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Remote Sensing

Online resource shows 30 years of coastal change

Geoscience Australia’s coastlines tool combines satellite imagery and tidal models to give 10m accuracy.

GIS & Data

New podcast features GIS industry leaders

Episode one of Directions with Stan Grant features GIS exponent and former Governor of Maryland, Martin O’Malley.

Remote Sensing

EOA earth observation forum goes online

The 2021 Advancing Earth Observation Forum will be held online in August, followed by a series of webinars.

Uncrewed

Australia should become a leader in HD maps

QUT expert says government and industry must cooperate on HD mapping to enable the success of autonomous vehicles.

Remote Sensing

Trial of in-orbit processing of satellite imagery

Computers developed by Australian firm Spiral Blue will be tested aboard Polish STORK satellites later this year.

3D & BIM

Machine learning rebuilds cities in 4D

Scientists have proposed a method for deriving 4D building models using historical maps and machine learning.

GPS & Navigation

Positioning Australia seeks industry input

The agency wants to hear from users of precise positioning services to help it develop standards and protocols.

Sponsored Content

How do AEC Firms in Australia easily access engineering workforce at a lower cost?

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.

Space

$120,000 space prize up for grabs

Japan’s S-Booster commercialisation contest is open to individuals and teams from the Asia-Oceanic region.

UniSQ’s evolving surveying and spatial programs

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NSW Country Surveyors Association October Conference

IPWEA International Asset Management Summit

Western Australia EISSI Awards 2026

2026 Advancing Earth Observation Forum

South West and Great Southern Surveyors Conference

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