Noosa, QLD
Shire in Queensland
Australia
Noosa, QLD partners with Pano AI on trial of AI-powered bushfire detection technology
Council officials allocated bushfire recovery funds for a pilot of Pano AI's technology. High-definition cameras at Black Mountain and Tewantin National Park capture 360-degree views of Noosa. Video footage and satellite images are evaluated by a platform for early bushfire detection. Pano AI automatically messages local responders with bushfire locations and images for effective responses. The pilot builds on the council's Firetech Connect initiative for detection technology development.
Noosa, QLD
Australia
Noosa, QLD conducts drone mapping trial in support of its Coastal Monitoring Plan
The plan calls for an integrated data collection process for shoreline conditions on the Eastern Beaches. Shire officials worked with National Drones on an aerial mapping project along the coast. Drones gathered data on shoreline position, beach volume, and vegetation density using LiDAR and photogrammetry. Drone maps, citizen science projects, ATV surveys, and echo sounding inform projections of coastal erosion by 2040, 2070, and 2100.
Noosa, QLD
Australia
Noosa, QLD develops a vacuum vehicle in response to polystyrene pollution at local beaches
Pontoons that floated to Castaways Beach and Peregian Beach during recent storms left behind polystyrene bits. Council officials stayed in house for this solution because there were no purpose-built options on the market. The four-wheel drive vehicle holds a vacuum with a filter separating foam particles from sand. Manual sweeps by council staffers and volunteers gather particles not collected by the vehicle, thus reducing ecological damage.
Noosa, QLD
Australia
Noosa, QLD understands resident behaviors toward bushfires with FireThrive engagement pilot
Noosa residents complete a survey of 25 multiple choice questions designed by startup FireThrive. Survey responses place participants into seven archetypes based on how they respond to bushfire threats. Each respondent receives a customized profile with text and audio content that reinforce responsible behaviors. Council officials use anonymized data from FireThrive for targeted communications about bushfire preparedness measures.
Noosa, QLD
Australia
Noosa, QLD collaborates with Cherbourg Council on AI-enabled waste recognition system
The council-run Peregian Digital Hub designed a smart waste system for the Cherbourg Material Recovery Facility. Technologists at the hub trained an AI platform to recognize common waste items from the facility's database. Three-dimensional cameras on the sorting line feed images to the platform for counting and evaluation. Recognition of damaged or soiled items improves over time and informs council waste practices.
Noosa, QLD
Australia
Cherbourg, QLD
Australia
Noosa, QLD generates zero-emission energy at library with SunMan Energy eArches solar panels
The Noosaville Library features a 72.5-kilowatt rooftop system built with these innovative panels. Each non-glass panel weighs about 25% of a typical solar panel. Contractors applied eArches directly to the existing roof with a weatherproof sealant that prevents water damage. The 250-panel solar system generates 50% of the library's energy. Shire leaders are considering additional uses of eArches to achieve its carbon-neutrality goal by 2026.
Noosa, QLD
Australia