Insurance claims reduced and $1 million in operational savings achieved with GPS tracking technology.
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Author: Georgia Clark (Georgia Clark)
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Award for eco-friendly community hub
A sustainable community centre in western Sydney has been recognised as leading the way in eco-friendly building practices for its innovative green design.
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Meet Australia’s data-powered suburbs
Governments are leveraging data insights from social media to quantify the urban life of suburbs, improve planning and boost tourism.
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Mapping liveable cities of the future
Governments are turning to 3D modelling to plan urban spaces as federal planners raise concerns about pressures on Australia’s infrastructure.
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Health alliance boosts community wellbeing
A Sydney local health network is one of a number partnering with local government to improve community health outcomes.
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City saves $800,000 with internal review
A west Australian council has taken out an award after achieving efficiencies through an internal restructure.
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Councils face major skills shortages, national review finds
Local government professionals are “not well positioned” in new and emerging soft skills, according to a forthcoming national review.
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Scottish transport ‘health check’ tool developed
An academic research archive that simplifies public transport research will help guide policy makers on transport.
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Examine exposure in transport safety, councils told
A new tool has been developed to help councils comply with recent changes to Australia's heavy vehicle safety rules.
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Agencies called to act on mental health
New research shows police and emergency services have disproportionately high rates of mental illness.