This forum, convened by Antarctic Tasmania, will include papers and discussion of topics of special relevance to the region in the fields of oceanography, geophysics, climate, biodiversity, ecology, human use, conservation and management.

Major Themes:

• Environment and Health Social Cohesion,
• Social Capital and Health
• Food and Health.

Exhibitors have access to more than 20,000 people over three days and join in an effective marketing impact for the Central and surrounding regions of Queensland. This is a rapidly developing market that is certainly worth servicing. Regular exhibitors attend from every state in Australia and Ag-Grow is now experiencing international interest from manufacturers.

The Fifth International Congress of Nematology (5ICN) will bring together researchers in the field of nematology to exchange information and ideas. Held every six years under the auspices of the International Federation of Nematology Societies, and in 2008 hosted by the Australasian Association of Nematologists, the Fifth International Congress of Nematology (5ICN) brings together all those interested in nematodes and their management. The aim of the conference is to foster collaboration, communication, awareness and research about nematodes through bringing all those concerned together to exchange information and ideas. Sessions may include: * nematodes associated with plants, insects and other invertebrates * systematics * molecular techniques * extension * quarantine * control options * biocontrol using nematodes * nematodes in terrestrial soils, freshwater habitats, marine and estuarine sediments * biogeography * ecological interactions.

This 3-day long event will consist of a short course, invited lectures and contributed talks on the mathematics of water supply and pricing. The topics likely to be addressed will be: Water trading, pricing models, demand forecasting, risk management, network modelling and management, monitoring water quality, network optimisation and water economics. Goals of the event are to:

• Present recent developments on mathematics and statistics applied to water management with emphasis on water markets
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and industry linkages
• Promote industry development

Contributed talks may be submitted by email to wsp08@amsi.org.au. Abstract should be in word, text or latex format and no more than 300 words before 1st of June 2008.

The theme of the conference is 'Global Warning: What’s Happening In Paradise?' The purpose of this Conference is to identify the threat, present factual arguments, provide innovative methods of spatial analysis/monitoring and to develop sustainable solutions to a phenomenon that is now a household name but not very well understood. The QSC2008 Conference will facilitate the opportunity for spatial professionals to provide sound solutions to the potential effects of global warming.

The Australian Sheep & Wool Show provides not just animals but a great variety of general interest exhibits, including fashion clothing, fleece and yarn as well as woolcraft competition and demonstration. Also featuring food and wine, daily fashion parades (4 per day) as well as shearing and wool handling.

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SEGS ’08 will focus on:

• Maximising the Value of Geospatial Data in Government to Enhance Service Delivery and Evidence Based Policy
• Learning Strategies to Overcome the Challenges of:

1. Expanding interoperability between government departments.
2. Ensuring the amount of spatial data collected and owned by each department is maximised. 
3. Making sure this data is fully used to enhance service delivery and evidence based policy decisions.

The Australian turf industry continues to be challenged by the effects of climate change (including water shortages and unpredictable weather), client demands for the best playing surfaces, shortages of qualified and experienced staff, reducing budgets and the responsibilities of being good environmental stewards. Further education and training is critical in adapting to the demands of change. The 24th Australian Turfgrass Conference provides turf mangers and their staff with a broad range of speakers and topics that will challenge the mind, promote discussion and debate and more than the occasional laugh. This year's conference is about 'Our New Tomorrow' and will look at the issues, challenges and the solutions of the next decade.