This week: Geospatial jobs, LINZ Landonline stats, Spatial Cadastral Fabric update, Minecraft award and more.
Pluses and minuses for women in hydrography
By jnally on 9 December, 2025The number of women in national hydrographic offices has decreased by 12%, but leadership has risen by 5%.
Below-ground utilities now 80% mapped
By jnally on 9 December, 2025An ambitious project to map all underground pipes across three nations has moved closer to completion.
Uncovering hidden reefs in northern Australia
By jnally on 8 December, 2025Better satellite imaging, machine learning and 700 hours of manual mapping have revealed hidden coral reefs.
REALM framework and Level 1 mapping released
By jnally on 5 December, 2025A milestone has been reached in the NT’s Regional Ecosystem and Landscape Mapping program.
WA native title claim secured after 30 years
By jnally on 4 December, 2025With the success of the Payarri claim, native title now covers more than three quarters of Western Australia.
First radar images flowing from Sentinel-1D
By jnally on 4 December, 2025The images show a range of landscapes, from Antarctica to South America, and European cities and rivers.
AI model aims to make flood-risk maps affordable
By jnally on 4 December, 2025The Joint Spatial Propagation Super-Resolution AI model uses open satellite data and modest computing power.
RICS appoints Asia Pacific market director
By jnally on 4 December, 2025Nicky Bowen’s role is to elevate standards and strengthen capability across the built-environment sector.
NZ$1.2m boost for LiDAR coverage across Otago
By jnally on 4 December, 2025The funding will help Otago Regional Council boosts its region’s LiDAR coverage from 28% to 100%.
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Feb 4
PNT 2026 Conference
Royal Randwick racecourse, Sydney -
Feb 17
Geo Week 2026
Colorado Convention Center, Denver -
Mar 4
BYDA Utility Safety Conference 2026
RACV Club Melbourne -
Mar 16
Association of Public Authority Surveyors (APAS) 2026 Conference
Park Proxi Gibraltar, Bowral, NSW -
Mar 22
Hydrospatial 2026 Conference
Shed 6, Wellington, New Zealand











