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Cities create online hubs to connect citizens during coronavirus crisis

31 Mar 2020

Austin in the US and Wyndham in Australia are combatting practical issues and mental strain arising from the Covid-19 outbreak with the help of online community hubs.

New South Wales government launches digital twin

25 Feb 2020

The government has worked with the digital arm of Australia’s national science agency to create a virtual 4D model of the Western Sydney built and natural environment.

ICF names 2020's top 7 intelligent communities

20 Feb 2020

Cities from the US, Canada, Australia and Estonia make the 18th annual list by the Intelligent Community Forum. The 2020 winner will be announced in June.

Sydney unveils $60m green energy deal

28 Oct 2019

Renewable electricity will power all city-owned properties, including pools, libraries, playing fields, depots and council buildings, including historic Sydney Town Hall.

Melbourne councillors consider bold 10-year transport plan

18 Oct 2019

Plans aim to improve livability, help Melbourne become a leading bicycle city and implement consistent 40km/h vehicle speed limits across the city.

Foresight launches renewable energy investment income fund

13 Sep 2019

The fund gives Australian wholesale investors access to an asset class that has typically been available exclusively to institutional investors.

Asia-Pacific smart city project winners named

11 Jul 2019

IDC notes a “surge” in cutting-edge future city projects being deployed across first-tier cities in developed economies across the 12 functional e-service categories.

Australian cities declare climate emergency

01 Jul 2019

Hobart and Sydney become the latest cities to pass such a declaration and are calling on the federal government to take rapid action.

Darwin completes Australia's largest smart city project

19 Jun 2019

The $10 million project includes 912 LED lights, installation of 138 CCTV cameras and, the addition of 39 new hotspots to extend the city’s free wi-fi.

Sydney stages first trial of green road

17 Jun 2019

The Australian city has replaced a section of roadway in Alexandria with geopolymer concrete made from fly ash and blast furnace slag.

Special Reports

Building bridges in the Covid-19 fightback

SmartCitiesWorld talks to Octavi de la Varga, secretary general of Metropolis, about how its digital platform is helping the global village battle against Covid-19.