Hydrographic Cat A course registration open

By on 23 April, 2026

The 2027 IHO Category A program is for experienced surveyors ready to move into survey design and complex analysis.

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Final GPS III satellite launched; GPS IIIF is next

By on 23 April, 2026

The last GPS III satellite has reached orbit, as Lockheed Martin works on the next-generation GPS IIIF spacecraft.

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Council awarded for koala-sighting map

By on 23 April, 2026

Clarence Valley Council’s interactive map has been recognised with a Granicus Digital Government Award.

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Spatial Snippets for Wednesday, 22 April

By on 22 April, 2026

This week: Job openings, recent senior appointments, and multiple geospatial and geoscience events.

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Geoscience Australia’s digital maps milestone

By on 22 April, 2026

The AUSTopo 1:250,000 digital map project, begun in 2023, has now expanded to cover the entire nation.

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AlphaAir 6 takes off into the aerial LIDAR market

By on 21 April, 2026

The unit is designed for UAV-based laser scanning, LiDAR mapping, and aerial surveying in high-relief terrain.

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Queensland Spatial Cadastral Fabric rollout

By on 21 April, 2026

Momentum is building for the changeover to the new Queensland Spatial Cadastral Fabric this month.

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Almost 30% of the ocean floor has been mapped

By on 21 April, 2026

With 5 million square kilometres added over the past year alone, 28.7% of the ocean floor has now been mapped.

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All-in-one GIS mapping software

By on 21 April, 2026

Blue Marble Geographics has released Global Mapper 27, the latest version of its flagship GIS product.

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Surveyors Australia signs MOU with the PGSC

By on 20 April, 2026

The MOU aims to strengthen the surveying and geospatial professions across the Pacific region.

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