b'ASEG newsBranch newsOther recent events in Queensland include the SEG DISC course on DAS, Brisbane brews at Brewtide Albion on September 15, the student and early career industry mixer on October 11 and finally, what promises to be an excellent presentation from Kelsey Lowe on CrossRiverRail - Geophysics meets archaeology (for those unaware and/or too lazy and/or disinterested to google, the CrossRiverRail is a new 10.2 km rail line that goes under Brisbane).As always, if youre passing through Brisbane and have something interesting to say, or are just looking for a friendly conversation and a few cold beverages, please get in touch. For those who enjoy this (albeit somewhat brief this time) column please send your feedback to qldsecretary@aseg.org.au,Jim rushing through way too many slides to engaged group of geophysicists and mineral explorers.all the delights of the Sunshine State (whats not to love about 30 days during winter?). Augusts technical talk was A high-productivity land impulse source by William Davie from Precision Impulse who was visiting Australia as part of a UK trade mission. Taking a break from our usual venue of the Stock Exchange Hotel in central Brisbane, we ventured to the Redbrick Hotel in Woolloongabba. For those who think that this is vying for Australias least imaginative pub name (it is, after all, constructed from red bricks), it is actually named after the red 10-pound notes (known as bricks) that were used by the local bookies when taking bets at the bar. Built in 1890 the hotel features some beautiful federation touches (check out that chandelier in one of the photos of the event) as well as an unforgiving wooden beam at theWilliam Davie from Precision Impulse presenting at the Queensland technical night.top of the stairs to punish those who have the temerity to grow beyond the average height in Australia (currently 1.765 and 1.618 m for men and women respectively, for those who were wondering).Following some welcome (complimentary!) food and drinks, those in attendance settled down to enjoy Williams presentation; particularly relevant given the renewed enthusiasm for lower environmental impact seismic sources. Following the formal proceedings (and the compulsory photo-op with local influencer and Branch President Nick Josephs) a lively (and somewhat well lubricated) discussion took place (if only we could remember the brilliant ideas that were developed). Queensland ASEG members (and a local lumberjack) at the recent ASEG Queensland technical night.OCTOBER 2023 PREVIEW 8'