Transport Canberra and City Services maps tree canopy from aerial laser scan with FME and 1Spatial
01 June, 2017 | Supplied by: 1Spatial Australia Pty Ltd1Spatial has been engaged by Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS) to analyse and extract aerial laser scanning data to accelerate the process of establishing baseline data for Canberra's urban tree canopy coverage.
Perth launches collaborative map for public works
29 May, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingHailed by one smart city expert as "cutting edge", a new mapping-based system is designed to reduce congestion and duplication issues associated with infrastructure projects.
Historical maps added to ACTmapi
24 May, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACT government has upgraded its online interactive map to include maps from the 1800s, providing insight into ways the territory has changed with time.
Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub launched
17 May, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA repository for information on natural and other disasters, including resources for preparation, response and recovery, has been launched.
Reference group developed for cities policy
19 April, 2017A Cities Reference Group has been established to advise the federal government on cities policy.
Qld's digital map to aid cyclone recovery
13 April, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingQueensland scientists have developed an online map designed to help assess and aid in recovery efforts for agricultural land damaged by Cyclone Debbie.
Government launches national spatial database
05 April, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Location Information Knowledge Platform brings together spatial data from both federal and state government agencies.
Urban development — the view from above
27 February, 2017 by John Biviano, Senior VP and GM, Nearmap Australia | Supplied by: Nearmap AustraliaAerial imagery has an important role to play in helping government agencies to shape the future of urban development.
Major tech companies join Australian positioning trial
10 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGMV, Inmarsat and Lockheed Martin will help Geoscience Australia and CRCSI trial next-generation satellite positioning technologies that are far more accurate than GPS.
CSIRO lab to test urban living opens in Sydney
03 February, 2017The CSIRO and Celestino have opened an operational urban living lab at the Sydney Science Park.
Drones used for NT mines remediation
02 February, 2017The inspection of legacy mine sites in the Northern Territory is now being carried out by drone technology.
Innovative Data Cube receives global recognition
25 January, 2017An Australian innovation is now influencing the way in which satellite data can be used.
Queensland launches online aerial image library
24 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingQueensland's Department of Natural Resources and Mines has launched the QImagery collection, an online library of aerial images dating back to the 1930s.
Old-school parking meters farewelled in Canberra
23 January, 2017Smarter, faster parking systems have now been implemented in Canberra, with the last single-space meter now removed from the city.
Victorian trams go solar
20 January, 2017A new solar plant will be built in regional Victoria, to be responsible for powering Melbourne's tram network.
