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Air quality

Lake Macquarie City Council have been experimenting with smart low-cost air quality sensing since 2018. For OPENAIR, Council wanted to do something a bit different.

Woman holding a sensor device
Air quality

In response to community health concerns, Muswellbrook Shire Council installed a network of smart low-cost air quality monitors to measure particulate pollution up and downwind of the town...

Woman in hi-vis reaching up with a sensor device beside in a grassy area with trees
Air quality

A documentary on the OPENAIR project shows how it has revolutionised air quality monitoring and empowered local governments to take action on this pressing issue.

OPENAIR documentary reveals value of OPENAIR to local governments
Air quality

Three NSW Councils have described the unique ways that the OPENAIR project is helping their communities. The primary aim of OPENAIR is to develop best practice methodology and supporting...

Councils say OPENAIR will “improve the quality of life within our communities”
Air quality

The Lake Macquarie City Council has started running air quality sensor workshops for members of their community. FabLab/Smart Cities Lead at Lake Macquarie Council, Claire Chaikin-Bryan...

Citizen scientist workshops encourage community use of air quality sensors
Air quality

The project was launched in January 2022 with the primary aim of developing best practice methodology and supporting resources to help councils use low-cost sensors to address the variety of...

A breath of fresh air – OPENAIR partners gather in Sydney
Air quality

Muswellbrook Shire Council will join 12 other local councils in a university-led research program launched today exploring the best ways to combat air quality issues.

Muswellbrook Council joins leading university-led program to deploy localised air quality sensors
Air quality

Localised air quality monitoring can help local governments create healthier communities. In Australia, poor air quality is a significant cause of health problems and premature death, and...

Collaboration with councils kicks off