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NSW cloud and smartphone solution startup Nicco has launched the pilot for a new digital wallet with IBM and Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, leveraging artificial intelligence to improve fans’ experience at home games.

Based in Manly, Nicco’s cloud and smartphone solution can be deployed throughout entire business ecosystems to connect each customer touchpoint to collect previously unseen data and use advanced AI to enhance the customer experience and convenience.

Member for Manly James Griffin said the project was developed with the support of the NSW Government’s Minimum Viable Product (MVP) grants program.

Plastics like single-use lightweight bags, cotton-buds, straws and stirrers will be phased out, and green bins for food and organic waste will be rolled out across the state, under the NSW Government’s comprehensive plastics plan and waste strategy.

Member for Manly James Griffin said more than $356 million will be invested over five years to implement the nation leading plans to protect the environment and promote recycling. 

“Our communities are already keen environmental custodians – diligently recycling almost 5.7 billion plastic containers through our Return and Earn scheme and opting for reusable materials and products where possible,” Mr Griffin said.

The NSW Government has announced that applications are now open for the 2021 round of the Community Grants Program.

Not-for-profit day care services, mobile preschools and community preschools in NSW are eligible to apply for grants of up to $10,000 to support initiatives at their service.

Member for Manly, James Griffin said the Community Grants Program is helping to promote educational access and also supporting increased participation for Aboriginal children and children experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage.