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

Well Travelled Executive Series #8 – John Nevins – Local Government News Roundup

Send us a textToday's guest on the Local Government News Roundup's Well Travelled Executive Series John Nevins, whose career in public service spans nearly four decades.For more than 10 years, he was the CEO of Kingston City Council in Melbourne.John reflects on the early years of Council amalgamations in Victoria, the changes to the sector, and how he dealt with a major health scare along the way. Support 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. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website. Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

1. Well Travelled Executive Series #8 – John Nevins 47:30
2. Budget letdown, lighting the Sunraysia, and a pothole ultimatum 26:28
3. E-scooter companies bail, biosecurity waste anxiety, and “dangerous and irresponsible” actions 38:56
4. Casey's law pause, airport deal takes off, and “deliberate calculated chaos” 28:51
5. Frustration and anger, resignations demanded, and an anti-semitism first 26:16