Drones used for NT mines remediation
02 February, 2017The inspection of legacy mine sites in the Northern Territory is now being carried out by drone technology.
Innovative Data Cube receives global recognition
25 January, 2017An Australian innovation is now influencing the way in which satellite data can be used.
Queensland launches online aerial image library
24 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingQueensland's Department of Natural Resources and Mines has launched the QImagery collection, an online library of aerial images dating back to the 1930s.
Old-school parking meters farewelled in Canberra
23 January, 2017Smarter, faster parking systems have now been implemented in Canberra, with the last single-space meter now removed from the city.
Victorian trams go solar
20 January, 2017A new solar plant will be built in regional Victoria, to be responsible for powering Melbourne's tram network.
Positioning technology program receives government funding
18 January, 2017A program designed to test instant, accurate and reliable positioning technology will receive funding from the federal government.
Public consultation continues on Smart Cities technology
11 January, 2017The federal government's Smart Cities and Suburbs Program draft guidelines have been released for public consultations, with communities given the opportunity to provide their feedback.
Early bushfire detection aided by RMTek camera system
10 January, 2017A camera system has been implemented in NSW to assist authorities in locating and responding to bushfires.
Tech test to improve Melbourne transport
09 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA state government supported research study led by the University of Melbourne will use thousands of sensors to collect data on traffic and pedestrian activity from a busy 5 km strip of the city.
Latize wins data deal for NSW mine safety
12 December, 2016The Division of Resources and Energy of the Department of Industry (DRE) has become the first NSW Government customer of Singaporean company Latize.
Drones to deter illegal dumpers in Vic
06 December, 2016Illegal dumping will be targeted by a new Victoria-wide drone program, designed to capture video evidence of this type of offence.
Supercomputer success at BOM
21 November, 2016A new Cray supercomputer has been installed at the Bureau of Meteorology, meaning that weather forecasts and warnings in Australia will now be more accurate and reach the public faster.
Queensland signs up for satellite scientific hub
07 November, 2016Queensland has agreed to partake in the establishment of a scientific hub in Australia to access European satellite data and imagery.
City of Sydney adopts low-carbon energy production
27 October, 2016City of Sydney employees are now working in an environment powered by a low-carbon trigeneration plant.
Australia ranks among world's Smart21 Communities
24 October, 2016The world's Smart21 Communities of 2017 have been announced, with three Australian Smart Communities Association (ASCA) members making the list.
