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Geoscience Australia receives international recognition for geospatial excellence
Geoscience Australia has earned international recognition for geospatial excellence, receiving a Special Achievement in GIS Award for the development and delivery of the Digital Atlas of Australia.
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Singleton, NSW
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake hit the New South Wales Hunter region at 2.55 AM on Wednesday 23 April near Singleton.
Public Talks at Geoscience Australia
Our Public Talks are back, and we are thrilled to welcome you to the 2025 series. These talks, held fortnightly on Wednesdays at 11am can be joined in person at our Canberra headquarters or live online and will include seven Distinguished Geoscience Australia Lectures (DGALs) over the year.
Australia takes world leading role in global critical minerals supply
Australia is home to some of the largest resources of the world’s critical minerals. Geoscience Australia’s annual stocktake report of these mineral resources has been released in the 2024 edition of Australia’s Identified Mineral Resources (AIMR).
Supporting gender equity through improved talent attraction
Geoscience Australia has been awarded a 4th Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Cygnet Award for supporting gender equity through improved talent attraction, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable gender equity, and a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Positioning Australia
Our position on the globe is essential to everyday life. Positioning allows us to locate ourselves in the world and get to where we want to go. Satellite positioning technologies have enabled the precise navigation and positioning we rely on at the touch of a button, from smartphones to autonomous vehicles.
Geoscience Australia is bringing the benefits of space-based technology down to earth, through our precise positioning capability. Our vision is to help Australia prosper by fostering a world-leading positioning capability accessible to all Australians.
Digital Earth Australia
Digital Earth Australia is a program of Geoscience Australia, an agency of the Australian Government. We create free and open satellite data products for the benefit of Australia.
It’s our mission to embed satellite imagery and data into decisions that support a sustainable Australian environment, a resilient society and a strong economy.
- Go to Digital Earth Australia
- A program of Geoscience Australia
- Unlocking archives of satellite imagery
- Established in 2018
Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity
Australia has a rich history in the exploration and development of resources. Geoscience Australia will comprehensively map Australia’s natural resources, accelerating the discovery of critical minerals and other resources necessary for the net zero transition. Precompetitive geoscience is vital to support Australia’s transition to a low carbon future, empower First Nations peoples and local communities, and enable responsible management of all resources.
- A national 35-year, $3.4 billion initiative, led by Geoscience Australia (2024-59)
- Mapping Australia’s resources for a sustainable future
- Commenced on 1 July 2024
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