Tag: emergency

Powering up emergency broadcasting: The latest upgrades to ABC and local radio

The Albanese Government is enhancing broadcasting infrastructure for rapid deployment during natural disasters and emergencies. The Government’s $20 million Broadcasting Resilience Program (BRP) has already...

Protecting data and security during cyber-induced power outages

Australia faces an unpredictable summer ahead, with power instability compounded by the growing risk of cyber blackouts. Data from insights agency Gartner shows unplanned power...

Improved mobile connectivity to enhance safety and emergency response efforts

The Albanese Government is enhancing mobile connectivity and resilience in disaster-prone areas. Round 8 of the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) offers $55 million in...

Regulatory action highlights importance of Triple Zero reliability

ACCAN has praised the regulatory action taken against Telstra for its major Triple Zero failures earlier this year. The organisation is also advocating for an...

New tech fleet to keep communities connected after natural disasters

The NSW Government is rolling out a $5 million fleet of new technologies to help communities affected by bushfires, floods, or severe weather stay connected...

Albanese Government boosts Triple Zero reliability with new measures

The Albanese Government has introduced changes to enhance the Triple Zero service. These reforms come in response to the November 2023 Optus outage, which left...

Leveraging technology for enhanced digital emergency fund distribution

According to data from the Centre for Social Impact, more than 3 million Australians are either fully or severely financially excluded. These individuals suffer significantly...

Preparing for bushfires? Don’t forget your data

Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology predicts a summer of severe heat this year and a bushfire season to rival the ‘Black Summer’ fires of 2019/20. While...