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Shaping a Nation: A Geology of AustraliaShaping a Nation: A Geology of Australia is the story of a continent's geological evolution as seen through the lens of human impacts. Exploring the geology, resources and landscapes of Australia, the book reveals how these have helped to shape this nation's society, environment and wealth.
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Earth Monitoring and Reference SystemsGeodesy and Global Navigation Systems, Geomagnetism, Geophysical Network, sun and moon data...
Earth Observation and Satellite ImageryHow to get satellite imagery and data, case studies of our work, satellites and sensors...
EnergyPetroleum resources, coal resources, uranium and thorium resources, geothermal energy, renewable energy resources, basin geology, Acreage Release, Energy Security Program...
Greenhouse Gas StorageCarbon Capture and Storage Program, Geological Storage of Carbon Dioxide (CO2CRC) Project...
GroundwaterGroundwater in Australia, understanding groundwater resources...
HazardsLearn more about hazards such as bushfires, cyclones, earthquakes, floods, landslides, severe weather, tsunami, volcanoes as well as nuclear monitoring...
Marine and CoastalAustralia's coasts and estuaries, Australia's marine jurisdiction, Antarctica, bathymetry, seabed mapping, survey techniques...
MineralsMineral exploration, mineral systems of Australia, deposits and events, geophysical maps and images, mineral resources including gold, nickel, copper and more...
Topographic MappingPrinted maps at various scales, digital maps including NATMAP 250K, GIS data at various scales, theme and reference maps of Australia and external territories, tourist maps...

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14 May 2013 2013-14 Budget – What this means for Geoscience Australia: The 2013-14 Budget was delivered by The Treasurer, the Hon Wayne Swan MP this evening.

11 May 2013 Do you have Australia’s next Top GeoShot?: Entries are now open for Geoscience Australia’s 2013 Top GeoShot photographic competition.

8 May 2013 Access to products and data made easy: To help you access Geoscience Australia’s diverse range of data, products and services we have created a new purpose built interface, with text and map search functions.

8 May 2013 New phase for Chinese-Australian CO2 storage collaboration: Australia and China can expect to have an improved understanding about the geological storage of carbon dioxide (CO₂) following a meeting in Melbourne this week of leading researchers from both countries.