The FNQ GIS User Group celebrated 20 years of Fungis on Friday 15 August at our Annual Fungis Conference and AGM.

The day was jam packed with presentations covering many GIS applications developed by or being used by our members across the north, Fungis2008 was both informing and entertaining. The final conference presentations are available for download below.

The day concluded with the Fungis Annual General Meeting and Directions Forum followed by an evening of hearty dining and some light entertainment. On other Fungis website pages you can find the draft AGM minutes and a photo gallery of images taken hroughout the day, primarily by Bob Peever and Rod Neilsen - thanks fella's!

Stay tuned for details of the 2009 conference 'Emerging Spatial Technologies' to be hosted in Cairns in August.

Select from the presentations below to view some of the information presented at the 2008 conference...

Keynote Address: A brief history of spatial science in FNQ:  1988-2008 - Steve Turton - Australian Tropical Forest Institute

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Flood Mapping Application - Guy Carpenter, Carl Schedlich - ATGIS

Following the success of the last Spatial Sciences Institute Young Professionals’ event in Cairns, the regional representatives have planned another YP event for mid January.

We have planned a social evening with ten-pin bowling and pizzas for Friday 16th January. The event will be held in Atherton from 6:30pm.

It’s open to all young spatial professionals in the far north. You don’t have to be a member of SSI to attend, however there is a discount for those who are members.

SSI membership forms will be available on the night for those who would like to become SSI members

Friday 16th January - Tableland Ten Pin Bowling
11 Eclipse Dr, Atherton (off Kennedy Hwy)

A social evening for any spatial professional under 36
Pizza and soft drinks provided - BYO alcohol

Invitation - SSI YP Event, Atherton, January 2009

Fungis Celebrated it's 20th Anniversary in 2008.

Thanks to Reuben, Meagan, Sharlene and the team for all of their hard efforts, and to all of the people who attended.

Some of the many photos taken during the day are in the slide show below.  You need Adobe Flash Player 8 to view the slide show.  Download Flash Player

If you cannot see the slide show, and do not want to install Flash Player, you can view the same images here .

Soak up some of the rich history of Fungis by immersing yourself in the back issues of the Fungis newsletter.

You can download past editions of Fungis newsletters using the links below.

And remember ... if you have an article or juicy piece of spatial news you'd like included in the next Fungis newsletter, contact us at: 

Fungis News - November 2008

Fungis News - February 2008

Fungis News - September 2007

Fungis News - April 2007

Fungis News - September 2006

Fungis News - April 2006

Fungis News - Wet Season 2005

Fungis News - Oct-Dec 2004

Fungis News - July-Sept 2004

Fungis News - April 2004

Fungis News - September 2003

Fungis News - February 2003

Fungis News - Jan-March 1997

Fungis News - January 1992

Fungis News - September 1991

Fungis News - June 1991

Fungis News - 1990 Vol 1.1

Join the FNQ GIS User Group on Friday 15 August for our Annual Fungis Conference and AGM. This year we are celebrating 20 years of Fungis. Jam packed with presentations covering many GIS applications developed by or being used by our members across the north, Fungis2008 will be both informing and entertaining. The final Conference Program is now available.

The day will conclude with the Fungis Annual General Meeting and Directions Forum followed by an evening of hearty dining and some light entertainment. Reflect, catch up and share ideas in the company of fellow spatial innovators from our great part of the country.

Online registration is now available. Registration price is all inclusive. Fungis (and SSI) members and full time students $125. Non members $160.  Registration (x 1) is included for Trade Exhibitors and Sponsors. If you wish to exhibit or sponsor the event please refer to the Exhibitor/Sponsor Information Kit.

Our 20 year celebration should not be missed.

Invitation - Annual Fungis Conference and AGM

Fungis 2008 Conference Program

Exhibitor/Sponsor Information Kit

Boot Camp is over for 2007.  Thanks to Bob and the Boot Camp team for all of their hard efforts, and to all of the recruits who attended.

Some of the many photos taken over the two days are in the slide show below.  You need Adobe Flash Player 8 to view the slide show.  Download Flash Player .

If you cannot see the slide show, and do not want to install Flash Player, you can view the same images here .

To make renewing Fungis membership  easier, you can now renew online. By logging in to the Fungis website with your username and password, you can access a menu item called 'Pay Membership'.