1. Exclusive Invitation to GNA Subscribers to Attend Lecture by the Nobel Prize Winner of Physics for Graphene
Graphene has Huge Potential for use in Geosynthetics such as Conductive Geotextiles and Multi-Functional Geomembranes
Sir Konstantin Novoselov discovered Graphene using nothing more the a pencil and sticky tape
http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/monash-science-public-lecture-nobel-laureate-sir-konstantin-novoselov-tickets-17932767390
2. Watershed Geosynthetics Awarded US Patent for Wind-Resistant Geomembrane Cover
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/20150252525.pdf
3. Fabtech seeking HR and Project Officer for Adelaide Office
https://www.randstad.com.au/job/hr-and-project-officer-adelaide-9413692
4. Largest Geomembrane Lined Structures in New Zealand (175 Hectares) now Completed
http://www.damwatch.co.nz/newspaper/newsletter.pdf
5. Professional Development Presentations on Geosynthetics – Register Your Interest
http://www.globalsynthetics.com.au/download/newsletters/Professional-Development-Presentations
6. Asset Standards Authority (NSW) Issue Technical Document on Geotextiles for Track Drainage
http://www.asa.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/asa/railcorp-legacy/disciplines/civil/tmc-421.pdf
7. Subcon Australia Showcase their Articulating Flexible Geotextiles Mats for Scour Protection
http://www.subcon.com.au/our-service/scour-protection/
8. Fabtech seeking HDPE Geomembrane Welding Technicians / Senior Installers for Victorian Projects
http://www.seek.com.au/job/29429796
9. NSW Coastal Panel Unsupportive on Rocks Walls, Instead Favouring Sand-filled Geotextile Containers
http://www.echo.net.au/downloads/byron-echo/volume-30/byronecho3012.pdf
10. $8.9 Mill Artificial Dune Made from Geotextile Sand-filled Bags
With a core of geotextile bags filled with sand, the 105-foot wide dune will spread along 3,100 feet of shoreline
http://easthamptonstar.com/Government/2015910/Montauk-Dune-Construction-Set-Begin
11. Beach Erosion a Growing Threat for Many Australian Beaches
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/the-aussie-beaches-oddson-to-be-swallowed-up-by-sea-level-rise-20150907-gjgrbf.html
12. Geotextile Blankets Protect Grape Vines from Potentially Lethal Spring Frosts
http://munchies.vice.com/articles/climate-change-might-be-good-for-quebec-winemakers
13. ExcelPlas Sets Up Forensic Engineering Lab for Geosynthetic Materials (FFA)
Forensic Failure Associates specialise in determining how geosynthetic materials and geomembrane products fail, including an assessment of liners that have
deteriorated due to degradation, fatigue, installation damage, misuse, abuse, and improper manufacture.
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