecting a DDA...
The health of Ipswich residents will receive a much needed boost with the announcement of a new public hospital...
Smart tech improves safety for young drivers
Eliza Booth News, Project, Regional, Road, Safety, Smart Cities, Spotlight, Transport 0A new study from the University of Western Australia is seeking P-plater participants to examine whether a smartphone app...
Storm recovery electric truck hits Queensland streets
Eliza Booth Asset Management, Disaster Management, Electric vehicles, News, Road, Safety, Smart Cities, Spotlight, Transport 0Queensland’s storm recovery and network maintenance abilities have received a massive boost with the state’s first fully electric bucket...
Interactive map technology facilitates inclusive public spaces
Eliza Booth News, People, Safety, Smart Cities, Spotlight 0The City of Casey has partnered with Monash University’s XYX Lab and digital consultancy CrowdSpot to launch a new...
New distracted driver camera technology helps save lives
Eliza Booth Disaster Management, News, Project, Road, Safety, Spotlight, Transport 0Victorians are even safer on the road now following a successful trial of distracted driver technology which targets drivers...
Council launches cyber security hub as part of smart strategy
Eliza Booth News, Safety, Smart Cities, Spotlight 0A new cyber security node has officially launched in Townsville, helping to establish the city as a national cyber...
Queensland has rolled out a new, free, check-in app which will make it much easier for the state’s hospitality...
Bushfire asset vehicle location tracking trial a success
Eliza Booth Asset Management, Disaster Management, News, Safety, Spotlight 0Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) technology has been successfully trialled across South Australian fire management vehicles, helping to provide real-time...
New software helps keep public transport safe
Eliza Booth Asset Management, News, Safety, Smart Cities, Spotlight 0Researchers at the University of Wollongong’s SMART Infrastructure Facility have developed and demonstrated artificial intelligence (AI) software that is...
A new data privacy tool developed by industry professionals is helping ensure key datasets – such as COVID-19 tracking...
Virtual reality firefighting training boosts skills and safety
Eliza Booth Disaster Management, News, Project, Safety, Smart Cities, Spotlight 0An innovative, state-of-the-art virtual reality (VR) training program is set to be rolled out in Victoria, which will simulate...