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SUMMARY:ANZFSS SA October Meeting and AGM - Search in Action: SA SES Capabilities on Land and Urban Operations with Forensic Applications
DESCRIPTION:Derren Halleday is a Chief of Staff\, Deputy State Controller and the Manager\, volunteer capacity\, within the South Australian State Emergency Services (SA SES). With over 33 years of experience in the agency\, Derren plays an active role in commanding emergency response and public safety messaging across South Australia.  \nHis strategic\, operational\, and technical experience spans all areas of the SA SES. This presentation for ANZFSS will focus on Land searching (including forensic search)\, Air Observation and Urban Search and Rescue\, and how these disciplines interact with forensic science. Derren will discuss historical incidents involving collaborating efforts with forensic services and police to support complex investigations.  \nFollowing the meeting\, the Annual General Meeting of the South Australian branch will be held. This was postponed from August 2026. Nominations already received remain active. Further nominations can be made prior to the meeting. Further information on nominating for the committee can be found here: Committee Nomination Form 2026-2027 SA Branch – ANZFSS
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-sa-october-meeting/
LOCATION:Unley Town Hall\, 181 Unley Road\, Unley\, South Australia\, 5061\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General,South Australia
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SUMMARY:ANZFSS NSW Branch Mini Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of forensic science research\, networking and professional engagement at the ANZFSS NSW Branch Mini Symposium. This event will showcase emerging research and casework through a series of rapid-fire presentations from students and practitioners across forensic disciplines. The speed-talk format provides an opportunity to hear a broad range of current forensic science projects\, engage with presenters\, and connect with colleagues from across New South Wales. \n\n\nEvent Details\nDate: Wednesday\, 21 October 2026\nTime: 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm \nArrival from 5:30pm with talks starting at 6pm \nVenue: RESHub\, University of Technology Sydney\nOnline: Join via Zoom \nANZFSS_NSW_Mini_Symposium_Agenda
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/nsw-branch-mini-symposium/
LOCATION:UTS RESHub\, 1/15 Broadway\, Tower Building\, CB01.05.007\,\, Ultimo\, New South Wales\, 2007\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="NSW Branch":MAILTO:nswbranch@anzfss.org
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SUMMARY:ANZFSS WA - Western Australian Forensic Science Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:Following a highly successful event in 2024\, the Western Australian Forensic Science Forum is back in 2026 showcasing a full-day scientific program of research and practice in Western Australian forensic science. \nDate: Friday 23 October 2026 \nTime: 8.15am – 5pm (Arrival from 8.15am for prompt 8.45am start) \nVenue: The Rise Function Centre\, 28 Eighth Avenue\, Maylands 6051 \nRegistration (includes morning tea\, lunch and sundowner): \nANZFSS Member $25 \nANZFSS Student Member $15 \nGeneral Non-Member $40 \nStudent Non-Member $25 \nFor catering purposes\, please register by 14 October. \n  \nPlease note that due to content\, this event may not be suitable for those under the age of 18 years. Discretion is advised.
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-wa-western-australian-forensic-science-forum-2026/
LOCATION:The RISE Function Centre\, 28 Eighth Avenue\, Maylands\, Western Australia\, 6051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Western Australia
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SUMMARY:Blast from the Past - Bomb Technicians Short 150 Year History of QLD Explosive Incidents and Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The ANZFSS Queensland Branch is pleased to welcome Sergeant Mick Gardiner to present our October seminar and Annual General Meeting. \nSergeant Mick Gardiner\, Senior Police Bomb Technician will outline how bomb response has changed over the years\, drawing from his 30 years’ experience in the EORT. He will also offer you a look at some of the most interesting and sometimes unbelievable bomb incidents that have occurred over the last 150 years\, a history maybe you never knew existed. \nFeatured Speaker: Sergeant Mick Gardiner \nJoining the EORT part-time in 1995 as a Police Bomb Search and Identification Officer\, then a Police Bomb Technician in 1998. He became the 10th ever full-time EORT member in 1999. He has responded personally to almost every major bomb related incident that has occurred in Queensland over this\, including most of the more recent incidents presented in his book. In 2026 he became the first QPS Bomb Technician to be recognised by the Supreme Court as a subject matter expert\, giving professional opinion evidence in relation to charges of preparations for a terrorism act. Long-term member of the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI)\, a member of the US Bomb Technician Association (USBTA)\, and in 2026 he was honoured to be made a founding member of the International Guild of Master Bomb Technicians (IGMBT). Mick authored the book “Blast from the Past: A Bomb Technician’s short 150-year history of Queensland explosive incidents”\, where 100% of the profits from book sales go direct to Qld Police Legacy in support of their amazing work. \nAGM Details: \nThe evening will begin with the Annual General Meeting at 6:00 pm\, before the presentation begins at 6:30 pm. Light refreshments will be provided at the conclusion of the event. \nNomitations to join the comittee should be submitted by the 13th of November to qldbranch@anzfss.org. Forms can be accessed here: QLD Branch Nomination Form
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/blast-from-the-past-bomb-technicians-short-150-year-history-of-qld-explosive-incidents-and-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, Brisbane\, 4108\, Australia
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