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Surveying

Consulting Surveyors Victoria’s new strategy

The industry body has released its 2026 strategic plan, focusing on advocacy, development and member support.

GIS & Data

Pacific experts gather to discuss LiDAR needs

A recent meeting identified the need to develop a regional LiDAR decision‑support and prioritisation guideline.

Company & Industry

SpaceX mission to launch multiple EO satellites

Sunday’s planned launch will loft satellites into orbit for Planet Labs, Earth Daily, ICEYE, Eycore and others.

GIS & Data

LiDAR map of ancient Queensland earthquake

The data collected, plus geophysical studies, are helping predict the sites of potential future earthquakes.

Company & Industry

Drone operations proposals open for consultation

CASA and Home Affairs are seeking industry input into two drone security and safe-operation proposals.

GIS & Data

Turning image quality into decisions, not delays

An automated system handles imagery that’s compromised by haze, fog or atmospheric conditions.

Company & Industry

National EISSI Awards winners announced

The inaugural National Excellence in Surveying and Spatial Information Awards have been presented.

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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

NAFI maps show 2025 was dire for fire

Northern Australia fire mapping shows that last year’s season was second-worst of the past ten years.

More bird flu maps and dashboards come online

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Events

Colloquium on Scientific and Fundamental Aspects of GNSS

Will Gaussian Splatting Replace 3D Textured Meshes?

Victoria EISSI Awards 2026

NSW Country Surveyors Association October Conference

IPWEA International Asset Management Summit

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