Note that this event is presently fully booked, however, if you have an interest in this trip we encourge you to join the waitlist in case of cancellations or if there is enough interest we may be able to arrange a similar trip in the future. (There is no obligation on your part in joining the wait list.)

Murray River Cruise and Royal Geographical Society of SA
1-8 May 2026

Join us for a Geotour cruise on the Murray River and a hosted visit to our sister Society, the Royal Geographical Society of South Australia in Adelaide.

Twin Share from $4075.00 pp; Single rate from $5830.00 pp

* As we have to book flights and cabins on the boat please register by 31 Jul 2025. On receipt of an offer, an Initial deposit of $1,000pp (partly refundable) is required by 15 Aug 2025 to secure cabins & flights.

Cost includes:

Itinerary includes:

This Geotour will include guided shore excursions covering geographical, ecological, historical, economic and cultural aspects of this part of the Murray River:

Enquiries:
RGSQ office +61 7 3368 2066 or email info@rgsq.org.au

Dr Annie Lau is a coastal geomorphologist specialising in analysis of past occurrences of coastal hazards (e.g. storms and tsunamis) through sedimentary, geomorphological and historical records for assessing the future threat in coastal areas. She has worked on several tropical coasts in Queensland, Southern China, and Pacific islands including Fiji, French Polynesia, and Tonga. She is a senior lecturer at the University of Queensland, teaching in a range of topics from marine science to disaster management.

Recently, Dr Lau’s research team discovered a huge tsunami boulder on Tonga that got some global media attention. In this presentation, Annie will explain her team’s research in Tonga, and share her experiences working in remote island communities with unique cultures and disaster histories. Media article on Tonga boulder: https://www.iflscience.com/worlds-largest-cliff-top-boulder-was-rolled-from-30-meter-high-cliff-by-ancient-tsunami-79314.

When: Thursday 25th September 2025

Time: 06:30pm – 07:30 pm

Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non-members

Location: 1/28 Fortescue Street, Spring Hill & Zoom

Speakers: Dr Michael Hewson teaches environmental geography from the Rockhampton North campus of CQUniversity. Michael’s research spans the topics environmental policy, creative reflection, spatial analysis of the weather, and threatened species habitat health monitoring and mapping using satellite remote sensing. Michael' research projects involve applying GIS and satellite remote sensing to spatial analysis of Earth systems

Description: The narrative will explore how digital mapping and remote sensing support the CQUniversity-hosted Koala Research CQ team in conducting koala research. Given that the koala population in SEQ faces ongoing ecological pressures from habitat fragmentation, stress-related diseases, climate change, and vehicle strikes, can the population in and around the Clarke-Connors Range CQ serve as a species refugia, or are the Anthropogenic impacts similar?

When: 14 October 2025

Time: 7:30 - 8:30 pm AEST

8:30 – 9:30 AEDT

Location: Zoom Only

Please note: The ZOOM link for this event is included in the confirmation email which you will receive once you have registered. You will find it at the bottom of the notice Please keep this in a place where you can find it when needed. A reminder email will be sent with the link on the day of the event close to Close of Business hours.

This event may be recorded. If you have any questions, please email us at info@rgsq.org.au.

This is an opportunity to visit the Mathema Gallery which is the only Gallery/Museum of mathematics in the Southern hemisphere. We will travel by bus to Dayboro for morning tea, climb the Mt Mee Road to the Museum at Ocean View and continue on through the D'Aguilar Range to Woodford for lunch. 

The Gallery is only recently established and has exhibits tracing the history of mathematics from 3000 years ago, from Egypt through to the Incas, Aztecs and Chinese origins. It also features displays of calculating devices from 300BC through many centuries to the present. There is also a library containing 5500 books containing 1000 titles before 1850, including fascinating school textbooks from our era and before! There is also a unique gift shop. There are many geographical references within the Gallery.

Time: Friday 24th October 9.30am. The bus will leave Enoggera Bus and Train Station (Ferny Grove/Beenleigh line) at 9.30am. Parking is at the railway station carpark off Glenalva Terrace Enoggera or, if full, in nearby streets..

Morning Tea: We will stop at the  Dayboro Bakery in the attractive town of Dayboro. There are also alternative cafes and we should have enough time to walk around the town.

Mathema Gallery: We proceed up the winding road to Ocean View to the Gallery which is in the grounds of Oceanview Estates Winery. We will have a short presentation from the owners and founders of the Gallery. There are also extensive lawns at the site.

Lunch:  We will then continue up the Mt Mee Road to the Woodford Gardens Cafe for lunch at about 1pm. It is set in about 4 acres of manicured gardens and has a extensive menu from snacks to a full lunch. There may be a chance to walk around the small town of Woodford. 

We will return to Enoggera more directly and expect to arrive about 3.30pm.

Trip Detail: The bus trip in four stages will overall take a total of about two hours. The visit to the gallery will be for about an hour and a quarter with limited seating. Morning Tea and Lunch will be at your own cost.

Limit: 20 participants. If the trip is fully booked, please use the waitlist. There is often a good chance of late places being available.

Cost: Members $65 and non-members $75, including a donation to the Gallery. 

Coordinator: Chris Spriggs 0400 908 378

As more land is developed and paved over, the natural absorption of rainwater by soil and vegetation is drastically reduced. Instead, rainwater runs over impervious surfaces like asphalt and concrete, picking up a cocktail of pollutants before it enters storm drains and flows untreated into local waterways. The result is a growing, largely invisible crisis affecting rivers, lakes, oceans, and even drinking water supplies. In a natural environment, rainwater is absorbed into the ground, recharging groundwater and sustaining ecosystems. But, in built environments, stormwater behaves differently. [AIMEQUIP]

Speakers:

Professor Steven Kenway

Steven is a water leader with senior experience in research, industry, and government, developed through roles with The University of Queensland, CSIRO, Brisbane Water, Sydney Water, and private consulting. He has worked with urban water, wastewater, stormwater, and related energy and greenhouse gas issues since 1990. His work addresses urban water security, water-energy nexus, and circular economy. He creates collaborations, tools, models and knowledge to address all flows of water – and related energy - into, out of, and within cities. This enables evaluation and management of key concepts such as: (i) net zero carbon water cycle, (ii) hybrid, decentralised and integrated systems performance, and (iii) sustainable urban design and planning.

Assoc Professor Brian McIntosh

Brian is a water sector and sustainability capacity developer, educator, researcher and boundary spanner. He has significant experience in the design and delivery of applied and inter-disciplinary programs to build capacity for innovation, change and adaptation at individual, organisational and sectoral scales. As a recipient of international and national research awards and of a National Teaching Award, Brian has designed and delivered professionally targeted, problem and work-based water management and leadership programs and courses to participants from 86 different countries. This includes having led the development and delivery of water management and engineering Masters in Australia and the UK responsible for educating around 1000 graduates now working globally.

Glenn Browning

Glenn is a Senior Engineer at Brisbane City Council, specialising in stormwater management and Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD). With over 25 years of experience in waterway management across Queensland, Glenn has played a pivotal role in shaping sustainable urban water practices. His recent work focuses on developing innovative frameworks for waterway restoration and contributing to policy through published reviews, discussion papers, and guideline updates. Glenn is a member of Engineers Australia's Climate Risk Working Group, where he is helping to craft national guidance to support the engineering profession in adapting to future climate challenges. Currently undertaking a PhD at Griffith University, Glenn’s research explores new strategies for restoring urban waterways—bridging science, policy, and practice to improve ecological outcomes.

Each speaker will have 8 minutes to spotlight their work. During the Q&A forum the audience will have up to 60 minutes to ask questions of the experts on their research.

Light refreshments are served on arrival. This is a chance to network with colleagues and friends interested in this topic.

Please post your questions on notice to: Email questionsonnotice@gmail.com

Date: Tuesday 28 October

Time: 5:30 pm light refreshments – doors open @ 5:15

6:00 – 6:30 pm Presentations

6:30 – 7:30 Q&A Forum

7:30 – 8:00 Mingling

Place: Gregory Place, Level 1, 28 Fortescue St. Spring Hill

Cost: $5.00 for refreshments, included in registration.

Cost: $5.00 Members

$10.00 Non-Members

Free Students