$6.5m for homegrown satellite, remote operations tech

By on 9 July, 2026

The Western Australia government has committed $2.5m for Curtin’s Binar satellite program and $4m for AROSE.

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Australia, Philippines in defence geospatial training

By on 9 July, 2026

Geospatial specialists from the Royal Australian Navy and the Philippine Navy have joined forces for exercises.

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New national Young Surveyors Network launches

By on 8 July, 2026

Surveyors Australia has launched the Young Surveyors Network Australia to empower next-generation spatial talent.

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New capability for Timor Sea seafloor mapping

By on 8 July, 2026

Revelare Hydrospatial is using a new remotely operated vehicle for its HydroScheme Industry Partnership work.

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Geospatial intelligence demand is growing

By on 8 July, 2026

Market research shows that geospatial intelligence is changing from a niche capability to a vital part of business.

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Spatial Snippets for Wednesday, 8 July

By on 8 July, 2026

This week: Hydrography news, geospatial jobs, CASA’s new drone proposal, new Digital Atlas of Australia data, and more.

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Tackling the skills shortage with visa advocacy

By on 7 July, 2026

Surveyors Australia is boosting efforts to solve the skills shortage, while also fostering international partnerships.

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The case for 3D cadastres and immersive technologies

By on 7 July, 2026

Does virtual reality have a place in cadastral applications? UNSW research suggests the answer is a resounding yes.

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Long-range flight milestone for Aussie drone firm

By on 6 July, 2026

Carbonix has gained SAIL III approval for long-range BVLOS flight for aerial surveying and other applications.

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LINZ offers no-cost way to trial SouthPAN

By on 6 July, 2026

Businesses and organisations can borrow SouthPAN-compatible equipment to test out the service in real field work.

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