Spatial Information Day 2026: Call for abstracts

By on 9 April, 2026

The one-day event in August will bring together experts from right across the spectrum of spatial disciplines.

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Cert IV in Surveying to start in the ACT in 2027

By on 9 April, 2026

The course means that the ACT will once again have a source of Associate Surveyors, after a nine-year drought.

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Blue Marble Geographics, Avenza Systems merge

By on 8 April, 2026

The two geospatial companies have joined forces under the Blue Marble Geographics brand name.

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Victorian place naming gender target achieved

By on 8 April, 2026

In a milestone achievement, 70% of all new commemorative place names in 2025 recognised women.

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Ice sheet 3D mapping tool invented in ‘spare time’

By on 7 April, 2026

PhD student Yu Wang vibe-coded a 3D modelling tool to “peel back the ice to uncover a hidden world”.

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Grants for NZ surveying and spatial projects

By on 7 April, 2026

The Kairūri Community Trust’s first-ever general grants program is offering up to NZ$2,000 per project.

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Tasmanian State of GIS Conference 2026

By on 7 April, 2026

This year’s conference theme will reflect the ongoing convergence of the geospatial sector and the IT world.

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Surveyor copyright royalties now nationwide

By on 7 April, 2026

With the recent addition of Tasmania and the NT, all jurisdictions now have agreements for the sale of survey plans.

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Interview, Part 1: Pascal Perez, Director, AURIN

By on 7 April, 2026

We take a deep dive into the role and activities of the Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network.

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LOCATE26, Melbourne: Call for abstracts

By on 2 April, 2026

Industry members have the opportunity to showcase their work to a national and international audience in November.

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