USC app to help citizens predict bushfire severity
10 June, 2021USC researchers have received a $500,000 grant to develop and implement an app for citizens living in fire-prone areas to predict the likelihood of bushfires.
Aussie X-ray tech to transform US airport security
01 June, 2021Australian company Micro-X will establish its US headquarters in the Washington State, to enhance its X-ray technology for high-intensity use in airports and hospitals.
LatConnect 60, SSTL in UK–Australia Space Bridge partnership
26 May, 2021LatConnect 60 and Surrey Satellite Technology have partnered under the UK–Australia Space Bridge, to boost knowledge across both countries' space sectors.
Qld to construct smart underground waste disposal system
20 April, 2021The Sunshine Coast Council is installing a high-tech underground automated waste collection system to transport waste out of the Maroochydore City Centre.
Health Travel Pass launched to verify traveller health
14 April, 2021IDEMIA has launched a Health Travel Pass, designed to help governments reduce the risk of incoming travellers spreading COVID-19.
HD maps driving the future of Aussie autonomous vehicles
08 April, 2021A robotics expert has called for government–industry collaboration to create HD maps, to help Australia lead a core aspect of autonomous vehicle development.
SA explores feasibility of exporting hydrogen to Europe
31 March, 2021The South Australian Government will explore the feasibility of exporting locally produced green hydrogen to the Port of Rotterdam.
Public voting open for 2021 IDC SCAPA finalists
02 March, 2021IDC has opened public voting for the 2021 Smart City Asia Pacific Awards (SCAPA), after selecting 70 projects as finalists.
Smart traffic management to save cities $277 billion by 2025
23 February, 2021Smart traffic management systems are predicted to save cities $277 billion by 2025, by reducing emissions and congestion through the use of smart intersections.
Microcity clusters to boost global urban tech adoption
16 February, 2021More than 13,000 microcities around the world are predicted to drive global urban tech adoption, bolstered by new urbanisation concepts, according to ABI Research.
Aussie defence companies urged to apply for AGO Labs program
18 November, 2020AGO and FrontierSI have launched a program that offers six contracts valued up to $150,000 each for Australian defence industry companies.
NSW ePlanning service driven by government data
06 November, 2020The NSW Government, along with technology start-up Giraffe, has launched an ePlanning service that allows users to analyse layers of data about NSW infrastructure.
Canberra SME secures $3.4m Defence Innovation contract
21 October, 2020Kord Defence has secured a contract to help soldiers more effectively control a wide range of body-worn electronic devices using Bluetooth technology.
CBCity introduces smart camera tech to improve safety
19 October, 2020As part of its Smart City program, the City of Canterbury Bankstown will use camera technology and artificial intelligence to improve safety and congestion.
Satellite ground station up and running in WA
15 October, 2020The first of three Defence satellite ground station projects is now operational in Geraldton, Western Australia, providing real-time logistical information.
