Bonus Episode: Technology Innovations in the City of Stirling

A special bonus episode the Roundup is now available.

Host Chris Eddy is joined by Mayor Mark Irwin from WA’s City of Stirling to talk about the innovative use of AI technology in community engagement, and the exciting announcement of Australia’s first trackless tram which is headed to Stirling later this year.

“By dreaming big, by being bold and being innovative, we can find solutions that will deliver the same outcomes but in a net zero sustainable way.”

The City of Stirling is using AI technology called Ainsley to gather information for their community infrastructure plan.

The traditional engagement methods used by local government are not always effective in reaching all age groups and suburbs equally. Ainsley allows for increased community engagement by making it easy, visible, and fun for residents to provide input.

The City of Stirling is also exploring the use of trackless tram technology for sustainable transportation.
They have visited China to learn about trackless trams and will have the first one delivered into Australia in November this year.

The trackless trams run on hydrogen and will be trialed in the City of Stirling to showcase the technology.
The City of Stirling aims to be at the cutting edge of technology use and lead the way for other local governments.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1726495/episodes/13319037

Transparency challenge, a legal threat, and contentious travel plans – #603 – Local Government News Roundup

Send us Fan MailToday on the Local Government News Roundup:Bayside sues for planning transparencyKingston re-signs CEO Peter BeanA suspended councillor responds with a legal threatNews from the National General Assembly in CanberraNorth Sydney winds back its park user fee planThe latest Murray Darling water buyback slammed by RAMJOThe sector reacts to the Queensland budgetWaratah-Wynyard names its interim CEOand council travel plans remain contentious in PerthSupport the showThe Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development – smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience.Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

1. Transparency challenge, a legal threat, and contentious travel plans – #603 19:01
2. Suspended, resigned, and elected – and the mental health of elected members – #602 22:20
3. Donation fail, misconduct finding, and an accidental release – #601 18:50
4. Standoff solution, vexatious complaint dismissed, and a costly compliance failure – #600 18:22
5. Urgent boost, unfair funding, and a mayoral showdown – #599 18:01