by Christopher O'Keeffe
June 26, 2026
Long before online shopping, downloadable maps and GPS navigation became commonplace, Hema Maps and Mapworld built an Australian mapping network that connected specialist publishing with specialist retail. Their shared history helped shape how generations of Australians bought maps, planned journeys and explored the country.
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by Christopher O'Keeffe
June 25, 2026
Paper maps are still available in Australia—but finding the right one increasingly depends on knowing where to look. From specialist map retailers and outdoor stores to bookshops, nautical-chart agents and government download services, each supplier serves a different purpose.
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by Christopher O'Keeffe
June 25, 2026
Australia is losing the shops, publishers and people who have kept physical mapping alive for generations. Once that knowledge, stock and production capability disappear, rebuilding them will be far more difficult than most people realise.
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