Three students presented their Honours projects this week, each of which was supported by a highly prized bursary.
Seabed mapping along Australia’s eastern coast
By jnally on 15 July, 2026A team of researchers aboard CSIRO’s RV Investigator will update maps of an important stretch of coastal waters.
Kauri protection platform receives geospatial award
By jnally on 15 July, 2026A New Zealand platform helping protect iconic Kauri trees has been recognised for its use of geospatial technology.
Homegrown SWIRSAT satellite gets closer to launch
By jnally on 14 July, 2026The SWIRSAT infrared satellite is taking shape at Edith Cowan University ahead of its upcoming launch.
Digital models created for Vivid festival displays
By jnally on 14 July, 2026LiDAR scanning of buildings was the backbone of this and previous years’ Vivid festival light projection shows.
Make your profession count on Census night
By jnally on 14 July, 2026For the first time, geospatial professionals will be able to accurately identify their job type on the Census form.
FAQ: Locate26 / 10th Digital Earth Summit
By jnally on 13 July, 2026All your questions about the upcoming combined Locate26 / 10th Digital Earth Summit conference, answered.
Queensland mine surveyors reminded of requirements
By jnally on 10 July, 2026The Surveyors Board of Queensland has issued a reminder about oversight, verification and certification practices.
Gold mining company’s LiDAR scan bears fruit
By jnally on 9 July, 2026Clara Resources’ 39-square-km aerial LiDAR scanning campaign has identified seven potential exploration targets.
$6.5m for homegrown satellite, remote operations tech
By jnally on 9 July, 2026The Western Australia government has committed $2.5m for Curtin’s Binar satellite program and $4m for AROSE.
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Tasmanian Surveying & Geospatial Conference 2026
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Western Australia EISSI Awards 2026
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2026 Advancing Earth Observation Forum
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Nov 10
SouthPAN Industry Day
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Nov 13
South West and Great Southern Surveyors Conference
Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse, Bunbury, WA







