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.
NSW Govt to fight fire with artificial intelligence
27 August, 2020The NSW Government has announced that it will use artificial intelligence and data from satellites to speed up bushfire detection and predict fire behaviour.
ACT Government wins Esri GIS award
14 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACT Government's Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate was the only Australian winner in this year's Esri GIS Awards.
Aerometrex picks up $1m in Qld contracts
16 March, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAerometrex has picked up $1m in contracts to provide imagery for the Queensland Government's Spatial Imagery Subscription Program.
Digital Twin to help improve city planning and management
26 February, 2020A new platform displaying virtual 4D models of NSW built and natural areas could soon be used to inform urban planning and policy.
