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27/08/2025

Did you know that when you call Triple Zero (000), the biggest hurdle could be simply identifying where you are?

Mornington Peninsula Shire has installed Emergency Markers across key public spaces—parks, foreshore areas, and walking trails, making the open spaces more resilient to emergency incidents.

Each marker features a unique code, when quoted to 000, instantly recognised by 000 call takers, allowing emergency services to locate incidents with higher accuracy.

This smart initiative means:

🚑 Faster response times

📍 Accurate dispatch locations

🛡️ Safer community in remote or high-traffic outdoor areas

A simple yet robust way to protect residents and visitors— as in an emergency, every second counts.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Your-Property/Fire-Emergency/Emergency-Management-Information/Emergency-Markers

06/08/2025

NSW Weeds Conference 2025 is buzzing with energy!

There was a great turnout for the Summit Biosecurity Users Group Meeting—with Shreyas Sirdeshmukh & Lyn Terrett sharing an overview of 2025 releases and exciting next-gen features on our R&D Roadmap.

So great catching up with colleagues from across NSW, all working hard to manage and control invasive w**ds.

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31/07/2025

We’re heading to Port Macquarie!

RapidMap is proud to announce our attendance at the 23rd NSW Weeds Conference 2025, where we’ll be showcasing how geospatial solutions are driving innovation in w**d management and environmental mapping.

📍 Visit us at Booth 14 to learn how our latest tools can support councils, land managers, and environmental professionals in tackling w**d control challenges.

Let’s connect, collaborate, and shape the future of w**d management together!

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03/07/2025

As we step into July and the start of a new financial year, we’re reflecting on one of our proudest achievements from the last—winning the Innovation & Enterprise Award at the 2025 City of Whittlesea Business Awards.

June wrapped up a year of meaningful progress—supporting emergency response, asset management, and biosecurity with intuitive, field-mapping SaaS solutions to coordinate, capture, collaborate and communicate to solve problems with intelligence gathered and shared.

A huge thanks to our dedicated Geospatial, survey, and engineering teams for their commitment to helping Local Government, Asset and Environmental Management customers to achieve more with limited resources, and the City of Whittlesea for recognising the positive impact of RapidMap's GNSS & Spatial Data Systems, Solutions and Services on local employment, the economy, natural resource management, climate change resilience, and community safety.

Here’s to another year of purpose-driven R&D to underpin a sustainable future through data driven insights - together.

🔗https://www.iconyx.com/2025/07/02/iconyx-wins-innnovation-and-enterprise-award-2025/

30/06/2025

Did you know? In late 2024, the Borough of Queenscliffe began installing new Emergency Markers along its picturesque coastline.

Each marker features a unique alphanumeric code tied directly into the Triple Zero Victoria dispatch system, including precise GPS coordinates and navigational data. In an emergency, you simply relay this code instead of struggling to describe your location—ensuring responders reach you faster.

The Emergency Marker Program is in place to enhance public safety, building on their success in other Victorian coastal communities. They represent a smart, practical upgrade to emergency preparedness across our public spaces.

💡 Whether you’re walking the beach, hiking trails, or enjoying a seaside day—remember: if you ever need to call 000, just share the code from the nearest marker.

👉 Learn more and view locations here:
https://www.emergencymarkers.com.au/

20/06/2025

🛍️ Where are Emergency Markers located at Shopping Centres—and why does it matter?

Shopping centres often have multiple entry and exit points, making it critical to place an Emergency Marker at each access point. These markers aren't just signs—they’re lifesaving tools.

Each Emergency Marker includes a unique 3-letter, 3-number code, containing:
📍 GPS coordinates
🛠️ Landmark details (e.g., near toilets, BBQs, loading docks)
🚧 Obstruction info (like locked gates or bollards)
🛟 On-site emergency equipment availability

This data is instantly accessible to Triple Zero (000), allowing emergency services to:
✅ Know exactly where to go
✅ Identify the best route in
✅ Understand what's waiting at the scene

In an emergency, clarity and precision save time—and saving time saves lives.
Next time you're designing or managing shopping centre safety, ask yourself:
👉 Are all your access points clearly marked for emergencies?

Read more: https://emergencymarkers.com.au/2025/06/19/importance-of-emergency-markers-at-shopping-centers/

18/06/2025

🚨 Did you know spotting an emergency signage is highly dependent on the usage trends of the space?

In a real emergency, every second matters. That’s why the material and visibility of Emergency Marker signs is more than just a design choice—it can be the difference between life and death.

Whether in coastal paths, bushland trails, or public open spaces, reflective signage brings immediate advantages:
✅ Brighter and more visible—day or night
✅ Durable and weather-resistant—won’t chip, crack, or rust
✅ Easier to spot during sunrise, sunset, rain, or low light
✅ Helps emergency responders locate people faster

When placing signage, it’s not just about the location—consider:
🕒 What time of day people use your space
🌳 What surrounds the sign (trees, poles, benches)
👀 Is it visible from different angles

Sign fabrication and correct orientation matter. Don't let visibility become a budget oversight.

Because when it comes to safety signage, it’s all about:
🔦 Seeing it faster.
⏱️ Responding quicker.
🧭 Saving lives.

Watch: https://youtu.be/bRF0bG9ghP8

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16/06/2025

🚨 Location can save lives.

RapidMap was proud to attend the LSV Inland Waterways Forum 2025 in Bendigo last May 2025!

Did you know 28% of drownings this year have occurred in rivers, lakes, and dams?

Triple Zero Victoria Emergency Markers, help First Responders reach emergency incident locations faster by providing exact location data in open spaces.

Big thanks to Life Saving Victoria for leading this critical conversation on inland water safety!

Read more: https://emergencymarkers.com.au/2025/06/17/emergency-markers-and-water-safety-in-victorias-inland-waterways-forum-2025/

On May 22, 2025, Bendigo played host to the LSV Inland Waterways Forum to tackle one of Australia's most persistent public safety challenges.

09/06/2025

❓🧐 Did you know Barwon Coast has installed 60 upgraded green between Collendina and Breamlea, as part of a vital public safety initiative.

Each marker includes a unique six-character code linked to the Computer Aided Dispatch system at Triple Zero Victoria, allowing emergency services to quickly pinpoint a caller’s location in the event of an emergency. This simple, yet powerful change is already helping to reduce response times and improve coordination between first responders.

✅ Rollout began in late 2023, with successful completion of Stage 2 in January 2025.

This initiative is a timely reminder of the role clear location identifiers play in saving lives—especially in high-traffic areas like beaches, trails, and recreation zones.

Learn more about the project here:
🔗 https://barwoncoast.com.au/projects/emergencymarkers

📣 60 new emergency markers are now installed. We have taken a significant step forward in public safety with the installation of 60 new emergency markers along the coastal reserve from Collendina to Breamlea.

These green signs with unique codes help Triple Zero Victoria pinpoint exact locations during emergencies, ensuring quicker responses. Next time you’re at the beach, keep an eye out for these markers. In an emergency, dial 000 and provide the code from the nearest marker.

Your safety is our priority. For more info, check out https://www.barwoncoast.com.au/projects/emergencymarkers/

05/06/2025

🏆 We’re excited to share that Iconyx, the software division of RapidMap, has won the Innovation & Enterprise Award at the City of Whittlesea 2025 Business Awards!

On May 29th, at the Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre, we joined an inspiring group of local businesses celebrating creativity, resilience, and progress.

To be recognised for redefining open spaces emergency response through our work with Triple Zero Victoria on the program, advancing asset management with accurate geospatial data, and empowering biosecurity officers (w**d and pest management threatening the environment) through the incorporation of accurate GPS / GNSS, GIS, and mobile mapping solutions is a great honour for our entire team.

This award inspires our commitment to challenge the norm and deliver intelligent, user-friendly technology that empowers field teams to dramatically increase productivity and reduce risk while collaborating with others.

A big thank you to the City of Whittlesea for recognising the contribution of Business makes to employment, innovation and economic development. Congratulations also to all the exceptional business finalists and winners who excelled in categories such as Customer Service, Sustainability and Environment, Community Contribution, Small Business, Workplace Diversity and Start Ups.

Here’s to driving innovation and progress, together.

29/05/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Iconyx the software division of RapidMap is a finalist in the City of Whittlesea 2025 Business Awards under the Innovation & Enterprise category!

From redefining how local governments tackle biosecurity and asset management to harnessing GNSS, GIS, and AI—innovation is at the heart of everything we do.

We're proud to be recognised for thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo, and delivering creative solutions that empower industries to thrive.

Once again, a big congratulations to all finalists—we look forward to celebrating the incredible business community on 29th May at Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre as the winners are announced!



(Image source: City of Whittlesea)

22/05/2025

It’s happening today!

RapidMap is attending the 2025 Inland Waterways Forum in Bendigo – connecting with councils, emergency services, and waterway safety leaders to explore smarter ways to manage inland waterways.

We’re excited to contribute to the conversation around technology, risk management, and public safety.

Stop by and say hello!

🔗 Event Info: https://lsv.com.au/event/2025-inland-waterways-forum