Qld councils find $1.3 billion in lost assets
Some councils in Queensland are forgetting which roads and bridges they own and the state’s local government sector has discovered $1.3 billion in “found...
Renewables and wildlife – a fine balancing act
The deadly impact of windfarms on bird and bat populations shows there are no easy solutions when it comes to developing sustainable energy.
Under the...
3D digital twin of earth now accessible online
A digital platform claiming to be the “first digital twin of earth in 3D, time dynamic and cloud-free” is now available and is free...
New Zealand tests the thinking on infrastructure
The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, has published a discussion document which outlines the country’s key challenges as it develops its 30 year...
Councils at an Early Point with AI Adoption
While more than four in ten Australian and New Zealand local government organisations are exploring the use of artificial intelligence through pilot projects, only...
Tokyo expressway goes green and pedestrian-friendly
Tokyo is converting a two kilometre stretch of expressway into an elevated green walkway as part of the city’s plan to create more pedestrian-friendly and people-centred...
Technology to make M1 motorway safer and faster for travellers
Motorists using southern Queensland’s busy Pacific Motorway (M1) between Varsity Lakes and Tugun will soon have access to improved traffic information provided by smart...
City of Melbourne powers up community batteries
The City of Melbourne has switched on the first of its Power Melbourne community batteries as it accelerates towards its target of sourcing all...
Why are we seeing more sinkholes across the globe?
Sinkholes can appear without warning, endangering people and property and posing a challenge for engineers, particularly in urban environments
AI supercharges fleet management technology
Fleet managers are working with an ever growing volume of data, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more prevalent in using that data in...
