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Where do we start? This month we celebrate some of the OPINION exceptional women in our industry as we bring to you the 2020 NSW Women in Mining fnalists. Not only showcasing women in our industry, these awards also recognise those who champion gender diversity. Also featured this month are the fnalists for the 2020 TANIA CONSTABLE NSW Industry & Supplier Awards. We are proud to see the Hunter is strongly represented in both awards and can’t MAKING THE MOST OF MINERALS wait to see who will take home the trophies on April 4. We are overfowing with community stories this month. From Bengalla’s support for the McGrath Foundation and Beyond Blue, to Mount Pleasant Operations, Thiess and SGS MAKING OUR GREAT COAL SECTOR of gold – making jewellery, storing productivity. wealth and in dentistry – a host of helping to clean up the neighbourhood as part of Clean PEOPLE ARE OFTEN ESSENTIAL IN THE DELIVERY OF It also means that we can create new uses have emerged such as Up Australia Day, to Quarry Mining raising money for SURPRISED BY THE DIVERSE RENEWABLE ENERGY. and sustain highly skilled, highly mobile phones and other electronics, Singleton Family Support through their annual Mailrun USE OF AUSTRALIAN The 30 Things series also shone a paid jobs while better protecting the Charity Bike Ride. It’s one incredible initiative after MINERALS. light on how minerals are used in aerospace and medicine. environment and creating huge value another. modern healthcare – everything One example is the use of gold for the wider community. We also put the spotlight on Glencore’s frst-rate from copper to reduce infection to nanoparticle technology as an As the world needs more complex rehabilitation this month. In a frst for the NSW coal For example, the global transition uranium in nuclear medicine and emerging form of treatment for and reliable materials in the future, industry, their Westside open cut coal site has received to low emissions technologies – lithium in medical implant batteries. cancer patients who undergo the need for our minerals will only Government certifcation for a section of its rehabilitated including advanced coal, nuclear In recent weeks, the MCA has chemotherapy and radiotherapy. increase. mined land under contemporary mine rehabilitation energy, solar, wind, batteries and stepped up our approach in showing AUSTRALIA HAS A LONG AND That includes meeting the energy criteria. But it’s not just their Westside rehab that’s gas – depends on the metals and raw Australians how important minerals PROUD HISTORY OF MINING WHICH needs of rapidly growing economies achieving accolades, Glencore’s approach to rehabilitation materials provided by the minerals are in modern life with new ads HAS SHAPED OUR COUNTRY, in Asia, who understand that across their entire operations has them setting benchmark FUTURE BRIGHT sector. to tell the story of how Australian GENERATING WEALTH AND Australian coal is some of the after benchmark. The MCA’s popular 30 Things minerals support innovative BUILDING AND SUSTAINING best in the world and that its high We hope you enjoy this month’s edition! for publication on how mining supports healthcare. REGIONAL COMMUNITIES. energy value means fewer emissions HERE WE GOHUNTER AGAIN. RECENTLY THERE’S BEEN ANOTHER MINING ROUND OF CLAIMS FROM THE modern life has been picked up by The next stage of the MCA’s ‘There’s Like our coal industry, Australia’s compared to competing coal. SO-CALLED ‘EXPERTS’ THAT DEMAND FOR OUR NSW COAL IS IN DECLINE. many of our politicians, who are keen more to Australian mining’ campaign gold miners lead the world in setting That’s good news for our regional to promote the contribution of our includes national ads on TV, radio, new benchmarks in technology, communities as well as our great world-leading sustainable minerals digital, print and out of home sustainability, safety and community mining companies and the broader These claims are simply not backed up by demand for thermal coal across Asia to companies. channels showing how Australian engagement. METS sector! the facts or evidence. double by 2040. THIS SHOWED THAT 200 TONNES OF gold is being used in innovative New technology, data and innovation TANIA CONSTABLE Demand for NSW coal among our THERE ARE CURRENTLY 2485 COAL-FIRED METALLURGICAL COAL IS REQUIRED healthcare. has unlocked new resources, CEO, MINERALS COUNCIL OF POWER STATIONS IN OPERATION AROUND international trading partners is strong and TO BUILD ONE WIND TURBINE, Along with many traditional uses made workers safer and boosted AUSTRALIA will remain so for the foreseeable future THE WORLD, WITH OVER 1600 OF THESE IN securing jobs and economic benefts for key EAST, SOUTH AND SOUTH-EAST ASIA. mining regions like the Hunter. Another 220 or more are under construction, Over the past few years we’ve seen record with almost all of these in countries that are amounts of coal being exported out of NSW customers for our NSW coal. For example, at and fgures to date show that 2019 was least 14 new plants are under construction in Publisher Shane Davey another bumper year. 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IN THE NEWS... NEWS ANNOUNCER JESSICA ROUSE says the power station is a “dud” FROM RADIO HUNTER VALLEY HAS Women Empowering Women IPC IN FOR A REVAMP LIDDELL FOR LONGER THE LATEST NEWS STORIES The NSW Independent Planning Environment groups slammed and should be shut by 2023, and HUNTER BUSINESS MINING CELEBRATED INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Commission is in for an overhaul after an a potential Federal Government also that “it would add more WITH THE INSPIRING STORY OF SARAH WITHELL ON MARCH 6, 2020. extensive review. plan to spend $300 million than 12 million tonnes of carbon MOUNT ARTHUR SALE RUMOURS The NSW Government has accepted all keeping the Liddell Power Station pollution to the atmosphere and Despite numerous rumours around WASH Leaders from the mining industry stage, and she was nothing short me to stretch myself into the draft report found it makes town, mining giant BHP says “they of the recommendations that have been operating even longer. gathered on March 6 in celebration of amazing. challenging roles.” made including establishing the IPC as Energy Minister Angus Taylor the grid more unstable.” will always consider opportunities to of women in the industry. As the FROM THE MOMENT SHE STARTED Sarah welcomed the changes to the a separate and independent agency; the was reportedly pushing to keep it AGL is already spending $200 deliver value for their shareholders” frst Hunter Business Mining event when it comes to talk of the sale of SPEAKING, SARAH GAVE RAW industry over the years as we strive ANDTHE BLUE FLAME DINE CAFÉ & HAND IPC will act as a decision-maker on the open past the 2023 closure date, million to upgrade the Bayswater for 2020, the day saw men and Mount Arthur. STORIES AND ENCOUNTERS FROM our way to equality in the workforce, CAR WASH IS GIVING AWAY A State’s most controversial projects rather and instead leave it running at a Power Station as a part of the women come together at Merewether HER CAREER. SHE SPOKE WITH but acknowledged there is still more $50 VOUCHER. than re-assessing the Department’s cost to the taxpayer. plan to replace the energy that Speculation has been building for the Surfhouse to listen to guest speaker, CONFIDENCE AND YOU COULD It can be used on any car wash technical work; and introducing past year and Yancoal is understood Sarah Withell, Head of HSE Business to be done. The Nature Conservation Council will be lost when Liddell closes. TELL HOW MUCH SHE BELIEVED services or delicious food and accountability benchmarks for decision- to be the likely buyer should Mount Partnership - BMC & NSWEC at BHP. When addressing what advice she IN HERSELF. SARAH WAS EASY TO drink from their café while you making timeframes to ensure timely Arthur be sold. would give to any female looking NOSEDIVE AT RAVENSWORTH It was fantastic to see women RELATE TO AND HAS EXPERIENCED wait. determinations. Yancoal have said in a statement of all professional levels in the MANY OF THE THINGS THAT to make their way up in the mining A worker was lucky after a light vehicle drove over an open edge at FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, The review came after numerous calls that they’ll continue “to consider audience, including women who WE HAVE ALL EXPERIENCED. industry, Sarah spoke passionately of Ravensworth Open cut mine near Singleton. SIMPLY SMS: CAR WASH, YOUR for the IPC to be looked into after many both organic and acquisitive work at the coalface and women in WHEN YOU THINK OF THE WORD both the benefts and challenges that NAME, AND YOUR EMAIL questioned decisions. The NSW Resources Regulator is investigating after a worker who was growth opportunities as they arise executive roles. There was a strong INSPIRING, IT’S EASY TO THINK OF may lie ahead. completing clearance duties before an overburden blast, drove the and is committed to acquiring ADDRESS TO 0438 474 290. representation of women in the SOMEONE LIKE SARAH, A DOWN TO “We should never underestimate BUSINESS NOT SO CONFIDENT light vehicle through an opening in the bund and continued driving appropriately priced assets of room, but also men in attendance. EARTH, STRONG WOMAN WHO HAS Limit of one entry per person. thinking it was an access ramp, but instead, drove over the edge of a the value of having a path forwards, NSW Permit No. LTPM/19/05181 Business confdence in the Hunter genuine future value”. After their long-standing support CARVED HER WAY TO THE TOP. bench and the vehicle fell 12 metres. a role model to look forward to. and state-wide has taken a hit due to of the Chamber, Orica have stepped “I remember my dad asking me the combined impact of bushfres, The worker freed himself, called for help and was taken by ambulance BHP SELLS UP PORT PORTION Pathways show women the what, down as sponsor with Strata what I would do and what I would do f Blue ongoing drought conditions and weak to a nearby hospital before being fown to another hospital. BHP has sold a portion of its port the why and the how to aspire to 42-50 Worldwide taking their place. Strata next, and I said something along the Flame Cafe household demand. capacity in Newcastle. leadership,” Sarah said. Sydney Street, Worldwide General Manager, Tony lines of I might like to be a personal and Hand The NSW Business Chamber latest The company has reduced its The speech fnished with a huge Muswellbrook ROADS TO SOMEWHERE HEAVY LOADS BYPASSING Lobb, started by singing his praises assistant or I might like to travel or Car Wash quarterly survey reveals while the Hunter shareholdings in the Newcastle Coal for the women in his life and around I might like to do this and he turned round of applause from the audience, Phone: More than $6 million is being SCONE Puma Gas had avoided the worst of the bushfres, Infrastructure Group and sold a him before welcoming Sarah to around and said ‘Funny I always and a food of smiles as you looked 02 6543 3360 invested into the Upper Station the economic impact of the fres was still The $137 million Scone Bypass portion for an undisclosed sum. the stage. thought you’d be the boss,’” Sarah around the room. It was a fantastic Hunter’s road network. project has been fnished, signifcant in some parts of the region, BHP has told Radio Hunter Valley: The room was silent with anticipation said. lunch, with a truly inspiring leader The New England Highway at just about, ten months ahead By submitting an entry, you consent to the use exacerbating business downturns brought “September 2019 BHP sold some as BHP’s Sarah Withell, chair of “So he has always been one of my sharing with the audience their life on by prolonged drought. Parkville will see $1.18 million of schedule and this month of your contact details for promotional and of its shares in NCIG and the the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue greatest supporters deeply with and career experiences and a brilliant marketing purposes. in funding, $575,000 will traffc will start to fow over the The December quarter survey showed corresponding capacity entitlement and guest speaker stepped to the my success, and has encouraged event for our industry. new road. that weak household demand is go north of Segenhoe Road, in order to better balance its port hurting business, with respondents’ Aberdeen, and $150,000 is for More than 2,000 completed portfolio. Dual port access provides perceptions of the performance of the 1.5km south of Gordon Street, the offcial Community Walk operating fexibility and enhances economy down. Aberdeen. with NSW Minister for Regional BHP’s ability to navigate supply There’s also $2.3 million dollars Transport and Roads Paul Toole, chain disruptions.” SPIRITS RISE AS FIRES DAMPEN for the New England Highway New England MP Barnaby Joyce, After months of frefghting efforts and Range Road intersection at Upper Hunter MP Michael Johnsen IT MIGHT BE GREEN, BUT WATER across NSW, fres in the Hunter region are Whittingham. and Mayor Wayne Bedggood. RESTRICTIONS HAVE INCREASED Newcastle now classed as being “out”. Changed water restrictions are now The Kerry Ridge fre that started from in place for various areas of the WILPINJONG MINE HANDRAIL ISSUES lightning and merged with the Gospers Upper Hunter. Mountain fre was burning across the The NSW Resources Regulator is investigating after a hand rail on the Muswellbrook, Singleton, Aberdeen Safety Servicing Wollemi, Nullo Mountain, Putty and access ladder of a Caterpillar 789D failed on February 18 causing a and Scone are now all on Level 2 Coricudgy State forests in now out. worker to fall about 1 to 1.5 metres to the ground - the worker had to water restrictions. be taken to hospital for treatment on arm and leg fractures that later The Gospers Mountain blaze is also out Cassilis and Merriwa will remain needed surgery to repair the fractures. and is understood to be the biggest fre on Level 1 and Murrurundi will ANY AREA ANY TIME in Australia since records began having The Regulator has so far found that the handrail failed as a result of remain on Level 6 restrictions until started by a lightning strike in remote wear and tear and following an inspection of the mine’s feet similar the Scone to Murrurundi Pipeline forest in October last year - since then defects were identifed on six other haul trucks. Project is complete and then they will Gas Detection Confned Space Equipment it has burnt through more than 512,000 Investigations are continuing and the mine owner Peabody Energy be dropped back to Level 2 as their hectares of land. is cooperating. water source will be coming from Breathing Apparatus Working at Heights Equipment Glenbawn Dam. Self Rescuers CHPP Dozer Mine Vehicle Escape Sets Breathing Apparatus (MVBA)

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I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT ‘THE PUBLISHERS OPINION across the lifecycle of a to deliver graduates with relevant industry GREAT TOILET PAPER FAMINE 0F 2020’ mine, and the types of knowledge and skills. HAS LEFT ME ALMOST SPEECHLESS WITH skills and jobs that are Careers Adviser and Learning Support Teacher LAUGHTER AND BEWILDERMENT. DON’T required to support a GET ME WRONG, THIS CORONAVIRUS at PRIME participating school All Saints’ College mining operation. The Maitland, Kim Wickham, said of the partnership, STUFF IS SERIOUS BUSINESS AND project will include “As teachers of young, enthusiastic and energetic TOILET PAPER THE CONSEQUENCES ARE YET TO BE the implementation of learners we know there is no better teacher FULLY PLAYED OUT BUT IT’S ALSO mining-specifc content, than ‘real-world’ life experience and we see HIGHLIGHTING ANOTHER TRUTH. scenario-based learning great beneft in joining this mining industry VS ELECTRICITY activities and real-world partnership to bring that into our classrooms. problem solving in the What this whole global pandemic has shown me is classroom. This year will see 20 participating Hunter that the world (me, you and everyone we know) are high schools receive 2 x nowhere near able to cope with a serious crisis. Oculus VR sets and deliver As it stands, borders are being closed, trillions WITHOUT IT, THE 2020 TOILET PAPER RIOTS programs to give students of dollars are going up in smoke and businesses WILL LOOK EVERY BIT AS RIDICULOUS AS a ‘real’ mining industry COOLYOU ARE GUARANTEED CRIB TO ADD A large and small are starting to feel the effects of a ‘AVE A WIN! THEY ARE. experience. LITTLE SWAG TO YOUR SHIFT WITH OUR situation that will most likely get worse. That goes Imagine if you will, that the climate warriors Stephen Galilee, CEO of the NSW Minerals Council INSULATED PVC CRIB BAG. for our part of the world too. get their wish and stable base load power is said the organisation is very happy to be working LAUGH Made by Rugged Xtremes and in classic KNOW ONE KNOWS HOW THIS WILL PLAY OUT. compromised with the abolition of coal and the with RDA Hunter to promote the breadth of Coalface yellow, we reckon our crib bag will Fostering Our Government, the Opposition and the same energy it produces around the world before we mining industry career opportunities that exist in WITH be as sought after as a Louis Vuitton. ruling parties of every country in the world are are ready. Shit will really hit the fan then. Every the Hunter. simply playing a guessing game at this point society on the planet will likely collapse and we “NSW’S MINING SECTOR CONSISTENTLY in time. Let’s hope it starts getting better and would not have a global pandemic, we would most INNOVATES TO IMPLEMENT LEADING EDGE likely have civil and probably global wars. Yes, FUTURES not worse. TECHNOLOGY, AND INTERNATIONAL BEST- even here in Australia. NSW MINERALS COUNCIL (NSWMC) AND PH 6571 1589 So, what’s my point? The severe summer season we PRACTICE ACROSS ITS OPERATIONS. OUR AIM IN THE WHOLE TOILET PAPER COMEDY HAS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA DEVELOPING THIS PROJECT WITH RDA HUNTER just experienced reignited the fre in the bellies (Pun SIMPLY SERVED TO SHOW US AS A SOCIETY (RDA) HUNTER LAUNCH A NEW IS TO BUILD A MOTIVATED FUTURE TALENT BUY ANY TORO MOWER AND YOU COULD WIN THE intended) of climate alarmists everywhere. That HOW TOTALLY UNABLE TO HANDLE, AND ILL PARTNERSHIP TO BUILD AWARENESS OF POOL BY ENCOURAGING INTEREST IN THE PRICE OF YOUR MOWER BACK crisis has seemed to drop off the radar now that we EQUIPPED WE ARE TO DEAL WITH ANY KIND MINING SECTOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. DIVERSE AND INTERESTING JOB OPPORTUNITIES can’t buy toilet paper. I am surprised they haven’t Eight-year-old Sally brought her report OF MAJOR OR PERCEIVED DISRUPTION TO AVAILABLE IN THE INDUSTRY.” tried to draw a link between the two though. card home from school. Her marks were OUR LIVES. According to its Chair, Mr John Turner, RDA good...mostly A’s and a couple of B’s. The new two-year partnership is called PRIME NO, I AM NOT A CLIMATE DENIER, BUT I AM A I am kind of glad that this weakness in everyday Hunter works to support innovation-driven However, her teacher had written across (Pathways to Resource Industry and Mining CLIMATE REALIST. society has been exposed. It is a perfect example industry development and jobs growth in the the bottom: “Sally is a smart little girl, but Employment) and will see NSWMC leverage RDA What the Great Toilet Paper Famine has shown me is of why we need a sensible, timely and bipartisan Hunter and is pleased to support young people she has one fault. She talks too much in that now more than ever, we need to approach what approach to our energy future. Without it we Hunter’s strong reputation for implementing considering a mining industry career. school. I have an idea I am going to try, FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, SIMPLY SMS: industry-skilling and workforce development everyone calls energy transition way more sensibly haven’t got a hope. “The mining sector continues to be a large which I think may break her of the habit.” COOL CRIB, YOUR NAME, AND YOUR EMAIL initiatives to increase awareness of the NSW and out in the open than we have been. On fnal note, don’t forget to jump on Facebook employer and important driver of economic Sally’s dad signed her report card, putting ADDRESS TO 0438 474 290. mining industry and its career opportunities. That means as has been sensibly pointed out, that and enter our competition to win a 12 pack of growth in the Hunter region. We’re delighted to a note on the back: “Please let me know if Limit of one entry per person. NSW Permit No. LTPM/19/05181 coal fred energy needs to be a part our lives for the Sorbent, and yes, it’s the really good soft stuff. The new collaboration will assist Hunter secondary be NSW Mineral Council’s partner of choice for your idea works on Sally because I would By submitting an entry, you consent to the use of your contact details for foreseeable future until viable alternatives are up to Coal might not be able to save the world, but it sure school students better appreciate how science, this new project. We have signifcant experience like to try it out on her mother.” promotional and marketing purposes. the job. can help us when we’re up shit creek. maths and geography subject matter applies connecting Hunter schools with industry HUNTER VALLEY OPERATIONS COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM NOW OPEN

Applications for funding through the Hunter Valley The Community Grants Program supports local initiatives Operations (HVO) Community Grants Program are now in the areas of: invited from community groups and organisations that • Education/Training make a positive contribution to the local communities • Enterprise development and Economic diversification where HVO operates. • Environment • Health • Local need

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HELE - HIGH ENERGY LOW EMISSION FUTURE OPINION POWER PLANTS World predictions are that coal will reduce in the These power plants are being built all energy mix but will still be signifcant due to its around the world in large numbers. To date low cost and effective output of Base Load energy. Australia has only 1 under consideration in As technological advances are made, renewables Queensland. These HELE coal fred power will take on a greater role. Further renewable stations have introduced technologies that sources that can produce reliable power that can enable coal to be burnt more effciently, with be delivered to the consumer immediately on greater energy output, and greatly reduced demand need to be found. Some exciting advances emissions. have been made with alternate technologies, BASE LOAD ENERGY particularly around hydrogen and battery storage. Is the energy that is required to make When those advances are fully developed and electricity to immediately meet the electricity refned to be reliable and sustainable then a true demand to satisfy domestic, commercial and transition from fossil fuels will be possible. Other industrial needs of any community at any industries are always emerging that will fll time. Currently, Base Load energy is provided the economic voids as that transition takes by using of Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Oil, Hydro place. However, right now our economic ability to and Renewables. With ongoing advances feed, clothe, educate, house and keep healthy the in technologies renewables have increased current generations of Australians is very reliant their contribution to the energy mix of Base on the country’s primary exports of resources and Load energy. Base Load energy is required agriculture. to enable continuous supply to be available REMEDIAL ACTION to meet demand. The available supply and It is indisputable that reforesting the planet supply reserves need to be equivalent to or SUZIE MESSNER IS COAL INDUSTRY VETERAN is one of the most important actions that any greater than the consumption level of the DEDICATED TO CREATING A BETTER WORLD generation can take. Forests are the most effcient DEMYSTIFYING ENERGY domestic, commercial and industrial needs AND PROVIDING A REASONED VOICE at absorbing CO2. Nature has already provided a DURING HEATED AND PASSIONATE DEBATES ABOUT ENERGY, IT’S INTERESTING TO OFTEN WITNESS of any community at any given time. Base AROUND THE ENERGY DEBATE. MISCONCEPTIONS AMONGST THE GENERAL COMMUNITY. AFTER COLLABORATION WITH OTHERS, Load energy is energy in a form that can solution - we just need to act on it. HERE IS A COLLECTION OF SOME OF THE KEY ITEMS EXPLAINED IN GENERAL LAYMAN TERMS. be immediately available to satisfy the fuctuations in electricity demand of a community at any given time. Currently the PRODUCTION OF EVEN OUR MOBILE STEEL PRODUCTION of South Australia would run Tomago Aluminium CLEAN COAL only energy producers that can guarantee that capacity and reserve rate are Gas, Coal, PHONES HAS AN IMPACT ON OUR CARBON Steel can only be produced by combining iron for 8 minutes in a 24hour period. During periods The quality of exported Australian coal is most Nuclear, Oil and some Hydro. In NSW, Base FOOTPRINT! ore and coal. The carbon in coal is an essential of peak demand for energy by the NSW domestic sought after in Asia as it is amongst the cleanest Load energy is generated by coal and topped Did you know that there are 10 metals and component in the manufacture of steel. Steel consumers (i.e. extreme hot or cold weather), burning coal on the world market and generally up by the renewables of Wind, Solar and minerals used in the making of a mobile frequently Tomago Aluminium is requested to continues to be an important element for the highest energy output coal compared to other Hydro, when these are available. When the phone? Australia is a signifcant producer reduce its production to ensure domestic energy developed world as it is widely needed, particularly world coal sources. Traditionally, Australian coal renewables are in abundance coal burning of many of those elements, many of supply can be maintained. Renewable energy has for vehicles, rail, infrastructure, bridges, has been selectively mined so that the coal in its can be minimised, but remains the primary which rely on Base Load energy for their household goods, housing and many other daily become an important part of the total energy raw form has less impurities by comparison to generator. With continued advances, it is production. activities. China is the largest producer of steel, mix but currently it is not suffciently reliable other sources. It has then been further processed hoped that one day renewables will be able to producing approximately 700-800Mtonne pa of through a coal processing plant to remove or developed to ensure consistent continuous provide a more signifcant proportion of Base WWW.AUSTMINE.COM.AU/NEWS/CATEGORY/ARTICLES-EDITORIALS/ crude steel. Japan the second at 100Mtonne. China impurities prior to export. The reduction in these supply. Continued refnement and development Load energy. All energy production has some THE-TOP-10-METALS-AND-MINERALS-POWERING-YOUR-MOBILE-PHONE sources most of its coal internally from domestic of renewable technologies and storage must be impurities such as sulphur and ash, reduces detrimental impact in some form. Combining mines. The three largest resources of coal are encouraged and supported. emissions during coal burning thus providing the most reliable and least damaging energy China, Russia and North America. The total cleaner energy for the production of electricity production for humanity and the planet production from Australian Coal Mines is less than in those regions. Most countries that have coal remains a balancing act that will journey well 5% of the world production. reserves produce and use their own reserves into future. domestically for their Base Load energy needs. ALUMINIUM PRODUCTION ECONOMIC IMPACTS Japan, Taiwan and Korea have no coal reserves and Aluminium in Australia is produced using rely on other countries to provide coal for some of All energy sources need to be increased to Alumina (Bauxite from Northern Territory) and their energy needs. Australia, whilst it is a small meet the wellbeing, housing and health needs it is refned with the aid of electricity to run producer, is the largest seaborne trader, followed of the World population. Without access to the smelting furnaces. As an example, Tomago by Indonesia. This coal is mostly traded to the electricity many nations have to resort to Aluminium is a state-of-the-art refnery located in Asian rim. Indonesian coal is generally considered burning solid fuels of all sorts for the cooking the Hunter Valley and it uses approximately 25% of lower rank (i.e. poorer quality with higher of meals and heating. Australian industry of the total power generation of NSW. Aluminium and government already have a strong stance impurities that generate higher greenhouse gas is used extensively around the world and it is on supporting renewables and advances in emissions). When Australian coal is unavailable, needed for manufacturing, construction, aircraft, renewable technologies, particularly where coal of less quality from Indonesia and other packaging and food production just to mention it is practicable and economic. Funding countries fll the market demand. a few. Aluminium Smelters are a 24hour/7day a initiatives for research and development, week continuous process and cannot be shut down CEMENT to ensure energy security into the future, is completely even for a short time. South Australia When coal is burned the remaining ash (potash) already a signifcant focus. Transition and has focused on renewable energy production is used in the production of cement. Cement is parallel production of Base Load energy will be and to give perspective to that State’s renewable a fundamental construction material around a cornerstone for all future government bodies. production the total renewable energy capacity the world.

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The The Dialogue has a busy schedule of mine when they suffer permanent amount that will be received is meetings in the weeks ahead with the Joint impairment or loss of use of parts of taken as a percentage of the most Environment Working Group, Joint Economic the body or bodily function. Where extreme case and determined either and Social Development Working Group, that level of impairment or loss of by agreement or if not, by a Judge Communications Working Group, Industry use exceeds a defned threshold, in the District Court. The amount Steering Committee and Joint Advisory the injured workers is entitled to a Steering Committee all meeting in March. determined is very much based upon second lump sum for what is called the individual circumstances of the Community representatives interested in FIGHT Pain and Suffering, which is a tax- joining the Dialogue’s Working Groups can case. free lump sum. 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OUTSTANDING TRADE, The WIMNet program has successfully flled this encourages staff to feel free to discuss personal, NSW MINING YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR A focus for Ampcontrol has been investment in in front of the long wall cutting zone. This OPERATOR OR TECHNICIAN gap, matching women at different stages of their health and other sensitive issues with David and - SPONSORED BY EVOLUTION MINING R&D and the pursuit of technological innovation. A innovation has improved health and safety - SPONSORED BY BHP careers in the mining industry with a mentor to other senior staff. Other smaller but important team from Ampcontrol spent 30 months bringing outcomes and increased production by 18 provide them with career guidance and advice on initiatives which have contributed to an inclusive STEVEN FORDHAM, MANAGING DIRECTOR, the Rockstarter multi-function starter system to percent. PEITA HEFFERNAN, TRAINER ASSESSOR AND goal setting and enhancing business acumen. culture include celebrating International Women’s BLACKROCK INDUSTRIES life. The Rockstarter offered improved monitoring IMC is also proud to work closely with the Day. with a smart-phone-style display as well as vastly OPERATOR, GLENCORE EMBRACING FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENTS A proud Kamilaroi man, Steven Fordham is the Illawarra community, contributing over $4.1 superior functionality, able to be used with a broad Peita made a career change to the mining WILPINJONG MINE, PEABODY AUSTRALIA In 2019 under David’s leadership, Hetherington Managing Director of Blackrock Industries based in million in trust grants since 2004. range of equipment. The results of the Rockstarter industry after a career in customer service. Peita’s commenced an internal mentoring program for Muswellbrook, which provides labour services such YANCOAL, MOUNT THORLEY WARKWORTH Wilpinjong Mine were losing skilled and qualifed system have been increased ‘up-time’ for determination to make the switch saw her make both male and female staff. as earthworks, construction and cleaning to the MINE female operators who found that it was too equipment, time saving with regard to coordinating huge sacrifces. mining industry. diffcult to return to a full-time roster while caring post-blast operations and increased productivity. Yancoal’s Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) Peita’s frst break came by way of a traineeship for children. These valued operators were long EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG WOMAN Following a serious medical diagnosis doctors told mine operates 15km from Singleton and As part of their focus on technological innovations, with a mining contractor, which lead to a - SPONSORED BY EVOLUTION MINING Steven he probably wouldn’t live past 18. Steven encompasses two integrated open cut mines term and loyal employees and a signifcant asset to Ampconrtol also participates in the Australian permanent role with that contractor, and the business. says this meant he didn’t give much thought to his employing approximately 1,300 people. LEAH MILLER, COAL HANDLING AND Government’s P-TECH program, a collaboration of ultimately to a permanent role at Bulga Coal. Wilpinjong turned to their employees and worked future nor take his education very seriously. After Yancoal acquired the mine in 2017 and set in PREPARATION PLANT MAINTENANCE DELIVERY education and industry to help students develop Peita has been promoted to trainer in recognition together to come up with a solution which could eventually teaching himself to read and working motion an employee driven programme of SUPERINTENDENT, YANCOAL skills and knowledge for a trade related career. of her ability to impart knowledge to others. Her through a boilermaking apprenticeship, at age 25 cultural change to drive productivity, safety meet both the employees’ needs and those of the NAMOI WASTECORP dedication to coaching and mentoring employees business. The result has been to use Individual Leah’s is an amazing and unusual career story. She Steven decided he wanted to ‘do something big’ and to secure the future of the mine amid has seen her further promoted to Head Trainer. Flexibility Agreements, which allow employees does not have a trade or engineering qualifcation, with his life. He scraped together some savings, Established in 2001, Namoi WasteCorp is a family- the challenges of a cyclical coal market. The A decade of persistence and exemplary work to work part time on their return to work. Leah started work in the coal industry as a coal bought an old tipper truck, and Blackrock Industries owned business that operates in and around the Yancoal Our-Way programme was designed has paid off for Peita, and she now shares those Six Wilpinjong employees have taken up this analyst in the commercial area of the business. In was born. Narrabri Shire. The company employs 22 local to empower employees to own the drive experiences as she mentors new female employees. opportunity, fve women and one man. that role Leah worked closely with execution teams Three years down the track and Blackrock industries workers, has a feet of 20 trucks and specialises for improvement in safety, production and during the industry downturn to identify millions in general waste pickup, recycling, liquid waste ROBYN WESTWOOD, MINEWORKER, YANCOAL is a multi-million-dollar company with 22 locations effciency. At the heart of the programme, of dollars of cost savings. across the nation employing 120 people. Through removal, potable water delivery and hydro Yancoal rolled out the Culture Improvement Robyn is currently training to gain her Open Cut GENDER DIVERSITY CHAMPION This led Leah to take up roles outside the support Blackrock Industries, Steven started a programme excavations for the region’s mining operations. Collaboration. Examiner’s Certifcate. - SPONSORED BY THIESS teams and her leadership and commercial called Second Chance for Change which works Over the past 18 months, Namoi WasteCorp The results were outstanding with an Robyn was working as a bus driver and raising aptitude have seen her career accelerate in the last within the NSW prison system to give incarcerated has invested in technological and mechanical KATE SWAIN, PARTNER, MCCULLOUGH unprecedented level of transparency her three girls on the Central Coast when the two years to the position of CHPP Maintenance indigenous men an employment opportunity and a innovation to enhance safety, improve service ROBERTSON and collaborative communication; the opportunity came to undertake a mining course Delivery Superintendent. She is responsible for way of creating a better future for themselves. for customers and reduce their environmental establishment of an employee driven ‘culture in Mudgee. Robyn, who had grown up in Gulgong Kate has been a lawyer for 12 years and specialises leading a large team while managing maintenance Steven’s goal is to be the frst indigenous company footprint. This has included new trucks with an vision’ including benchmarks for effciency, and seen the quality of life of mining families, in the energy and resources sector. During this priorities. to have a $1 billion dollar a year turn over as well increased carrying capacity that can collect three communication and whole-of-team excellence; jumped at the opportunity to fnd a better life for time Kate has made a signifcant contribution to Leah is committed to a more gender diverse as the frst indigenous company listed on the times the amount of waste per trip, saving fuel and and fostering the potential of those within the her family. increasing gender diversity in the mining and workforce and is an active WIMNet member, Australian Stock Exchange. reducing time on public roads. business. After many applications, Robyn secured a job at mining services industry. participates in the Hunter Valley Operations ELLIE HAWKINS, SCHEDULING ENGINEER, CMOC As well as meeting the challenges of improved MTW is a proud supporter of the Clontarf Moolarben. Initially starting her training as a truck Kate was a co-founder of the Hunter Branch of Inclusion and Diversity Committee, as well as NORTHPARKES MINES environmental performance and enhanced safety, Foundation to improve the education and life operator, Robyn can now operate a dozer, drill rig, the Women in Mining Network (WIMNet). Kate is mentoring colleagues to pursue careers outside Namoi WasteCorp has achieved revenue growth of skills of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Ellie’s goal was to forge a career in the mining grader, water cart and multiple trucks. Robyn is currently chair of the Hunter WIMNet Committee their traditional felds. 35-40 percent since 2017 as well as providing almost Islander men. the frst woman at Moolarben to operate a face and is responsible for the Committee’s program of industry right from the start. While studying at KATIE GRANT, HUMAN RESOURCES LEAD, one million dollars of work for local subcontractors shovel and the only woman to operate a dozer. She events that seek to connect women in the industry Wollongong University, Ellie was elected President SOUTH32 in 2019. Namoi WasteCorp are proud to source their OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION recently became the frst woman on site to do a and provide them with the network and tools to of the AusIMM Illawarra Student Chapter. In 2017 supplies locally to keep the money in the Namoi Katie commenced her career with BHP Billiton TO NSW MINING - SPONSORED BY THE step-up position and commence study for the Open succeed. Ellie joined CMOC Northparkes as a graduate region and are long term supporters of local charity and soon found herself in the middle of one of BLOOMFIELD GROUP Cut Examiner’s certifcate. mining engineer. and sporting teams. Kate is a WIMNet Mentor, guiding and empowering the largest corporate transactions in Australian In her frst year, Ellie completed a term working Robyn now leads a team of 50 and is recognised a number of women in their careers. In her role history as the company demerged what is now WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED as part of an underground crew as the only as a leader and trail blazer for women at her at McCullough Roberston Kate has advocated for South32. Katie embraced those challenges and NSW MINING OPERATION OF THE YEAR female member. During this time, Ellie put operation. the importance of supporting gender diversity played a key advisory role in the demerger. From - SPONSORED BY QUARRY MINING together a business case for wireless blasting WIN! initiatives including through sponsorship. there Katie moved to the corporate operations technology. Within her frst 12 months Ellie EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY DAVID SALIM, PRINCIPAL, HETHERINGTON of South32 and was involved in designing the SOUTH32, ILLAWARRA METALLURGICAL COAL transitioned from her position as a graduate to the PROGRAMS AND PERFORMANCE EXPLORATION AND MINING SERVICES South32 HR Business Partnership. OPERATIONS THE WARR ON role of Drill and Blast Engineer with the concurrent - SPONSORED BY HETHERINGTON David took up the role of Principal at Katie broadened her experience with a stint at role of Project Team Leader for the trial of a Illawarra Metallurgical Coal (IMC) operates in the Hetheringtons in 2016. David has been a long South32’s Worsley Aluminium Operations before wireless detonation technology. The trial resulted Illawarra and Wollondilly regions of the southern WIMNET NSW MENTORING PROGRAM advocate for greater gender diversity in the returning to the Illawarra. In her current role at coalfelds and has two underground metalliferous in enhanced safety for charge crews as well as MININGThe Warr on Mining is an illustrative comedic In 2015 WIMNet launched its WIMNet Mentoring workforce and took the opportunity to implement IMC, Katie is part of the Operational Leadership coal mines, Dendrobium and Appin. IMC employs productivity improvements. insight into the mining industry by Glenn Program. policies and programs within the organisation Team. One of her key achievements has been the around 1,200 people, ninety percent of whom live In addition to being a strong advocate for gender Warr. We are giving away a signed copy to to help women employees both stay in work and timely leading and resolution of two enterprise in the local region, as well as providing work for While many companies offer internal mentoring, diversity, Ellie’s goal is to see more innovations one lucky reader. in 2015 there weren’t many opportunities for excel. agreements. nearly 1,000 contractors. IMC also spends around in technology implemented in mining operations FOR YOUR CHANCE TO women in the NSW mining industry to seek In addition, Katie actively participates in the IMC $160 million annually with approximately 400 local Those initiatives include maternity and paternity at Northparkes to further boost safety and WIN SIMPLY SMS: independent guidance and support to achieve the Diversity Committee and was one of the drivers of suppliers. leave programs, fexibility for staff with caring productivity. WARR ON MINING, the creation of the IMC Women’s Network. The focus of IMC at both its southern coalfeld next steps in their careers. responsibilities, an ‘open door’ policy that YOUR NAME AND YOUR mines is long term sustainability based on more EMAIL ADDRESS TO NSW MINING SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR effcient performance and enhanced innovations in 0438 474 290. - SPONSORED BY WHITEHAVEN COAL safety. A good example is the challenge of reducing Limit of one entry per dust exposure while increasing production at the Winners for both the 2020 NSW Mining Industry and Supplier Awards and the AMPCONTROL person longwall operation at the Dendrobium mine. IMC NSW Permit No. 2020 NSW Women in Mining Awards will be announced on Thursday April 2 at Parliament House in Sydney. 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FEBRUARY 17 MARKED 45 YEARS SINCE THE HISTORIC WORK-IN BY SACKED LAST STAND COAL MINERS AT NYMBOIDA COLLIERY the AND A TURNING POINT FOR THE NYMBOIDA MINEWORKERS FEDERATION. World In February 1975, Nymboida coal miners were When the mine closed it wasn’t the end though. told by their employers that the mine was closing Legislation at the time entitled mine owners to and they were given one weeks’ notice. They were a new lease once their existing one was fnished. of also told that their employer had no money to The Miners Federation applied for a replacement Golf pay them the tens of thousands of dollars they lease and in October 1979, the NSW Government were owed in severance pay, annual leave and approved a lease in the Upper Hunter Valley. PERSONALLY, I’M NOT A BIG PLAYER OF GOLF – THE OCCASIONAL CHARITY GAME WITH other entitlements. Having proved themselves as successful coal mine PLENTY OF BEERS THROWN IN IS THE BEST EXCUSE I CAN COME UP WITH TO PLAY. AROUND Many of the 30 coal miners had spent much of operators, the Mineworkers Federation had no AUSTRALIA AND THE WORLD THOUGH, GOLF IS HUGE BUSINESS AND A LOCAL, NATIONAL AND their working lives at Nymboida and the news was shortage of interested business partners for the INTERNATIONAL TOURISM DRAWCARD. devastating. At the time, unemployment rates in new lease. And so began the joint venture project THE MEGA the region were among the highest in Australia United Collieries. Golf is big business. With that in mind and the Thousands upon thousands of big spending golf and the nearest coal mines were hundreds DURING THE LIFETIME OF THE MINE, UNITED fact that mine and buffer land in the Hunter tourists would infest our communities dropping MONTHLY of kilometres away. In desperation for their CREATED MANY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES gives us huge amounts of pristine potential cash everywhere, new accommodation, livelihoods, the miners turned to their union, the AND HAD A POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT ON ‘Golf Course Ready Land’, let’s create a world restaurants and other supporting businesses Miners Federation, who advised them to fght, or THE REGION. ALTHOUGH LONG CLOSED, UNITED MEAT rather, to work. class golfng Disneyland. and jobs would explode everywhere. CONTINUES TO SUPPORT MINEWORKERS from United have for decades funded countless I’m not suggesting one great course, I’m saying SINGLETON AND MUSWELLBROOK WOULD With the support of the Union and the community, AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH THE projects in local communities, hospitals, let’s think big and create ten or twelve of the BE TRANSFORMED. WE COULD EVEN PUT A RAFFLE the Nymboida mineworkers began a work-in on MINEWORKERS TRUST. sporting groups and schools as well as an best on the planet in the one district – The NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL GOLFING February 17, 1975, the day that the mine was due to The Mineworkers Trust was set up to beneft annual scholarship program. So far, the Trust Hunter Valley. Make it a destination. ACADEMY IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL. WORTH $150 COMPLIMENTS OF close. After this followed a series of negotiations mineworkers’ families and the communities they has returned more than $10 million dollars to involving the Union, the Joint Coal Board and EACH COURSE COULD BE DESIGNED BY In appropriate locations, residential golfng work in. Funds from the royalties of coal sales Australian mining communities. THE CURRENT TEN OR TWELVE GREATEST communities could be developed to become the NSW Government which concluded with LIVING PLAYERS. gold mines on coal mines. It would give us some ownership of the mine being handed over over to The Hunters best butcher of hand-picked meaty the Miners Federation. Retired or in the game still, it doesn’t matter. seriously cashed up new community members Australia’s industrial history.’ goodness! WANT TO KNOW MORE? Courses designed by the like of Tiger Woods, to help drive local economies. For the next 4 years the Union and the workers ran The story of Nymboida has been celebrated Or take a look at the ‘Last Stand at Nymboida’. Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Innovative and spectacular rehabilitation FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, SIMPLY SMS: the mine, selling the coal to the nearby Koolkhan in books and in flm. Check out the fantastic This extraordinary movie of the Nymboida Karrie Webb…the list goes on and on. It would could be demonstrated in different ways at ROBERTS MEATS, YOUR NAME AND YOUR EMAIL Power Station. This continued until the closure of book by Pete Thomas and Paddy Gorman. work-in has received numerous accolades and quite literally be the golfng Mecca of the world. each location. ADDRESS TO 0438 474 290. the Koolkhan Power Station and the exhaustion of the mine’s reserves in August 1979. ‘The Coal Mines the Workers Ran - From captures the miner’s spirit of mateship and Add into the plan the fact that mine sites have Of course, the downside would be the fashion Limit of one entry per person. Nymboida to United: a remarkable chapter in determination. DURING ITS OPERATIONS UNDER THE UNION, all of the necessary heavy equipment to carve crimes. Imagine towns also being infested with NSW Permit No. LTPM/19/05181 out the individual courses, along with the enviro brightly coloured tartan pants walking around EVERY WORKER KEPT THEIR JOBS AND RECEIVED and planning experts to pull it all off, and we where we live. 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You’re always working That I was ambitious and cheeky. Ravensworth mine 25 years of individuals within any as a team with good people and fnding ago as a Diesel Mechanic. organisation. challenges for yourself. Family? In 2007 I started the What is the big news in your What’s a usual day at work entail? I have a very small family - parents, part of the mining industry grandparents, aunty and uncle - and they business in Mackay, So, it’s a 12-hour shift and we start off with North Queensland. I saw a right now? mean the absolute world to me. the pre start meeting where we are told signifcant gap in the market The signifcant gap in where we will be allocated in the workshop What do you do in your downtime? for lighting towers while I the supply chain the for the day. There are usually 1 to 2 ftters I love going camping and fshing in my ute was contracting myself as “Coronavirus” is going to on a machine at a time, sometimes more. with the rooftop tent setup and also doing a lot of a diesel mechanic. I started cause internationally. As We all have a chat and decide what each employee What’s the best thing about your job? free diving and spearfshing as it’s a big passion the lighting tower design we manufacture 95% of our will do and hook in as a team either doing the The learning experience as you’re always going of mine. based on the issues I was products internally, we have service work or breakdown work on the dump to be challenging yourself and you do meet some repairing daily causing What is one thing about that you that would this covered as we do not international clients as they invested over $250,000 into due to our international trucks. great, genuine people. surprise people to know? poor availability. In my have to rely on 3rd parties deal directly with the OEM, our local communities and capabilities. opinion suppliers were not How big is the crew? The worst thing? That I’ve played A grade golf since I was a junior to supply us parts or any not a 3rd party agent which charities. concentrating on the small What’s a funny story about There is roughly 20 of us allocated to trucks. Honestly can’t think of anything. member at Stonebridge Golf Club. other service. Very interested is common in our industry. How big is the crew in the work that you can tell? things to get the big things in how others are going to right, which was causing How long have you been Hunter Valley? I was once told “You can’t manage this. signifcant downtime for doing business in the Currently we have a small do that”. I look back now 13 customers What is the biggest Valley? crew which is expanding years later and laugh. 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THE MUSWELLBROOK CREATE CHANGE COALITION HAS our Muswellbrook INTRODUCED THE HEALTHY & CLEANING UP WELL INITIATIVE WITH GOALS MUSWELLBROOK OF INCREASING WELLBEING IN HEALTHY & WELL COORDINATOR, GETS HEALTHY THE MUSWELLBROOK SHIRE. CARLY HUGHES NEIGHBOURHOOD MOUNT PLEASANT OPERATIONS TEAM MEMBERS JOINED THIESS AND Local health, social and community services, with 3 events already set for March. The SGS TO CLEAN UP OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD AS PART OF THE CLEAN UP Muswellbrook Shire Council, government, community will have the chance to join in on a AUSTRALIA DAY CAMPAIGN. and the University of Newcastle have banded 10,000 steps challenge, participate in a Healthy together for the Muswellbrook Healthy & Well Tums and Gums program and have a yarn about CRUNCH TIME community initiative, supporting the health and healthy eating at the ‘Let’s Talk Tucker’ event, with Passionate employees came together close to the hearts of employees at RED ROOSTER CRUNCHY wellbeing of people living and working in the more to come throughout the year. to do their part and give back to MACH Energy. FRIED CHICKEN HAS ARRIVED! Muswellbrook Shire. team collected WIN! “On the 1st of March we launched the 3rd 10,000 their community, cleaning up local “In 2019 I thought about asking for Ian started more than 20 bags of rubbish, As part of the Healthy Town Challenge, a joint steps community challenge and the participants roads and land on Australia Day, 1 volunteers to join the clean-up day the initiative all those years ago March 2020. pushing local business SGS to join in Their latest menu addition brings you initiative of the NSW Offce of Preventative Health enthusiasm and support of one another continues in Muswellbrook, however, I was wanting to make a difference in his and lend a hand this year. “The clean- fresh chicken, hand brined in store and the Heart Foundation NSW, Muswellbrook was to excite me,” said Carly. Clean Up Australia started around constantly stopping to and from own backyard, which was a ftting up message must be getting through theme for this year’s crew. With SGS for a minimum of 12 hours, then hand 1 of 5 towns to be chosen to participate alongside “The Disability Service also started a Healthy thirty years ago by ‘an average Aussie work to pick up rubbish on Wybong Denman. as we only flled fve bags, mostly employee William’s parents still battered in a bespoke crunchy coating Lifestyle Challenge on the 3rd of March with a bloke’, known as Ian Kiernan. Now Road,” said Ngaire. bottles and cans with a few shopping that is exclusive to Red Rooster. With an The challenge started back in February and will different activity to be tackled every day during a nationwide initiative and annual living on the property he grew up on “So I spoke to representatives unforgettable crunch and succulent juicy continue until September this year, developed to the month to help support healthy lifestyles. We event since 1990, Clean Up Australia bags and general rubbish thrown in,” next to Mount Pleasant. They truly from our site contractors, Thiess, meat, Red Rooster’s crunchy fried chicken is facilitate healthy living activities and improve the just fnished a Learn to Love Cooking program with Day inspires communities to work said Ngaire. were cleaning up their own backyard! Sedgman and Fyfe and they agreed sure to satiFRY you. health of regional and rural communities. 7 participants learning new skills in the kitchen together and clean up our beautiful IT WAS A POSITIVE DAY, WITH “Thanks must go to William and Tim, the best way to pitch in was to clean Only at Red Rooster Lake Haven, Erina, This has included the implantation of Act-Belong- and enjoying a shared meal together.” environment. ALL VOLUNTEERS KEEN TO also from SGS and their management up our backyard, that is the section Tuggerah, Gosford West, Waratah, Commit, a unique, evidence-based mental health THESE ARE ONLY SOME OF THE FANTASTIC Joining in to spread the clean-up LEND A HAND, CHAT TO THEIR for allowing them the time to of Wybong Road from Bengalla Thornton, Glendale, Kurri Kurri and promotion campaign. The program is about PROGRAMS AND EVENTS MUSWELLBROOK message, MACH Energy have again COLLEAGUES, MEET NEW support this important community Link Road, the stretch of road all Newcastle Airport. promoting individual and community wellbeing HEALTHY & WELL HAVE COORDINATED SO teamed up with some of their site PEOPLE DURING THE CLEAN UP initiative,” said Ngaire. employees take to get to and from FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A $50 by increasing and strengthening connections FAR ALONGSIDE THE PASSIONATE, YOUNG contractors and local businesses AND GET A LITTLE EXERCISE It’s great to see local businesses Mount Pleasant.” VOUCHER, SIMPLY SMS: RED ROOSTER, between community members and will be VOLUNTEERS WHO GIVE UP THEIR TIME TO to clean up their town earlier this THROUGHOUT THE DAY. ENJOYING getting involved to clean up our YOUR NAME, AND YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS coordinated by Carly Hughes. SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE PROGRAM AND month. External Relations Manager The team tackled the day with the THE WORTHWHILE EXPERIENCE, neighbourhood. If you’d like to see TO 0438 474 290. “I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT HEALTH AND HELP GROW THE ACT-BELONG-COMMIT MESSAGE at Mount Pleasant Operations, Ngaire goal of collecting every bit of rubbish EMPLOYEES SAID THEY WILL BE how your business can get involved Limit of one entry per person. NSW Permit No. WELLBEING. AFTER RETURNING TO AUSTRALIA THROUGH THE YOUTH CONNECTORS PROGRAM. Baker, said the initiative has been from the stretch of road. In 2019 the BACK AGAIN IN 2021. head to www.cleanup.org.au. LTPM/19/05181 AFTER VOLUNTEERING OVERSEAS FOR 12 “Muswellbrook Healthy & Well wouldn’t be where MONTHS I FEEL PRIVILEGED TO BE IN THIS ROLE it is today without the support of the community AND WORKING WITH SUCH A SUPPORTIVE AND and the partnerships we continue to grow, as well FOLLOW RED ROOSTER ON INSTAGRAM PASSIONATE COMMUNITY.” as our sponsors Bengalla Mining Company and @REDROOSTER_AU As part of the initiative towns are encouraged Ridgelands,” Carly concluded. By submitting an entry, you consent to the use of your contact to set healthy lifestyle goals through the FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT details for promotional and marketing purposes. participation of different activities, and HOW TO GET INVOLVED VISIT Muswellbrook have sure hit the ground running MUSWELLBROOKHEALTHYANDWELL.ORG.AU.

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COMMUNITY GIFT CELEBRATING LIDDELL 6 WILLIAM STREET, SINGLETON f @F45SINGLETON EMAIL: [email protected] Services with the aim of engaging will go towards making sure we have By submitting an people in art as well as proving a enough art supplies. Donations also help WEB: F45SINGLETON.COM.AU entry, you consent to the use of your social outlet. ensure that the program is free to all UNDERGROUND JOIN THE SINGLETON F45 EARLY BIRD LIST AT contact details GET ARTY! THIS MONTH, A GET TOGETHER REUNION OF THE CREW FROM participants.” HTTP://BIT.LY/F45SINGLETON_EARLYBIRD for promotional “We wanted to offer a program that LIDDELL UNDERGROUND WILL CELEBRATE THE MINE AND THE TIGHT and marketing THIS MONTH THE COMPLETE purposes. would help fll the gaps on what is The program runs every Thursday with a KNIT CREW WHO RAN IT. PARTS AND @ THE COALFACE already out there,” said De-anne. “After workshop at 12pm and another at 2pm. $500 COMMUNITY GIFT GOES looking into it and talking to people we If you would like to join the program or TO THE MUSWELLBROOK PCYC fnd out more contact Hunter Disability decided that an art program was needed. The proud 70-year heritage of Liddell Scott said, “We were all proud to be a DISABILITY ARTS PROGRAM. Services on 0467531902 or email We have a very talented and artistic Underground will be celebrated with [email protected]. part of it and the lifelong friendships staff member here leading the program. a get together at Singleton RSL on This brand new program has just Carers are welcome to participate. and memories made there will no Each week the participants work on a March 27 starting at 12.30pm. ‘AVE A kicked off its frst term and is already doubt be discussed at length with different art project which they can proving to be a success. Held each Past crew including Scott Brittliffe, plenty of laughs over a few drinks.” Thursday at Muswellbrook PCYC, take home with them. We also welcome Shane Hardy and Mick Dunn are LAUGH the participants input to direct what TIME TO BOOGIE! pulling it all together to remember the It will be a great day to catch up WITH PH 6545 3033 the program offers participants the THE MUSWELLBROOK PCYC HAS ALSO STARTED the next project will be.” good times, funny moments and other and rekindle old friendships while opportunity to be creative, make new RUNNING AN INTERACTIVE DISCO FOR PEOPLE WITH goings on not ft for publication. remembering those no longer with us. BUY ANY TORO MOWER AND YOU COULD WIN THE PRICE OF YOUR MOWER BACK friends and have lots of fun. “For this frst term all the funding for DISABILITIES ON THE LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH. Muswellbrook PCYC Manager De-anne the program has been from the club so CONTACT THE CLUB TO FIND OUT MORE ON 6541 1434 Cop: I’m arresting you for illegally Man: Wait! I can explain Douglas said they have been working we really welcome generous donations OR EMAIL [email protected] TO CONFIRM NUMBERS CONTACT SHANE 0428 761 317 downloading the entire Wikipedia. everything. on the program with Hunter Disability like this one from Complete Parts as it OR SCOTT 0419 918 327.

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BEST INDIAN CURRIES FROM DIFFERENT EXPO IS BACK AGAIN ON MARCH a range of demonstrations with REGIONS OF INDIA. highlights being the RFS chainsaw 28 AND WILL SHOWCASE THE The event is an initiative of the youth and offered us their space. “Maitland Basketball is GREAT demonstration and the always fun HUNTER’S AMAZING EMERGENCY community services agencies within the Lower very much a part of the Community and it is our Try their Mughal inspired rice preparations or SERVICES. mascot race. There will also be a best Hunter Region and aims to connect people within pleasure to assist our community come together to scrumptious tandoori breads baked fresh in CAREERS dressed competition for the kiddies the Lower Hunter to services and supports in a their traditional tandoori oven. who come dressed as their favourite make genuine connections with local supports and START HERE Singleton Council is joining forces with friendly setting. emergency service. services,” said Stacy Jacobs, President Maitland FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A $50 VOUCHER, emergency services including NSW The day will see people connect to vital services Basketball Association. SIMPLY SMS: BLUE FLAME, YOUR NAME, AND Police, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW The Salvation Army will be serving such as accommodation and housing providers, ALTHOUGH SIMILAR EVENTS HAPPEN IN LARGER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO 0438 474 290. Ambulance, Fire and Rescue, the State up hot dogs and beef rolls, there’ll health and wellbeing agencies, legal and fnancial CENTRES LIKE NEWCASTLE, THIS INITIATIVE Limit of one entry per person. NSW Permit No. LTPM/19/05181 Emergency Service and the Westpac be a coffee van and ice cream truck assistance, employment study and youth WILL ENSURE THE EVENT AND SUPPORTS ARE Exciting opportunities available at new Rescue Helicopter to demonstrate the and plenty of stalls from other vital programs as well as general supports for people Glencore operation! skills and expertise of frst responders orgnaisations such as Rural Aid, Red who are doing it tough or who might be at risk of ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WHO RESIDE IN THE 142 BRIDGE STREET, f @BLUE FLAME in an emergency. But most importantly, Cross, Coal Services, NSW Parks & homelessness. There will be plenty of food and CESSNOCK, MAITLAND AND LOWER HUNTER MUSWELLBROOK MODERN INDIAN Wildlife and many more. DISTRICTS. Programmed is seeking open cut, multi-skilled it’s an opportunity for people to learn entertainment provided on the day as well as 02 6543 2220 RESTAURANT how to be best prepared. Mr Linnane also said the day provided and dump truck operators to work with our birth certifcates, toiletries and clothing and basic “We would love services and agencies to be part of Singleton Council General Manager the opportunity to thank the emergency beauty services. this inaugural Lower Hunter event by contacting services personnel and volunteers who By submitting an entry, you consent to the use of your contact client Glencore at their exciting new joint venture Jason Linnane said the event would The event is being hosted this year by Maitland me at Headspace on 4931 1000,” said Liz Murphy- details for promotional and marketing purposes. operation - United Wambo. see a range of displays from all of have been there to see us through the Basketball Association who have generously May, Committee Member. our emergency services, including tough recent months. Located south-west of Singleton, United Wambo simulations where our frst responders “WE’VE SEEN UP CLOSE THE will demonstrate their skills and COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION offers a brand-new fleet of mining equipment along experience in just what happens in an OF OUR EMERGENCY SERVICES with excellent opportunities for advancement. emergency event. PERSONNEL AND VOLUNTEERS TO “Given the bushfre emergency KEEPING PEOPLE SAFE THIS SUMMER, situation we experienced over the past AND HELPING THOSE IN NEED IN THE Benefts include: few months, it’s a great opportunity to WORST SITUATIONS OF THEIR LIVES,” • Great Hunter Valley location, easily accessed by talk to the experts about how to prepare HE SAID. your family and your home in the event the Hunter Expressway “The expo puts names and faces to the of a fre or food,” said Mr Linnane. people who are there to help you when • Competitive pay rates “YOU JUST DON’T KNOW WHEN things get bad, including the hundreds • Flexible employment arrangements on offer YOU’LL NEED ASSISTANCE FROM OUR of people who helped to fght the fres EMERGENCY SERVICES, AND THIS IS that have threatened our community A FUN MORNING OUT WITH A VERY since November 2019. This is a chance To fnd out more and apply, visit SERIOUS MESSAGE ABOUT HOW TO for all of us to come together as a BE PREPARED.” community and say thanks.” skilledworkforce.programmed.com.au/glencore

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To celebrate, a fundraising BBQ was DURING PROCEEDINGS IT WAS Boasting up held onsite raising money via gold HIGHLIGHTED THAT 1 IN 5 coin donations and a raffe with all PEOPLE IN THE MINING INDUSTRY to 60sqm of proceeds going to the cause. SUFFER DEPRESSION, WHICH floor space, our The engine itself represents several IS MUCH HIGHER THAN THE Vanhomes are all years of development and delivers POPULATION AVERAGE OF 1 the latest in emission reduction with IN 7. set up in less than a 63% reduction in diesel particulate Jason Linke, the Mining Business a day, some models matter compared to the standard Manager for Cummins said on taking as little as engines that came with the trucks. the day, “We are proud to join two hours!

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with Komatsu today to launch this some opening up about personal program. We hope that the blue stories that have affected loved engine serves as a reminder to all ones. Clearly, it’s a subject close to who work on the truck and operate everyone’s hearts and an important it to be on the lookout for signs of initiative to get off the ground. depression or distress amongst colleagues or if they are struggling Here @ The Coalface we regularly see themselves.” examples and hear stories about the Despite the upbeat mood on the day, struggle and applaud all involved on the whole team was very passionate helping to keep the conversation top and serious about the cause with of mind. WANT TO MOVE? Simply fold the Vanhome up and tow it to your BENGALLA MINING COMPANY RECENTLY CELEBRATED THE RECEIPT OF A PINK next location! All Vanhomes are registrable and PAINTED CAT D11T IN RECOGNITION AND PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MCGRATH towable caravans, with no oversize permits or FOUNDATION FOR BREAST CARE AWARENESS special licenses required!

ThinkTo support the initiative, funds werePink raised on site through BBQ breakfasts, raffe items donated by suppliers, and generous donations from our employees. To get the machine ready, PPG supplied the paint and WesTrac completed the work to get it ready for site. Trick Group provided the signs and The Chop Shop provided the produce for the BBQs. ALL UP, $10,000 WAS RAISED AND PRESENTED BY WARWICK GLOSTER, THE MAINTENANCE MANAGER AT BENGALLA, TO THE MCGRATH FOUNDATION FOR THEIR ONGOING WORK WITH BREAST CARE NURSES.

The cheque was accepted on their behalf by Bengalla Operator Kristy Newton who has been a recipient of the benefts provided by the McGrath Foundation. Warwick said, “Similar to its impact at Jeebropilly, the pink dozer is a reminder for our 1000 DAYS INTEREST FREE teammates about the importance of regular AVAILABLE WITH SKYE FINANCE breast screens and the important women in our lives. Thank you Jeebropilly for the colourful addition to our feet and to everyone for their donations.” A great job all ‘round we think here @ The Coalface. Well done and keep up the good work. CONTACT US TODAY 205 John St, SingletonOu doors sales - service - spares Singleton NSW 2330 32 MARCH-APRIL 2020 | @ THE COALFACE 02 6571 1589 HEALTH @ THE COALFACE SAFETY @ THE COALFACE DON’T be a Coal Services DUD DRIVER

Let’s WITH MORE AND MORE PEOPLE COMMUTING TO WORK IN THE HUNTER, Talk IT’S TIME TO REMIND YOU HOW TO STAY SAFE ON OUR ROADS. FIGHT OFF FATIGUE DON’T BE DISTRACTED onto roads than ever before. Long hours of shift work and long hours behind Driving is a complex task. Anything that takes Watch out for temporary warning signs. Animals Part of our About the wheel are a recipe for disaster. Fatigue- your mind or eyes off the road, or your hands are more active near waterholes and are harder to related crashes are twice as likely to be fatal as off the wheel not only compromises your safety, see at sunrise and sunset. Animals are extremely drivers who are asleep can’t brake. Did you know but that of everyone else on the road. It’s not just unpredictable and can move fast, so always slow local industry SEX more people die in fatigue-related crashes than your mobile phone that’s the issue, but eating, down even if you can’t see any. Although it goes against instinct, it is safer to hit an animal than YOU GET PADDED UP TO PLAY FOOTY, ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET drink driving crashes? smoking, playing with music devices, even swerve and lose control of your vehicle. WHEN RIDING YOUR BIKE AND WOULD NEVER HIT THE WEIGHTS Caffeine and breaks might temporarily help but talking on hands free. It’s all going to increase RACK WITHOUT YOUR WRIST GUARDS. SO WHY DON’T YOU COVER there is no substitute for sleep. If you’re tired take your chances of having a crash. Keep your focus DRIVE TO CONDITIONS YOUR STUMP BEFORE YOU HUMP? a 20-minute nap before you leave work to help where it counts. Always adjust the way you drive in weather. make sure you get home safely. KEEP YOUR VEHICLE SAFE Wear sunglasses on sunny days, slow down when it’s wet or icy and leave extra distance in front TAKE SOME TRAINING Regular maintenance is incredibly important With about 16% of Australians episodes of symptoms throughout for safe braking. Always use headlights on low reporting having a sexually your life. Nearly all crashes are due to driver error. In in keeping you safe as even a small fault could rural areas, the most common crashes are at beam to help other road users see you in overcast transmitted infection (STI) in their cost lives. In addition to seat belts and airbags, Genital warts are bumps that appear intersections followed by losing control or and wet conditions. Keep your wipers in good lifetime, taking care of your sexual consider safety features like reversing alarms, on areas such as the vagina, penis, veering off a straight road. Other common causes condition as whether it’s smearing bug carcasses health is a subject that everyone cameras and proximity sensors. anus and scrotum. They are usually are rear ending, crashes involving pedestrians, off your window or driving in rain, they can make should be intimate with. When buying a car check its safety rating. The harmless but can be annoying. changing lanes and head ons. all the difference. An important part of ensuring good Warts are caused by the human ratings, between 1 and 5 stars, are based on how Advanced driver training, defensive driving, CHECK YOUR EYES sexual health is protecting yourself papillomavirus (HPV). well the vehicle protects you in a crash. Your safer drivers’ courses, there are plenty of Many crashes are caused by poor vision. Regular and your sexual partners from STI’s. choice of car can be the difference between you Gonorrhoea is caused by bacteria different types of training available that can eye checks are incredibly important as eyesight That’s where safe sex comes into surviving or being killed. and is commonly referred to as ‘the improve your driving skills and reduce risks. can deteriorate quickly and without notice. If play. Safe sex means preventing clap’. It can affect the urethra, cervix, When it comes to training there’s no such thing WATCH OUT FOR ANIMALS you’re struggling to read signposts or licence your partner’s body fuids (blood, anus, throat or eyes. It often has no as too much, regardless of your age or years With the drought causing feed and water levels plates than you probably shouldn’t be driving semen, vaginal fuids) from entering symptoms and if untreated can cause behind the wheel. to fall, more wildlife and livestock are wandering without glasses or contact lenses. your body. serious health problems. The simplest and most effective way to Hepatitis B is an infammation of the reduce your risk of STI’s is by reducing liver. It has many causes, including your number of sex partners. But the viral infection. Viral hepatitis can safest option? Always use a condom be caused by hepatitis A, B, C, D or a dental dam. And don’t forget you and E viruses. It can also be caused are also at risk of infection if you are by the glandular fever virus (EBV) sharing sex toys so make sure you and cytomegalovirus (CMV). In wash them thoroughly. hepatitis B, the virus infects the liver Every person who is sexually active cells and causes an immune response should have regular check-ups with which can lead to liver damage their doctor or at a sexual health over time. clinic. In nearly all cases of STI’s, early HIV and AIDS. The Human detection is key in ensuring there are Immunodefciency Virus (HIV) no long-term ill effects. is the virus that causes Acquired Immunodefciency Syndrome (AIDS). HERE’S A RUN-DOWN OF THE MORE The late stage of HIV infection is COMMON STI’S. called AIDS though not all people Chlamydia is caused by a bacteria with HIV have AIDS. People with HIV called ‘Chlamydia trachomatis’ and who take effective treatment are affects both men and women. 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36 MARCH-APRIL 2020 | @ THE COALFACE SPORT @ THE COALFACE SPORT @ THE COALFACE WIN! GET YOUR RACQUET ON 2020 Ambitious CHEERS TO BEER THERE’S NOTHING BETTER THAN SHARING A COLD ONE AFL Star WITH YOUR MATES AFTER A HARD DAY AT WORK. Thanks to the Criterion Hotel SOPHIE CLANCY on John Street IS A PROFICIENT SWANS TEAM 2019 Singleton and the HOWE PARK TENNIS CLUB COMMITTEE MEMBERS LACHLAN EVANS, CASSIE BOTES, LAURA SPORTSWOMAN WITH Great Northern SNEDDON, CRAIG MILES, TERRY HORNE, KATE PERRIN AND HEIDI STANFORD. ABSENT: A LOVE FOR AFL AND MARK RIX, GARY BRENTON, MITCH RYAN Brewery Co. we IS ALREADY KICKING have a carton of Great Northern GOAL AFTER GOAL IN stubbies to give away to one HER YOUNG CAREER. “Our member numbers are up, especially the lucky reader. And to help keep juniors. A lot of the credit for that goes to Heidi your beers cold for you and your TENNIS CLUB Stanford, she’s doing a great job,” said Craig. mates you’ll also receive six “We’re offering many more programs for Great Northern Stubby Holders. the youngsters, such as Get Your Racquet On FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, TAKES ON NEWWITH EVENTS LIKE ‘GETYEAR YOUR RACQUET ON’, and school holiday clinics. We have also got a SIMPLY SMS: CRITERION, ALL WERE WELCOME AT THE HOWE PARK WHICH AIMS TO BRING THE COMMUNITY fortnightly junior comp on a Friday night. In fact, YOUR NAME, AND YOUR EMAIL TENNIS CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TOGETHER FOR A NIGHT OF ‘UNSERIOUS there’s tennis here every day of the week, so the ADDRESS TO 0438 474 290. ON FEBRUARY 29, 2020. TENNIS’, NO SKILLS OR GEAR REQUIRED, HPTC interest in the sport is still high.” HAS SPARKED NEW INTEREST WITH PLAYERS NEXT ON THE EVENT AGENDA WILL BE THE OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS COMING FREE FAMILY FUN DAY ON MARCH 14, IN Following a successful year of tennis in 2019, the TOGETHER FOR A NIGHT OF FUN. CONJUNCTION WITH THE BACK TO SINGLETON Howe Park Tennis Club (HPTC) is back for another 2020 WEEKEND. “THE MEMBERS WILL PLAY year of strong competition and fun. The local club features 8 natural grass and WITH OLD WOODEN RACQUETS, USE THE WHITE 6 synthetic grass courts and aims to host The annual general meeting saw athletes, coaches WILSON TENNIS BALLS AND DRESS UP - IT additional competitions including the Junior and community members come together to discuss SHOULD BE TERRIFIC!” SAID CRAIG. the new initiatives and goals that will help them Development Series. “Last season wasn’t too bad,” said Club President Craig Miles. The seniors’ tournament will then follow on April strive through the next 12 months. 3, 4 a 5 and JDS competitions will return on May 17 Established in 1910, HPTC offers a range of “We hosted two successful JDS (Junior and August 28. It’s a jam packed next few months competition and social tennis, with competitions Development Series) formats, as well as a with lots of tennis to look forward to in Singleton. seniors’ tournament. More than 90 players catering from beginner level and A Grade to C Grade. To conclude, Craig said ““Newcomers are welcome entered that event - the largest fgure we’ve had.” The club, along with the Hunter Tennis Academy, to come down anytime.” If you’re looking for have driven a number of programs and initiatives Craig, a passionate tennis enthusiast, was re- a new hobby or love a hit of tennis, head down Limit of one entry per person. NSW Permit No. LTPM/19/05181 over the past year and aim to continue this growth elected as Club President for 2020 and has held to Howe Park Tennis Club and join a sporting SOPHIE CLANCY WITH throughout 2020. the position 5 times over the past 25 years. community that spans over 100 years. TEAMMATE PLAYING FOR BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY, YOU CONSENT UNDER 15S BLUEBIRDS NSW TO THE USE OF YOUR CONTACT DETAILS FOR TEAM, ADELAIDE 2018 PROMOTIONAL AND MARKETING PURPOSES.

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they’ll get over it, and so should you. BY MARTHA VESSEY Going back to my water cart dilemma, what could I have done in that CATEGORY situation? Well, the usual – notify my supervisor and the relevant maintenance department. KILLERS OR – DRUM ROLL, PLEASE - I THINGS COULD HAVE APPROACHED MY THE LAST THREE DECADES HAVE SEEN SITE’S HEALTH AND SAFETY A SIGNIFICANT SCALING IN THE SIZE REPRESENTATIVE (HSR). OF OUR MINING MACHINES. HEATING UP These ladies and gents can be somewhat of an underused resource, but they have a lot of clout! This scaling has allowed higher AT WORK? There’s a whole Factsheet on the productivity and with it the NSW Minerals Council’s website that incorporation of new technologies, as explains their role and powers. (Yes, seen in the new generation of category HOW HSR’S CAN HELP COOL THINGS DOWN they have powers!) killing dump trucks defned as ‘ultra- Essentially, they’re elected by a class’ trucks. Known for their size, speed group of workers, from within at what point can a crew member and capacity, these trucks shadow their that workgroup, and their job is to A FEW WEEKS AGO, DURING THAT ... DELIGHTFUL ... WARM SPELL justifably say that working smaller siblings with the majority of represent those workers in anything WHERE IT AVERAGED OVER 40 DEGREES DAILY, I WAS OPERATING conditions aren’t good enough, and them now electrically driven. related to health and safety in SEE THESE A WATER CART AT MY WORK SITE. I HAD PICKED IT UP FROM THE what can we do about it? Today, I take a quick look at four of the the workplace. MACHINES IN WORKSHOP AROUND MID-MORNING AND IT WASN’T NEEDED DURING For a start, I should have stood that largest trucks that you’ll likely see in Not only do they investigate ACTION AT CRIB, SO I PARKED IT UP. machine down because it could the coal mining regions of Queensland complaints from workers and HTTPS://BIT. have affected my health. That’s the and NSW: mediate disputes, they monitor the LY/2WUESWE. bottom line. LIEBHERR T 282C / T 284 DUMP TRUCK By the time I got back in, the air paper towels in the windows to give business to make sure any issues The Liebherr T 282C and its newer, T 284, conditioning was struggling to cool myself some shade. And yes, I know what you’re thinking are fxed, and – get this – if the are the lightest (lowest empty vehicle the cab... and because the cab of a Sure – maybe I was being soft – (that’s - ‘if I stand my machine down, my workplace doesn’t comply, an HSR water cart is essentially a glass box supervisor will crack the shits.’ weight) and most capable (highest and capable of reaching 64kph, we trucks that remain today. Despite a 363 metric tonne capacity, the entirely possible, I won’t lie) – but on can issue them with a ‘Provisional mounted next to a hot engine, it payload capacity) mining trucks in the will see many more these proven its age, this truck maintains a loyal 980E-4 electric haul truck is the the other hand, tradies who work in Probably. Improvement Notice’ or a ‘Direction never did catch up. world today. With an industry-leading machines in the coming years. following and today is powered largest of Komatsu’s range and is an the heat are legally entitled to stop They’re not the ones sitting in those to Cease Unsafe Work.’ ‘lightweight’ frame (237 tonnes…), this CATERPILLAR 797F DUMP TRUCK by Cat’s new generation C175-20 optimal match with the big bucket In theory I knew should park it up. work at a certain temperature. If we machines, though, and stewing in As a crew member, there’s every truck has the capability of hauling 363 diesel engine. work through the heat, aren’t we also their own sweat like a certain water A true stalwart in Cat’s lineup, the loading machines found in large Realistically I knew that if I stood chance they will have come across the metric tonnes, making them highly entitled to have machine systems Caterpillar 797F was one of the frst KOMATSU 980E-4 DUMP TRUCK scale mining applications. As the big that machine down, the other water cart operator (eww). same issues you’ve identifed; they’ll fuel-effcient. that can cope with that heat? big ‘ultras.’ Capable of transporting A late-comer to the party, the brother, it builds upon the success carts would struggle to keep up. And does it really matter if you understand on a practical level how CATERPILLAR 798 AC DUMP TRUCK up to 363 metric tonnes it is one Komatsu’s 980E measures up to achieved with their 830E, 930E and Trucks that day were hauling all over THE WHOLE EPISODE GOT ME annoy your boss, if it makes your it’s affecting their colleagues, and Previously known as the Terex Unit Rig of the only mechanical driven its competitors in every way. With 960E haul trucks. the place, and there was a strong, hot THINKING ABOUT OUR WORKING working conditions safer and they can push to change it. MT6300AC and Bucyrus MT6300AC, this wind that dried out the roads as fast CONDITIONS IN GENERAL. healthier in the long run? I mean, So, I’m off to my HSR to see what we truck has been repackaged, repainted as we could put water down. Whether it’s a non-critical machine let’s face it, people – pissing off can do about those water carts. I’m and relaunched as the Caterpillar 798 THANKS TO COMPONENTS ONLY, OUR HEAVY EQUIPMENT EXPERTS In the end, I operated the bloody issue, a sub-standard two-way supervisors is as easy as shooting thinking shades for the side windows, AC. Carrying a 363 metric tonne load thing in my singlet, and jammed system, or even a lack of amenities, fsh in a barrel (trust me on this). But or something. I’ll keep you posted.

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the GOLDEN HOLDEN THE AUTOMOTIVE BRAND AUSTRALIANS HAVE GROWN TO KNOW AND LOVE HAS ANNOUNCED THEY WILL BE DISCONTINUING SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. GOODBYE HOLDEN!

General Motors (GM) have announced that has come to us in the last day the exit of Holden, making the decision suggests that it is more than likely to to retire from sales in Australia and create a booming market for them.” New Zealand. In the past Lloyds have broken multiple GM International Operations Senior records across different model Holden THE PORT OF GOLD IS ON FIRE. Vice President Julian Blissett said Classics, where the very frst Holden IF TANGLING WITH ONE OF THESE AWESOME FISH HAS BEEN ON GM had taken the diffcult decision Dealer Team HT Monaro 57D also sold THE BUCKET LIST NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. SCOTTY after implementing and considering for $500,000 in the same year. THORRINGTON FROM HAVEN CHARTERS TERRIGAL IS THE MAN TO SEE numerous options to maintain and turn “We actually anticipate that the HT TO MAKE IT HAPPEN, HE’S BASED AT PORT STEPHENS FOR THE MARLIN around Holden operations. Monaro 57D has doubled in value SEASON. “Through its proud 160-year history, overnight being worth 7 fgures just Holden has not only made cars, it under 3 years later,” said Brett. has been a powerful driver of the YOU REALLY NEVER KNOW WHAT OFFSHORE effort in as we tend to see some great industrialisation and advancement of YOU’VE GOT UNTIL IT’S GONE. WITH surf conditions with the start of the Australia and New Zealand,” said Julian. PEOPLE SCRAMBLING TO GET THEIR The Marlin season off the Bay should continue to gain plenty of traction westerly’s and some mild temps. “After comprehensive assessment, HANDS ON VEHICLES LIKE THE with inshore Blacks and Blues over the All the common targets are fring we regret that we could not prioritize BELOVED ‘COMMY’, BUYERS BETTER edge and Stripes in between keeping up, whether it’s spinning up a Tailor the investment required for Holden GET IN QUICK. everyone covered when it comes to and Salmon or fshing for Bream and to be successful for the long term in GM Holden Interim Chairman and Marlin fshing. Whiting along the gutters. Australia and New Zealand, over all Managing Director Kristian Aquilina The main attraction is its big Jewie other considerations we have globally.” said that given the signifcance of Dolphin fsh should also stack up around the fsh traps along the time of year as the Mullet start to run. ONLY 24 HOURS SINCE THE SHOCK Holden through its history, it was 90-meter line along the coast, INSIDE THE HEADS ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RETIREMENT critical the company worked with all especially east of Cabbage Tree Island OF THE HOLDEN BRAND FOR GOOD, stakeholders to deliver a dignifed and If you’re restricted by range or would off Port Stephens. THE VALUE OF HOLDENS HAVE respectful wind-down. rather hang about inside in protected The Mackerel run has been hindered PROJECTED TO HAVE AT LEAST “Today’s announcement will be felt waters, then get out in the estuaries as by the recent much needed rain, but DOUBLED. CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER deeply by the many people who love it’s one of the best times to fsh for just things look to be cleaning up day to FOR LLOYD AUCTIONS, BRETT MUDIE, Holdens, drive Holdens and feel about anything. day. The fsh are being encountered SAID THEY WERE FLOODED WITH connected to our company which has Inside the bay at Port Stephens in great numbers at Coffs and reports ENQUIRES THROUGH THEIR CLASSIC been with us for 160 years and is almost provides some pretty insane fshing of fsh turning up at Southwest Rocks CAR DIVISION NATIONWIDE. ubiquitous in our lives,” said Kristian. as the Long Tail take up residency for and Hat head and down to Port Mac. a couple of months and most other “It really shows that the market “Unfortunately, all the hard work If the past is anything to go by a fresh has responded immediately and is and talent of the Holden family, the species become active as they get always seems bring a really good ready to spawn. indicating that the market for Holden’s support of our parent company GM Mackerel season even if we have to will sky- rocket as we have seen the and the passion of our loyal supporters wait a fraction longer. Jewies will be the main stay in the local SPECIALISING interest soar in the last day,” said Brett. have not been enough to overcome our estuaries and breakwalls, especially We should see the run of Long Tail challenges.” with a fush from recent rain and “The value of Holden Classics has Tuna anytime from now for those IN ROTARY BLASTHOLE always been strong but this evidence We’re going to miss you Holden! again the schools of Mullet on the wanting a bit of inshore or LBG action move. from the Rocks. KEEP FLOATIN’ – THRIFTY’S BEACHES DRILLING RIGS Another area well worth putting in some YOUNG GUN • ROTARY SPARE PARTS • TRACK (PERCUSSION) SPARE PARTS KEANU CATCHES A CRACKER DOLLY • COMPONENT REPAIR • DRILLING TECHNICAL ADVICE & TRAINING FISHING OFFSHORE WITH HIS OLD • REMANUFACTURE & SALES • MACHINE & PROCESS AUDITS MAN. NICE WORK! • MAINTENANCE ADVICE & TRAINING • EQUIPMENT HIRE

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WHAT’S CREATE AND ENJOY. BE SURE TO GET AMONGST THE FUN! 3 SKYDIVE BUT YOU’RE SCARED SUN STREET FESTIVAL OF HEIGHTS? THEN INDOOR SUN STREET STUDIOS SKYDIVING IS FOR YOU. TEDX NIGHT 246 HIGH ST, BARISTA TRAINING MAITLAND YOUTH WEEK LAUNCH CESSNOCK PERFORMING When I was a kid and would dream KURRI KURRI 5PM – 10PM CESSNOCKON PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE of having a superpower, it wasn’t 3PM – 8:30PM invisibility or teleportation, it was 1 ARTS CENTRE • 6PM – 9PM 6PM – 9PM The festival has a huge line-up this year of always fying. Funny then that I’m Join the 2020 Youth Week Learn all the barista The young people of Cessnock fantastic local music so petrifed of heights that even Ambassadors as they launch the 2020 basics. For bookings will be given the opportunity and performances. the thought of skydiving leaves Youth Week Program. Finger food and contact youthcentre@ to take the stage to share ideas There will also be a me sweating and shaking. So beverages will be provided but numbers cessnock.nsw.gov.au. and engage in conversations photo booth, food and when I recently heard about iFLY are limited so get in quick. For bookings on what matters to the local face painting. contact [email protected]. 2 Downunder, I was excited that at community. long last a childhood dream could be fulflled. Finally, it was time to fy. MINDARIBBA CULTURAL If you’ve not heard of iFLY, it’s an injury is extremely minimal, which The activity is done in small groups, my husband struggle to rise up in AFTERNOON indoor skydiving simulator where is why the let anyone from the age with each fyer getting to go twice the air. This is where I should point FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP BRING YOUR OWN 8 49D ABERDARE RD the simulation of freefall is created of 3 up can have a go. 3! That’s an for around 1 minute each time. 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ALTHOUGH THERE ARE Panthers (which made it very I WAS BUFFERED AROUND BY 6 a delicious meal. 4PM – 5PM • 7TH SIMILARITIES TO ACTUAL convenient to celebrate my newly THE SUPER STRONG WINDS. BY him fumble around that I suspect APRIL SKYDIVING, THIS ACTIVITY IS acquired superpower with a couple THE SECOND TIME I MANAGED it’s a trick the wind operator often VERY DIFFERENT. of coldies). The Penrith facility can MOVING BACK AND FORTH, plays. And it wasn’t just his antics GABFEST Bring your own also lay claim to being the largest UP AND DOWN AND EVEN that kept me amused. Watching MAITLAND REGIONAL ART GALLERY kit and learn new YOUTH WEEK KAHOOT • INTERACTIVE TECH-BASED Instead of jumping from a plane and most powerful indoor skydiving PULLED OFF A SOMERSAULT. many of the participants felt like I make-up skills. Learn TRIVIA NIGHT •80’S THEME DRESS UP and falling thousands of feet to an 5 GARDEN, 11AM – 3PM • 5TH APRIL 7 facility in the Southern Hemisphere. 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A couple of ciders and beers Holden’s have driven national as many pies as you can afford, Trashcan Nachos with house-smoked FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, later, we ordered a feed and chucked leaders such as myself around in brisket, mozzarella, guacamole and stop by the bottlo and clean them SIMPLY SMS: SUNSHINE, YOUR on a keno for the wait. true Aussie made style for about salsa. I have never seen a bigger bowl MEAT PIES out too. Then get home, board NAME, AND YOUR EMAIL of nachos in my life, it could feed at the last hundred years. Geez, up the windows, grab the shotty, ADDRESS TO 0438 474 290. least 4 people I reckon. the humble pie might never and wait for the end of the world. have become the national dish That’s what I’m doing. Whilst watching Dad try his best to Limit of one entry per person. ‘AVE A so revered if Holden’s weren’t down his monstrous lunch, I had KANGAROOS To all the pies I’ve loved before… NSW Permit No. LTPM/19/05181 invented. You see in the olden the 250g fllet steak with sautéed thanks for the memories, the gut BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY, YOU CONSENT days their main use was to get LAUGH broccolini and roast portobello and the years of heartburn we TO THE USE OF YOUR CONTACT DETAILS FOR AFTER A COUPLE OF WELL-PROPORTIONED MEALS, WE WERE us to bakeries to pick up pies PROMOTIONAL AND MARKETING PURPOSES. WITH mushroom topped with a mushroom have shared together. All good ABSOLUTELY STUFFED. A QUALITY PUB FEED IF YOU ASK ME! and spread the word of their AND sauce. Perfectly cooked at medium things have to come to an end. rare and piled with mushroom upon There’s also deals on every day of the Whether you’re heading for happy meaty goodness the length and So unless there is some kind of mushroom by my request, and my oh week, Monday to Sunday. From burger hour after a hard slog at work, breadth of this great brown land miracle and the world is saved PH 6571 1589 my was it delicious. 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