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Australia continues to rank highly for mineral exploration
3 March 2017
Australia continues to rank as the most attractive region in the world for mineral exploration investment, when both policy and mineral potential are considered, according to the 2016 Annual Survey of Mining Companies report released this week by the Canadian based Fraser Institute.![](https://www.ga.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0010/47773/GDA2020-thumb.jpg)
Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 available for testing
2 March 2017
The Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping (ISCM) has released information to aid in the uptake of the Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 (GDA2020).![](https://www.ga.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0003/46893/datacube_thumb_100x70.jpg)
Australian Geoscience Data Cube innovation recognised on world stage
24 January 2017
The Australian Geoscience Data Cube has won the 2016 Content Platform of the Year category at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards.
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Investigating the hidden depths of East Antarctica
18 January 2017
Geoscience Australia marine geoscientist Dr Alix Post is heading to Antarctica aboard the Marine National Facility research vessel, the RV Investigator to further her work on the unique marine biodiversity of the Antarctic sea floor.![](https://www.ga.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0006/46671/DSC_0813_thumb.png)
Next generation geoscientists help solve real-world problems
13 January 2017
High-performing Year 11 and 12 students from across Australia will visit Geoscience Australia throughout January, offering a unique hands-on science experience to some of Australia's best and brightest science students.![](https://www.ga.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0012/46110/thumb.jpg)
PacSAFE: Helping build a more resilient Pacific
16 December 2016
The Australian Government has announced $1 million in funding from the Pacific Regional aid budget towards the PacSAFE Project, which focuses on building disaster and climate change resilience in Samoa and Tonga.![](https://www.ga.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0005/45941/eftf.jpg)
Exploring for the Future - a new phase of resource investment in northern Australia
8 December 2016
Planning is underway on the new $100.5 million Exploring for the Future programme. This four-year programme aims to boost Australia's attractiveness as a destination for investment in resource exploration and management.![](https://www.ga.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0020/45227/16-10047-ARR-news_thumb.jpg)
First major upgrade to the Australian Rainfall and Runoff Guidelines in 30 years
25 November 2016
The Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) Guidelines have undergone their first major update in 30 years. The new guidelines provide a significant improvement in best practice flood modelling.![](https://www.ga.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0015/44700/Ginninderra-CO2-thumb.jpg)
Results released from world-leading CO2 monitoring project
16 November 2016
Geoscience Australia and the CO2CRC Limited have released new data from three sub-surface release experiments undertaken at the Ginninderra Controlled Release Facility in Canberra, Australia.![](https://www.ga.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0007/44674/Disaster-web-news_thumb.jpg)
Better prepared for bushfires and floods
14 November 2016
Natural disasters have a significant impact on Australia's economy, environment and society. They can result in loss of life, property and infrastructure, and damage our natural environment. And while we cannot prevent natural disasters, Australia can improve community resilience through effective preparation, monitoring and response.