2022
January 2022
Added two new layers of current imagery to the Queensland Globe.
Other layer changes have also been made, including the release of new data for the Surat Cumulative Management Areas and the replacement of “Moreton Bay Artificial Reef Sites” with “Artificial Reef Sites”.
Access to the new layers is temporary and feedback is being sought to gauge interest in continuing this access.
June 2022
The latest release of Qld Globe/GeoResGlobe allows users to draw 3D places and add features at a height above or below the ground or sea level.
Over 10,000 historical maps from 1841 to 2012 can now be accessed for free.
Cadastral layer issues have been resolved, and a new online form has been introduced to replace the email address for enquiries.
September 2022
Users of the Queensland Globe should re-save their long-term maps to avoid losing connection to layers during the transition to cloud-based spatial web services.
Shared maps can be saved for long-term use by saving them to the user's account.
This article also provides information on updated satellite imagery basemaps and how to access them.
November 2022
The Queensland Globe now has the option to show legends in extent only, reducing the size of the legend when many layers are being displayed.
There are multiple enhancements to 3D places, including the ability to rotate 3D polygons and adjust the height of vertices.
The positional accuracy of land parcels in the Queensland Globe has been improved, with each parcel containing an accuracy statement in the land parcel attributes.
2023
February 2023
The survey control layers have been simplified to reflect the accuracy of available survey control and the move to the GDA2020 datum.
The Australian census data layers have been updated based on the 2021 census.
The Queensland Globe now has layers for school locations and catchment boundaries, which can aid in the school selection process for parents and guardians.
May 2023
The Queensland Globe has been live for a decade now and is being evaluated for future improvements.
The new 3D Products layer category includes Reality Meshes, which can be useful for urban planning and environmental monitoring.
The addition of Stock Routes layers can help cattle owners identify safe and efficient routes for transporting their livestock.
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