Initiated by the University of Newcastle in 1966, the long running series of symposia on Advances in the Study of the Sydney Basin has become a well established focal point for discussion of research findings and other studies of academic, industrial and community interest for one of the most significant geological provinces in Australia.

The 2012 symposium aims to continue this role, with broad coverage of fundamental geology, coal, coal seam gas, mineral, energy and groundwater resources, developments in geological technology and geological aspects of the natural and urban environment.

Program

Day	Time	Event	Where
9th May 2012	12noon – 5.30pm	Field Excursion	Pokolbin
9th May 2012	7pm - late	Welcome BBQ	Riesling Room, Mercure Resort
10th May 2012	9am – 5pm	Presentations	Semillon Centre, Mercure Resort
10th May 2012	6.30pm to late	Symposium Dinner	Shiraz Room, Mercure Resort
11th May 2012	9am – 5pm	Presentations	Semillon Centre, Mercure Resort
10-11th May 2012	9am – 5pm	Trade Displays	Semillon Centre, Mercure Resort

• The Preliminary Program (365Kb ) is now available for download 

The Symposium Dinner will begin with a welcome wine reception at 6.30pm in the Shiraz Room followed by a 3 course formal dinner with a guest speaker.

Registrations

Registrations for the 2012 Sydney Basin Symposium are now open. People interested in attending the symposium are encourage to register early as places are limited and the 2010 symposium sold out.

• Please use the following Symposium Registration form (300Kb ) to register

Registrations close on the 23th of April 2012.

Refunds and changes to registrations will be at the dissertation of the convener.

A student registration package is being offered to current students. The package includes the welcome BBQ, symposium and symposium dinner. Student packages are limited.

Symposium Field Excursion

9th May 2012, Pokolbin, NSW

The symposium field excursion is returning to the program in 2012.

The 2012 field excursion will be held in the Mount View area of the Hunter Valley Vineyards, near Pokolbin, NSW and be presented by HEDG (Hunter Earth Sciences Discussion Group). The excursion will investigate the importance of geology in viticulture, and examine the geology of the Carboniferous Mount View – Mount Bright inlier and overlying Permian Sydney Basin sequence.

Attendees will be pickup up by bus and tour Tallavera Grove estate. The tour will include an overview of regional and local geology and a wine tasting. The excursion will continue to Mount Bright Lookout for a geological overview and a chance to smash some rocks.

The excursion will be held on the afternoon of the 9th of May 2012, before the Symposium Welcome BBQ. Places are limited.

• Further information and the 2012 Field Trip Registration Form (500Kb )

Event Sponsorship

Opportunities for event sponsorship and trade displays are available. For more information contact:
John Edwards john.edwards@collectivex.com.au

Authors/presenters should be aware of the following key dates

All Abstracts/paper outline due	31 October 2011	The Call for Papers has closed.
Symposium Registrations open	1 November 2011	The 2010 event sold out and it in encouraged that presenters register early.
Notice of acceptance of abstracts	1 December 2011	Notice of acceptance letters have been sent.
Full refereed paper due	1 February 2012	Opportunities for papers to be refereed have closed.
Full refereed paper returned for edits	29 February 2012	Authors who wish to have the papers refereed will have the paper returned with comments from the editors for editing before the final due date.
Full refereed paper due	31 March 2012	Papers should be no longer than 10 pages (including figures) or around 5,000 words in length. Papers are to be submitted in MS-word format.
Full non-refereed paper due	31 March 2012	Papers should be no longer than 10 pages (including figures) or around 5,000 words in length. Papers are to be submitted in MS-word format.
Speaker biography due	With full paper, 31 March 2012	Each speaker must provide a small biography, which must be attached to the final paper. The biography will be used by the chairperson only to introduce the presenter. It is recommended the biography be no more than two paragraphs and include name, job title, employer and five main points about the presenter (eg. Qualifications, relevant achievements).
Preliminary Symposium  Program released	31 March 2012
Presentations Due	4 May 2012	Presentations must be submitted prior to the event. Presentations will be loaded onto the master presentation. No editing will occur and all presentations will be deleted after the event. Presenters are reminded to ensure text/figures are sharp and colour is use appropriately for the large audience.

Symposium Organising Committee

Convener	Sarah Jardine
Sponsorship Trade Displays	John Edwards
Papers/Poster Coordinator	Darren Hope
Paper Committee	Colin Ward Adrian Hutton Harry Bowman Jurgen Schaeffer Judy Bailey
Logistics	Marianne Harvey John Lea Kaydy Pinetown Aaron Radonich Kevin Ruming Megan Collins

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