“Developing a Water Utility Technology Roadmap To kick start the GITA ANZ free webinar sessions off Chris Hogan from ESRI Australia, will be present on the popular topic of “Developing a Water Utility Technology Roadmap” This presentation will explore the considerations which go into a technology roadmap for a modern water utility. Exploring key drivers […]
Speakers announced for Locate14
By Simon Chester on 28 January, 2014Three key speakers at the Locate14 conference have been announced.
Best of the Blogs 28 January 2014
By Simon Chester on 28 January, 2014LiDAR from 1 photon; & in archaeology; Mercator; free rides from Google; navigating urban canyons
Archive of SPOT images now free to researchers
By Simon Chester on 28 January, 2014Spot satellite data that are at least 5 years old are now available for free non-commercial use.
1500 free spatial datasets added to data.gov.au
By Simon Chester on 28 January, 2014Data.gov.au has added 2,503 datasets to its free archives, including 1,500 spatial datasets.
Crowd-sourced geo-referencing a success
By Simon Chester on 28 January, 2014A crowd-sourcing project has successfully geo-referenced 2,700 historical maps.
Business leaders’ seminar
By Simon Chester on 28 January, 2014A seminar in Sydney will address the the rise of niche GIS solutions vs. single-source vendors.
DigitalGlobe’s WorldView-3 nears testing phase
By Simon Chester on 28 January, 2014Ball Aerospace has completed integration of DigitalGlobe’s WorldView-3 satellite.
Research rates Surveying as ‘most underrated’ degree
By Simon Chester on 21 January, 2014According to a recent study by McCrindle Research, surveying is the best degree for new students.
Latest Geospatial News
View all
Help Nepal; Earth Day maps; Dronefail; GPS's 20th; Android v Apple.
ADVERTISEMENT
1Spatial will be offering a free FME Workspace Audit service during their tour around Australia.
Position Partners has revealed the new Topcon LZ-T5 laser transmitter for millimetre GPS.
The 2015 ESN Competition is looking to award innovative applications of satellite navigation.
A new report from RICS examines how global social and economic changes will impact industry.
Phase One Industrial and SimActive have developed an integrated aerial photogrammetry system.
ADVERTISEMENT
Spatial Source/Position Magazine journalist Simon Chester is to be replaced by Anthony Wallace.
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.
The next round of speakers have been announced for the GeoNext conference in Melbourne in 2015.
Events
View All-
Nov 9
2026 Advancing Earth Observation Forum
Hobart, Tasmania -
Nov 10
SouthPAN Industry Day
Online -
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











