Organisation Sunshine Coast Association of Residents
We hear a lot of talk about Smart Cities, but what does it mean and how can you ensure your city is smart? The experts weigh in. If becoming a smart council is on your radar, the time to embrace smart initiatives has well and truly arrived. The Australian Government […]
The recently published discussion paper outlines reforms that are designed to strengthen the transparency, accountability and integrity of local government in Queensland. Proposed changes The Belcarra Report found that good government requires elections to be held on a level playing field, with equal participation available to all. Belcarra also stressed […]
Key infrastructure projects in South East Queensland must be completed if the region is to successfully host an Olympic Games in 2032, a new report says. [Source: Georgia Clark, Government News, 25 February 2019] A decision about putting in a bid for 2032 is yet to be made but a feasibility […]
Infrastructure Australia has prioritised regional road safety and smart technology to reduce traffic congestion among Australia’s development agenda. In its annual list of top priority projects, the statutory body has also named the reliability of the electricity network and rolling out electric vehicle fast charging sites as among worthy initiatives. […]
The big lesson from Opal Tower is that badly built apartments aren’t only an issue for residents Laura Crommelin, UNSW; Bill Randolph, UNSW; Hazel Easthope, UNSW, and Martin Loosemore, UNSW The saga of Opal Tower, the 36-storey Sydney apartment building evacuated on Christmas Eve after frightening cracking, has helped to […]