UK expert offers perspectives on infrastructure reform

Australia faces similar infrastructure challenges to the UK but is less ready to embrace reform, a visiting expert says.

19 May, 2022

Modular reactors offer energy solutions

The nuclear industry’s latest offerings – small modular reactors (SMRs) and very small modular reactors (vSMRs) – both offer a zero-carbon solution to a wide range of end users and open the possibility of engaging countries that have previously precluded nuclear as a potential energy option.

12 May, 2022

New tool helps plan resilient urban greening projects

A new tool helps urban greening teams work out which plants will survive where over the next 50 years.

9 May, 2022

Canopy mapping app helps SA council see wood for the trees

A South Australian council using new technology to measure and monitor tree canopy, raise community awareness and inform Council planning.

28 April, 2022

How Norfolk Island is solving its waste dilemma

Norfolk Island Regional Council is turning to circular economy initiatives to solve its waste management problems.

25 April, 2022

Procurement of Aboriginal goods and services grows in WA

Almost $500 million worth of WA government contracts have been awarded to Aboriginal businesses over the last three years.

11 April, 2022

Yarra uses new technology in road pavement trial

A Melbourne council is trialing a road pavement technology designed to minimise urban flooding.

7 April, 2022

Competing for tech talent in the public sector

The lack of a talent pipeline and succession planning is catching up with many government agencies as the workforce ages.

4 April, 2022

Policing goes digital as new technologies adopted

WA police integrate CarPlay app while a progam to catch illegal mobile phone use in NSW takes out a global award.

31 March, 2022

Pre-fab homes on govt land provide more social housing

The WA government is investing in modular homes to help meet demand for social housing.

21 March, 2022

Queensland police to deploy drones

The Queensland Government is investing nearly a million dollars in drone technology to support police in North Queensland.

21 February, 2022

City of Melbourne helps startups get Asia-ready

City of Melbourne is delivering a program to help local startups get a foothold in south-esat Asia.

17 February, 2022

Telstra launches new cyber security products for government

Telstra has established a specialist government team to deliver cyber security options.

10 February, 2022

Nanotechnology creates new lightweight suits for firefighters

Researchers at ANSTO are developing a new nano-material for light-weight firefighter suits.

3 February, 2022