Enjoy our new weekly compilation of geospatial news bites from across Australia and around the world.
Visionary recognised for climate, disaster solutions
By jnally on 30 October, 2025Roxane Bandini-Maeder has worked to develop geospatial solutions to combat climate and disaster risks.
Making mapping easier for sustainable development
By jnally on 30 October, 2025The ICA is helping countries achieve their UN SDG goals by making the map-making process easier.
GIS maps for NSW Aboriginal Land Councils
By jnally on 29 October, 2025Local Aboriginal Land Councils in NSW now have access to updated GIS tools within the Corroborate portal.
New space institute to tackle big challenges
By jnally on 27 October, 2025The not-for-profit Australasian Space Innovation Institute will be a successor to the SmartSat CRC.
Australian geospatial expert becomes CEO of BOM
By jnally on 23 October, 2025Stuart Minchin was previously Director General of the Pacific Community and has been involved with the UN-GGIM.
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An ambitious project to map all underground pipes across three nations has moved closer to completion.
2025-12-09
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Better satellite imaging, machine learning and 700 hours of manual mapping have revealed hidden coral reefs.
2025-12-08 
A milestone has been reached in the NT’s Regional Ecosystem and Landscape Mapping program.
2025-12-05 
With the success of the Payarri claim, native title now covers more than three quarters of Western Australia.
2025-12-04 
The images show a range of landscapes, from Antarctica to South America, and European cities and rivers.
2025-12-04 
The Joint Spatial Propagation Super-Resolution AI model uses open satellite data and modest computing power.
2025-12-04
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Nicky Bowen’s role is to elevate standards and strengthen capability across the built-environment sector.
2025-12-04 
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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.
2026-06-02
The funding will help Otago Regional Council boosts its region’s LiDAR coverage from 28% to 100%.
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Events
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Jul 4
XXV ISPRS Congress 2026
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada -
Jul 26
12D Tech Forum
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre -
Aug 5
Putting the ‘Geo’ into Geospatial
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Aug 7
Spatial Information Day 2026
Adelaide Convention Centre -
Aug 26
GeoCart'2026: 12th National Cartographic Conference
Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
