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Geoscience Australia Public Talk: Earth Science is Everywhere!
Earth Science is everywhere! Everything you touch has a link to Earth science – whether it is getting a glass of water or turning on your TV; Earth science has contributed to it.

Private event: POM Kids Fun Fair
Hey Kone kids – are you ready to have some Earth Science fun? Geoscience Australia is putting on a small event for kids at the Australian High Commission residence (Kone).

Private event: UTAS Geology Society Annual Geology Dinner
The UTAS Geology Society will kick off Earth Science Week celebrations with its annual geology dinner featuring good food, great company, and plenty of geo-vibes.

Geoscience Australia Public Talk: The Great ShakeOut earthquake safety drill
On average more than 100 earthquakes above magnitude 3.0 happen in Australia every year. Do you know what to do when you feel the ground start to move?

Private event: Special Edition Yarning Circle: Representation and role models in Earth Science
The Yarning Circle is a monthly gathering all about women in leadership. Regardless of gender identity, everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Private event: GENGA Earth Science Bake-Off
Are you ready to test your baking skills and make a difference? Geoscience Australia’s Earth Science Bake-Off, proudly hosted by GENGA, is back and better than ever, all in support of the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF)!

Virtual Excursions Australia: Dinosaur Discovery
Have you ever wondered why dinosaur fossils have been found in Winton, Queensland? Join the Australian Age of Dinosaurs to uncover how Australia has moved over time and how dinosaur bones became fossils, staying hidden for 95 million years!

Virtual Excursions Australia: Meaningful Minerals and Resourceful Rocks
Have you ever looked at a rock or mineral and wondered what stories it could tell? How did it form? Who else has looked at it and how could it be used? Join Geoscience Australia to learn about rocks and minerals and how they are classified.

Virtual Excursions Australia: In Their Element
Join Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) and bring the periodic table to life in this interactive online lesson.

Virtual Excursions Australia: Lunchtime Trivia
Have you always wanted to test your scientific knowledge against other kids all around Australia? Well, now’s your chance! Challenge yourself and test your knowledge this Earth Science Week.

Virtual Excursions Australia: Geology rocks
Celebrate Earth Science Week with Fizzics Education and learn about geological processes and landforms. Your students will learn about erosion, plate tectonics, landforms, soil classification, earthquakes, rock types and much more!

Virtual Excursions Australia: Teacher Professional Development
Join expert educators from Geoscience Australia, AusEarthEd, CoRE Learning Foundation and the Teacher Earth Science Education Programme (TESEP) to learn more about how you can integrate Earth science into your classroom.

Exploring the Past and Shaping the Future
Explore Earth Science’s impact on climate, groundwater, and policy. Hear Professor Craig Simmons FAA FTSE speak on groundwater’s future, join expert panel discussions, ask questions, and network over lunch.

Private event: Mineral Mania LEGO Speed Build Challenge
Celebrate Earth Science Week with a fast, fun, hands-on team challenge inspired by the new LEGO IDEAS set, LEGO Minerals.

Indonesia-Australia Partnership Event: Geohazard Challenges & Mitigation Strategies
The Indonesia-Australia Partnership Workshop: Geohazard Challenges and Mitigation Strategies for Sustainable Geotourism Development online event.

Geoheritage Walk - Mulligans Flat
‘Adventures With Wildbark’ invites you to rock out with local & really ‘gneiss’ geoscientist Megan Lech on a guided Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary Geoheritage Walk.