b'Branch newsASEG newsASEG branch newsNew South WalesThe NSW Branch finished 2021 strongly with two great events. We braved it for another in person event at Club York on 20 November. James Daniell, ex- Geoscience Australia, JCU lecturer and now senior geophysicist with Fender gave us a talk on using re-processed historical seismic data to understand the sedimentary processes on the Great Barrier Reef. Despite the enormity of the Great Barrier Reef, little is known about its geological evolution, primarily because there is very little seismic data available. James talk provided an overview of historical seismic data, outlined steps taken to reprocess thatThe NSW Branch gathering to celebrate the ASEGs 50th year.data and provided an interpretation at three locations along the length of the GBR. The study highlighted the interaction between sediment influx via prograding deltas, incision via sub-marine canyons, and the stabilizing effects of carbonate reefs, all of which have led to contrasting depositional environments along the reef margin.After two failed attempts (third time lucky), the NSW ASEG Branch successfully executed their annual member dinner at the Australian Heritage Hotel (Wine Room) at The Rocks, Sydney on 1 December. All attendees sampled tasty food, probably a bit too much wine, and thoroughly enjoyed the psychedelic ASEG 50th year celebration cake, cut by two of our ASEG foundation members, Mike Smith and Phil Cooney.Stay tuned for a jam-packed technical meeting schedule for 2022.An invitation to attend NSW Branch meetings is extended to interstate and international visitors who happen to be in town at the time. Most talks are livestreamed on Zoom and uploaded to ASEGs YouTube page later, so youMike Smith and Phil Cooney, ASEG foundation members, cut the ASEGs 50th birthday cake.also have the option to join us online. Meetings are generally held on the thirdQueensland missed it, its now available on the ASEG Wednesday of each month from 5:30 pmYouTube channel.at Club York. News, meetings notices,Happy New Year to all! Following a last-addresses and relevant contact detailsminute cancellation from our venue, weASEG Qld had a committee meeting late can be found at the NSW Branch website.finished off 2021 with the second part oflast year and we have agreed to host All are welcome. Peter Fullagars talk, Beyond platesmore social events in 2022. The first will fast TEM inversion using conductivebe an Axe-throwing and Beers welcome Stephanie Kovach and Jim Austinellipsoids. Many thanks to Peter for hisback event, details to be confirmed. nswsecretary@aseg.org.aupatience and thanks to everyone whoWe would love to hear from members nswpresident@aseg.org.au called in to this interesting talk. If youon what they would like organised in FEBRUARY 2022 PREVIEW 6'