Stirling, WA
City in Western Australia
Australia
Stirling, WA deploys AI-powered chatbot for community feedback on local parks and facilities
Stirling and Hello Lamppost introduced Ainsley for public engagement during the design of its 10-year Community Infrastructure Plan. Signs with QR codes for the chatbot were installed at 42 locations including libraries, basketball courts, and community centers. Ainsley asks questions about visitor experiences, facility conditions, and areas of improvement by text message. The chatbot can also answer questions about city facilities and amenities.
Stirling, WA
Australia
Stirling, WA expands CCTV network across residential and commercial properties with rebate program
The CCTV rebate program covers up to 30% of the cost of new camera installations with a maximum payment of AUD 500. Eligible properties provide clear views of public spaces like roads or sidewalks with installation completed after October 1, 2022. Participants must maintain equipment for at least one year and register with the state's Police Force CCTV Register. This project complements an expanded network of city-owned cameras in gathering visual evidence and deterring crime.
Stirling, WA
Australia
Stirling, WA expedites residential development applications with its Fast Track assessment process
Stirling Fast Track reduces paperwork for a majority of residential development applications. This seven-step process applies to 12 development types including single-family homes, garages, and patios. Planning staff provides advice on expedited reviews during pre-lodgement reviews. An online tool helps applicants determine potential snags in their paperwork early in the process. Eligible applications without the need for outside agency review are evaluated within 28 days of pre-lodgement.
Stirling, WA
Australia
Stirling, WA builds business case for trackless trams with first pilot of technology in Australia
Curtin University researchers and state transit experts are testing a CRRC trackless tram on local streets. The autonomous, all-electric vehicle travels between Scarborough Beach and Transperth's Glendalough Station. Local officials and engineering firm SMEC use pilot data for a cost-benefit analysis of tram use. Stirling residents shape this analysis during surveys and community feedback events hosted by the city.
Stirling, WA
Australia
Stirling, WA undertakes partnership with Neuron on first e-scooter trial in the Perth metro area
City officials agreed to a one-year pilot with Neuron following regulatory changes in Western Australia. Neuron will create 30 jobs for city residents while providing improved mobility in the Central Business District. Third-party liability insurance and onboard features like an emergency button for falls protect pilot participants. Stirling will use results from the e-Rideables trial as it seeks additional micromobility vendors in the busy suburb.
Stirling, WA
Australia
Stirling, WA encourages water savings by residents and businesses with Waterwise Verge Rebate
The program offers up to $500 AUD per participant who replaces grass and paved verges with native plants. Stirling includes 20 plants per non-irrigated verge and 40 plants per irrigated verge. Native plants require less water than grass for maintenance and offer habitats for beneficial insects. The Waterwise Verge Rebate is part of the council's Living Green Program that includes school sustainability efforts and home energy improvements.
Stirling, WA
Australia
Stirling, WA opens Naala Djookan Healing Centre after extensive co-design process with stakeholders
Stirling worked with partners like Ebenezer Aboriginal Corporation and The Australian Childhood Foundation on the center's design. Specialists at the Mirrabooka facility focus on early intervention and healthy relationships to reduce incidents of family and domestic violence. Wellness activities like jewelry making, Nyoongar language lessons, and yoga address the whole health of families. Women also receive financial literacy and legal support during drop-in sessions.
Stirling, WA
Australia