Spatial tech is critical in increasing efficiency – but overlooking standards is counter-productive.
GIS People named sixth fastest-growing IT company
By Daniel Bishton on 5 December, 2017Brisbane spatial startup awarded sixth-fasting growing IT company in Australia.
Queensland spatial leaders decorated at APSEA awards
By Daniel Bishton on 5 December, 2017Five individuals and seven businesses recognised at state APSEA awards.
New long range unmanned helicopter for ocean inspections
By Daniel Bishton on 4 December, 2017Texo DSI’s High Eye HEF 32 is a new tool for long-range asset inspections.
Australian scanning tech to help solve Dutch shipwreck mysteries
By Daniel Bishton on 4 December, 2017Wrecks of the Batavia and other 18th century merchant ships sought with new 3D scanning technology.
Digital mines: on the pathway to mining without miners
By Elizabeth Abbey on 29 November, 2017Mining automation is here, and not everyone is thrilled.
New wave of marine scientists complete maiden voyage
By Daniel Bishton on 29 November, 2017Postgraduate marine science students complete inaugural sea training voyage on Investigator.
MH370 search vessel to seek Australia’s first submarine
By Daniel Bishton on 29 November, 2017Fugro Equator to seek lost WWI sub, HMAS AE1.
$10 million funding for defence-focused SMEs
By Daniel Bishton on 29 November, 2017Federal government pledges $10m investment in startups and SMEs focused in defence research.
Australian cities and their plans: in parallel universes?
By Spatial Source on 29 November, 2017The rift between lived reality and planning in Australia’s urban centres appears to be widening.
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The company will now distribute Zoller + Fröhlich scanners across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
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GPS rollover, a live flights mapping experiment, a city of women in NYC, rethinking the London underground and vultures respecting borders.
Discussions on opportunities for geospatial companies in helping achieve the SDGs was a highlight of #Locate19.
A roundup of some of the new market entrants and recent offerings on display at #Locate19.
A milestone edition of Position magazine, and the #Locate19 super-issue, is now in print.
US-based geospatial insurance industry consortium launches in Australia and New Zealand ahead of #Locate19.
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CASA approves Gilmour for Queensland launch of One Vision rocket.
Aidedo was founded based on the practical experience of CEO Aiden Tong while studying and working with many Civil Engineering and Land Surveying firms in developed countries.
EOIs are now open for demonstrator projects harnessing Earth observation data under the DEA Labs program.
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Nov 9
2026 Advancing Earth Observation Forum
Hobart, Tasmania -
Nov 13
South West and Great Southern Surveyors Conference
Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse, Bunbury, WA -
Nov 24
Locate26 Conference / 10th Digital Earth Summit
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre -
Nov 30
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Feb 5
2026 National EISSI Awards
The Marion, Barrine Drive Regatta Point, Commonwealth Park, Canberra











