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Surveying

Cert IV in Surveying to start in the ACT in 2027

The course means that the ACT will once again have a source of Associate Surveyors, after a nine-year drought.

Company & Industry

Blue Marble Geographics, Avenza Systems merge

The two geospatial companies have joined forces under the Blue Marble Geographics brand name.

Company & Industry

Victorian place naming gender target achieved

In a milestone achievement, 70% of all new commemorative place names in 2025 recognised women.

GIS & Data

Ice sheet 3D mapping tool invented in ‘spare time’

PhD student Yu Wang vibe-coded a 3D modelling tool to “peel back the ice to uncover a hidden world”.

Company & Industry

Grants for NZ surveying and spatial projects

The Kairūri Community Trust’s first-ever general grants program is offering up to NZ$2,000 per project.

Events

Tasmanian State of GIS Conference 2026

This year’s conference theme will reflect the ongoing convergence of the geospatial sector and the IT world.

Government & Policy

Surveyor copyright royalties now nationwide

With the recent addition of Tasmania and the NT, all jurisdictions now have agreements for the sale of survey plans.

Sponsored Content

How do AEC Firms in Australia easily access engineering workforce at a lower cost?

Aidedo was founded based on the practical experience of CEO Aiden Tong while studying and working with many Civil Engineering and Land Surveying firms in developed countries.

GIS & Data

Interview, Part 1: Pascal Perez, Director, AURIN

We take a deep dive into the role and activities of the Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network.

Locate26: Early bird rego deadline expires on Monday!

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Events

Survey and Spatial New Zealand Conference 2026

Women Surveyors Summit

Colloquium on Scientific and Fundamental Aspects of GNSS

IPWEA International Asset Management Summit

2026 Advancing Earth Observation Forum

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