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This NAIDOC Week, we reflect on the power of truth-telling and the strength of community. In February 2025, the Geographical Names Board officially assigned the name Pound Yard - a place of deep cultural and historical significance for many Aboriginal families in the Bourke Shire Council region. Located along Horsefalls Billabong off Anson Street, Pound Yard was home to several Aboriginal families, including Maureen Bates-McKay, who spent her early years at the camp. The name acknowledges the resilience of those families and the important role this place continues to play in local memory. Maureen’s words capture the spirit of this moment: “This is not about making anyone feel guilty, it’s about truth-telling. It’s about celebrating the families who lived there, how strong they were, and how far we’ve come. Our parents raised us in tin humpies, with no water, no electricity, dirt floors, and they still managed to raise good, strong children.” Assigning names like Pound Yard is one way to honour Country, acknowledge difficult histories and elevate the voices of community custodians. The Geographical Names Board is proud to play a role in this ongoing journey of recognition and reconciliation. Photo: The original Pound Yard planning meeting between Victor Bartley Bartley, Dwayne Willoughby, Kevin Knight and Maureen Bates-McKay . #NAIDOC2025 #TruthTelling #PlaceNaming #PoundYard #AboriginalHistory #GeographicalNamesBoard #RespectCountry #CommunityVoices #NSWGovernment #NAIDOCWeek #SurveyorGeneral

"You’re important at work. At home you’re irreplaceable." That's the message from SafeWork NSW that DCS Spatial Services fully supports. All workers have a right to return home safe at the end of their day. Taking risks at work is not only a danger to your workers but can have a lasting impact on their families, the community and your business. An average of 52 work-related fatalities is reported to SafeWork NSW each year- that is one worker a week. And each week in NSW, over 1,000 workers compensation claims are made for serious work-related injuries and illness. These incidents can be prevented by creating workplaces where all workers and employers are aware of their work health and safety rights and responsibilities. Workplaces in NSW are required to support their workers’ physical and psychological wellbeing and keep them safe from harm and harassment. To find all you need to start a conversation about how to keep your workers safe, visit the SafeWork NSW website or call 13 10 50. Safe at work. There for them. Start talking about how to stay safe at work www.safework.nsw.gov.au #SafeWorkNSW #Construction #SurveyorGeneral #Safety

Survey mark of the month: TS7303 Cameron Corner, located at the westernmost point of the NSW and Queensland border, is home to one of Australia's most historic survey marks. This iconic survey mark traces back to 1880 when surveyor John Cameron placed the first wooden post – right next to the famous ‘Dingo’ fence to mark the first boundary survey between New South Wales and Queensland.   At a meeting of the National Mapping Council, 89 years later, it was agreed upon that this iconic survey mark would be re-established. In a collaborative effort between New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia, as well as the Broken Hill Water Board, a new concrete monument was erected and unveiled in June 1969. It was officially gazetted by the NSW Geographical Names Board on 27 June 1969 as Cameron Corner. This history reminds us of the enduring importance of precise surveying in shaping our Australia’s borders and the dedication and collaboration of surveyors who continue to ensure our boundaries are accurate and enduring.   Learn more about why survey marks are the foundation of our spatial infrastructure and how you can contribute to their preservation on our website: https://lnkd.in/gUiPJgZm   #SurveyMark #SurveyorGeneral #PreservationofSurveyInfrastructure #TrigStation #CameronCorner

The NSW Spatial Digital Twin has been given a major boost, with a $6.1 million funding allocation over 4 years - a strong endorsement of the work delivered by DCS Spatial Services and continued investment in smart, spatially enabled decision making by NSW Government. A new video exploring the Foundation Spatial Data Framework (FSDF) is now live on the : https://lnkd.in/e7MJHYvC In January, the FSDF was formally recognised as the first core State Digital Asset. This means NSW Government agencies must use FSDF spatial datasets (aligned with the themes in the Reuse Mandate), ensuring consistency and reducing duplication across government services. Learn more about this recognition here: https://lnkd.in/eSeiTVBV Accessing our authoritative data is easy, through either the SDT Explorer or Spatial Collaboration Portal. https://lnkd.in/eMqD7SgT https://lnkd.in/eMqD7SgT Watch the video and explore how spatial data is powering the digital future of NSW: https://lnkd.in/e7MJHYvC Narelle Underwood, Joshua Weston, Adrian White, Leila Dale, Peter Wood, Andrew Carfield, Vittorio Sussanna, NSW Telco Authority #NSWSpatialDigitalTwin #SurveyorGeneral #SpatialData #DigitalNSW #Geospatial #GovTech #OpenData #SmartInfrastructure

The NSW Government Innovation Showcase and Cyber Security Showcase, led by Public Sector Network Australia and held at Royal Randwick this week as part of their Government Innovation Week series, brought together senior leaders and experts from across government, industry, and academia. Highlights of the day included the Ministerial Address, delivered by Minister Jihad Dib, in which he focused on how the NSW Government is building a future-ready NSW through the NSW Digital Strategy and the five missions of accessibility, productivity, trust, resilience and digital skills; with a particular spotlight on accessibility and inclusion with the recent launch of the NSW Digital Inclusion Strategy. We also connected with Adrian White from DCS Spatial Services and Jacki Muir from ID Support NSW, who shared their thoughts on the day with us. Across the course of the two events, presenters and attendees alike shared insights, explored emerging technologies and that innovation and cyber security is not just about technology - it's also about building trust, improving lives and securing our future. #PublicSector #Innovation #CyberSecurity #DCS

Our innovative NSW Government-only address validation service, NSW Point, was on display at the Government Innovation Showcase yesterday.   This event allowed us to demonstrate how NSW Point offers fast, reliable, and nationwide address validation tailored specifically for NSW Government websites, forms, and applications.   Whether matching addresses, geocoding, or linking to cadastral parcels and properties, our easy-to-integrate APIs empower seamless, accurate data validation in real time.    Couldn’t attend yesterday or just want to know more? Check out the NSW Point website: https://lnkd.in/ghAEZP5g   Or reach out to us with any NSW Point-related queries via our Customer Hub: https://lnkd.in/dpvkmG6i   #SurveyorGeneral #NSWPoint #GovernmentInnovationShowcase #GIWNSW #SpatialData #AddressValidation #API #DigitalGovernment

The latest edition of DCS Spatial Services e-newsletter Spatial Insights is available now on our website!   In this edition we showcase a range of upgrades across our digital platforms, including the Spatial Collaboration Portal with improved user experience functionalities, as well as a new help guide and video tutorials available on the Spatial Digital Twin (SDT) Explorer – making it even easier to use. We also highlight the release of an updated Surveyor-General’s Direction No. 6 – Water as a Boundary Procedures.   Also learn about our rapid flood imagery delivery in response to ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred, supporting emergency services and isolated communities in Western NSW.   Stay up to date with more news from DCS Spatial Services by signing up for Spatial Insights here: https://lnkd.in/dNa7yQUU   #SurveyorGeneral #Direction #Spatial #Data #FloodImagery #SpatialCollaborationPortal #Explorer

DCS Spatial Services is proud to be showcasing NSW Point - our powerful, NSW Government-only address validation service at the upcoming Government Innovation Showcase on Thursday 19 July. NSW Point enables fast, reliable address validation at a national level, matching against address, geocode, cadastral parcel, or property. It’s designed specifically for the NSW Public Sector, with easy-to-integrate APIs for government websites, forms and applications. If you’re attending the Government Innovation Showcase, don’t miss the chance to visit the NSW Point stand. Our team will be on hand to demonstrate how it works and answer your questions. Not registered yet? There’s still time: https://lnkd.in/gxea4a_7 Want a sneak peek at what NSW Point can do? Visit: https://lnkd.in/ghAEZP5g #SurveyorGeneral #NSWPoint #GovernmentInnovationShowcase #SpatialData #AddressValidation #API #DigitalGovernment #GIWNSW

DCS Spatial Services continue to improve the spatial accuracy of local government areas within the NSW Digital Cadastral Database (DCDB).   A recent upgrade involved 390 land parcels at Tambar Springs in the Gunnedah Shire Council local government area being positionally improved - with a general shift of more than 10m in locality. Our team have improved the accuracy of over 1.4 million parcels across NSW within the DCDB.   To learn more about why these inaccuracies exist and about the history of the NSW Spatial Cadastre, check out this article on our website: https://lnkd.in/gR2yXjkk   Images: Before upgrade (white) after (yellow).   #SpatialData #NSWCadastre #Upgrade #DCDB #SurveyorGeneral #Surveying

🌟 Highlights from BOSSI’s Annual Candidate Workshop! 🌟 Last weekend, the Board of Surveying and Spatial Information (BOSSI) hosted its highly anticipated annual workshop at Kurri Kurri TAFE, bringing together 52 passionate attendees, including 40 aspiring surveyors and 12 mentors. This event was a fantastic platform for candidates to connect with seasoned professionals, gain insights into the land and mining surveyor registration process in NSW, and delve into real-world project reviews. BOSSI Board members and examiners delivered engaging presentations, sharing valuable guidance and experiences to support the next generation of surveyors. The 2 days fostered meaningful networking, allowing attendees to ask questions, exchange ideas, and build professional relationships. Feedback this year has been overwhelmingly positive, reaffirming the importance of events like this in nurturing talent and strengthening our surveying community. BOSSI is committed to continuing this journey of mentorship and professional growth, empowering future leaders in the field! #Surveying #ProfessionalDevelopment #Mentorship #NSWSurveyors #BOSSI #FutureSurveyors #SurveyorGeneral #LandAndMiningSurveying