Sustainability of groundwater usage in northern China – insights from hydrogeochemistry

Northern China is one of the most densely populated and agriculturally productive regions of the world, but also one of its driest and most water-stressed. The productivity of this region […]

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Groundwater catchment characterisation; Bundaberg integrated hydrogeology/ hydrogeophysics investigation

The Australian Society of Exploration Geophysics together with the IAH invite all members to attend a presentation of the findings from a catchment characterisation investigation into the Bundaberg Irrigation Area. More specifically, Geoff […]

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Geostatistics and water table mapping/time series analysis

This presentation will detail two new statistical tools for shallow hydrogeology, both of which will soon be freely available. The first tool is for time-series modelling of unconfined groundwater hydrographs. […]

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Something Old, Something New; Minimum Construction Requirements for Water Bores in Australia

The Australia Drilling Industry Association (ADIA), together with the IAH invite all members to attend “Something Old, Something New”, the launching of the 3rd edition of “Minimum Construction Requirements for Water Bores […]

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Letter from Hon Bill Marmion regarding WA 2012-13 State Budget

The attached letter outlines key initiatives within the portfolios of environment and water in the 2012-2013 WA State Budget.  The letter has been provided by the Hon. Bill marmion MLA. […]

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WA Branch Annual Seminar: Mine Closure and Water

As Western Australia’s mining boom continues, it is incumbent upon us, as hydrogeological practitioners, and key decision makers in the water and mining process that we not only focus ‘on […]

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Licensing exemption for monitoring wells

A modified approach to licensing requirements for monitoring wells (bores) will reduce administrative red tape, lower costs and support industry and development in Western Australia. Under existing legislation, the construction […]

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Minimum Construction Requirements for Water Bores in Australia-3rd Edition February 2012

The third edition of Minimum Construction Requirements for Water Bores in Australiahas been developed by the National Uniform Drillers Licensing Committee. This book outlines the minimum requirements for constructing, maintaining, rehabilitating, and decommissioning […]

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Gascoyne River Alluvial Aquifer; Groundwater Management and Tools

The horticultural industry has been operating adjacent to the Gascoyne River dating back to the late 1920’s. Harvested produce from the region is diverse, ranging from bananas, mangoes and avocados through to  […]

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Groundwater Regulation and Mining in Victoria

Once a mineral resource has been identified considerations turn to technical constraints, economic feasibility and environmental and regulatory approvals to advance the project. Extractive industries often encounter groundwater as one […]

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34th International Geological Congress (IGC): AUSTRALIA 2012

The Australian Geoscience Council invites you to the 34th Session of the International Geological Congress (IGC), in Brisbane,  in August 2012 for what promises to be an intellectually stimulating and socially memorable Congress. The […]

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