2008

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Perth is receiving less rainfall. Climate scenarios predict it’s not likely to get any better. With declining rainfall and a population set to increase by 40 per cent by 2030, it is vital that we continue to look for the best ways to protect our existing water supply. The Gnangara groundwater system provides us with 60 per cent of Perth’s drinking water. Large volumes are also used by agriculture, local government and household garden bore users. It is also an important source of water for forestry and for maintaining our unique wetlands and native vegetation.

The WALIS International Forum 2008

As well as being a success in terms of the number of registered delegates The Forum also had the largest number of sponsors and exhibitors, enabling the trade exhibition to be held in the spacious Pavilion 1 of the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. The Forum opened on Wednesday 12 March with pre-forum workshops. The WA Local Government GIS Focus Group attracted over 100 delegates to their afternoon workshops. The Forum was officially opened by the Hon Michelle Roberts MLA, Minister for Land Information, on Thursday 13 March, followed by inspiring keynote addresses by Rob Atkinson from CSIRO Land and Water on the use of spatial data infrastructures to allocate Australia's water, and Professor Lyn Beazley, Chief Scientist of Western Australia, on women in sciences.

Communicating Spatial to the Unaware - Seminar

SSI YP Seminar - Thursday 15 May 2008 6 - 8pm. Come along to this seminar to understand the problems faced and how to better communication the value of our industry.

SSI Spatial Information and Cartography Commission Specialist Certification

A Geographic Information Systems Professional – Asia Pacific (GISP-AP) is a certified geographic information systems (GIS) Professional who has met the minimum standards for ethical conduct and professional practice as established by the SSI Spatial Information and Cartography Commission.

Merger between SSI and ISA

The Spatial Sciences Institue and the Institution of Surveyors, Australia (ISA) are moving towards a unified merged entity. There is a working group representing the key parties involved, that have been tasked to progress the merger and work on the details.

Changes to Landgate’s Fees

Subject to the approval of the Governor, Landgate proposes to redefine its online products and pricing as part of its annual review of fees and charges. It is intended that a new fee schedule commence from 1 July 2008. The review includes an amalgamation of interactive search functions for names and other indices with primary search functions for obtaining copy documentation such as a Certificate of Title, Check Search, and Survey (Diagram, Deposited Plan and Strata Plan).

Grahame Searle receives top award at WASEA

At the WA Spatial Excellence awards on Friday 25th July, Landgate Chief Executive, Grahame Searle, was presented with the Professional Eminence and Excellence in Spatial Sciences individual award. In addition, he was made an Honorary Fellow of SSI. Grahame was recognised for his leadership in bringing SLIP from a concept to reality and for the way in which Landgate has been transformed from a State Government Department to a commercially-oriented statutory authority demonstrating excellence in customer service.

CORS News

Landgate's role in establishing a network of continuously operating reference stations (CORS) across Western Australia began in June 2007.

ANZSOG Conference 2008

This year’s Australian and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) Annual Conference will be held on 11 and 12 September in Melbourne.

PSMA Australia Purchases 1Spatial’s Radius Studio

1Spatial has announced that PSMA Australia have purchased their Radius Studio product to provide data quality conformance services.

AusGeo News September 2008

The latest edition of AusGeo News is now available.

Trimble Roadshow Brochure

 

Trimble Express Roadshows - Perth and Bunbury

2001 saw the launch of the Trimble Express surveying technology event in Germany. Due to its enormous success, the event has been running annually since and has been expanded across the European continent.

CRCSI Conference 2008

This year the Cooperative Research Centre for Spatial Information will hold their annual conference in Brisbane, commencing with a Welcome Reception on Wednesday, November 5 and followed by two conference days on November 6 and 7.

Urban Digital Elevation Models and National Elevation Data Framework

There are currently a lot of developments under the National Elevation Data Framework (NEDF) Urban Digital Elevation Model (DEM) project being carried out on behalf of the Department of Climate Change by the CRCSI.

2008 Asia Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards

The annual Asia-Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards are unique. Now in its fifth year, these are the only awards for the Asia-Pacific region that recognise, at the same event, the excellent achievements of both individuals and organisations engaged in the spatial information industry across the region.

Feedback Sought

Landgate’s Geographic Names Committee is seeking community feedback after receiving a request to rename the King Leopold Ranges in the Kimberley. Committee Secretary Brian Goodchild said widespread community consultation would be undertaken before any decision was made.

Australian Computer Society Networking Event - Supporting Women in Technology

The WA branch of the Australian Computer Society (ACS), in conjunction with Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) is holding a networking event to bring together women who are involved or have an interest in the IT industry and offer an opportunity to network with peers and supporters of women in IT.

Department for Planning and Infrastructure Implementing ERDAS Photogrammetry Solutions

Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) has selected several ERDAS photogrammetry solutions for analysing coastline movements, engineering, maritime facility mapping and nautical charting.

One Year On... Marine Data Management in WA

iVEC, WAMSI and WASTAC are planning a second Marine Data Management Workshop that follows up from last year's marine management workshop. The main purpose behind the event is to launch the North West Marine Research Inventory and provide an opportunity to detail what is happening in the WA Marine sphere.

Frog Watching Event

Identify your local frogs on a night walk on Friday, 3 October.

The Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute

Members of the Spatial Sciences Institute (SSI) and Institution of Surveyors Australia (ISA) recently voted on a name for their newly merged entity and will now be known as The Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI).

WALIS Marine Group

The new WALIS Marine Group (WMG) has a more strategic approach to be ready for the expected focus on data gaps and marine issues being driven by climate change, sea level rise and coastal vulnerability.

WALIS Advisory Committee Workshop

WALIS is hosting a WAC (WALIS Advisory Committee) Workshop on Thursday 23 October 2008.

Spatial Technology in Schools Competition

The Spatial Technology in Schools (STiS) competition is drawing to a close.

State Emergency Service Awards 2008

The awards night is scheduled for Saturday, November 8 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Stay Informed - Learn About GeoEye-1

AAMHatch - the exclusive provider of GeoEye-1 imagery - are bringing the Australian GeoEye-1 Technology Showcase to Perth in November.