b'ASEG newsBranch newsAs always, we extend an invitation toSouth Australia andepisode of blitzkrieg followed by some anyone passing through to join us atNorthern Territory celebratory drinks. Thoughts?a local event, particularly if youve gotWhy on Earth am I still here? As the past-something interesting to share! On Tuesday 13February, the SA-NT Branch proudly hosted Dr AndrewPresident of this awe-inspiring Branch, I Tim DeanFitzpatrick from IGO, who gave adid not want to leave it without an o\x1bce-E qldsecretary@aseg.org.aufantastic talk titled "Modern use ofbearer. This has happened only once in electromagnetics in Nickel Exploration".our proud history, during 2008, when the This presentation was a great start to ourBranch was, wellbranchless . It was year of technical talks. also pretty dire the year before that when we only had an acting President.On Thursday 7 March, the SA-NT Branch co-hosted the AusIMM AdelaideAlright thenso, nothing special ever Student Chapter BBQ with committeehappens at the Victorian Branch of the member Matt Zengerer introducingASEG in the \x1erst three months of the the ASEG to the students on the night.yearany year, and for no real reason The night was well attended both byother than weve all been so busy students and ASEG Members with lots ofwith our daily lives. I know. Its a lame networkinghappening. excuse. Nevertheless, I expect to hand over power soon, real soon, at the next Lastly, we couldnt host any of ourtechnical meeting night. I promise, this fantastic events without the valuedwill be the very last time youll hear from support of our sponsors. The SA-NTme. To all my fans, I mean valued ASEG Branch is currently sponsored by BeachVictorian Branch Members, remember - Energy, Borehole Wireline, Vintageplease, no tears.ASEG Qld President, and inventor of the soft-closeEnergy, the Department for Energy and hinge, Nick Josephs gleefully announces hisMining, Zonge, Santos and Heathgate. Thong Huynhtriumph in the latest local elections. E vicpresident@aseg.org.auPaul SoekyE sa-ntpresident@aseg.org.au Western Australia Tasmania The ASEG-WA Branch held its \x1erst event of 2024, a Students and Young Meeting notices, details about venuesProfessionals Networking Night, and relevant contact details can be foundon 8February. This networking on the Tasmanian Branch page on theevent gathered students and young ASEG website. As always, we encourageprofessionals at the Mayfair Lane Pub. Members to keep an eye on the seminar/ The Branch President and committee webinar programme at the Universitymembers were alsopresent.of Tasmania / CODES, which routinelyOn Thursday 28 February the ASEG-WA includes presentations of a geophysicalBranch hosted a technical night talk as and computational nature as well as on apart of its monthly technical talk series. broad range of earth sciences topics. The guest on this night was Professor ASEG Qld Members enjoying the presentation fromTjaart de WitMark Jessell who is a Professor at the Craig ONeill (yes, that is the typically \x1famboyantlyCentre for Exploration Targeting at The dressed Shaun Strong in the foreground). E taspresident@aseg.org.au University of Western Australia. His scienti\x1ec interests revolve around the Victoria tectonics and metallogenesis of the West African and Guyanese Cratons (WAXI & Its the gift that keeps on giving. WhySAXI), microstructure studies (the Elle couldnt it have been whisky or evenplatform), and integration of geology and generous servings of questionablegeophysics in 3D (the Loop project). Mark recreational substances? Im only kidding,returned to Australia from France on a Ive been advised by my parole o\x1bcerWestern Australian Fellowship focused on that I should consume less whisky .improving the links between geological Turning over power to the nominatedand geophysical data analysis in 3D via President of the Victoria Branch foranalysis of the geological and topological 2024 has not been smooth sailing. Faruncertainty. In 2013 he was awarded from that. Sometimes, the best kind ofthe Geological Society of Australia change is the one that happens withoutHobbs Medal for major contributions in any fanfare, like the sort of change thatstructural geology. He is a director of the happens suddenly and unfortunately,Not-For-Pro\x1et Agate Project Ltd, which Craig ONeill receiving bottle of red fromsometimes violently, like during a coup.supports higher education in the Earth NickJosephsPerhaps thats what is needed. AnSciences in Africa.APRIL 2024PREVIEW 9'