Local Government has an important role to play in responding to and managing the ever-increasing impacts of increasing temperatures, natural disasters and sea level rise. If ignored, the effects of climate change will have considerable impact on a Council's infrastructure, public health, the natural and built environment, service delivery and legal liability. The need for…

This course introduces participants to the rapidly evolving world of 3D geospatial data, with a clear focus on water management and hydrological analysis. Working with real‑world LiDAR, photogrammetry and drone‑derived point clouds, participants learn how to turn raw datasets into meaningful surfaces, models and visualisations that support evidence‑based decision making. Across three practical sessions, participants…

Environmental DNA (eDNA) is transforming how we understand and monitor aquatic ecosystems, offering a powerful, non‑invasive way to detect species and assess biodiversity. This course introduces participants to the science behind eDNA and its rapidly expanding role in environmental management, conservation, and waterway assessment. Through real‑world examples, participants will see how eDNA reveals ecological patterns…