b'Branch newsASEG newsof potential hazards. Further advantagesOn November 12, Matt Greenwood of nanosensors include that they can beof the GSQ gave a talk about open re-used and can detect both the volatiledata promoting exploration in and non-volatile phases. These attributesQueensland. There was a dozen people enable nanosensors to be applied toand plenty of questions. The GSQ has various other environmental, food andundergone several transformations biological monitoring applications.in data management to enable better Andreas presentation of this interestingdiscovery and accessibility of the data and exciting technology resulted in manyit maintains. The talk focused on the questions that were discussed over beer. development and benefits of the QDEX Data system and the principals of open and FAIR data that underpin the new Geoscience Data Modernisation Program. The GSQ has carried out a large number of data acquisition programs in the last few years, which many QLD ASEG Members have been busy analysing.The 2019 joint Mentorship Program between ASEG and PESA wrapped up at the Charming Squire in Brisbanes South Bank on 22 November. It was Keith Leslie (CSIRO), Andrea Sosa Pintos (CSIROa good excuse to catch up and relax manufacturing) and Steph Kovach (ASEG NSWThe NSW Branch Trivia night was kindly hosted andat the end of a busy year. Participants secretary) at the November Branch meeting. MCd by ASEG NSW Member Mike Smith. Despiteexchanged ideas and stories and the scores being tied up at eight points per team atprovided feedback for the 2020 the half way point, Team 4 managed to nab the winMentee-Mentor Program, which will be December saw the replacement ofwith several correct (lucky multiple choice guesses)re-launched in March 2020.the usual technical talk with a moreat the tail end of the evening. Congratulations to festive annual ASEG NSW trivia night.the winners (Team 4top image) and runners upThe joint society Christmas Party (ASEG-This year a small trivia team put their(Team 3bottom image). The prizes comprisedPESA-FESQ-SPE-QUPEX) closed out the heads together and came up withseveral exploration and oil themed short readsyear on December 5, at Jade Buddha trivia questions that ranged from theprovided by Bridgeport, and geological maps kindlyoverlooking the Brisbane River. The event topics such as the goldfields of theprovided by Geological Survey of New South Wales. was well attended with over 220 people Klondike and the Australian 1 centpresent. Nick Josephs gave a quick coin to geomancy (which does notof each month from 5:30pm at Club York.overview to the attendees on ASEGs involve the conduct of a romanceMeetings notices, addresses and relevant2019 local Branch meetings. There were across multiple oceans and continents).contact details can be found at the NSWdrinks, quizzes and prizes given out These questions were met with muchBranch website. All are welcome. with the party going well into the night. enthusiasm by the knowledgeableMark Lackie The overall mood was positive for the audience. The winning teams receivednswpresident@aseg.org.au exploration geophysics industry in 2020.prizes, kindly donated by the GeologicalThe QLD Branch hopes everyone had a Survey of NSW and Bridgeport EnergyStephanie Kovach restful break over Christmas and New Year Limited. Another vote of thanks goes tonswsecretary@aseg.org.au and wish all our Members well for the Mike Smith and Josh Valencic for theirnew decade ahead. As always, Members involvement. are encouraged to contact the Committee Queensland with any suggestions, and were on the An invitation to attend NSW Branchlookout for technical talks for 2020.meetings is extended to interstate andThe QLD ASEG Branch ended our year international visitors who happen towith a November technical talk, the wrap be in town at that time. Meetings areup of our 2019 mentoring program and aRon Palmergenerally held on the third Wednesdayjoint industry Christmas Party. qldpresident@aseg.org.auFEBRUARY 2020 PREVIEW 10'