A new study says that Australia should focus on its strengths, including geospatial and environmental data.
Tracking urban expansion across the globe
By jnally on 12 June, 2026The World Settlement Footprint (WSF) Tracker has 10-metre resolution and is updated every six months.
SouthPAN’s serious accuracy boost for NZ forestry
By jnally on 12 June, 2026SouthPAN lets the Bioeconomy Science Institute gather more data, more quickly and with better accuracy.
Honours awarded to Australian experts
By jnally on 11 June, 2026Robin Beaman has received the Order of Australia and Denise McKenzie the AGI Outstanding Service award.
Planet testbed spacecraft to launch next month
By jnally on 11 June, 2026The Pelican-11 satellite will test second-generation technologies and 30cm-resolution imaging.
AURIN gets $14 million in new federal funding
By jnally on 11 June, 2026The money will be used to address challenges associated with urban climate and coastal development.
Registrations are now open for Locate26
By jnally on 11 June, 2026With only five months to go, delegates are encouraged to take advantage of the early bird registration rates.
Beca acquires environmental firm CQG Consulting
By jnally on 10 June, 2026Queensland-based CQG conducts a range of environmental activities, with strengths in GIS and surveying.
New flood maps rolling out in Melbourne
By jnally on 10 June, 2026Banyule City is in the vanguard of new flood map modelling being rolled out across the city by Melbourne Water.
Vexcel to begin 7.5cm aerial imagery program
By jnally on 9 June, 2026The program will cover the US first before moving on to Europe, boosting resolution from 15cm to 7.5cm.
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