Geoscience Australia

New Data by Region from the Australian Bureau of Statistics in the Digital Atlas of Australia means new insights into our country and our people! The data updates include Estimated Resident Population, Early Childhood Education, Jobs in Australia, Building Approvals and Pension and Income Support Supplements. It also includes data used by the Productivity Commission to measure selected Closing the Gap targets. This means Closing the Gap data on education, work and housing is easily accessible at a local level for the first time. You can combine the new Data by Region data with other trusted national datasets in the Digital Atlas to: 🎓 Implement targeted initiatives like improving early childhood education and employment opportunities in specific locations. 🏚️ Non-profits and community groups can leverage the data to identify areas needing support and develop programs to address housing and income support needs. 📚 Schools and educational bodies can use the data to tailor educational programs and resources to meet the specific needs of their local communities. 😊 Government agencies can monitor Closing the Gap targets and develop policies that deliver outcomes important to the rights, wellbeing and quality of life of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Every dataset that is added to the Digital Atlas gives new opportunities for insights, identifying new trends and connections, and supporting data-informed decision-making. We’re continuing to work closely with the ABS to make more socio-economic data available in the Digital Atlas so stay tuned! Try it today: https://bit.ly/3RwYzcs

The Australian Government is now operating in accordance with Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election. Read more on the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet website 👉 http://www.pmc.gov.au.

📢 Attention researchers! Calling for primary applications for sea time on Research Vessel (RV) Investigator to support the Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity initiative. CSIRO’s Marine National Facility has identified Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity as a national policy-driven research priority. 📆 [Wed 9 April, 2pm AEST] Join us to learn more about our priorities and how to engage in Marine National Facility processes including submitting applications under Stream 1 for sea time in 2027/28 and beyond. 👉 To register your interest and receive an invitation to this webinar, please email mnf@csiro.au. Working with Geoscience Australia to support #ResourcingAustraliasProsperity is a great opportunity to undertake research of national benefit and support Australia’s transition to net zero through pre-competitive geoscience. 📷 RV Investigator, CSIRO.

[NEW RELEASE] 🌳 Fresh data for a greener future! Data from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) is now available in the Digital Atlas of Australia! You can now explore, analyse and visualise datasets on the Forests of Australia and Catchment Scale Land Use. Combine this data with other datasets in the #DigitalAtlas to: 🌳 Identify regions at risk of deforestation or degradation, prioritising conservation efforts and guiding reforestation initiatives. 🚜 Evaluate land use practices to support sustainable water management, mitigate land degradation, and inform agricultural planning. 🔥 Pinpoint high-risk bushfire areas to enable targeted preparedness and effective mitigation strategies. This data is essential for informed decision making, supporting sustainable development, enhancing conservation efforts, and protecting Australia’s environment. We’re working with Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and other partners across government to make more data available in the #DigitalAtlas. Check it out today 👉 https://bit.ly/3FGxwcd.

📢 Our Public Talks are back and we cannot wait to share them with you! Check out the 2025 series and register now 👇!

We know that great science thrives in diverse environments. We are proud of the rich cultural backgrounds of our people and the way different perspectives strengthen our understanding of Earth sciences. From geologists mapping Australia’s vast landscapes to data scientists analysing satellite imagery, our work is driven by collaboration across cultures, disciplines, and experiences. A diverse workforce means stronger ideas, better solutions, and Earth science that truly represents all Australians. Learn a little more about how we celebrate inclusion, respect, and belonging—not just today, but every day 👉 https://bit.ly/4isqiHq. 📹 Positioning Australia Branch Head, Martine Woolf, shares the importance of #HarmonyDay. #DiversityInSTEM #GeoscienceAustralia #EveryoneBelongs

As the custodian of nationally significant collections of data and physical samples, our in-house Repository provides access to over 1 million items. Amongst the many years of history, dating back as far as the 1930s, the items include geophysical, bathymetry and drill hole data, physical core and cuttings samples, marine sediment samples, groundwater, gas and hydrocarbon fluid samples, all in the name of supporting resource exploration and ongoing research endeavours. Making this vast collection of data and samples accessible to Australia helps advance the understanding of our national geology, our energy resource potential and helps inform decision-making. To underpin this accessibility, we’re committed to making more than 90% of the repository collection digitally available by 2035. Press ▶️ to hear more about this work or check out our Repository webpage 👉 https://bit.ly/4bCXRnn.

[PUBLIC TALK] Critical Minerals and Strategic Materials are crucial for Australia’s economy, geopolitical stability and net zero transition. Join Karol Czarnota and Allison Britt to learn about what critical minerals and strategic materials are and why they matter. An Australian Perspective. Register now 👉 ga.gov.au/publictalks [11am Wed 26 Mar]

In 2024 Australia had over 300 operating mines producing 27 major and minor commodities. The 2024 Australian Operating Mines Map shows the geographic distribution of these mines, their operating status and the mineral commodities they contain. 🗺️ Of these: 🔹 47 mines contained a resource of critical minerals. 🔹 50 mines contained a resource of strategic materials. 🔹 55 mines were in development; 52% of which are associated with critical minerals. 🔹 3 copper mines began production, having either completed development or exited care and maintenance. 🔹 13 of our 15 operating nickel mines entered care and maintenance reflecting global impacts on commodity markets. Download the A0 or A4 version of the 2024 Australian Operating Mines Map and accompanying dataset today 👉 https://bit.ly/4ivIK1j. #GAMaps #GAMinerals 📷 Australian Operating Mines Map 2024, as at December 2024

🔥 Want to know how we’re working with CSIRO and The Australian National University to advance Bushfire Science from Space to Surface?🔥 Yesterday we joined CSIRO, ANU's Bushfire Research Centre of Excellence and the Australian Space Agency, at CSIRO’s Bushfire Behaviour Laboratory, as part of the Spectroscope-Pyrotron collaboration in an experimental campaign to better understand Australia’s bushfire fuels. By analysing the spectral response of nationally common fuels before and after fire, we’re linking combustion behaviour, greenhouse gas emissions, and biochemistry in a way never done before. This vital dataset will inform product development for Landsat Next and Sentinel 2 Next Generation, ensuring future Earth observation missions are equipped to deliver the data we need. It also provides critical traceability for future satellite instrument requirements. Better data means better fire prediction, response, and recovery. A huge step forward in fire science and satellite innovation! 🚀🌏🔥 #BushfireScience #EarthObservation #Geoscience #CSIRO #ANU #NBIC #LandsatNext #SentinelNextGen #FutureMissions #AI #Hyperspectralimaging