Events

Sydney University Speleological Society in conjunction with the

ASF Conservation Commission Presents:

Nullarbor Plain Fund Raiser

Help save world renowned Nullarbor cave systems from development!

Special Guest Presenter: Dr Phillip Maynard

Where: Forest lodge Hotel, Sydney (it is near Sydney University).

When: Monday 12th August. 7pm.

Cost $5.00 donation

Zoom: https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/j/81264782500

More information: SUSS Facebook Page

Victorian Speleological Association

Coming: A Retrospective: 20 years of Victorian Speleological Association Nullarbor Expeditions.

SAVE THE DATE: Evening of Tuesday 29 October

A total of 1 1/2 hours, including time for questions and answers

Details TBA

What do we value? The Nullarbor, On the Line

Film Screening: "On the Line, Nullarbor"

It's a 5min documentary narrated by Dr Richard ‘Harry’ Harris SC, OAM that explores the beauty and fragility of the Nullarbor caves and karst system, and the urgent need for its protection.

Follwed by Panel Discussion

This was an ONLINE Event

The film and discussion are now available to download on Vimeo

Watch the 5 minute film on YouTube

Panel Discussion

Engage with leading experts in speleology, conservation, and environmental science as they discuss the challenges and strategies for safeguarding the Nullarbor.

Dr Matej Lipar: Head of the Physical Geography Department of the Anton Melik Geographical Institute, Slovenia. Topic: The Evolution of the Nullarbor’s Arid Karst & its Caves over the last 15 million years.

Dr Liz Reed, Senior Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences, University of Adelaide. Topic: Beneath the Nullarbor: cave records of lost biodiversity.

Dr Clare Buswell: Chair, Conservation Commission, of the Australian Speleological Federation. Topic: What Matters, Jobs , Growth and Energy or Caves and Karst?