Recipients for Smart Cities funding announced
20 November, 2017Grant recipients for the federal government's Smart Cities and Suburbs program have been announced.
More smart city grants announced
15 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSmart parking projects in Moreton Bay and Geelong are the next beneficiaries of the federal government's Smart Cities and Suburbs program.
Interoperable smart solutions for cities developed by ETSI
09 November, 2017A 'City Digital Profile' for smart cities has been created by ETSI.
Fix My Street portal updated for easier government services
27 October, 2017The Canberran 'Fix My Street' portal has been enhanced with updated services, making it easier for people to access information about government services.
LiDAR 3D mapping conducted in Northland
05 September, 20173D aerial mapping conducted in Northland will attract up to $800,000 in funding from the New Zealand government.
First Australian Smart Cities Awards Program launched
16 August, 2017A Smart Cities Awards Program has been announced by the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ).
Open location data gets thumbs up
14 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA survey into use of the Geocoded National Address File dataset has found that making the data publicly available has improved adoption, and that users of the data are satisfied.
Smart Cities program exceeds expectations
08 August, 2017The federal government's Smart Cities and Suburbs Program has already received more than 170 applications.
SA to develop detailed 3D model of Adelaide CBD
19 July, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSouth Australia will invest $2m to develop a detailed digital 3D model of Adelaide's key business areas to help improve its city planning and citizen engagement capabilities.
New smart communities code created
06 July, 2017A smart communities code is being developed by Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ) and the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
NT launches online water portal
06 June, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NT government aims to return transparency to water with a new online portal acting as a centralised repository for all water planning and extraction licensing information.
Transport Canberra and City Services maps tree canopy from aerial laser scan with FME and 1Spatial
01 June, 2017 | Supplied by: 1Spatial Australia Pty Ltd1Spatial has been engaged by Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS) to analyse and extract aerial laser scanning data to accelerate the process of establishing baseline data for Canberra's urban tree canopy coverage.
Perth launches collaborative map for public works
29 May, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingHailed by one smart city expert as "cutting edge", a new mapping-based system is designed to reduce congestion and duplication issues associated with infrastructure projects.
Historical maps added to ACTmapi
24 May, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACT government has upgraded its online interactive map to include maps from the 1800s, providing insight into ways the territory has changed with time.
Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub launched
17 May, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA repository for information on natural and other disasters, including resources for preparation, response and recovery, has been launched.
