b'Branch newsASEG newsmethods for transferring information in geodynamic models to supervised machine learning methods for predicting giant porphyry mineralisation in the Central Andes.Alex will use the ASEG grant to attend the Tasmanides conference, in NSW later this year.Meeting notices, details about venues and relevant contact details can also be found on the Tasmanian Branch page on the ASEG website. As always, we encourage Members to keep an eye on the seminar/webinar programme at the University of Tasmania / CODES, which routinely includes presentations of a geophysical and computational nature as well as on a broad range of earth sciences topics.Matt Cracknell tassecretary@aseg.org.auVictoria Warren Grey presenting to the Victoria BranchWell, its happened. Its finally happened. Surely not? No, Im not referring todown somewhat, and techniques variedTheo retires by rotation/misconduct/Victoria Branch hosting its first in-personwith the industry seeing an increasedbreach of duty/being jaded/coercion technical meeting night in over 17demand from traditional 3D seismic to(circle one) months but agonisingly, I cant seem toocean bottom node (OBN) methodsa conjure anything interesting to writereflection on companies looking toId like to personally thank Theo for his about what transpired that evening. Forimprove production and recovery ratestireless efforts over the past 18 months all the satirical witticism and mockeryfrom existing fields while oil pricesin paying my ridiculously exorbitant and of branch news I find myself scriptingregained some lost ground from a minivery personal bar tabs with branch funds, for Preview every couple of months, Islump. This was still a prosperous time forwhich I can tell you is an extraordinary am discovering just how difficult it is tomajor operators, marching along in syncfeat of superb accounting. Jarrod accurately transcribe events of the nightto the highs and lows of Beethovens 9thDunne, a fellow geophysicist, petroleum of 22 April at The Kelvin Club. Of course,SymphonyOde to Joy. The rest as theyspecialist and President of the ASEG this is not the fault of our guest speakersay, is history - by the time COVID-19Young Professionals Network (YPN), that evening, nor the topic he chosebegan showing up on every countryshas agreed to step into the treasurers to communicateThree Years in thedoorstep, early 2020 proved to be anrole effective immediately. Wow, its just Marine Seismic Exploration Worldbutincredibly frustrating year for seismicoccurred to me weve lost one president, rather a genuine episode of severe andservice providers. The dramatic fall intwo treasurers and a communications debilitating writers I cant be botheredoil prices amplified the dire situationofficerall in the space of 18 months. block. Sure, I could ceremoniouslyalready faced by the oil industry asWhat is going on here? This committee recount Warren Grays presentation inmajor seismic service providers wentsmacks of bumbling amateurs. I wonder a monotonous, repetitive, government- bankrupt, leaving virtually only one orwhat else can we bungle up while were style manual language but where wouldtwo providers left to fight over what littleall here?that leave my legion of adoring fans? work was available, much like the sombreThong Huynh mood of Beethovens Sonata Opus 27 No.2vicpresident@aseg.org.auHahahaIm just messing with you.1st MovementMoonlight. As oil rises Warrens dazzling presentation gaveback to pre-COVID prices, Warren tells Members in attendance that night aus a number of new unchecked, smallerWestern Australiarare insight into the dynamic worldseismic service providers have appeared. of marine seismic acquisition trends.Will they succumb to the ripple effects ofGreetings once again from Perth and I shall attempt to summarise his talkCOVID-19 like a lamb to the slaughter, orWA. Its still a bit quiet - too quiet 2021 through connections with variouswill they prevail? I wonder. still is not COVID free, and weve had Beethoven compositions. In 2018, whento postpone several local face-to-face petroleum companies had much deeperIt seems that the Victoria Branch hasevents. But, all good so far. By the time pockets and explorers were enjoyinga revolving door policy regarding thethis issue of Preview arrives at your door, a resurgence in oil prices, activity wasstanding term of its committee members.we should have had some more (very bountiful and generous, much like theIt brings me no joy to announce thatgood) webinars in May, along with a rapid introduction to Beethovens 5thTheo Aravanis, our incumbent treasurer,Social Bowling Night, also in May. Im Symphony. In 2019, acquisitions slowedwill be stepping down from the role.writing this before these events are to go JUNE 2021 PREVIEW 18'