Taxpayer can’t remain the ‘default insurer’ against disasters

By on 17 May, 2011

  At a recent seminar in Sydney, organised by the Institute of Actuaries of Australia, lawmakers, insurers, engineers and flood experts discussed disaster risks, mitigation and solutions in the wake of a high number of natural disasters this year.   The seminar focused on the recent Queensland floods, which left three quarters of the state […]

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Upcoming conference: Southern Latitudes

By on 17 May, 2011

  ANZMapS, the Australian and New Zealand Map Society, invites you to attend Southern Latitudes, its 39th annual conference. The conference provides an excellent opportunity to network and share information with others.   This year’s conference will explore the naming and charting of the South Pacific, Indian and Southern oceans, and will acknowledge the bicentenary […]

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Strategic review of Geoscience Australia now available

By on 17 May, 2011

  The Strategic Review of Geoscience Australia, commissioned by the Australian Government in the context of the 2010-11 Budget, is now available.   The review found that the products and capabilities of Geoscience Australia (GA) support the Australian Government across a wide range of policies that address nationally significant challenges in the management and exploitation […]

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FUGRO launches new Airborne LiDAR Bathymetry system

By on 17 May, 2011

  Fugro LADS Corporation, based in Adelaide, has commenced flight trials of its new Fugro LADS Mk 3 Airborne LiDAR Bathymetry (ALB) system.   Developed from laser airborne depth sounder (LADS) technology, the system is now smaller, lighter and more efficient to operate, while maintaining or improving upon the performance of its predecessors. The system […]

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CADCorp announces updated software and interface

By on 17 May, 2011

  The latest version of CADCorp SIS desktop GIS software, version 7.1, was recently unveiled. The new version includes a completely redesigned interface, based on the Microsoft Office ‘Fluent’ user interface.   The change is hoped to make it easier for new users to adopt, as the software now has an interface immediately familiar to […]

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Flying fox relocation postponed

By on 17 May, 2011

  The Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney is conducting further monitoring that will result in the postponement of the planned flying fox relocation until next year, to ensure the success of the relocation and protection of the bat colony.   Botanic Gardens acting executive director Dr Brett Summerell said the additional monitoring program for the […]

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Meta 2011 Conference

By on 17 May, 2011

  The Meta 2011 conference will run from 25-27 May 2011 at University House, ANU, Canberra.   The conference is targeted at senior managers responsible for knowledge, records and information management; policy and technical metadata and data practitioners; researchers in information and metadata management; and students from all disciplines who are interested in information and […]

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Pacific GIS and RS User Conference

By on 13 May, 2011

Each year the range of GIS&RS technologies presented cover an array of applications including the management of resources of the small island Pacific nations. WHEN: 2011-11-29 to 2011-12-02WHERE: Lali Conference Room 1, Holiday Inn Hotel, Suva, Fiji IslandsSTATE: InternationalCOUNTRY: INT Since the first Pacific GIS&RS Conference in 1999, this annual event has attracted a lot […]

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ISDE7 – 7th International Symposium on Digital Earth

By on 11 May, 2011

ISDE7 will provide an exciting insight into the use of digital technologies in today’s and tomorrow’s world. WHEN: 2011-08-23 to 2011-08-25WHERE: Perth Convention and Exhibition CentreSTATE: WACOUNTRY: AUS ISDE7 – 7th International Symposium on Digital Earth Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 23 – 25 August 2011   The 7th International Symposium on Digital Earth (ISDE7) […]

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Workshop: GIS and Spatial applications in engineering

By on 11 May, 2011

  The SSSI NSW Committee is currently planning a seminar/workshop to demonstrate GIS and spatial applications in engineering. The event will be held at scheduled date during June / July 2011 in Sydney's CBD. Are you a spatial professional contributing on engineering projects? SSSI NSW would like to hear from you. Planning is underway to organise an […]

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