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Huge airborne geophysics survey for the Top End
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nxzen wins Forestry Corporation LiDAR contract
By jnally on 23 July, 2026The company will deliver aerial LiDAR and four-band imagery across areas of plantation estate in northern NSW.
Another wishy-washy government space statement
By jnally on 23 July, 2026Canberra has released a ‘Statement on Space’ that is big on buzzwords but short on details and specifics.
Connecting geospatial innovation to real-world impact
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