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Borers are not boring

In Western Australia the Polyphagus shot-hole borer (PSHB, Euwallacea fornicatus) has been a major biosecurity problem since it was detected in Perth in 2021.  This week, the State government announced that it was no longer deemed possible to eradicate this pest, and instead a management approach to try to slow the spread of the pest is in play.

Twenty One!

In Australia, where Gaia Resources was “born” and operates, turning 21 is definitely a milestone!  While the formal “age of majority” in Australia has been 18 since the 1970s (each State or Territory had an Age of Majority Act passed across the 1970s that lowered the age from 21 to 18).  So while we’ve been able to call Gaia Resources an adult for the last three years, it does feel like this year is really our coming of age.

The Digital Infrastructure Behind Archives

At Gaia Resources, we have been working with a range of archives over the 20 years we’ve been operating. In the next few months - and leading up to some big conferences such as iPRES and the ASA at the end of the year - we thought we’d put forward some of our thoughts and experience on various aspects of the digital side of archives.

Let’s start at the beginning: choosing your digital infrastructure.

Welcome to 2025!

I wrote all the way back in 2024 (it was a great break, so it feels like a long time ago!): 

“2025 promises to be an interesting year - we’re wrapping up some more big projects, starting some new ones and there are lots of new avenues for us to explore, right alongside our clients.  So stay tuned for more blogs and updates from us in the new year.”

So now we’re back, refreshed and recharged, let’s charge into this year and look at what we’re looking forward to this year - the year we turn 21!