Dudley Beach - image courtesy Gavin Ayre

Hunter Valley Branch

HEDG - Hunter Valley Earth Sciences Discussion Group

HEDG formed in 2008 with the aim to increase the interaction between geoscientists in the Lower Hunter, promote geoscience, provide a platform to learn about current research and provide an opportunity for students to look at career options.

Upcoming talks and event

TBA

Previous HEDG Meetings
2 May 2023 - HEDG & GSA HV Branch Annual General Meeting
Speaker: Andrea Borsato (University of Newcastle)
Topic: The Anthropocene: human footprints in the geological record & cave examples


5 November 2022 - GSA HV Branch 'Tracks through time' Newcastle coastal geology

Guide: Phil Gilmore (geologist and co-author of the Newcastle Coastal Geotrail and geotrail guide)
Time: 11:30am – 3:30pm


18 October 2022 – HEDG Meeting

Speaker: John Greenfield (Newmont)
Topic: 50 years of modern mineral exploration in eastern Australia


19 July 2022 – HEDG Meeting

Speaker: David Och
Topic: Geotech studies of Sydney

26 April 2022 - GSA HV Branch HEDG Meeting & AGM
Speaker: Phil Gilmore, Geoscientist
Topic: Critical Minerals

Committee

Chair: Lindsay Gilligan
E: [email protected]

Secretary: Simone Meakin

Treasurer: Robert Musgrave
 
Committee members
Chris Folkes
Phil Gilmore
Rosemary Hegarty
John Watkins