emergency services
NSW promises 'HazardWatch' app by end of 2022
Flood inquiry response indicates where tech dollars are needed.
Aug 23 2022 11:00AM
TPG, Optus, Nokia to shape national emergency mobile broadband network
Selected for first feasibility trial.
Apr 6 2021 11:56AM
SA firies, SES trial vehicle tracking ahead of state-wide rollout
Almost a decade after tech was first recommended.
Feb 15 2021 7:14AM
GPS tracking comes to Triple Zero calls
Advanced mobile location technology now deployed.
Dec 16 2020 6:01PM
BAI Communications scores $80m NSW emergency comms deal
Will continue to operate state's public safety network.
Dec 4 2020 12:57PM
Vic firies look to image sharing platform to manage controlled burns
FireLens to help training and planning.
May 6 2019 1:20PM
Telstra's new bushfire management system for NT govt goes live
With real-time weather, location data.
Mar 29 2019 6:25AM
Blackspots force Vic firies to suspend parts of Telstra radio network
CFA resorts to old analogue network.
Feb 1 2019 7:05AM
Vic Triple Zero agency welcomes new CIO
Nabs health regulator tech chief.
Oct 22 2018 2:31PM
NSW kicks off next phase of emergency comms overhaul
Has $320m to spend.
Aug 16 2018 2:50PM
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NSW emergency comms overhaul gets another $320m
For next phase of rollout.
Jun 19 2018 1:32PM
Govts scope national emergency mobile broadband network
After all state and territories agree on terms.
Nov 28 2017 1:11PM
Why only 60 percent of Triple Zero calls will be tracked
Best hope you have Android.
Jun 27 2017 6:45AM
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NSW govt splashes $178m on emergency comms overhaul
Funding marks go-ahead for full rollout.
Jun 20 2017 2:07PM
Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade CIO quits
Former IT chief praised for modernisation effort.
Jan 10 2017 3:01PM
Govt quashes dedicated public safety mobile network proposal
Will push for capabilities on existing LTE networks.
Nov 24 2016 2:46PM
Telstra's dedicated emergency services channel goes live
LANES coming in time for bushfire season.
Sep 23 2016 6:40AM
Govt wants better location tracking for 000 mobile calls
Asks the market for help.
Aug 29 2016 6:43AM
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Fujitsu wins $15m Tassie emergency dispatch deal
Work begins to replace 25-year-old CAD.
Apr 7 2016 10:14AM
Photos: Victoria's high-tech mobile emergency command
How much IT can you fit in the back of one truck?
Mar 31 2016 6:41AM
