b'Branch newsASEG newsBranch is currently sponsored by BeachJanuary, a little hype by February, andciting irreconcilable differences with Energy, Borehole Wireline, Oz Minerals,then demoralisation by March. Coupleour Treasurer (just kidding!). Anyway, Vintage Energy, Minotaur Exploration,this with the untimely departure ofour nominations went unopposed, and the SA Department for Energy andour Branch Secretary, the indefiniteour run for office was confirmed by a Mining, Zonge, Santos and Heathgate. postponement of the annual Summerlandslide show of hands in favour of We look forward to seeing as many ofSocial and we have the makings ofJarrod and me retaining our villainous you as possible at the SA-NT ASEG eventsanother challenging year for members. Ipositions. Thank you to members for during the year and if youre interestedsound awfully happy about the state ofyour unwavering support. I cant even in joining the local Branch Committee,our society, dont I? begin to convey the emotions I am please feel free to contact myself or anyfeeling at the thought that my private After demolishing my branch-fundedliquor cabinet will continue to be re-other of the local committee members. private liquor cabinet at home, I camestocked unchecked.Ben Kayto the sobering realisation that our sa-ntpresident@aseg.org.au declining loyal member base wouldFollowing the AGM, Victorian Members probably like to see/hear somethinghad the pleasure of hearing Dr Laurent tangible from the Branch before theAilleres (Monash University) give a Tasmania bunny rabbit hops around deliveringsermon on the topic of Loopan chocolate eggs. I write this branchinteroperable, integrative, probabilistic Dr John Bishop of Spa*ark Energy andnews edition while seated on a late- 3D geological modelling platform at founder of Mitre Geophysics will benight train ride home after our firstThe Kelvin Club. Laurent currently leads addressing a joint meeting of the ASEGTechnical night meeting of the year. Asthe Loop initiativea strange parallel Tasmania Branch and the GeologicalI struggle to recollect the proceedingsworld where users and developers Society of Australia Tasmania Division onon this particular night (excessivecome together to build 3D geological Thursday 28 April in the Geology Lecturedrinking does this to you, you know?),models at frightening pace. Despite our Theatre at the University of Tasmania.I am overwhelmed with sinister-likeeyes being 7 cm apart and enabling us The topic is Getting warmer: the searchthoughts about the fact that I was re- to see in stereoscopic vision, I still find for geothermal resources in Tasmania.elected earlier this evening to continueit difficult to conceptualise subsurface This promises to be a fascinatingin my role as Branch El Presidente forgeology in three dimensions (excessive overview of exploration spanning manyforeseeable future. drinking does this to you ). Loop geophysical methods and participants asapparently has the ability to generate well as years, and in the process revealingSo, this happened. The Victorian Branchsophisticated 3D geological models tantalising features of otherwiseheld its first AGM in five years, much tofrom 2D maps, structural data recorded completely concealed eastern Tasmanianthe bewilderment of some memberson a map or from drillhole data geology, not to mention highly novelthat only showed up for the free drinks.and helps users visualise their 3D geothermal prospects. All standing committee members stoodgeometrical interpretations rapidly. I As well as in-person, this presentation willfor re-election, with the exception ofwonder what fascinating models Loop also be broadcast as a webinar: the firstour Secretary - Nathan Gardiner - whocould produce if I trained it on Google of a new monthly ASEG series curated byhas decided to vacate the positionEarth images of landscapes. HmmmAndrew Long on the role of geophysics in the energy transition, as featured elsewhere in this issue of Preview and ASEG social media. The Tasmania Branch is pleased to assist in kicking off this opportunity to highlight how critical geophysics will be in providing the expanded level and diversity of resources needed to support a global transition to clean energy.Johns talk will be preceded at 17:15 by a long overdue Annual General Meeting, with new blood on the committee eagerly anticipated. The venue will be confirmed in direct communication to Tasmania Branch members, but is likely to be either the CODES Conference Room or Geology Lecture Theatre.Mark Duffett taspresident@aseg.org.auVictoriaThe Victorian Branch has had a typically routine start to 2022 - no action inLaurent Ailleres presenting to the Victorian Branch at the Kelvin ClubAPRIL 2022 PREVIEW 8'