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University of Sydney develops electric ‘aero-ambulance’

December 4, 2020

Project studies how Twitter affects bushfire recovery

December 3, 2020

NT releases new COVID-safe check-in app

December 2, 2020

University of Sydney develops electric ‘aero-ambulance’

Project studies how Twitter affects bushfire recovery

NT releases new COVID-safe check-in app

Digital revolution for Victorians

Victoria invests in regional digital infrastructure

Tasmania reaches 100 per cent renewable energy in Australian-first

Experts sought for new NSW AI advisory committee

New recycling innovation centre launched in Victoria

Digital transformation key to Australia’s COVID recovery

Better COVID-19 communication for CALD communities

Data

World-first data reveals trend toward “The New Local”

As Australian cities and communities reach the seven-month milestone of living under COVID-19 restrictions, exclusive new data comparing Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney has revealed a stark contrast in how citizens have adapted their social and economic behaviour, signalling to leaders that a localised response should be a priority.

Built Environment

Transforming the built environment with Green Star Buildings

On 29 October the Green Building Council of Australia will be unveiling the biggest overhaul of Green Star in its 18-year history. Here, Davina Rooney, Chief Executive Officer of Green Building Council of Australia, talks about the Green Star Buildings rating tool and how it is helping the industry to deliver highly-efficient buildings which are fully powered by renewables.

Standards

Standards to help pave the way for smart cities

Standards set out minimum requirements for various services, products and systems and aim to equip industry with safe, consistent and reliable guidelines. For smart cities, standards can be a useful tool in supporting successful projects and safeguarding against potential issues.

Asset Management

Communications and connectivity

Technology

Transforming smart cities: Observations on smart city integration

As smart city technology continues to develop at exponential rates, cities are looking at how to best integrate the new technologies into their communities. Here, Dr Anthony Kent shares his thoughts and findings on the integration of smart cities, as well as the factors guiding the global smart city change.

Asset Management

Construction

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Intelligent Transport Systems

Rail

Development of Australian city rail networks (Part 1)

The changing mobility requirements of our growing cities do not just call for ‘smart’ technology improvement, but for reconsideration of network layouts too. In this series, public rail transport thought leader ‘Doc Frank’ Heibel takes a look at developments in Australia’s major cities.

Asset Management

Big Data

Communications and connectivity

Digital Rights

Move smart and build things: defining digital rights for a changing world

As the world continues to become more reliant on technology, governments are starting to consider the basic Digital Rights of all citizens. In this article, Emily Royall, Smart City Coordinator at the City of San Antonio, takes a closer look at Digital Rights and the role they can play in allowing communities to “move smart and build things”.

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Experts sought for new NSW AI advisory committee

Eliza Booth, November 30, 2020, News, NSW, People, Smart Cities, Smart communities, Spotlight, Technology, 0

The NSW Government is searching for the best of the best for the newly established Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory...

New recycling innovation centre launched in Victoria

November 26, 2020

New recycling innovation centre launched in Victoria

Digital transformation key to Australia’s COVID recovery

November 25, 2020

Digital transformation key to Australia’s COVID recovery

November 24, 2020

Better COVID-19 communication for CALD communities

Experts sought for new NSW AI advisory committee

Eliza Booth, November 30, 2020, News, NSW, People, Smart Cities, Smart communities, Spotlight, Technology, 0

The NSW Government is searching for the best of the best for the newly established Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory...

November 26, 2020

New recycling innovation centre launched in Victoria

November 25, 2020

Digital transformation key to Australia’s COVID recovery

November 24, 2020

Better COVID-19 communication for CALD communities

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$2.9 million funding announced for smart EV home charging trial

Eliza Booth, November 23, 2020, Electric vehicles, Funding, Government, News, Spotlight, Technology, 0

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and the Australian Government have announced $2.9 million for AGL to undertake a...

Smart water meters installed at Magnetic Island properties

November 23, 2020

Smart water meters installed at Magnetic Island properties

November 20, 2020

Report highlights SEQ City Deal opportunities

Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop secures $2.2 billion funding

November 19, 2020

Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop secures $2.2 billion funding

$2.9 million funding announced for smart EV home charging trial

Eliza Booth, November 23, 2020, Electric vehicles, Funding, Government, News, Spotlight, Technology, 0

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and the Australian Government have announced $2.9 million for AGL to undertake a...

November 23, 2020

Smart water meters installed at Magnetic Island properties

November 20, 2020

Report highlights SEQ City Deal opportunities

November 19, 2020

Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop secures $2.2 billion funding

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Move smart and build things: defining digital rights for a changing world

Eliza Booth, November 18, 2020, Asset Management, Big Data, Communications and connectivity, Featured, Industry Insight, Internet of Things, Smart Cities, Smart communities, Software, Spotlight, Standards, Technology, Urban Development, 0

As the world continues to become more reliant on technology, governments are starting to consider the basic Digital Rights...

Smart sensors make independent living safer for Australians

November 17, 2020

Smart sensors make independent living safer for Australians

How the pandemic is accelerating the rise of smart cities

November 16, 2020

How the pandemic is accelerating the rise of smart cities

Sydney Trains implement real-time passenger capacity alerts

Move smart and build things: defining digital rights for a changing world

As the world continues to become more reliant on technology, governments are starting to consider the basic Digital Rights...

November 17, 2020

Smart sensors make independent living safer for Australians

November 16, 2020

How the pandemic is accelerating the rise of smart cities

Sydney Trains implement real-time passenger capacity alerts

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Council launches innovative data-driven asset management project

Eliza Booth, November 13, 2020, Asset Management, Condition monitoring and maintenance, Council, News, Project, Smart communities, Spotlight, Technology, 0

Blacktown City Council has partnered with intelligent engineering software platform, VAPAR, on a project to automate condition assessments of...

Geelong City Deal delivering for the community

November 12, 2020

November 12, 2020

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