Making mapping easier for sustainable development

By on 30 October, 2025

The ICA is helping countries achieve their UN SDG goals by making the map-making process easier.

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WA survey firm celebrates 30 years in business

By on 29 October, 2025

Starting off in 1995 as a small group of surveyors, RM Surveys has grown to take on major infrastructure projects.

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GIS maps for NSW Aboriginal Land Councils

By on 29 October, 2025

Local Aboriginal Land Councils in NSW now have access to updated GIS tools within the Corroborate portal.

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Connected surveying via GeoCloud Drive

By on 28 October, 2025

Hexagon’s GeoCloud Drive is smoothing the data connection between surveyors and the office like never before.

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Greater Hobart bushfire risk map updated

By on 28 October, 2025

The annual Greater Hobart Bushfire Exposure Index features improved analytics and wider coverage.

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New space institute to tackle big challenges

By on 27 October, 2025

The not-for-profit Australasian Space Innovation Institute will be a successor to the SmartSat CRC.

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Land, sea and air surveying for Kiribati’s future

By on 27 October, 2025

A multi-year project has taken Kiribati toward improved safety of navigation, resilience and economic growth.

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Australian geospatial expert becomes CEO of BOM

By on 23 October, 2025

Stuart Minchin was previously Director General of the Pacific Community and has been involved with the UN-GGIM.

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Spatial Snippets for Wednesday, 22 October

By on 22 October, 2025

Enjoy our weekly compilation of general geospatial news snippets from across Australia and around the world.

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Spatial Source returns; LOCATE to go ahead

By on 22 October, 2025

Spatial Source and its newsletter have returned, and it’s full steam ahead for the LOCATE conference in 2026.

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