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Catching public transport in Queensland will soon cost just 50 cents. Are cheap fares good policy?

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Dienstag, Mai 28, 2024
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As part of a six-month trial, public transport fares in Queensland will soon be slashed to just 50 cents per trip for everyone.

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  • As part of a six-month trial, public transport fares in Queensland will soon be slashed to just 50 cents per trip for everyone.
  • Very-low flat fares have become fashionable policy as governments respond to cost of living pressures around the world.
  • “Captive” users of public transport – who have limited access to private vehicles and few alternatives – would surely welcome such schemes.

The benefits aren’t spread evenly

  • But as a group, commuters in the inner and middle suburbs of Brisbane and tertiary students will enjoy most of the benefits.
  • Passengers travelling from Yeppoon to Rockhampton, or from Proserpine airport to Airlie Beach, will get inter-city travel at an amazing price.

Will people ditch their cars and get back on public transport?

  • Affordable fares are only one of the motivators that can encourage a shift to public transport.
  • Our previous work has examined how spatial layout and the availability of public transport affect its patronage in different cities.
  • But with limited public transport coverage across much of Queensland, heavily discounted fares may not lead to a dramatic uptake in use.

What will the social and economic impact be?

  • This leads to a bigger debate on how we should price public transport and who should pay for it.
  • Even when public transport is made very cheap or even free, someone ultimately has to pay for it.
  • Everyone in Queensland will now pay 50 cents, no matter how far they go, which creates strong horizontal equity between travellers.

Are there other ways to subsidise public transport?

  • One alternative is to directly target programs to those in need, such as by ring fencing benefits to a smaller area.
  • This was recently tested in Los Angeles under a program called Universal Basic Mobility.
  • Free or heavily discounted public transport can be a good idea – where it can help meet social goals.

World Exclusive: Brisbane, Australia to Host Bluey’s World Immersive Experience

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Montag, Dezember 4, 2023
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Brand new Bluey immersive experience is coming to Brisbane, capital of Queensland, Australia, in August 2024.

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  • Brand new Bluey immersive experience is coming to Brisbane, capital of Queensland, Australia, in August 2024.
  • Housed in the 4,000 square metre ‘Northshore Pavilion’, Bluey’s World will be a unique experience celebrating the beloved hit TV show Bluey.
  • Fans from around the world will be delighted and captivated as they are invited to step into Bluey’s world.
  • BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bluey’s World, a ground-breaking immersive experience will open in August 2024, exclusive to Brisbane, Queensland.

World Exclusive: Brisbane, Australia to Host Bluey’s World Immersive Experience

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Montag, Dezember 4, 2023
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BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bluey’s World, a ground-breaking immersive experience will open in August 2024, exclusive to Brisbane, Queensland.

Key Points: 
  • Housed in the 4,000 square metre ‘Northshore Pavilion’, Bluey’s World will be a unique experience celebrating the beloved hit TV show Bluey.
  • Fans from around the world will be delighted and captivated as they are invited to step into Bluey’s world.
  • BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bluey’s World, a ground-breaking immersive experience will open in August 2024, exclusive to Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Adrian Schrinner, Lord Mayor of Brisbane said the exclusive Bluey’s World experience pays homage to the city’s most beloved export.

Glassbox Achieves Record Revenues from Cloud Subscriptions and Improves Gross Margins

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Dienstag, November 14, 2023
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The company's revenues grew 5% to $12.2 million and cloud subscription revenues jumped by 34% YoY.

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  • The company's revenues grew 5% to $12.2 million and cloud subscription revenues jumped by 34% YoY.
  • Meanwhile, ARR increased by 20% YoY to $56 million, while cloud ARR surged by 59% YoY to $48 million.
  • The company’s upward trend in non-GAAP gross margins continued, reaching 70.5% compared to 66.1% in the same quarter last year.
  • Cloud direct gross margins also increased to a record 76.1% in the quarter compared to 64.8% in the same quarter last year.

The 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou Award Released

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Donnerstag, September 14, 2023
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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 14th, the 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) were officially released: Antalya, Türkiye; Bogotá, Colombia; Cape Town, South Africa; Gwangju, Korea; Halandri, Greece; Iztapalapa, Mexico; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kampala, Uganda; Kazan, Russia; Mannheim, Germany; Pimpri Chinchwad, India; Ramallah, Palestine; São Paulo, Brazil; Tehran, Iran; Xianning, China.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 14th, the 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) were officially released: Antalya, Türkiye; Bogotá, Colombia; Cape Town, South Africa; Gwangju, Korea; Halandri, Greece; Iztapalapa, Mexico; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kampala, Uganda; Kazan, Russia; Mannheim, Germany; Pimpri Chinchwad, India; Ramallah, Palestine; São Paulo, Brazil; Tehran, Iran; Xianning, China.
  • 274 initiatives from 193 cities and regions in 54 countries submitted valid applications to the 6th cycle of the Guangzhou Award.
  • Following the remarks, Azza Sirry, Chair of the Technical Committee announced the 15 Shortlisted cities of this year's Guangzhou Award.
  • The Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) is co-sponsored by the City of Guangzhou, UCLG and Metropolis since 2012.

The 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou Award Released

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Donnerstag, September 14, 2023
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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 14th, the 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) were officially released: Antalya, Türkiye; Bogotá, Colombia; Cape Town, South Africa; Gwangju, Korea; Halandri, Greece; Iztapalapa, Mexico; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kampala, Uganda; Kazan, Russia; Mannheim, Germany; Pimpri Chinchwad, India; Ramallah, Palestine; São Paulo, Brazil; Tehran, Iran; Xianning, China.

Key Points: 
  • GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 14th, the 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) were officially released: Antalya, Türkiye; Bogotá, Colombia; Cape Town, South Africa; Gwangju, Korea; Halandri, Greece; Iztapalapa, Mexico; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kampala, Uganda; Kazan, Russia; Mannheim, Germany; Pimpri Chinchwad, India; Ramallah, Palestine; São Paulo, Brazil; Tehran, Iran; Xianning, China.
  • 274 initiatives from 193 cities and regions in 54 countries submitted valid applications to the 6th cycle of the Guangzhou Award.
  • Following the remarks, Azza Sirry, Chair of the Technical Committee announced the 15 Shortlisted cities of this year's Guangzhou Award.
  • The Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) is co-sponsored by the City of Guangzhou, UCLG and Metropolis since 2012.

City of South Fulton Appoints Sharon D. Subadan as Interim City Manager

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Mittwoch, April 26, 2023
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CITY OF SOUTH FULTON, Ga., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The South Fulton City Council is proud to announce the appointment of Sharon D. Subadan, MPS, ICMA-CM, CPM as Interim City Manager, effective May 2, 2023.

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  • CITY OF SOUTH FULTON, Ga., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The South Fulton City Council is proud to announce the appointment of Sharon D. Subadan, MPS, ICMA-CM, CPM as Interim City Manager, effective May 2, 2023.
  • The City Council expressed their enthusiasm about Ms. Subadan's appointment, saying, "We are extremely excited to have Ms. Subadan join our team as Interim City Manager.
  • As Interim City Manager, Ms. Subadan will serve as the chief executive officer for the City of South Fulton, overseeing all city affairs and ensuring that all laws and ordinances are enforced.
  • The South Fulton City Council welcomes Ms. Subadan and looks forward to working with her to make the city an even better place to live, work, and thrive.

Lancaster City Council declares a state of emergency against Los Angeles Mayor Bass' plan to move homeless to "a village" in the Antelope Valley

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Freitag, Dezember 16, 2022
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LANCASTER, Calif., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- City of Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris (R) and the City Council have declared a state of emergency against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' plan for a mass movement of homeless individuals to the Antelope Valley.

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  • LANCASTER, Calif., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- City of Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris (R) and the City Council have declared a state of emergency against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' plan for a mass movement of homeless individuals to the Antelope Valley.
  • "I strongly oppose Mayor Bass' plan to move the LA homeless population to a village in the Antelope Valley.
  • Mayor Bass' plan to move the homeless to the Antelope Valley is irresponsible and inhumane," said Mayor Parris.
  • The Lancaster City Council has declared a state of emergency and is urging immediate action to halt Mayor Bass' plan.

KlimaDAO Commissions Third-Party Analysis of Base Carbon Tonne Token

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Dienstag, September 6, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KlimaDAO , the leading solution for carbon credits on the blockchain, has commissioned an analysis into the Base Carbon Tonne (BCT) pool by AlliedOffsets , an expert provider of data and market intelligence for the Voluntary Carbon Market.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KlimaDAO , the leading solution for carbon credits on the blockchain, has commissioned an analysis into the Base Carbon Tonne (BCT) pool by AlliedOffsets , an expert provider of data and market intelligence for the Voluntary Carbon Market.
  • The Base Carbon Tonne pool sits alongside four other pools of tokenized carbon credits on the Polygon blockchain, including nature-specific pools from C3's Nature Base Offset, Moss' MCO2, and Toucan's Nature Carbon Tonne, as well as C3's renewable energy focussed pool Universal Base Offset.
  • In addition to the 19.6 million carbon credits that have been bridged for Base Carbon Tonne, the 309 carbon projects contained within the BCT pool have to date also provided 90.9 million carbon credits for environmental benefit claims (i.e.
  • The Base Carbon Tonne pool contains carbon credits from 309 Verra projects from 19 developing nations across the globe; it has a total supply of 19.6 million tokenized carbon credits.

Wisk Aero Brings Advanced Air Mobility to Australia through Partnership with Queensland Local Government

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Mittwoch, Juni 8, 2022
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Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., is bringing the future of flight to Australia through a new partnership with the Council of Mayors South East Queensland (Council of Mayors).

Key Points: 
  • Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., is bringing the future of flight to Australia through a new partnership with the Council of Mayors South East Queensland (Council of Mayors).
  • We look forward to building on the strong relationships we have in Australia to make safe, all-electric, autonomous flight a reality.
  • Wisk intends for its presence in Queensland to be long-term, and will be working with local government toward providing the city with green tourism and transport options.
  • Wisk is an advanced air mobility (AAM) company dedicated to delivering safe, everyday flight for everyone.