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some sites and was unable to provide expertise and experience in OPINION transport its coal for a period environmental and rehabilitation because of rail lines being out. projects such as re-seeding and It’s a credit to the hard-working planting, drones and drone operators HONOURED team at Centennial that the work to survey affected areas and offer HELLO they put in weeks in advance of services and people for vulnerable 2020! the danger period with the RFS to species protection and feral identify at-risk infrastructure and animal control. TANIA CONSTABLE create containment lines helped The Resources Industry Skills HAPPY NEW YEAR! AND WHAT A YEAR IT’S save several mines and the jobs at IN RECENT WEEKS I HAVE BEEN PROUDER THAN EVER TO LEAD THE MCA Organisation pilot which the MCA ALREADY SHAPING UP TO BE. AS OUR COUNTRY those sites. is facilitating could be expanded CONTINUES TO BE DEVASTED BY BUSHFIRES WE AS OUR INDUSTRY HASTO SHOWN WHY IT’S HELPSUCH A GOOD MEMBER OF As Centennial told the MCA: to support affected communities ARE SO PROUD TO SHARE SOME OF THE STORIES REGIONAL COMMUNITIES IN ITS RESPONSE TO THE BUSHFIRES. “The efforts of our own fire- with reskilling and upskilling OF THOSE WHO HAVE GENEROUSLY GIVEN fighting teams and those of the opportunities. STANDING STEPHEN GALILEE, THEIR TIME, THEIR MONEY, THEIR LIVES. IT CEO, NSW MINERALS RFS and Fire and Rescue were There is no doubt that Australia has to the Red Cross, the NSW Rural It’s also clear that there is room to do TRULY IS PROOF THAT IN THIS COUNTRY WE ARE COUNCIL phenomenal.” THERE FOR EACH OTHER WHEN IT COUNTS. suffered a difficult start to 2020. Fire Service (RFS) and fire brigades better in community warnings and The company also reported that THERE ARE 13,000 MINERS WORKING IN THE HUNTER REGION. THAT’S NOT JUST A Bushfire risk is still high in many in Queensland, Victoria and South information by creating nationally TOGETHER states, compounded in some areas Australia, Blaze Aid, Aussie Ark and while there were no lives lost in consistent risk classifications – so if NUMBER. IT’S 13,000 PEOPLE WHO ARE CRITICALLY IMPORTANT TO THE FABRIC OF the area, the community was THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. by extreme drought, floods and high other wildlife rescue organisations. you travel between states you should traumatised by the impact of Our main feature this month is the Back to winds. The loss of life, property and Companies have been generous in see the same words and colours on a the fires and recovery will take a fire warning sign no matter where you Singleton 2020 Bicentennial Commemorations. wildlife has shocked the nation. extending paid leave for employee Our miners have families, with children help with wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. long time. are. This will save lives. A huge array of fantastic events are in store to Yet the manner in which so many bushfire volunteers and ADF reservists celebrate the 200 years since the first exploration that go to local schools and play sports Another of our major companies Yancoal AS A REGIONAL INDUSTRY, Australians, including many MCA while matching employee donations The way that the values of the party arrived in 1820. with local teams on the weekend. Our has also made a significant contribution to MINING WILL BE WITH OUR member companies, has rallied to various appeals and organisations. minerals industry have been put into mining families support local retail stores, the bushfire relief effort with a $500,000 COMMUNITIES EVERY STEP OF Because we believe laughter is so very important, to provide practical and financial One company converted a mine site such immediate and practical effect cafes and restaurants, and have their cars donation to the NSW RFS as well as matching THE WAY ON THE LONG ROAD you’ll still find our jokes scattered throughout the support to firefighters and affected water truck into a firefighting unit to will inspire pride in our workforce serviced by local mechanics. donations from employees. Yancoal is also TO RECOVERY – WHICH WILL NO magazine. Hopefully they’ll make you laugh out communities has been an inspiring protect small local communities. both in Australia and abroad. loud at inopportune moments! The sad news is Our local miners and their families are a supporting employees volunteering as part of DOUBT TAKE YEARS. show of the power of shared purpose. THE BUSHFIRES HAVE TESTED our joke stockpile is running low, so please email central part of the lifeblood of the Hunter. the bushfire fighting effort. Fortunately, only a small number There’s a lot the minerals industry THE MCA’S MEMBER COMPANIES OUR RESILIENCE AND COMMUNITY us through your most hilarious jokes at admin@ That’s why our mining community in The Bengalla mining operation near of mining companies were directly can do to work together in building HAVE DONATED TIME, MONEY AND SPIRIT. BUT WE’VE RISEN TO THE thecoalface.net.au or post them on our Facebook the Hunter has grieved right along with Muswellbrook has also been supplying affected. There were some MCA resilience, support recovery and SERVICES TO PLAY THEIR PART IN CHALLENGE. page. (Nothing offensive please!) everyone that has been impacted by the local Upper Hunter RFS units with hydrant members who suffered however – one get behind communities. That tragic bushfires that have hit our region and RESPONSE AND RECOVERY EFFORTS. of those being Centennial Coal, which We thank all emergency We hope you enjoy the first edition of @ The water and drinking water as well as new will include helping the minerals raged across NSW. service workers, community Coalface 2020! firefighting equipment to help them combat That’s included providing support lost power and communications at workforce who may have been It’s also why our miners have rolled up their fires in the region. directly or indirectly affected by leaders and volunteers for their sleeves like so many others, to lend a hand Orica is a major supplier to mining the bushfires with mental health tremendous efforts. in the recovery effort providing donations operations in the Hunter and has announced support and services. As NSW and Australia rebuild and THE MCA IS PROUD OF THE MINERALS COUNCIL OF as well as supporting employees who serve a one million dollar donation divided between recover, the minerals industry will FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL AUSTRALIA - $20,000 donation to A smart approach to community with the RFS. the Victorian Bushfire Appeal and the NSW continue to support our regions and SUPPORT MADE BY ITS MEMBER the Australian Red Cross Disaster investment will see money A NUMBER OF MINING OPERATIONS Rural Fire Service and will match employee communities for as long as it takes. COMPANIES. HERE ARE JUST Relief and Recovery Fund going to where it’s most needed, ACROSS THE HUNTER HAVE PEOPLE WHO donations to a range of bushfire charities. including making the most of local TANIA CONSTABLE A FEW OF THE FANTASTIC NEWCREST MINING - $400,000 VOLUNTEER WITH THE RFS ON THE FIRE Through the BHP Foundation, another of our procurement opportunities. DONATIONS MADE. donation divided between the NSW CEO, MINERALS COUNCIL OF FRONT. COMPANIES ARE DOING A RANGE long term Hunter mining companies BHP has The minerals industry could ANGLO AMERICAN - $600,000 Rural Fire Service and the Victorian AUSTRALIA OF THINGS TO SUPPORT THEM, LIKE donated $2 million to the Red Cross to support donation divided between NSW CFA and will match up to $200,000 PROVIDING EXTENDED LEAVE WHERE emergency relief efforts to bushfire impacted Rural Fire Service, Victorian of employee donations NECESSARY AS THESE VOLUNTEERS regions through Australia. BHP’s Mt Arthur Country Fire Authority Public WORK UNDER SOME OF THE HARSHEST Coal rescue team has also donated a variety ORICA - $1 million donation Fund and the Rural Fire Brigades CONDITIONS IMAGINABLE TO PROTECT of first aid items to WIRES (NSW Wildlife between the Victorian Bushfire Association Queensland. Will LIVES AND PROPERTY FROM THE FLAMES. Information, Rescue and Education Services) Appeal and the NSW Rural match all employee donations Publisher Shane Davey Some companies have also provided including needles and syringes, trauma Fire Service and will match made before 29 February with [email protected] resources including monetary donations dressing, gauze, tape and bandages, Burn Aid employee donations to a range of funds going to the Australian 0408 759 088 and supplies. and more. bushfire charities Red Cross Disaster Relief and Editor Rebecca Connolly For example, Glencore operates eight Further west, Evolution Mining owns the Recovery Appeal RIO TINTO - $1 million donation to [email protected] mines across the Hunter and has been a Cowal gold mine near West Wyalong, and has the Australian Red Cross; matching BHP FOUNDATION - $2 million 0408 769 699 strong supporter of Hunter communities given $750,000 to NSW Rural Fire Service as employee donations up to $1 donation to the Australian Red during the drought. Amid the bushfire well as $1.5 million to Rural Aid. million; ensuring any employees Journalist Ashley Grogan Cross, special leave for employee crisis Glencore stepped up again with a involved in firefighting and [email protected] Many across our industry have been directly bushfire volunteers, $30,000 to significant contribution to assist those AGL Macquarie Pty Limited undertakes to 0402 348 341 affected by the bushfires, and the threat of Mallacoota relief, $2 donation for relief efforts are supported involved with fighting the fires as well as throughout this period with full fund projects following non-compliance with Editorial Contributor Martha Vessey further challenges still remain. Our local every $1 donated by employees with recovery. mining industry will continue to stand by our to Red Cross, RFS, SA Fire, WIRES leave entitlements the Protection of the Environment Operations Design CarrollMel Design Glencore will donate $500,000 to Blaze local families and communities impacted by and RSPCA WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED - (Waste) Regulation 2014 Aid to assist with reconstruction for areas the tragic bushfires, now and in the months CIMIC AND THIESS - Paid leave $100,000 donation divided between @ THE COALFACE affected by the fires; $250,000 to the local to come. with no cap for employee bushfire Australian Red Cross and NSW AGL Macquarie Pty Limited (AGL Macquarie) has 14B/159 John Street, Singleton NSW 2330 RFS units in the Upper Hunter and Mid- STEPHEN GALILEE, CEO, volunteers, paid leave for those Rural Fire Service and will match entered into an enforceable undertaking with the www.thecoalface.net.au West regions; and $250,000 to Aussie Ark to NSW MINERALS COUNCIL impacted by fires, matching all employee donations Environment Protection Authority following its failure employee donations up to $1 YANCOAL AUSTRALIA - $500,000 to comply with the Coal Ash Order 2014 (the Order), in million and providing plant, donation to NSW Rural Fire Service; breach of the Protection of the Environment Operations equipment and people in the relief will match any bushfire-related (Waste) Regulation 2014 (the Waste Regulation). and rebuilding efforts donations during the current DOWNER - $500,000 donation fire season; provided local fire The enforceable undertaking requires AGL Macquarie brigades with equipment and to the Business Council of to pay $100,000 towards the installation of a ceilometer Australia’s Community Rebuilding other necessities; Yancoal-owned Initiative; assistance with road residential properties made in the Upper Hunter Region and weed eradication maintenance, tree removal, hazard available to those who have lost in Col Fisher Park. A ceilometer is a device that identification and repairs and homes, and to the fire services as determines the height of a cloud ceiling or cloud base. traffic management in several temporary respite accommodation; communities; direct assistance to supporting employees involved AGL Macquarie has also committed to taking specific the South Australia Koala rescue in responding to fires in their training and procedural measures to ensure that it centre by washing hundreds of communities through local complies with the Order and the Waste Regulation kilograms of soiled laundry daily organisations including NSW RFS. going forward.

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RECENTLY WE WENT TO AN INFORMATION SESSION IN THE NEWS... NEWS ANNOUNCER JESSICA ROUSE BYPASS AND DETAILED LOOK AT THE PROPOSED SINGLETON FROM RADIO HUNTER VALLEY HAS BYPASS. DESIGNED TO BYPASS THE TOWN, HAS IT CHANGES AFOOT FOR THE IPC IF IT LOOKS MURKY, DON’T GO IN THE LATEST NEWS STORIES ALSO BEEN DESIGNED TO BYPASS ANY POTENTIAL The Independent Planning Commission A red alert warning has been issued for blue-green algae in the Hunter BUGGER UP FOR ECONOMIC BENEFIT FOR LOCAL BUSINESS AND (IPC) is in for an overhaul after River upstream from Glenbawn Dam. ISN’T IT BAD LUCK TO CROSS THE RESIDENTS? an extensive review by the NSW WaterNSW says the high alert warning means people should not PATH OF A BOB-CAT? Productivity Commission. undertake recreational activities where they may come into direct SINGLETON CBD WASH The NSW Government has accepted contact with the water and don’t drink or bathe in it either. The Hunter Valley Police District has been looking for those The RMS seems to have consulted the two-hour mark and one hour have the same or similar views. all of the recommendations that have Contact with the affected water also could pose a threat to livestock and responsible for allegedly stealing a god-only-knows-who in deciding that from Newcastle. Not having a full A Singleton Council spokesperson been made including establishing the pets - Livestock owners are advised to check stock water supplies for a wonderful opportunity to provide interchange at the most important ANDTHE BLUE FLAME DINE CAFÉ & HAND Bobcat from Mount Arthur mine at told us, “Council is committed IPC as a separate and independent blue-green algae. They are also advised to remove stock from foreshores Muswellbrook. better and easier access directly to point to access town and drive to advocating for the Singleton CAR WASH IS GIVING AWAY A agency; the IPC will act as a decision- and avoid extraction of water, in areas where surface scums are visible or our main street and businesses in stopover/rest economic activity is Bypass and is equally interested in $50 VOUCHER. maker on the State’s most controversial blue-green algae are suspected. Officers say the vehicle was stolen both the Northerly and Southerly short sighted at best. the design currently on exhibition, It can be used on any car wash projects rather than re-assessing the using a Tipper truck early on New directions is a bad idea. Department’s technical work; and Year’s Day. FOR A TOWN ACTIVELY LOOKING particularly access for the services or delicious food and Mining giant Glencore has Heading South, access has been TO DIVERSIFY FROM A SOMEWHAT Town Centre. drink from their café while you introducing accountability benchmarks RAVENSWORTH MINE WORKER The Mitsubishi Tipper truck was confirmed the incident happened planned. Going North though, SINGLE INDUSTRY ‘COAL TOWN’, wait. for decision-making timeframes to LUCKY AFTER NOSEDIVING INTO later located burnt out in bushland “We are engaging external and that the worker was treated on we were told that the research THIS EFFECTIVELY MAKES THAT ensure timely determinations. A DITCH upon Gibson Road, Sawyers Gully expert advice in our review of the FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, site before being taken to Singleton demonstrated that being able to JOB MUCH HARDER. The review came after numerous calls the following day. proposed design.” SIMPLY SMS: CAR WASH, YOUR A Ravensworth mine employee Hospital by Ambulance for further conveniently access town was a At the meeting, our local state NAME, AND YOUR EMAIL for the IPC to be looked into after “The lack of a full interchange at the was taken to hospital after the observation. bad idea. member Michael Johnsen seemed ADDRESS TO 0438 474 290. many questioned decisions such as the PINES AS OLD AS TIME SAVED Putty Road is a significant concern, light vehicle he was driving went The incident has been reported to CLEARLY NOT A SINGLE LOCAL somewhat put out about any refusal of the Rocky Hill open cut mine The prehistoric Wollomi Pines have and will be a particular focus in Limit of one entry per person. over an embankment and dropped the Resources Regulator and an WAS EITHER CONSULTED OR dissatisfaction with the plan. Sorry and the administrative error in the survived the bushfire that ripped Council’s consideration of the design NSW Permit No. LTPM/19/05181 14 metres. investigation is underway. LISTENED TO. Michael, you represent us first and approval of the Bloomfield Group’s 21- through their home. and subsequent submission.” year extension to Rix’s Creek. The main access points are either side the RMS second. Teams of firefighters from NSW ALL I HAVE SPOKEN TO WHO f Blue of town and represent a confusing As for the RMS, or ‘Secret Service’ 42-50 The NSW Minerals Council say National Parks and Wildlife LEAD OUR TOWN THINK A FULL Flame Cafe MUSWELLBROOK LOSES LEGEND FITZGIBBON GOING IN TO BAT maze and considerable effort to as I personally prefer to call them, Sydney Street, they are cautiously welcoming the Service and the NSW Rural Fire INTERCHANGE IS WHAT WE NEED. and Hand Known not only for his artistic An additional 52 Councils will now get anywhere near the town centre their consultation is poor at best, Muswellbrook Government’s response to the review. Service were winched into the top Car Wash talent, but also for his generous receive up to $1 million through the for anyone heading North. In other if not nonexistent. I actually own Other comments include not making Phone: secret site to set up an irrigation Puma Gas nature, Maxwell “Max” Watters died Drought Communities Programme, words, people won’t bother. land right on it all and the few calls it dual carriageway. That one I 02 6543 3360 ADIOS AUSTAR system in the gorge to increase the Station at the age of 83 years on Saturday. except for Singleton. Singleton’s proximity is pretty I have put in to talk to someone have am not well enough informed to Yancoal has made the decision to moisture content and as the fires much the first viable country town either been not answered or my call comment on, but I get the point. suspend production at Austar Coal He was also the Muswellbrook Shire Hunter MP and Shadow Agriculture approached crews were winched stopping point for the considerable not returned. RMS and the State Government need By submitting an entry, you consent to the use Mine, which will go into care and Citizen of the Year on two occasions, Minister Joel Fitzgibbon isn’t in again and helicopters dumped amount of traffic heading North on Other locals with significantly more to revisit this and modify the plan… of your contact details for promotional and maintenance from the end of March. and a huge part of the state’s art impressed though that Singleton water on the edges in a bid to marketing purposes. community with a collection has missed out again and says The New England out of Sydney at knowledge and intelligence than me don’t stuff up a huge opportunity! ` In a company statement, Yancoal said reduce the fires impact. valued at over $5 million. he is doing all he can to get some it was committed to providing support It worked, and the pines which funding the LGA’s way. and further career opportunities Mayor Martin Rush released a before 1994 were thought to be where possible to the 137 employees statement saying, “Max was often The Government says they extinct, survived. on site. This included offering given to saying, “art’s been good determine the funding through voluntary redundancy to all employees, to me” well today, collectively, rainfall data and both agricultural HAY THERE! THANK YOU! Muswellbrook says Max, you’ve and broader employment redeployment opportunities to other The Upper Hunter from Singleton been good to us”. information. sites and retaining 44 employees and all the way to Tamworth saw to undertake ongoing care and the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners maintenance works at Austar. make their way through to LIFE SAVER FOR WILDLIFE Yancoal has said they will continue Armidale on a special mission. The NSW Government had thousands of kilos of carrots and sweet potato to evaluate mining opportunities to The more than 170 strong truck dropped into some of the hardest hit areas from bushfires including in recommence mining operations in convoy loaded with hay, fodder and the Yengo National Park where the Gospers Mountain blaze has now been the future. water made a pit stop at Singleton contained. Pony Grounds for a night before NOT JUST ANY DRAGLINE BUCKET The supplementary food has been dropped in a bid to help species like the going on to Armidale down the Bengalla mine has had a very special endangered Brush-tailed Rock-Wallaby. New England Highway. dragline bucket delivered. Aussie Ark has been doing their bit as well, President Tim Faulkner and The convoy was welcomed into The bucket is all painted up to support his staff have visited affected areas and discovered silent victims of the Armidale where they helped local organisation Where There’s A Will bushfires and drought including the platypus. farmers who aren’t only drought to coincide with some fundraising the They’ve been working to save and relocate them as well as endangered affected, but bushfire impacted mine site has been doing. Manning River Turtles and Hunter River Turtles in the Barrington Tops. as well.

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IS NOW LUNCH WITH YOUR FORKLIFT SPECIALIST

LATHAMAT THE TAIL END OF 2019, MARK LATHAM WAS ASKED TO COME TO THE HUNTER BY FEDERAL ONE NATION CANDIDATE STUART BONDS TO DELIVER AN INFORMATION NIGHT ON THE MUCH ANTICIPATED FAMILY LAW REVIEW, AND YOUR LOCAL FORKLIFT SPECIALISTS TO VISIT WHAT STUART BELIEVES WILL BE ADANI 2.0, GLENCORE’S GLENDELL. NEW AND USED SALES • HIRE • PARTS • SERVICE During the catch up with Mark and Stuart do with saving the homestead or the aboriginal a sugar hit to the local community. Especially they both passionately talked about Glencore’s culture or people suddenly caring about farmland. seeing as these contracts are being increasingly application for an expansion that will see the Those are just vehicles to push their climate given to companies based overseas so the ultimate mines output double to 10 million tonnes and change agenda,” said Stuart. profits are taken offshore. What we need is a long extend its life until 2044. With both believing the As the lunch continued, conversation turned to term plan. application will no doubt end up in front of the talk of the Hunter’s future. If you don’t know “We have long been a major supplier of energy Independent Planning Commission (IPC). Stuart, he is a man who passionately cares about to the state and we have all the infrastructure Mark expressed his frustration at the ‘flip flop the Hunter and he had a lot to say. in place. We should be looking at a new clean attitude’ of the IPC claiming they are operating “We hear the words ‘transition’ get thrown around coal fired power station. Or maybe we should be outside their original mandates and possibly a lot these days. In fact, the Labor party even considering the nuclear option.” operating illegally in some instances. convinced the CFMEU to use that same language “The high speed rail network is starting to “The commission is taking into account emissions when describing the coal energy sector during the make more sense as the country’s population created overseas from use of the coal which is not election. We need a ‘just transition’.... But what grows. Wouldn’t the Hunter be a perfect spot for their job. Their job is to make sure the companies does it mean? To tell you the truth, for all the the construction and ongoing maintenance of are working within the perimeters of the time I have spent fighting this fight I simply don’t the trains?” Australian law and looking after the community know. But let’s say we are going to transition, and Stuart also suggested tax zoning as an option, and environment in the scope of their business,” I would say that in 30-40 years we may have to where companies get a lower tax rate if they build said Mark. due to technological advancement, how would or relocate to regional areas. And there’s plenty of HE WENT ON TO SAY THAT IF WE DON’T GET THE a forward thinking businessman perform this more ideas from this passionate man. delicate task? Well to put it simply, you don’t move IPC PULLED BACK IN LINE NSW WILL MISS OUT BUT REGARDLESS OF WHAT WE DECIDE FOR out of your old house before you’ve completed ON MAJOR PROJECTS FROM PRIVATE INVESTORS THE FUTURE, STUART SAID WE NEED TO ACCEPT your new one.” AS NSW WILL BE PUT INTO THE TOO HARD THAT THE COAL INDUSTRY WILL BE HERE FOR BASKET FOR LARGE COMPANIES. THIS WOULD Stuart explained how we should look to America DECADES TO COME. WE SHOULD REMEMBER IT BE DEVASTATING NOT JUST FOR THE HUNTER for a perfect example. “Look what happened to HAS SERVED US WELL AND WILL CONTINUE TO BUT THE WHOLE STATE. their mid-western states when their factories were FEED OUR FAMILIES LONG INTO THE FUTURE. moved overseas or their coal sector ground to a Of the application, Stuart said, “The combination “One Nation’s ongoing fight is for companies that halt. We know what happens when highly skilled, of the claimed cultural significance of the site, are doing the right thing to be able to keep mining high paying jobs leave these rural areas. You are the fact it has a near 150-year-old homestead operations going and expanding. Our fight is for left with towns and cities that are shadows of their smack bang in the middle of the lease and it the rights of injured coal miners to receive their former selves.” claimed as being ‘prime grazing land’, all make the accident pay and entitlements. Our fight is to stop company’s challenge all the more difficult.” “Suicide numbers, drug addiction, depression, the exploitation of so called ‘casual’ coal miners Stuart told us that as fate would have it, he was family breakdown and violent crime numbers all and have then paid correctly. This is what One the last person to live on the homestead grounds significantly increase. The only things that will Nation fights for, and this is what I fight for.” decrease is the price of local housing, destroying in 2006-2007 before Glendell mine was opened in Agree or disagree with Stuart, you have to respect all the accumulated wealth generated in the area.” 2008. He said nobody ever come and looked at the his commitment to the community, the workers homestead whilst he was living there, there were “WE NEED TO START TO MOVE IN THE RIGHT and to the mining companies and to the future of no cultural gatherings either and in his view the DIRECTION BEFORE WE EVEN UTTER THE the Hunter. land is terrible grazing land. WORDS ‘TRANSITION’.” “We are all wedded to the future and if we look at “Essentially the mine is looking at having to shovel Stuart said the bypasses are a good start as once the real future, the children being born now, we tens of millions of dollars into relocating a house completed they will allow faster travel to and need to think big and start thinking now if we are that is currently unliveable. 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a coalminer is a permanent. He could ensure broad access to the benefits available to PUBLISHERS OPINION coalminers insured by Coal Mines Insurance. What about the National party? Senator Matthew BEARDS OPINION Canavan visited the Hunter Valley during the federal and NSW elections, saying the Government of had legislation to fix casualisation. But that bill only allowed employees to ask the employer to be DEATH are the considered as a permanent—to ask the employer. MINERS Well, good luck with that! That bill did not make its way through the Senate prior to the election, and the Government has not brought it back. INDUSTRY’S I challenge Minister Canavan and Senator Roberts to truly fix this issue: they can back an improved COOL bill, one which addresses the casualisation YOU ARE GUARANTEED CRIB TO ADD A WIN! lost injury time. Both measurements provide problem by creating an objective definition LITTLE SWAG TO YOUR SHIFT WITH OUR GREATESTTHE LABOR PARTY STRONGLY SUPPORTS OURASSET COALMINING INDUSTRY; WE ALWAYS HAVE impressive statistics. of ‘casual’. INSULATED PVC CRIB BAG. I BELIEVE SAFETY ON THE JOB REALLY IS THE though and which roles may require the strongest AND ALWAYS WILL. THE LIBS AND NATS SAY SENATOR ROBERTS HAS ALSO RAISED THE HON JOEL FITZGIBBON MP Made by Rugged Xtremes and in classic MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION FOR EVERY dust protection? For many men, their beards are THEY DO TOO, BUT, UNLIKE LABOR, THEY DO MATTER OF CREEPING CASUALISATION IN Coalface yellow, we reckon our crib bag will SINGLE MINING OPERATION HERE IN THE an integral part of their identity and have been SHADOW MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE NOT SUPPORT THE MOST VALUABLE ASSET: ITS THE COALMINING INDUSTRY. HE’S RIGHT be as sought after as a Louis Vuitton. HUNTER, AUSTRALIA AND THE REST OF THE for all of their adult life. For some there are also AND RESOURCES AND FEDERAL MEMBER WORKFORCE. TO IDENTIFY IT AS A PROBLEM, BUT WE WORLD. AFTER A FEW RECENT CONVERSATIONS religious or cultural reasons. FOR HUNTER. NEED SOLUTIONS AND HE’S NOT BACKING HOWEVER, THE QUESTION IS; CAN THE PURSUIT The question becomes: does One Nation support Whatever the reason, the tests are far from fool THEM. LABOR TOOK TO THE LAST ELECTION OF SOME SAFETY INITIATIVES SOMETIMES BE A our coalminers? proof and even someone with the wrong shaped A PROMISE TO LEGISLATE TO GUARANTEE STEP TOO FAR? One Nation’s Senator Malcolm Roberts has head can easily fail. FOR A SAME-JOB, SAME-PAY REGULATORY I understand there will be a few who will look at “SORRY MATE, YOUR HEAD’S A WEIRD SHAPE asserted that both the miners’ union and I FRAMEWORK AND TO ADDRESS THE ‘AVE A the preceding statement and call me an idiot for SO WE HAVE TO LET YOU GO.” have failed in our duty to offer support for UNFAIRNESS HIGHLIGHTED BY THE SKENE even asking the question. Fair enough. our local coalminers. Nothing could be further While the intent might be honourable, the CASE IN THE FEDERAL COURT. WE PROMISED from the truth. Senator Roberts has also, under LAUGH I do believe however that some initiatives go a bit practical realities make this potential new rule a TO INSERT AN OBJECTIVE DEFINITION OF parliamentary privilege, asserted that the union WITH too far, and the one that has prompted a raised step too far. If we are going to bring this in then ‘CASUAL’ IN THE FAIR WORK ACT – THE ROOT and Coal Services, the entity behind Coal Mines PH 6571 1589 eyebrow from me is the question of bearded I am sure all equipment, buildings, carparks and OF THIS WHOLE ISSUE. Insurance, have conspired to deny injured workers. As I understand it, there is a push for whatever else need to be dust proofed as well. If Senator Roberts is serious about joining me ‘BUY ANY TORO MOWER AND YOU COULD WIN coalminers the support they deserve. This is mine sites to become ‘beard free’. That means off These are mine sites after all and that makes and the union in supporting our miners, he THE PRICE OF YOUR MOWER BACK’ with the whiskers or you are off the job. absolute rubbish. them inherently dusty. will withdraw his vote in the Senate until the Two blondes are hanging out and one of them Coal Services is jointly owned and operated by This isn’t the Army people. If we want to impose So, what is the answer? I don’t really know, but Morrison Government acts on casualisation pulls out a mirror. FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, SIMPLY SMS: army like conditions, then its only fair we offer the union and the New South Wales Minerals and he will address the three things he could the relatively fast, easy and effective solution She looks into it and then says in a stunned voice, COOL CRIB, YOUR NAME, AND YOUR EMAIL similar perks. Dental, free accommodation, Council, and is heavily regulated by the New do in cooperation with the Labor Party. He is design and supply a beard friendly mask. “There’s a face in there. She looks so familiar.” ADDRESS TO 0438 474 290. better pensions and medical and any and all the Certainly, look at the roles people do so that South Wales government. Coal Services and could ensure that all of the benefits of union- Her friend grabs the mirror, looks in it, and says Limit of one entry per person. NSW Permit No. LTPM/19/05181 other things. should a version of this new rule be introduced Coal Mines Insurance should be measured not negotiated EAs go across the whole workforce. “You’re such an idiot. That’s me!” By submitting an entry, you consent to the use of your contact details for My understanding is that beards may prevent that only the absolutely high risk roles are part of only on the support they provide injured miners He could ensure the right to be treated as a promotional and marketing purposes. dust masks working properly. At what level the plan – and maybe hipsters with man buns. but also on the reductions in accidents and permanent when, for all intents and purposes,

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“Then we started seeing fires along the mid coast and the big Gosper’s Mountain fire started up and started approaching our district. From then it’s been all hands-on deck on the home front, and it hasn’t really stopped since. And it’s not just our district that have been fighting here. We’ve been assisted by other districts when we needed it because we didn’t have enough resources. Just as we support them, they support us, it’s really a remarkable team effort.” 70,000 PLUS AMAZING PEOPLE Hopefully we’ve seen the worst of the The last couple of months have been PUTTING THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE. bushfire season this year, but we’ve incredibly tough and there’s been COMPLETELY VOLUNTARY, NO still got a lot of work to do to make volunteer firefighters on the ground PAY. WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH TO sure we’re prepared in the future. every single day. Working 12 hour THANK THEM. I ASK LEANNE HOW Leanne says they are still expecting shifts, in intense conditions. Gale PEOPLE CAN HELP. a tough couple of months ahead. Although there’s been some rain and force winds, incredibly hot days and “We’ve already received so much a little reprieve, it’s not enough and SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RFS BRIGADE NOW hardly a moment’s reprieve. assistance which we are so grateful some fires continue to burn which There’s also been the tragic loss for. The community support we they are still hard at work containing. WWW.RFS.NSW.GOV.AU/VOLUNTEER/SUPPORT-YOUR-LOCAL-BRIGADE of lives and property. But despite have received is simply fantastic. everything, Leanne says the attitude We’ve been contacted by some of WITH LIGHTNING THE MAIN VALIANT among the RFS remains positive. “At the local mines to see how they can CAUSE OF ALL THE BUSHFIRES, a year old, but then I’ve also seen large bush lots can be a challenge LEANNE AND SOME OF times it feels like it’s never going to help and so many businesses have PREVENTING FIRES IS AN ALMOST fires that are stopped by areas much which is why the RFS is always there THE HVFCC TEAM end, but these guys never give up. shown support. We’ve received IMPOSSIBLE TASK. ALL WE CAN DO older. So many factors come into to provide advice. “We are always They are such amazing people that so many donations of water and IS TRY TO BE BETTER PREPARED play,” Leanne adds. happy to advise. And not just the just keep going, nonstop.” nonperishable items which has really AND READY TO TAKE ACTION TO There’s a lot of legislation that RFS but Local Land Services will also “SO MUCH OF THE STATE HAS I ask Leanne why she does it. “My helped. But what we appreciate most CONTAIN FIRES AS QUICKLY AS has to be met before any hazard provide advice to landowners. We VOLUNTEERSSINCE SEPTEMBER, NSW HAS BEEN RAVAGED BY UNPRECEDENTED BURNT. BUSH FIRE SEASON STARTS brigade is my other family. We is financial assistance as we can then POSSIBLE. reduction is approved. It can be can assist with hazard reduction BUSHFIRES. WITHOUT THE BRAVE NSW RFS VOLUNTEERS THAT HAVE are all good friends and have built use it where it’s most needed.” A lot of people blame the lack hazard daunting for landowners but it’s burning, and as part of your hazard BEEN ON THE FRONT LINES, TIRELESSLY PROTECTING OUR FAMILIES IN OCTOBER AND NORMALLY WE such strong bonds. Then there’s the reduction as the reason why this actually pretty easy for a landowner reduction approval needs an AND HOMES, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE. SEE IT SLOWLY TRAVEL DOWN THE But no sooner than she says this, fire season has been so deadly, to get the licence if they meet the inspection, we can also point out COAST, BUT THIS YEAR IT CAME SO satisfaction of doing what you set she’s quick to demonstrate how out to achieve working as a team. but Leanne explains how it’s only environmental requirements. other things you can do and be on FAST. WE DON’T NORMALLY END selfless these guys are by pointing Protecting people and their livelihoods out other people that desperately one tool among many and hazard Because ultimately the responsibility hand to help.” A little background about the NSW demanding one that has been hugely UP DOWN THE SOUTH COAST UNTIL and their properties is rewarding need help. reduction is much more complex lies with the landowners. Talking to Leanne and some of Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS). Starting compounded by the recent bushfires. FEBRUARY. THIS YEAR IT STARTED than people realise. work. You also really appreciate and “Please don’t forget about all “There’s many effective measures HVFCC team, they are quick to back in the 19th century, it’s now the The HVFCC services both the AS EARLY AS SEPTEMBER, WHEN feel humble when people acknowledge the other people that have been “The life span of hazard reduction is that landowners and land managers dismiss what they do as heroic. world’s largest volunteer firefighting Singleton and Muswellbrook Local WE STARTED SENDING UP TEAMS what you do. Being thanked by affected. The wildlife, the farmers. only about two years. Certain types of can take. Preparation is key. Hazard They’re just doing a job that needs to organisation, with over 70,000 Government Area’s. Though we AND SPECIALISTS UP NORTH TO strangers on the street. It really makes We encourage people to help vegetation can only be burnt over a reducing by fire with correct be done. But this I have to disagree volunteers and a little over 900 quickly learnt that the many brigades ASSIST,” LEANNE TELLS US. it worthwhile.” organisations like Blaze Aid which certain period, you need to allow time licenses, slashing and remove with them. These guys are heroes. staff. That’s 2002 brigades, 108 local and districts don’t operate alone, for vegetation to rebuild between understory fuel, approved clearing. And we are so lucky to have them. government areas and 45 districts. rather it’s a symbiotic relationship helps farmers rebuild the thousands burns or you risk losing species Pick the assets you need to protect And not only the brave people who The NSW RFS not only deals with bush that spans across every single brigade and thousands of kilometres of of flora.” and put your preparation into it. make up the NSW RFS. The men and grass fires, but also structural in NSW. And every one of those fencing that been lost. Or the Red Reducing fuel load is important, and women of the National Parks fires, motor vehicle fires, motor brigades have been pushed to the Cross and the Salvation Army that “Fire conditions will also determine are behind the scenes helping people whether it will even be effective. I’ve and many steps are very simple and Service, the Forestry Corporation of vehicle accidents, investigations, limits in what has been the worst fire easy,” explains Leanne. floods, spillages and more. But as season that Leanne has ever seen. and communities that have been seen fires go straight through hazard NSW and Fire and Rescue NSW. We we all know it’s the devasting affected by the fires.” reduction areas that are less than Leanne recognises that managing thank each and every one of you. bushfires that have been pushing the RFS to its limits. WANT TO BE A RFS VOLUNTEER? The area they are responsible for protecting encompasses a There are many reasons to join the NSW RFS. You may want to protect geographic area of 800,630 square your families, your friends, your home and assets, your community, kilometres, approximately 10.4 and your way of life. Volunteering also offers the opportunity to learn percent of Australia’s land mass. new and valuable skills and to meet people you wouldn’t normally So far this fire season, more than meet. It’s also about being part of a wonderful tradition and an 100,000 square kilometres of that organisation with a very proud history. land has been burnt. THE NSW RFS will always need new volunteers. As young as 12 can We headed over to Hunter Valley start the process and there’s no age limit. And they don’t just need Fire Control Centre (HVFCC) in firefighters. There are roles in communications, support, catering, Bulga where we sat down with community engagement, leadership, aviation and heavy plant. 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COMMUNITY AND THE “I’m a juggler and I juggle MINING INDUSTRY AIMED flaming torches in my act.” AT MINIMISING THE “Oh yeah?” says the doubtful Unfortunately following an injury A claim for a lump sum benefits IMPACTS OF MINING IN THE cop. “Let’s see you do it.” The in or about a coal mine workers are is commenced by obtaining an REGION. juggler gets out and starts FIGHT sometimes left with a permanent assessment of the impairment or loss juggling the blazing torches injury and can potentially make a from a suitably qualified specialist. masterfully. claim for what is called permanent The assessment and a formal claim The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue PROJECTS AND STRATEGIES The Dialogue’s senior group – the Joint A couple driving by slows down impairment or loss of use of defined is then lodged with the employer and (the Dialogue) was established in Advisory Steering Committee – guides DEVELOPED BY THE DIALOGUE to watch. “Wow,” says the parts of the body, bodily function as their insurer who will then obtain their 2011 in response to community the Dialogue’s focus to ensure current RESULT FROM INTERACTION driver to his wife. “I’m glad I A FISH well as pain and suffering. 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APPRENTICES KICK START CAREER THE FUTURE IS LOOKING BRIGHT FOR THE PROGRAMMED INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE, MUSWELLBROOK WORKFORCE WITH THEM TAKING ON 8 KEEN NEW APPRENTICES FOR 2020.

Each year Programmed Industrial Maintenance, locals were unfortunately out of work due to no - Mechanical Trade, Certificate III – Mobile Plant Muswellbrook aims to recruit 5 new apprentices, fault of their own, a decision was made to make Technology, Certificate IV – Mechanical Trade this year smashing it out the park by supporting 8 positions available to them in our business so and Certificate IV – Engineering Trade – provide new apprentices in their chosen career paths. they were able to complete their apprenticeships,” vast opportunities for apprentices to develop in Of those 8, the Muswellbrook branch took on 1 x said Programmed Industrial Maintenance their diverse range of careers and progress into 3rd Year and 2 x 2nd Year Engineering Fabrication Muswellbrook’s HSEQ Advisor Karlee Boyle. leadership and dual trade roles. Apprentices, that previously worked for MRS. The apprenticeships currently underway at the “UPSKILLING OUR EMPLOYEES GIVES THEM “After the closure of MRS these apprentices Muswellbrook branch - such as a Certificate AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ACROSS AN approached our business and after reviewing III – Business Administration, Certificate III - INCREASINGLY DIVERSE INDUSTRY TO THE their application and recognising that these Engineering Fabrication Trade, Certificate III HIGH STANDARDS OUR CLIENTS EXPECT,” SAID KARLEE. “Each apprentice is given the chance to discuss the direction in which they would like their career to THE HUNTER COAL FESTIVAL progress. In each trade there are different areas in WILL RETURN IN 2020 WITH which you can work in and although we support EVENTS FOCUSING ON THE the apprentices through the whole trade, if an FESTIVAL’S THEMES OF apprentice is wanting to learn more in a specific “COMMUNITY + CO-EXISTENCE area, we are able to focus more on that area.” HUNTER + INNOVATION + EDUCATION”. New apprentices start with a robust induction program allowing them to learn a range of new COAL FESTIVAL knowledge base focusing on safety and hazard awareness and identification. Programmed Organised by Singleton Business Chamber, a Industrial Maintenance are passionate about series of events is planned for October 2020 as ensuring that when new apprentices commence part of the biennial festival. work on the workshop floor, they are ready and Singleton Business Chamber president Sue Gilroy have the skills to keep themselves and the personal said, while events and details were still being around them safe. finalised, a number of major events had been “Young Workers and the safety of Young Workers is fully locked in including the popular Mining important to Programmed Industrial Maintenance Leaders Lunch on Friday, October 30 followed (Muswellbrook). We have a tailor made young by the Singleton Community Day celebration on workers training module along with a Supervising Saturday, October 31. Young Workers training module. This allows the Plans were also being finalised for an Innovation whole team to be on the same page when it comes and Careers Expo in Muswellbrook on Friday, to supporting our new apprentices,” said Karlee. October 23. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter I recently sat down with Sam Sawkins, 1st Year Service’s Hunter Valley Mining Rugby League “We are also currently talking to very high-level Apprentice in Engineering – Fabrication Trade Charity Day, scheduled for Saturday, October 17, potential speakers to address the Mining Leaders during his second week, “I’m stoked that I have would also be a festival-associated event. Lunch and hope to make an announcement on been given the opportunity to develop my career MS GILROY SAID THE FESTIVAL LINE UP WAS that soon. We also believe the planned Innovation in the Fabrication Trade with Programmed, being SHAPING UP WELL WITH A SPREAD OF EVENTS and Careers Expo will be a major event which a boilermaker has been my dream for as long as I AIMED AT ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATING THE will educate local people about the innovative can remember. The people have been helpful, and COMMUNITY. strategies being developed and fulfilling career- it is a real team feeling coming into the workshop. paths available in the Hunter region through Everyone has a real focus on safety which is good.” Ms Gilroy said the Singleton Community Day was mining and other industries. designed to be a celebration of the co-existence THE SUPPORT EACH APPRENTICE RECEIVES “It’s also great to have the Westpac Rescue between the mining industry and community DURING THE PROGRAM SHONE THROUGH EVERY Helicopter Service’s Hunter Valley Mining Rugby with family-orientated entertainment CONVERSATION I HAD WITH MEMBERS OF League Charity Day on board as an associated and activities featuring throughout the THE WORKFORCE. event; it’s arguably the Upper Hunter’s most day. Free planned attractions included “I have learnt so much in the short time I have been visible event showing community and the children’s activities, industry sponsor working at Programmed Industrial Maintenance. mining industry working together. community engagement and Everyone I have been involved with has been educational displays, bus tours to local “The festival is again enjoying strong supportive and willing to show me skills that I will mine sites and tug of war, touch footy support from the mining industry use for the rest of my career,” said Olivia Daniels and coal-shovelling competitions and more. through sponsorship and hands-on recently starting her Certificate III in Business involvement in the planning. Companies that Administration. As part of the Titan International Group of companies, Titan Australia offers the widest range of tyres & wheels available in “THE SINGLETON COMMUNITY DAY WAS A would like to support the festival can still get on The Programmed Industrial Maintenance, MASSIVE SUCCESS IN 2018, ATTRACTING AN board through sponsorship; anyone interested in Muswellbrook team expressed they view their Australia. We supply and service wheels and tyres for the industrial, mining, construction, earthmoving, transport, agricultural, ESTIMATED 6000 PEOPLE TO THE SINGLETON becoming a sponsor should contact the Chamber apprentices as the future of their company, and SHOWGROUND AND WE ARE VERY KEEN TO at [email protected] or phone recreational and passenger markets. And with service second to none, Titan Australia can keep your fleet moving. they strive to develop highly skilled employees BUILD ON THAT IN 2020,” MS GILROY SAID. 0417 432 081.” to join their team and become the leaders of tomorrow. “Seeing each apprentice develop both a skill set and knowledge base that is the foundation of their future is something that we take pride in,” said Karlee. “We reflect on the success of our apprentices as they can only be as successful with the correct training and exposure to their trade.”

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PHOTO CREDIT: WITH ALL THE TALK OF TURNING MINE VOIDS NORM BARNEY PHOTOGRAPHIC INTO A LAKES SYSTEM, WHICH I BELIEVE IS A COLLECTION, HELD GREAT IDEA, I THINK IT IS IMPORTANT TO ALSO BY CULTURAL ‘SIXTY-MILERS’ COLLECTIONS AT PLAN FOR SPECIFIC INTENSIVE USES THAT PARALLEL ECONOMICS THE UNIVERSITY OF DRIVE MAJOR ECONOMIC ACTIVITY ON THOSE NEWCASTLE. POTENTIAL LAKES. IN 1799, THE FIRST SHIPMENT Turning the Hunter from what is now a mining OF COAL LEFT AUSTRALIA the national district into a lakes district as certain mines come FROM NEWCASTLE HEADED to the end of their productive life would be a FOR BENGAL, MARKING terrific legacy. AUSTRALIA’S FIRST COMMODITY EXPORT. TODAY, Just having the lakes would be a great outcome NEWCASTLE IS THE WORLD’S in itself, but purposefully developing them into LARGEST COAL EXPORT PORT, AQUATIC magnets for enthusiasts of all of the different on- SHIPPING COAL ALL OVER THE water sports, pursuits and interests would make WORLD. BUT IN THE EARLY our region a world class aquatic destination. DAYS IT WAS ALL ABOUT THE IT WOULD ALSO TURN ALL SURROUNDING COASTAL ‘SIXTY-MILERS’. DISTRICT TOWNS AND VILLAGES INTO ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE AND ATTRACTIVE LOCATIONS THE MEGA AND DESTINATIONS FOR THE FUTURE. Although that first coal shipment Imagine one with an artificial surf break capable was headed for international of holding world tour events and hosting tourists waters, back in the early days of MONTHLY as well. the coal carrying trade, coal was predominately shipped from only operating one vessel, though most Over the years, many ports were Hill Bay was the only ocean jetty Another could be an international standard site Newcastle to Sydney. These early were coal mines or coal shippers. Among used to load coal from the northern port on the northern coalfields MEAT for sailing regattas, wind surfing, kite surfing and ships were commonly known as these were Coalcliff Colliery, Wallarah coalfields. Among these were ports and under unfavourable weather all those kind of thing as part of the world circuit. ‘sixty-milers’, a name that refers to Colliery, R.W. Miller, Howard Smith and at Newcastle, Morpeth, Swansea conditions could be dangerous. RAFFLE Heads, Hexham, Carrington, Lake Of course, a fishing lake purposefully stocked with the approximate distance in nautical Coal and Allied. During the years, many ‘sixty- Macquarie and Catherine Hill Bay. the most prized fish would be a no brainer. miles by sea from the Hunter River THE HEYDAY OF THE ‘SIXTY-MILERS’ milers’ were wrecked, involved in WORTH $150 COMPLIMENTS OF Each port was different, with both Another site could be more action adventure to Sydney. WAS FROM AROUND 1880 TO THE collisions with other vessels or run positive and negative aspects. themed with a complimentary white-water course The ships used in the international 1960S. IN 1919, A ROYAL COMMISSION aground. The most common cause At Newcastle it was a difficult time feeding into it, a water-skiing course, jet boats, and coastal coal trades were very IDENTIFIED TWENTY-NINE SHIPS for losses was bad weather or in for ships trying to negotiate the power boat racing, jet ski course to name a few. different. The interstate ships were ENGAGED IN THE COASTAL COAL- some cases it was thought the rush The Hunters best butcher of hand-picked meaty east-north-east facing channel Infrastructure supporting each would be an larger than most ‘sixty-milers’ and CARRYING TRADE. to put to sea contributed. goodness! leaving the river. At Hexham, employment boom during construction. The the longer voyages required The very earliest ‘sixty-milers’ were because it was a river port, ships In the second half of the 20th FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, SIMPLY SMS: facilities must be world class to make it all work. different crewing arrangements and sailing vessels often made from wood, were required to make use of the century as demand for coal in ROBERTS MEATS, YOUR NAME AND YOUR EMAIL The ongoing workforce would bring life, money a larger coal bunker capacity. The but during the late 19th century and tides to avoid running aground in Sydney reduced, so did the coastal ADDRESS TO 0438 474 290. and prosperity to every town in the district. owners of the interstate coastal ships the 20th century the typical vessel shallow Fern Bay. Lake Macquarie coal-carrying trade. On 22 July were usually more traditional ship- Limit of one entry per person. The industry needed to support it all would be was small coal-fired steamers usually could handle only very small craft 2002, the final load of coal was owners, some of whom specialised in NSW Permit No. LTPM/19/05181 naturally attracted to the region, creating an made of iron and steel. Weighing in at due to the shallow opening of the loaded from Lake Macquarie for carrying coal and coke. entire new industry of employment. between 200 and 1500 gross tons, they lake to the sea at Swansea so only the short trip to Newcastle and BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY, YOU CONSENT TO THE USE OF YOUR Whereas the ‘sixty-milers’ had many CONTACT DETAILS FOR PROMOTIONAL AND MARKETING PURPOSES. Grab your sunscreen and swimmers people…It is were small vessels which allowed access the very smallest of the ‘sixty- the era of the ‘sixty-milers’ was time to get wet! owners and operators with some to the ports in the area. milers’ were suitable. Catherine officially over.

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What’s a usual day at work entail? What’s a funny story about work MY MINING LIFE Processing purchase orders and goods for site and ensuring all that you can tell? goods are on site on time and ordered on time. Plenty of great times, I think being WHEN HE’S NOT HARD AT WORK AS BUSINESS How big is the crew? 7 months pregnant onsite and DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR AUSTRALIA’S waddling down to the warehouse In our team we have 8 employees currently. LEADING HEAVY EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT to my office became a regular RENTAL PROVIDER EMECO GROUP, RYAN FINN Carmen What’s the best thing about your job? amusement. I think it was an BOSS IS ON SITE DECONSTRUCTING OUR INDUSTRY Being able to help others and constantly learning. I work with ongoing bet to see how long I would LEADERS. THIS MONTH RYAN CHATTED WITH A some great people so that is also a bonus. last before having to stop work. BOSS CLOSE TO HOME, GENERAL MANAGER NSW & The worst thing? How different is your job to what VIC FOR EMECO INTERNATIONAL, STEVE CROFTS. DILLON Being away from my 8-month-old for 10 hours a day, but having you wanted to be when you were her picture on my desk definitely helps. a kid? When I was a kid I wanted to be Steve Crofts is General Manager allow your emotion to influence THIS MONTH WE GAINED AN a hairdresser, so I think I have NSW & Vic for Emeco International your decision making process, but to INSIGHT INTO THE LIFE OF A definitely gone in a totally different Pty Ltd, which is an ASX listed take the time to consider each of the PURCHASING OFFICER WITH direction. I have been working in heavy earthmoving rental and messages in context to ensure that CARMEN DILLON. stores/purchasing for 10 years now maintenanceGoss business servicing all you understand the consequence, and for 6 of those years it has been key mining regions across Australia. urgency and the influence that you within the mining industry. Steve started his career in Sydney as really have over the outcome. Given What would your mum say about an apprentice Plant Mechanic with Who are you and what do you do? that we are challenged daily with you when you were a kid? an OEM and over a 30-year career conflicting priorities, demands and My name is Carmen Dillon and I’m a has worked in various maintenance, decisions that seemingly require our purchasing officer at Hunter Valley That I was very inquisitive and unique, I guess. Always able to go off sales, asset management and immediate attention, ensuring your Operations. and do my own thing and entertain commercial roles. time and energy is focused in the Any nicknames good or bad? myself. For the past 15 years, Steve has right areas is essential. No. Family? worked for Emeco, a business Steve says that he has been very Where do you live and how long that has as provided him with fortunate in his career as he has have you been in the Valley? Yes I have an amazing partner who the opportunity to expand his been able to work with some works out in the mines as a bench I live in Newcastle and have been out skills and knowledge base via role hand who is very supportive and a fantastic companies and people in the Valley for 3.5 years. diversification, growth, strong in various roles and locations beautiful 8 month old girl. My mum leadership and great people. Steve across the country, all the time When did you start and what’s the and dad live in Port Macquarie and believes that people are by far the continually learning and maturing ride been like? my sister is a project manager down most important resource in any as a manager. His advice to anyone I started out at HVO in 2017 as a in Sydney. business and has a firm belief that looking to forge a career in our contractor working in the warehouse What do you do in your downtime? to be successful in any endeavour industry would be always maintain and worked through the transition Spending time with my family and that you must have a strong work a high work ethic, embrace on site where I was able to become catching up with friends. I also like ethic and that backing yourself opportunities that will allow you employed fulltime as a purchasing to work out and go camping. is essential. officer. It’s been an amazing to expand your experiences and What is one thing about you that FROM FIRST JOB TO NOW knowledge base, don’t be afraid to opportunity. I’ve been able to learn a lot and have been given some great would surprise people to know? Steve’s first industry job was as an back yourself, and look to identify a opportunities to enhance myself and I have 70% of my body tattooed and apprentice Plant Mechanic with mentor who can provide guidance my career. scarification on my leg. Gough and Gilmour based in their and support. Steve expresses that was lucky enough to be interviewed to reduce their impacts on the local Sydney workshop. After spending our industry offers such an amazing by businesses representing both communities and environments in 10 years moving between dealer range of career opportunities, work these market segments and after which they operate. roles and various positions within locations and diverse business types, the mining services sector, Steve seeing what an organisation such KEYS TO SUCCESS and he believes that anyone with as Gough and Gilmour could offer commenced with Emeco at their The best advice Steve was ever given the passion and desire to develop a in regards of training, travel and Somersby office as NSW Maintenance was, ‘If you are given 60 seconds in successful career certainly has every Nobody industry diversification, his mind Manager. Steve has since spent the which to make a decision, take 50 chance to do so. was made up. Fortunately for Steve, last 15 years predominantly with seconds to consider your response.’ ALL WORK AND NO PLAY Gough and Gilmour offered him an Emeco where he has been fortunate This still rings true for him today apprenticeship where he commenced It’s important to balance your work enough to support the group in though it was first highlighted to and personal life. When Steve is wants a fire in 1989. several challenging roles both in Steve early on in his career when not at work, he enjoys spending NSW and Western Australia and is CHANGES AND CHALLENGES he was receiving management quality time with his family and the current General Manager for HYDRAULIC SAFETY ISOLATION AHEAD training. During an exercise where friends and tries to make some time NSW and Vic. Steve believes that the challenges and he was required to review several each weekend to lose himself in a SIMPLE ASSET PROTECTION AND COMPLIANCE WHY THE MINING INDUSTRY? changes facing the mining industry hypothetical emails with the good book. When weather and time After completing his formal in the short term will include the task requiring that he prioritise permit, Steve’s real passion is game ■ Rapid hydraulic energy education, Steve applied skills shortage (especially technical them into order of urgency, Steve fishing because it provides a great for a number of mechanical and trade positions), the transient remembers his choices were excuse to be offline for several hours isolation. apprenticeships both in the nature of employees impacting on somewhat questionable. What the at a time allowing the batteries ■ Integration with emergency automotive and heavy vehicle company culture and the increased task taught him though was to not to recharge. The occasional fish is sectors. 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Scotty Butler would How big is the crew in the have to be the Safe Gauge Hunter Valley? funniest, who just the other SUPPLIER INSIDER We have a small but day after visiting a local highly experienced company had his personal team within Safe Gauge, car break down and one having 3 mechanics and of the employees of that 2 engineers doing their company turn up to help him different roles within the back on the road. Scotty was company and a company quite appreciative after a secretary to keep everyone big day! Who are you and what do is different, we now have a What is the biggest in check. Our team works SAFE GAUGE Anything else you want you do? small, but highly experienced opportunity for your extremely well together and to say? Safe Gauge Pty Ltd was team working together business right now? are all excited about the established in 2019 with doing demonstrations in With the interest that has opportunities ahead. 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The feedback just each other and is proud to visit our website www. from the ‘line of fire’ What’s the best thing about from our trials has created represent Safe Gauge. avoiding injury. your business? opportunity to design safegauge.com.au and be The worst thing? sure to like our Facebook Where did you start and It is very rewarding to be a different models specific The necessary time frame it page. Thankyou! how did you end up where part of the Safe Gauge team for different machines and you are now? and contribute to making a applications. Safe Gauge actually started positive difference to safety What are the biggest with just an idea in 2018 in the mining industry. challenges facing your when Luke Dawson (Safe Helping reduce injuries and business? Gauge MD) thought of a fatalities, with a key focus of As with any new company safer way to complete a everyone going home to their start up there are many steering clutch and brake family each night injury free. challenges but with the SINGLETON REFLECTS ON HISTORICAL, (SCAB) calibration on a team we currently have What is the big news in your INDUSTRIAL AND CULTURAL CONTRIBUTION D11 Cat bulldozer. Luke part of the mining industry and continue to build IN BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS. then contacted a highly right now? we are all very keen to “THE PROGRAM SHOWCASES ALL THAT IS (MODERN DAY MAITLAND) DAYS LATER, HOWE experienced electronic Safe Gauge is an industry overcome any challenge SPECIAL ABOUT SINGLETON, AND WHAT THE SAID HE HAD “TRAVELLED THROUGH AS FINE A design engineer to help first when it comes to testing that we may face. PEOPLE FROM OUR AREA HAVE ACHIEVED COUNTRY AS IMAGINATION CAN FORM”. turn his idea into a working It’s 200 years since the European exploration of hydraulics and we are very How long have you been SINCE THIS LAND SUSTAINED FIRST THE Members of the party were rewarded with land prototype. After 18 months the area we now know as Singleton, and a year- excited to distribute our doing business and PEOPLE OF THE WONNARUA/WANARUAH, grants, and their names still echo in the local of research and development, long program of events is about to get underway wireless pressure testing business in the Valley? AND THEN OUR EARLY PIONEERS,” MAYOR OF government area today - particularly Benjamin we have undergone in a reflection of the historical, cultural, social SINGLETON, CR SUE MOORE SAID. kits around Australia and Safe Gauge was started in Singleton, whose land grant at the bend in the successful trials with major and industrial significance of the Singleton local overseas. Safe Gauge has 2019 and looks forward to “There’s no disputing Singleton played an river would become the nucleus for the township. mining companies and OEMs government area. lodged a worldwide PCT expanding our innovative immensely important role in the establishment Cr Moore said as well as honouring the past, the and look forward for the Patent application on our team, developing and The Back to Singleton 2020 program includes of the colony of NSW and the nation of Australia; bicentennial year was also focused on the future product release in April 2020. Wireless pressure testing providing more safety the first public viewing of the Dale Frank Botanic and that role continues today, as you can see just as Singleton Council worked closely with the Describe a typical day at system as there is nothing solutions for the mining Gardens in the grounds of historic Hambledon by looking at this program. State and Federal governments on a number ‘The office’. the same as our design on Industry for future years Hill (c1864), sporting and industry events, “Events range from a tour of ultra-modern global of issues to safeguard Singleton’s economic Every day with Safe Gauge the market. to come. and high teas in some of Singleton’s most manufacturing plant Hedweld through to high importance and ensure the area continued to be historic buildings. tea at the Mechanics Institute, which was opened a destination for people to live, work and visit. The major focus is on 13 and 14 March, starting by Sir Henry Parkes in 1866.” “As part of a family with long ties to this area, I NOW OPEN with Singleton Homecoming to take over John After several failed attempts to find an overland am committed to building on the hard work that AND TAKING Street, Singleton on Friday night to launch the route between Windsor and the Hunter River has been done before us,” she said. ULAN Village Green weekend, backed up by the family-friendly valley, John Howe is credited with leading “I HOPE JOHN HOWE AND BENJAMIN Singleton Day Out on the Civic Green on BOOKINGS the exploration party, with the assistance of SINGLETON, AND EVERYONE WHO WAS PART STAY 1 NIGHT OR AS MANY AS YOU LIKE! Saturday afternoon. Both are free events. two Aboriginal trackers, Myles and Mullaboy, OF THAT EUROPEAN EXPLORATION PARTY The Singleton Soiree will follow on Saturday that reached the Hunter River at modern-day IN 1820, MIGHT LOOK AT US TODAY AND BE Whittingham on 15 March 1820. L L evening, including MC Craig Hamilton, live jazz, PROUD OF WHAT SINGLETON HAS BECOME, 52 rooms with ensuite and TV 3 meals per day included canapés and a desert bar. Tickets cost just $35 per IN HIS LETTER PENNED TO GOVERNOR AND SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS TO ENSURE IT L Standard and Executive rooms L Fully equipped gym person and are available from Council’s website. MACQUARIE DOWNSTREAM AT WALLIS PLAINS WILL CONTINUE TO THRIVE INTO THE FUTURE.” available L Laundry facilities L Short and long term L Recreation Room L Bulk bookings welcome L FREE WiFi $ TO PLAN YOUR VISIT TO SINGLETON DURING THE BICENTENNIAL YEAR [email protected] 140/pn THE FULL BACK TO SINGLETON PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT INCL BREAKFAST | CRIB | DINNER 94 Main St, ULAN 1300 270 774 WWW.SINGLETON.NSW.GOV.AU 24 @ THE COALFACE | FEBRUARY-MARCH 2020 @ THE COALFACE | FEBRUARY-MARCH 2020 25 @ THE COALFACE @ THE COALFACE THE STORIES BEHIND THE BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS ATCF_26 27_ in Singleton, but his son John Kennedy It has since returned to the arts as the headquarters GARDEN: JAMES SMITH AT THE DALE Howe took up his land.” for groups such as the Family History Society, FRANK BOTANICAL Singleton Potters, Singleton Textile Artists, GARDEN “Then we have people like Thomas HISTORY AND HIGH TEA William Parr who made an earlier Singleton Artist Group, Singleton Tidy Towns and attempt but who went back to England.” Singleton Quilters. IT WILL BE A BUSY YEAR FOR THE 54 Maps recall the deeds of history with names Designed by architect James Pender and funded MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY such as Howe’s Valley, Mt Thorley and of course by subscriptions and donations, the building SINGLETON, WHO ARE ALSO INVOLVED IN ‘LIVING SCULPTURE’ UNVEILED Singleton, but the Family History Society comprises two levels plus an unusual sloping HOSTING A HIGH TEA IN THE GRAND HALL IN Singleton is piecing together the stories of the mezzanine, with a grand cedar staircase well worn THE HISTORIC MECHANICS INSTITUTE ON THE people behind them in a special bicentennial by more than 150 years’ of boots. BACK TO SINGLETON 2020 PROGRAM ON 11 project for 2020. He might be best known for pushing conceptual JULY 2020. Mrs MacBain is also the chairperson of the 74 On 15 March 1820, an European exploration George Street Committee. boundaries with abstract artworks and The building at 74 George Street, Singleton party arrived at Hunter’s River from Windsor, sculptures exhibited in New York, Venice, Pisa was officially opened in 1867 by Sir Henry “Its simplicity is its beauty,” Mrs MacBain said and Boston, but Dale Frank’s latest creation is the led by the then Chief Constable of Windsor, John Parkes, and began as a training institute of the building. “It’s not ornate, it’s just a simple first stage of his very own botanical gardens set Howe with the assistance of Aboriginal trackers for trades before becoming the Singleton structure that has a beauty of its own. It is two-foot to be unveiled as part of Singleton’s Bicentennial Myles and Mullaboy. Council Chambers. thick sandstone at the front, so it was built to last.” commemorations. The party was a combination of free settlers Dale will open up his 18 hectare property, the and convicts, who were successful following a historic Hambledon Hill on 15 March 2020 to number of attempts in previous years under reveal a “living sculpture” with a dry garden the direction of Governor Lachlan Macquarie filled with the intriguing textures of agave, to find an overland route to the Hunter’s cactus and succulents as well as enormous aloes, River valley and suitable land for grazing and yukkas, prickly pears, dragon trees, and canary agriculture. island palms. THESE OF ARE SOME OF THE PEOPLE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT IN THE BOOKLET THAT Having meticulously renovated the sandstock- “WHEN WE STARTED, THERE WERE SEVEN Dale said opening the garden as part of Back THE SINGLETON FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY IS brick homestead before adding a sympathetic LARGE TREES IN A PADDOCK — THAT WAS IT,” to Singleton 2020 was the perfect opportunity PUTTING TOGETHER. extension and external studio, the opening DALE SAID. “I WANTED TO TRY AND HAVE A to gauge community interest in visiting the of stage one of the will also be the 10-year GARDEN THAT DOESN’T RELY ON WATER. THE garden. President of the Singleton Family History anniversary since Dale began planting. ONLY WATERING [THE PLANTS] GET IS WHEN Society, Lyn MacBain said the booklet would be “We will have guided tours every hour, but THEY ARE INITIALLY PLANTED, AND THE REST available for the weekend of 13-14 March 2020. Having begun as a hobby and with the assistance eventually the aim is to develop the garden of son-in-law James Smith, the major aim was to IS RAINFALL. further and the paths will form a natural “The booklet is about people who came or create a dynamic garden that could withstand attempted to come, and you’ll be surprised “There were massive amounts of research done walking area,” he said. the drought-stricken Australian landscape, when considering our plant selection. There are at just how many people there are - we’ve got proving that the power of creativity — coupled an awful lot of species that I want, but can’t get “I hope people get enjoyment from the gardens, over 20 names,” she said. and come away with the idea that you can plant with big, bold groupings of drought-tolerant into Australia. I brought in a lot of seeds from “We’re looking at the details of where they plants from around the world — could transform Africa and found a selection of plants from arid things that are out of the ordinary and that came from, whether they were convicts of free even the most unpromising landscape into a climates, or climates with unreliable rainfall, don’t have to be labour-intensively looked after settlers. It’s fascinating. Benjamin Singleton as work of art. and used them to design a garden.” and watered.” we know came three times and settled on his land grant, and John Howe didn’t actually live

The weekend will begin with an overland route to the Hunter Singleton Homecoming, a River area was in 1819, which was community street party on John dutifully recorded in a journal. But Street on Friday 13 March 2020, to there are no such records of the FROM LOCK UP TO LANDMARK be followed by the family-friendly successful 1820 expedition. CELEBRATING 40 YEARS Director in July 2019, with 80 employees and products in operation Singleton Day Out on the Civic “While there is no surviving diary, on mining sites around the world Green on Saturday 14 March 2020. we do know he did correspond including Indonesia, South America, Both events are free. regularly with Governor They may export to 34 countries Morocco and Canada. The Singleton Soiree will follow on Macquarie,” Peggy said. with bases in the USA and Brazil and a wish for an export terminal “PEOPLE WHO COME FOR THE TOUR the evening of Saturday 14 March AND IT IS THESE FRAGMENTS OF in Newcastle, but the Hedley family WILL SEE A BROAD OVERVIEW with a ticketed event to include MC HISTORY THAT HELP TO PAINT is keeping it all Back in Singleton in OF OUR EVOLUTION, BE ABLE TO Craig Hamilton, live music, canapes A PICTURE OF THE EARLY DAYS 2020 as part of the area’s bicentennial CHECK OUT OUR WORLD CLASS and a dessert bar. FIRST OF ST PATRICKS PLAINS, commemorations. MACHINERY – INCLUDING WELDING FOR PRESIDENT OF THE AND THEN THE TOWNSHIP OF Leading global Manufacturer ROBOTS, AND BE ABLE TO MEET OUR SINGLETON HISTORICAL SOCIETY SINGLETON BUILT ON THE LAND Hedweld will throw open the TALENTED TEAM,” KRISTY SAID. AND 2019 SINGLETON CITIZEN GRANT BESTOWED ON BENJAMIN doors of its cutting-edge advanced “There’ll be a presentation on the OF THE YEAR PEGGY MOORE SINGLETON FOR HIS ROLE IN THE manufacturing plant on Friday 13 past, present and future of the AND COMMITTEE MEMBER EXPLORATION. March 2020 as part of the year-long business and then people can have MICHAEL AKRILL, WHO ARE “The town was supposed to be at program of events, as the bicentenary a look around at the plant and the BOTH ALSO PART OF THE Whittingham, and that’s where the coincides with the 40th anniversary products we produce. SINGLETON BICENTENNIAL school and the courthouse were,” since Ian and Jan Hedley began the COMMEMORATIONS WORKING “It’s an opportunity to see the latest Mike said. company at Mt Thorley. GROUP, THE FOCUS IS ON THE developments in modern machining, Starting as a lock-up and then bicentenary of the European “But Ben Singleton, in his wisdom, From a chance meeting with an including one machine out there [on graduating to the first Council exploration of the area we now HISTORICAL EVENTS OF 200 saw that people had to cross the YEARS AGO. industrial land developer, the the plant floor] that is literally the Chambers, it’s appropriate that know as Singleton. river and built an inn. Ben was very company has grown to be a global first of its kind in the world. We hope While it is well recorded that the the history of the building housing A year-long program of events has publicly-spirited with the things leader in designing, manufacturing, people come and find us. Mt Thorley exploration party set out from the Singleton Historical Society been collated to mark the historic he did for the town, and gave to the and distributing ladders to access isn’t that far [from the Singleton and Museum is as colourful as the occasion, but there will be a Windsor on 5 March 1820, it is town.” large mining machinery, tooling to town centre].” artefacts inside. only a surviving letter penned by particular focus on the weekend of Singleton Museum is located at assist with handling of components The Hedweld Facility Tour will be The museum is undergoing an 13-15 March in line with when the John Howe to Governor Macquarie 76 Bourke Street, Singleton and is on mining and heavy earthmoving downstream some days later that held on Friday 13 March 2020 from upgrade including a new roof in first European exploration party, open Tuesdays from 10am to 1pm vehicles, and agriculture innovations. 10am to 12pm at 5 Thrift Close, Mt points to the party’s arrival in the 2020 under a $539,000 grant fromHEDWELD led byMANAGING John Howe and including and Saturday, Sunday and public Hedweld will also mark a changing Thorley (enclosed shoes required). For DIRECTOR KRISTY HEDLEY, Whittingham area of Patricks Plains the NSW Government’s Stronger Benjamin Singleton and Aboriginal holidays from 12pm to 4pm. For of the guard since daughter Kristy more information, email enquiries@ FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR on 15 March 1820. Country Communities Fund, IANin HEDLEYguides AND DIRECTOR Myles and Mullaboy, more information, visit www. Hedley took over the role of Managing hedweld.com.au a timely commemoration of the arrivedJAN HEDLEY. at Whittingham. Howe’s previous attempt to find singletonmuseum.com.au

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SINGLETON LUNCH, TENNIS + CROQUET 10TH PUTTY ROAD TRUCK DRIVERS MEMORIAL Howe Park Tennis Club Garry Miller Memorial Park, Putty Road Milbrodale Browse memorabilia, dress up in old tennis clothes Honouring truck drivers who ran the Putty and lost The RFS is a volunteer-based Glencore CEO Ian Cribb said like all Australians, they’ve been deeply or try a wooden racquet their lives, as well as those who dedicated a lifelong firefighting agency that has been saddened to see the destruction 14 March | 12pm career to the industry active for over 100 years and is the caused by the current bushfires and 16 May | Refreshments from 11am, Memorial lead combat agency for bushfires. the catastrophic impacts on many Service 1pm Glencore has also previously OPEN DAY + EVENSONG AT families, communities and wildlife donated to the NSW RFS, funding ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH across the country and they were 40 High Street, Singleton CYSTIC FIBROSIS BREATHE BALL Venue to be confirmed fire reconnaissance and remote area proud to be help these three fantastic Open day featuring a history of the church and Help to raise funds for vital research and firefighting motor bikes, an upgrade organisations that play such a vital Evensong at 6pm equipment to assist local families with physio, to fire depot facilities and electronic role in several aspects of bushfire 15 March | Church open all day medical costs and medications fire warning signage on public roads. preparation, response and recovery. 23 May | 6pm EVENT PROGRAM NEW EMPIRE BALLROOM RAGTIME DANCE ORCHESTRA Sisters’ Chapel at Sacred Spaces at the Sisters of SINGLETON BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS Mercy Convent Club Singleton WIN! A fabulous concert for Singleton’s Bicentenary Recognising excellence in business leadership, featuring music of the 1920s. Tickets include entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, Convent-made afternoon tea business growth and employment practices in the GLENCORE GIVES GLENCORE HAS GENEROUSLY DONATED A TOTAL OF $1 MILLIONBIG 15 March | 2pm Singleton LGA TO THREE ORGANISATIONS THAT PLAY VITAL ROLES IN BUSHFIRE 29 May | 6pm PREPARATION, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY. Singleton Homecoming SINGLETON HOSPITAL REUNION GET John Street, Singleton Singleton Hospital, Dangar Road Singleton SINGLETON NAIDOC CELEBRATIONS Singleton Showground SWEATY! Free street party Enjoy breakfast on the lawns of the hospital An opportunity to come together to celebrate the F45 PUTS THE FUN IN FUNCTIONAL TRAINING. WITH A NEW STUDIO 13 March | 6-11pm followed by tours of the hospital and museum $500,000 of the donation has gone Aussie Ark will use the funding rich history, culture and achievements of the OPENING SOON IN SINGLETON WE ARE OFFERING ONE LUCKY 15 March | 8.30am onwards to Blaze Aid, a volunteer-based to relocate wildlife impacted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in organisation that provides support by bushfires and to provide READER THE CHANCE TO WIN A MONTH’S FREE MEMBERSHIP FOR Singleton to rural families and individuals veterinary services to animals that BOTH YOU AND A MATE VALUED AT OVER $200 EACH. SINGLETON GARDEN VIEWING 8 July | 10am-2pm “Hambledon Hill”, 535 Hambledon Hill Road, after natural disasters. Blaze Aid is are suffering. Aussie Ark staff Not only that, everyone who enters the competition will score a free 1 Singleton HIGH TEA IN THE GRAND HALL entirely funded by donations and are currently assessing wildlife week trial. the Glencore contribution will help populations and in recent days have First public viewing of “Dale Frank Botanical Mechanics Institute FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, SIMPLY SMS: F45 SINGLETON, YOUR Gardens” – stage 1 featuring rare species and Experience the history and heritage of the building pay for fencing tools and equipment, relocated a number of platypus, NAME, AND YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO 0438 474 290. plants and its place in our community, as well as the arts safety gear for volunteers, general koalas, Hastings River turtles and Limit of one entry per person. NSW Permit No. LTPM/19/05181 15 March | 2-6pm and crafts of the groups that now use it day-to-day running costs and tool brush-tailed rock wallabies, all 11 July | 2.30pm maintenance. threatened species. BUSHWALK TOGETHER PRESENTATION ON THE ANCESTRY OF FOUNDING Another $250,000 will go to Aussie THE NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE 6 WILLIAM STREET, SINGLETON f @F45SINGLETON Singleton Day Out Catherine Vale Wines, 656 Milbrodale Road, Ark. Glencore has a longstanding WILL ALSO RECEIVE $250,000 Fordwich MEMBERS OF THE CHRISTIAN ISRAELITE EMAIL: [email protected] Civic Green partnership with Aussie Ark, which WHICH WILL GO TO THE RFS IN By submitting an A day of singing, dancing and indigenous food, art CHURCH IN SINGLETON WEB: F45SINGLETON.COM.AU entry, you consent Free family-friendly fun Christian Israelite Church Hall, Goulburn Street aims to create a long-term future THE HUNTER VALLEY AND MID- and walks in the bush, organised by Broke Bulga to the use of your 14 March | 11am-4pm Singleton for multiple native, endangered WESTERN REGION OF NSW. THE JOIN THE SINGLETON F45 EARLY BIRD LIST AT contact details Landcare Group HTTP://BIT.LY/F45SINGLETON_EARLYBIRD for promotional Detailing the families of early members, where Australian mammals like the MONEY WILL HELP ENHANCE THEIR and marketing 15 March | 11.30am-2.30pm they are today and the contribution they made to Tasmanian Devil, brush-tailed rock ABILITY TO PREPARE FOR, AND purposes. the development of Singleton wallaby and eastern quoll. RESPOND TO, BUSHFIRES. SINGLETON TIDY TOWNS 2020 GARDEN COMPETITION 16 August | 2pm Singleton local government area The competition is open to all ages and all GLENDON SCHOOL OF ARTS BACK types of gardens in the Singleton LGA. Entries IN TIME DEVONSHIRE TEA close 13 March and the winners announced at a Glendon Hall, Glendon Lane Glendon Singleton Soiree presentation night Celebrate the 110th birthday of the historic hall Civic Centre 20 March | 6.30pm with a memorabilia display and Devonshire tea NISSAN Old-time cocktail glamour 12+13 September Tickets $35 per person SINGLETON EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO SINGLETON CHURCH SERVICE AND PRESENTATION 14 March | 6-11pm Civic Park Free expo showcasing the roles of our emergency ON THE LIFESTYLE OF MEMBERS OF THE CHRISTIAN services and how people can prepare for an ISRAELITE CHURCH Christian Israelite Church Hall, Goulbourn Street emergency Singleton Council Featuring musical items FLEET 28 March | 9am-12pm SENIORS FESTIVAL EXPO + HIGH TEA followed by a presentation and fellowship meal in Civic Centre the Church hall PRESENTATION ON THE HISTORY OF THE CHRISTIAN 20 September | 3pm A celebration of Singleton seniors ISRAELITE CHURCH COMMUNITY 19 February | 10am-2pm Christian Israelite Church Hall, Goulburn Street SINGLETON SHOW Singleton Singleton Showground SINGLETON COMBINED SERVICES DINNER Presentation on the history of the church detailing Plenty for all ages to see and do including Singleton Diggers early members and how they influenced the Sideshow Alley, pavilion displays and animal The annual Combined Services Dinner showcasing development of Singleton competitions in the arena service club achievements 29 March | 2pm 25, 26 + 27 September 2 March HUNTER COAL FESTIVAL SINGLETON HIGH TEA + FASHION PARADE Various times + locations SINGLETON INTERNATIONAL Singleton York Street Digger’s Club Highlights include a Community Day, Mining WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATIONS Fashion parade showcasing local clothing Sacred Spaces at the Sisters of Mercy Convent Leaders Lunch, Mining & Industry Careers Expo businesses and a high tea Singleton Business Chamber’s annual lunch event, and the annual Hunter Valley Mining Charity 4 April with inspiring guest speakers and networking Rugby League Day opportunities 23 October 6 March | 12pm SINGLETON SHOW RODEO Singleton Showground SINGLETON SHOW CAMPDRAFT MONTHLY RALLY + BACK TO PONY CLUB DAY Watch talented riders test their skills including Singleton Showground PURPOSE BUILT FOR YOUR MINING NEEDS Singleton Pony Club Grounds bull riding, steer wrestling, bareback and saddle Spectators can attend for free and see the amazing Members encouraged to dress in period clothes and bronc riding skill of horsemen and women compete for The Nissan Navara SL is built to overcome the challenges of any terrain and can be tailored past club members invited to attend 2 May | 12pm fantastic prizes to meet the unique requirements of your mining specifications. 8 March | 9am 24 + 25 October HUNTER VALLEY FOOD + WINE FESTIVAL HEDWELD OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – FACILITY TOURS May + June 5 Thrift Close, Mt Thorley Enjoy the epicurean pleasures of the iconic Public tours of the Advanced Manufacturing Hunter Valley wine region with a range of events FOR MORE DETAILS ON ALL THE EVENTS TO FIND OUT MORE Facility and other workshops including gourmet dinners, vineyard tours, VISIT WWW.SINGLETON.NSW.GOV.AU/ WWW.NISSAN.COM.AU/FLEET BACKTOSINGLETON 13 March | 10am-12pm winemaking masterclasses and cooking classes Navara SL shown with optional accessories. 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BUY ANY TORO MOWER AND YOU COULD WIN THE ALFABS GROUP HAVE ALIGNED WITH THE PRICE OF YOUR MOWER BACK NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION, PINKDONATING $10,000 FROM THE HIRE OF RIZZO. Farmer John lived on a quiet rural highway. After a few years traffic became so heavy and fast that his chickens were The Alfabs Group Mining Division have just received WIN! being run over at rate of three a day. their latest machine in its hire fleet which will be One day Farmer John calls the police going onto long term hire with South32 at their station and said, “You’ve got to do Dendrobium Mine site. something about all these people driving so The machine is the Torque Titan 10T Loader, and in fast and killing all of my chickens.” support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, “I’ll put up a sign,” says the cop. The next Alfabs have decided to paint it pink. Fittingly named PAY day he has council workers go out and RIZZO, it is one of the latest, innovative designs to GETTHE BLUE FLAME SPICY MODERN INDIAN erect a sign that says: SLOW DOWN - hit the mining industry, incorporating the latest RESTAURANT SERVES FRESH, TASTY AND THE MANGOOLA WORKFORCE RECENTLY DONATED SCHOOL CROSSING and greatest technologies. SPICY INDIAN FOOD SHOWCASING THE for $500 TO THE MUSWELLBROOK PCYC TO PURCHASE NEW “IT WILL BE THE FLAGSHIP OF OUR FLEET AND BEST INDIAN CURRIES FROM DIFFERENT OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPMENT. Three days later Farmer John calls again and says the sign isn’t working. Again HIGHLY RECOGNISABLE, THE FIRST OF MANY REGIONS OF INDIA. Play TITANS COMING TO NSW. WE HAVE NAMED the cop sends out council workers and The Muswellbrook PCYC is a great local organisation Mangoola CHPP Manager Chris March was joined this time the sign says: SLOW DOWN: MANY PIECES OF EQUIPMENT, BUT WITH RIZZO Alfabs Group have always been Try their Mughal inspired rice preparations or that prides itself on encouraging young people by Mangoola employees Anita Gurtman and Casey CHILDREN AT PLAY WE DECIDED TO TAKE HER THAT ONE STEP community focused and committed to charities, scrumptious tandoori breads baked fresh in Wallace to present the $500 cash donation to the FURTHER,” SAID ALFABS SALES AND MARKETING holding different events and being involved in their traditional tandoori oven. to be active, developing their skills and building The sign doesn’t work, and everyday PCYC on behalf of the Mangoola workforce. COORDINATOR JESSICA REEVE. fundraising activities and sponsorships. “One we character and leadership. This generous donation Farmer John calls the cop to complain. FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A $50 VOUCHER, had not yet touched on was the National Breast by the Mangoola workforce will help them work “They were very appreciative, and the money will After weeks of losing chickens Farmer John The ‘Titan’ is a leader in Underground Utility SIMPLY SMS: BLUE FLAME, YOUR NAME, AND Cancer Foundation,” Jessica said. towards those goals. be well spent on large educational outdoor toys. asks if he can put up his own sign. The cop Vehicles, using new technology and logic. The YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO 0438 474 290. The PCYC is doing an amazing job of also acting Explosion Protected Diesel Engine System has low “1 in 7 women will be diagnosed with breast MUSWELLBROOK PCYC MANAGER DE-ANNE says sure, just to shut him up. Limit of one entry per person. NSW Permit No. LTPM/19/05181 as a goods donation centre in support of the RFS diesel particulates and gaseous emissions. All this cancer in their lifetime and it touches on so many DOUGLAS SAID THE DONATION ALLOWED THEM The cop receives no more calls from volunteers. This in addition to the 295 families whilst reducing the overall life running costs and of us in different ways, whether it be a relative, TO PURCHASE SOME GREAT NEW EQUIPMENT. Farmer John so considers the issue solved in need they supported at Christmas. The knock- increasing utilisation and availability. friend or a friend of a friend.” 142 BRIDGE STREET, f @BLUE FLAME but curiosity gets the better of him so a few “We were able to cross off a few things that had on effect of supporting those supporting others MUSWELLBROOK MODERN INDIAN weeks later he decides to take a drive out With their head office based in Kurri Kurri NSW and The NBCF receives no government funding to been on the kids wish list which was fantastic. The completes the cycle,” said Chris. RESTAURANT there. Driving past Famer John’s his jaw additional branches in Unanderra NSW and Mackay support their game-changing Breast Cancer 02 6543 2220 new equipment has made the outdoor area more For the Mangoola workforce, supporting important drops. Spray-painted on a sheet of wood: QLD, Alfabs has a long history of supporting worthy research and Alfabs are proud to donate $10,000 functional, which encourages the kids to spend causes like The Westpac Rescue Helicopter, MS and and paint RIZZO pink in support of the worthy local organisations is something they are very NUDIST COLONY - GO SLOW AND WATCH By submitting an entry, you consent to the use of your contact more time outdoors being active and having fun,” dedicated to and the Muswellbrook PCYC is the OUT FOR THE CHICKS The Cancer Council, and The National Breast Cancer cause. It’s support like this that allows the NBCF details for promotional and marketing purposes. said De-anne. latest in a long line of worthy recipients. 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While Jo was on the phone to Triple 0, Rob moved quickly to provide his baby with CPR. Rob is in the Rural Fire Service and had undertaken first aid training which included children’s first aid before Christopher was born. This was the second time that Potters called Triple 0. A few days earlier, Christopher was transported back to hospital after going blue, floppy and unconscious. He was discharged the following day only to become seriously unwell a day and half later. Within 17 minutes there were three ambulances, two police cars and the Rescue Helicopter had landed. “ROB AND JO’S QUICK THINKING SAVED THEIR LITTLE BOY’S LIFE,” SAID SEAN VALANCE WHO WAS THE FLIGHT PARAMEDIC ON BOARD THAT FEBRUARY AFTERNOON. The Littlest The helicopter landed at the school oval in Gwandalan in Lake Macquarie and he was flown immediately to the Children’s Hospital CHRISTOPHER POTTER SPENT FOUR OF HIS at the John Hunter Hospital before being FIRST FIVE MONTHS IN HOSPITAL. flown to the Sydney Children’s Hospital for Battler another major surgery. Christopher has undergone two major and 12 minor surgeries. Christopher was born in December 2018 with a rare Rob had just got home from work one day when “He still has some hurdles to jump, but he is a Like all Australians, we’ve Glencore has proudly donated condition called tracheoesophageal fistula (TOF). Christopher was 7 weeks old. “Christopher had pretty strong little boy and doing well. He has This meant that his oesophagus did not connect to sounded rattly and Rob and I re-positioned him to his side as this normally helped - instead this time it had the best medical team with him. Because of his stomach and he was born unable to swallow, and the amazing work of our emergency services been deeply saddened to see a total of $1 million to three if left untreated, he would literally drown in his own the opposite effect and he just stopped breathing. It was a very strange sound and I grabbed the phone the team at the Rescue Helicopter he was put saliva. This required him to have surgery within the and dialled 000 immediately,” Joanne said. in the specialist care he needed so quickly. first couple of days after meeting his parents, Joanne We are so grateful to everyone,” Jo said. the destruction caused by organisations that play a vital “I DIDN’T REALISE IT WAS ANY DIFFERENT TO and Rob. The Potter family were guests at the Belmont PREVIOUS EPISODES UNTIL A COUPLE OF MINUTES Base where they had the opportunity to re- He had a pretty rough recovery as his condition was INTO THE CALL WHEN IT BECAME CLEAR THAT the current bushfires and the meet some of the crew that were on board described as complex requiring him to be in hospital THINGS WERE REALLY WRONG THIS TIME, I JUST role in several aspects of bushfire the day that Christopher was transported for six weeks. KNEW WE NEEDED HELP,” SHE SAID. to Sydney. catastrophic impacts on many preparation, response and COMMUNITY GIFT families, communities and recovery: BlazeAid, the Upper

COMPLETE PARTS ARE HELPING wildlife across the country. THE SINGLETON STRIKERS FC TO Hunter and Mid-West Rural Fire 2020 SCORE BIG IN 2020 WITH THIS MONTH’S $500 DONATION. SINCE 1971 THIS TIGHT KNIT BUNCH OF In response to the bushfires, Services units and Aussie Ark. REUNION SOCCER PLAYERS HAVE BEEN PUTTING CALLING ALL PAST AND PRESENT EMPLOYEES SOCCER ON THE MAP IN SINGO OF THE HUNTER VALLEY BRANCHES OF STARS AND WE WANT TO HELP THEM WAUGH & JOSEPHSON, GOUGH & GILMOUR KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. AND WESTRAC!

The Singleton Strikers Football Club Come along and share some old yarns, a few caters for both Junior & Senior Soccer drinks and plenty of laughs at the Hunter Valley Players (boys & girls) from Under 6s to Branches 2020 Reunion to be held on Saturday Over 35’s. Club Member Jackson Cox told March 14 at the Albion Hotel in Singleton. us that the cash could help with some RSVP by February 14 awesome new training equipment or other DAVID BULL improvements around home base. We 0459809586 / [email protected] hope it helps make 2020 a year of big wins. REBECCA (MARCH) CLARK Keep up the great work and all the 0488556619 / [email protected] wonderful things you have brought to all f facebook.com/groups/567303993837291/ the players and the community. Proudly supporting our communities

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SKIN CANCER which usually occurs on the parts of OCCURS WHEN SKIN CELLS the body that have been overexposed ARE DAMAGED, MAINLY BY to the sun. Though rare melanomas • Casual Dump Truck Operating positions OVEREXPOSURE TO ULTRAVIOLET can occur inside the eye or in parts of (UV) RADIATION FROM THE SUN. the skin or body that have never been THERE ARE THREE MAIN TYPES exposed to the sun. Often melanoma • Crib Relief Operating Roles OF SKIN CANCER: BASAL CELL has no symptoms, however, the Our purpose: To protect CARCINOMA, SQUAMOUS CELL first sign is generally a change in • Weekend Warrior Operating Positions Our vision: To partner with industry for a safe workplace CARCINOMA AND MELANOMA - an existing mole or the appearance and a healthy workforce THE MOST DANGEROUS FORM OF of a new spot. Other symptoms SKIN CANCER. include dark areas under nails or on • Lifesytle and 4 Panel Roster Options Basal cell carcinoma and squamous membranes lining the mouth, vagina CS Health cell carcinoma are non-melanoma skin or anus. • Farmers Initiavtie Program NSW Mines Rescue cancers and are the most common Early detection is vital in combating cancers in Australia, however most are skin cancer. Get to know your body Coal Mines Technical Services not life-threatening. They are more and any changes such as new spots Coal Mines Insurance common in men, with almost double or moles should immediately be the incidence compared to women. examined by your doctor.

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COMING BACK IN 2020 FOR ITS 3RD YEAR, THE BULLDOGS A-PLUS CONTRACTING UPCOMING HUNTER VALLEY NINES FUNDRAISER CHARITY COMPETITION IS SET TO PROVIDE PLENTY OF HIGH-OCTANE THRILLS AUSSIE BASH AND RIVALRY. “A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE MENTORS ALREADY.” HELPED AND SUPPORTED ME Constantly setting goals for himself, Teams from all over the state will USE THIS EVENT AS AN AVENUE TO CHAMP ALONG THE WAY SO FAR AND his 2019 was goal was to reach 1000 come together on February 29, 2020 MUSWELLBROOK LOCAL AND RAISE FUNDS FOR OUR CHARITY I THANK MY MUSWELLBROOK runs which he smashed out of the at Sylvester Real Estate Sportsground CRICKET YOUNG GUN HARRY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND MAITLAND COACHES FOR park with 1009 runs for the season. Kurri Kurri to compete for the A-Plus SCOWEN HAS SMASHED AS OUR CLUB IS STRONGLY THEIR SUPPORT.” He now hopes to score a century, Contracting Nines title. Kurri Bulldogs Strength & Conditioning “A-PLUS CONTRACTING ARE GOAL AFTER GOAL ON COMMUNITY FOCUSED.” “YOU MEET SOME PRETTY GOOD or 100 runs, in a single innings and coach Josh Day, the winners Wests VERY GENEROUS SUPPORTERS THE CRICKET FIELD AS HE The West Rosellas will be back again The event previously hosted charity PEOPLE PLAYING CRICKET AND one day play cricket for his state Rosellas generously donated $1,000 of OF MANY CHARITIES AND STRIVES TO ONE DAY PLAY to defend their 2019 win with the league team and fan favourites the FOR AUSTRALIA. I’VE ONLY BEEN PLAYING FOR 5 and country. No doubt we will see their match winnings to the cause. COMMUNITY GROUPS, Kurri Bulldogs eager to make a Mitch Day Memorial Bears last year, YEARS, BUT I HAVE MADE SOME the name Harry Scowen in Aussie ESPECIALLY LOCAL RUGBY comeback after taking out top place who narrowly missed a spot in the “Andrew Hughes from A-Plus REALLY GREAT MATES AND cricket in years to come. LEAGUE, AND ANDREW HAS the year before. Competing for the Contracting has been the event major semis. Not only did the Bears raise BEEN A VERY WELCOMED top prize of $5,000 and runner up of sponsor since its inception, and the much needed awareness for Bowel AND INTEGRAL MEMBER OF $1000, the competition is set to be bulldogs are extremely lucky to have At just 13-years-old Harry Cancer, the illness that took the THE BULLDOG’S FAMILY; fierce. has already proven to be a young life of Mitch Day, brother of Andrew’s ongoing support,” said Angie. WITHOUT THE GENEROSITY OF With over $3000.00 raised for Kurri top competitor on and off INDIVIDUALS LIKE ANDREW the cricket field. Training for GREAT Kurri Rotary Club last year, team OUR CLUB WOULDN’T EXIST.” members and event organisers hours on end at any chance he Gates open at 8am on the CAREERS aim to smash that figure out of the gets, the young star has been day with games commencing park this year for the deserving selected to captain the Hunter between 9:30 and 10am START HERE organisation. “Our club, unlike PSSA Primary Boys Cricket dependant on team entry others in the Newcastle Rugby team for the NSW Schoolboy numbers. With a fun festival feel, League, is solely dependent on championships and won the music played throughout the day sponsors and club fundraising as Maitland Representative for all tries scored, face painting, Player of the year award we don’t have the luxury of our own licenced bar, canteen, coffee cart Exciting opportunities available at new last year. “Most of Mum and Dad’s time is taken leagues club,” said Bulldogs Director and an ice-cream van – just to Most recently Harry was selected up driving me all over the place for Glencore operation! Angie Peterkin. name some of the wide range of to represent Central North at the “THE EVENT IS OUR MAJOR entertainment – it’s an event that cricket so if I didn’t help out on the Kookaburra Cup held early January, Programmed is seeking open cut, multi-skilled FUNDRAISER FOR THE YEAR AND is sure to create a flood of smiles farm, they wouldn’t have time to get a huge achievement with Central HELPS US TO FIELD A COMPETITIVE and fun. Don’t miss out on this me places.” and dump truck operators to work with our North zone running inland from the TEAM IN THE NEWCASTLE RUGBY fantastic event and head on over Living on a property has been an client Glencore at their exciting new joint venture Queensland border down to Newcastle. LEAGUE COMPETITION. WE ALSO to support our local players! advantage to Harry’s form, having the Unfortunately, the tournament was operation - United Wambo. space to train and develop. “One day cancelled due to conditions caused by I’d love to put a pitch in the backyard recent bushfires. Located south-west of Singleton, United Wambo with a net and power, I could spend HARRY STARTED PLAYING CRICKET hours out with the bowling machine,” offers a brand-new fleet of mining equipment along AT 9-YEARS-OLD AFTER WATCHING Harry said passionately. with excellent opportunities for advancement. A FRIEND FROM SCHOOL PLAY HIS SATURDAY MORNING MATCH AND The all-rounder’s love for the game DECIDED THAT CRICKET WAS THE grows each year, now in his fifth Benefits include: GAME FOR HIM. “I ASKED MUM AND season of playing cricket. Throughout DAD IF I COULD SIGN UP FOR NEXT his young career, Harry discovered • Great Hunter Valley location, easily accessed by SEASON AND I STARTED WATCHING a love for wicket keeping as well the Hunter Expressway BATSMEN ON YOU TUBE TO LEARN as batting, and is now working on • Competitive pay rates AS MUCH ABOUT TECHNIQUE AS improving his keeping skills for future POSSIBLE,” HARRY SAID. seasons. • Flexible employment arrangements on offer Now in year 7 at Muswellbrook High Inspired by the likes of professional MACH Energy Australia oversees commitments School, Harry lives on his family’s cricketer Virat Kohli, Harry aspires to farm just outside of Aberdeen with have his same mental toughness and To find out more and apply, visit relating to the Aboriginal Community his dad Luke, his mum Janette and his skill with the bat, but also says his dad skilledworkforce.programmed.com.au/glencore older brother Tom. He helps family is a huge inspiration. “He is always Development Fund (ACDF) out on the farm to pursue his cricket helping me to improve my game and dream. “I have to help out on the farm spends hours training at the nets with if I’m to play cricket,” said Harry. me,” said Harry. MACH Energy welcomes the opportunity this provides for us to make a meaningful contribution to the sustainability and well-being of Aboriginal MINING AND CIVIL SPECIALISTS communities in the Upper Hunter Valley BULK DOZER PUSH MINE SITE REHABILITATION ACDF - “Targeting issues, needs & opportunities of local OVERBURDEN REMOVAL Aboriginal communities” PIT SERVICES

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DOWNTURN, IT WAS RETURNED TO WORK AND UTILISED MORE QUICKLY THAN ITS LARGER 789 BROTHER. Unlike many off-highway trucks in Caterpillar’s mining fleet, this mechanically driven truck has retained its engine. This decision is likely to please customers in Australia that desire (and appreciate) the robust heritage of the 3500 series powerpack and its reputation for reliability through multiple rebuilds. Sporting a High Displacement 3512E Engine that produces a Gross Power of 1193 kW, the G Series truck is available in two power ratings, with a derated 1,450hp to match existing fleets or 1,600hp to provide faster cycle times (circa 5% reduction) than were previously attainable in the D Series truck. Sporting many of Caterpillar’s recent innovations, the new G Series truck also presents with modular Frustrated radiator, improved ground serviceability, oil sight glass and 1,000 hour hydraulic fluid. THE FLAGBEARER OF THE 150T CATEGORY, at Work? THIS TRUCK HAS ONLY ONE TRUE COMPETITOR IN KOMATSU’S HD1500-7, A HOW TO DEAL COMPETITION THAT IN REALITY, IS FOUGHT IN by martha vessey SPECIFIC REGIONS RATHER THAN THE GLOBAL WITH THE DRAMA No Man’s Land STAGE. Despite the many technological advancements achieved in recent With a heritage spanning over 30 years, decades, the DNA of this truck remains largely unchanged, a the secondary market for used and rebuilt IN THE LAST ISSUE I TALKED ABOUT SUPERVISORS, WHICH APPARENTLY ONCE THE testament to its design and capability. components is reasonably abundant, making it STRUCK A CHORD WITH PEOPLE. (IN FACT, SOME WERE IN FAVOUR CONTRACTORS A somewhat unwilling participant in the supersizing trend of mining a truck that is easy to support when compared OF ANOTHER COLUMN ABOUT SUPERVISORS AND ALL THEIR FLAWS! TRUCK OF CHOICE, fleets, this truck has, through no fault of its own, increasingly found to some of the larger, more exotic trucks now SORRY, GUYS, BUT I CAN’T ALWAYS PICK ON OUR BELOVED LEADERS.) THE CATERPILLAR itself in no man’s land; that area of the tennis court between the entering the market. 785 MINING TRUCK, baseline and service line that makes it awkward to play ball. With a new cab that is quieter and larger, IS AS ROBUST AS IT operators are rewarded with a smoother ride, IS VERSATILE. DESPITE THESE SHIFTS, IT CONTINUES TO FIND PURPOSE ON MINE The response did get me thinking any problems directly. If someone is SITES, INCREASINGLY FULFILLING THE ROLE OF ITS YOUNGER nearly 35% more space as well as a full-size about why it seemed to resonate grumbling, take them aside and talk 777 SIBLING. SUCH IS ITS VERSATILITY THAT POST THE LAST trainer door. Despite its shrinking stature, though, and I’ve decided that it’s to do about it – without getting defensive. I this truck continues to be a stalwart of with frustration. Now before all you can’t stress that enough. The idea is to Caterpillar’s range of mining dump trucks and deviants out there start sniggering listen and to allow them to vent. is likely to continue in the Valley for many about frustration of the sexual variety, THANKS TO COMPONENTS ONLY, OUR HEAVY EQUIPMENT EXPERTS You can work with your crew to years to come, with I suspect, a big water tank that’s not what I’m talking about. strapped to its back. figure out what the underlying issues (That’s your own problem, sorry.) are, and brainstorm some solutions I’m talking about all the frustrations together. we experience when we’re at work. You can try to trust your crew enough Like not being listened to by a higher- to be honest with them. No doubt you up, for example. Or – for supervisors have your own directives from higher- – knowing you’re being judged based up. Why not let your crew know? on your crew’s behaviour, and having AND … YOU CAN GIVE YOUR CREW A your crew play up. LITTLE PRAISE WHEN IT’S DUE. WE KNOW IT HAPPENS, SO WHAT They often go out of their way to make CAN WE DO ABOUT IT? things run smoothly during their shift Let’s start with what to look for if and/or set areas up for the next crew, you’re a supervisor. If you ever feel and it can be pretty disheartening as though your crew is acting like a (frustrating, even) to feel as though bunch of toddlers, maybe they are, in you’ve done a great job on shift, only to a way! That’s because toddlers tend to cop a negative “pep talk” at the start of act out … when they feel frustrated by your next one. something. Crews, keep in mind that solving work Sure, your fully-grown crew member problems isn’t a one-way street, and may not crumple dramatically to the your supervisors get frustrated with ground and kick their feet (I hope), but you, too. that frustration will be obvious in their If something is bothering you, it’s not overall behaviour. enough to whinge about it in the crib I read a great article recently by Ben room. Can you really expect anything Brearly (BSc BCM MBA) that talks to change if you only talk about it about this. He points out that workers when your supervisor’s not around? who are frustrated have emotional Try not to give your OCE a reason outbursts. They’re less productive, to treat you like a toddler. If you’re more cynical and they stop trying. playing up at work because you’re (Any of those behaviours ring a bell?) frustrated by something, keep in After all, if there’s a problem at work mind that your misbehaviour won’t that affects your crew and it never actually affect any of the people you’re gets fixed (or even acknowledged), why frustrated by! should they do more than the absolute, It will only do one of two things. It bare minimum? will either make work harder for your BREARLY LISTS SOME COMMON colleagues when they’re left to pick CAUSES OF FRUSTRATION IN up your slack (nice one), or it will get ANY WORKPLACE. SOME BIGGIES you into trouble when you get caught INCLUDE NOT BEING HEARD; A LACK misbehaving. OF RECOGNITION, REWARDS AND We spend so much of our time at work CAREER PROGRESSION; AND POOR that we might as well try to make it COMMUNICATION. as pleasant as we can. Confronting So what can you, as a supervisor, do? frustration when it happens is a good Well, you can start by talking about way to start.

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Andrew Wright has been racing for and said racing didn’t seem that the past 25 years, winning title after dangerous, the next week there was a Experienced Open Cut title, multiple awards and leading race car in the shed but I had to wait the way for Kobi’s career. With a 8 weeks for my collarbone to heal Mining Excavator Operators champion racer dad and coach like before I could even sit in it!” Open Cut Mine RISING Andrew, the future looks bright for RACING IS IN THE BLOOD OF 12-YEAR-OLD KOBI WRIGHT, STARTING HIS Kobi’s dad Andrew, mum Hollie, THE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER, SO Mangoola Coal STAR young Kobi. FROM THE THRIFTY’S COOKBOOK ROOKIE SEASON IN THE JUNIOR FORMULA 500 CLASS. sister Abbie and pop Ray all travel YOU’LL HAVE TO COME UP WITH Singapore Chilli Crab Sauce Ref. No. RE0143 Kobi aims to continue learning his with him to every race meeting SOME INVENTIVE EXCUSES TO race craft as he strives for more to cheer on the racing young gun. GET OUT AND ENJOY THE WARM Ingredients With the support of his family Mangoola Coal is one of Glencore’s leading open cut mining Passionate youngster Kobi Wright also playing rugby league and touch podium finishes throughout the WEATHER AND ALL THE GREAT 15gm Fresh ginger remainder of the season. “Racing Kobi said, “I aim to continue racing operations located in the Upper Hunter Valley. Mangoola is has been around the racetrack football, and just starting year 7 at FISHING ON OFFER. 2 Long chilli (add more to suit is really good and I am enjoying Junior Formula 500 until I turn 16 right from birth, watching his St Joseph’s High School, Aberdeen. spiciness) currently seeking Experienced Open Cut Excavator Operators learning how to drive the car, but and I would then like to start racing dad and champion sprintcar racer 3 Shallots Under the guidance of his dad it can also be a bit nerve racking at Sprintcars and be competitive in OFFSHORE to join our highly motivated production team. Andrew Wright tear up the track. Andrew, Kobi has jumped into times,” Kobi said. Australia and America.” Things are looking sensational at the 3 Cloves of garlic The Muswellbrook local has already These residential based roles will be Full Time Permanent racing head on with hopes of “My Mum didn’t want me to race as With thanks to his sponsors KOAB moment off the coast with plenty 50ml Tomato sauce claimed a 3rd place finish in the positions with Glencore at our Mangoola Operation, continuing the Wright Racing she thought it was too dangerous. I Industries, Eliminator Race Wings, to keep us occupied during a day 90ml water Feature at Cullen Bullen since his name. “My Dad has been my biggest broke my collarbone playing Rugby Osborn Transport and Scotty’s offshore. All the Fad’s are producing working on a set even time roster. Reporting to the Mining debut in September 2019. 1 tsp sugar role model,” said Kobi. League, she changed her mind Fabrication and Paint, Kobi looks to some nice Dollies and the inshore ½ tsp salt Supervisor, you will provide safe and efficient operation of With 5 race meetings under his belt finish of the season with a bang. No reefs are firing with the little blacks doubt you’ll see the Wright name 1 tsp White rice vinegar Heavy Earthmoving Equipment to meet mine production and another 10 to finish off the “HE NEVER GIVES UP WHEN THINGS GET TOUGH ESPECIALLY IN HIS RACING and the odd stripe turning up. continue to dominate the racing season, Kobi is a busy young star, AND ALWAYS SUPPORTS ME 100% IN WHATEVER I AM DOING.” We are seeing great numbers of 350gm cooked Crab (cleaned and and organisational targets. scene for years to come. Snapper, Kingfish, Trag and the odd broken down) or 150gm of Crab It is essential that you have previous experience operating Pearl perch on the deeper reefs off meat. the Bay. 1-2 eggs lightly whisked large mining excavators, preferably Liebherr 996 or similar The current on the shelf has been (depending size) excavators in a mining environment. You must also have a holding things up a bit. Things can Splash of Cooking oil sound medical history and ability to pass a pre- employment CUSTOM BUILT PUMPSETS change overnight out wide so it’s Method medical assessment. You will possess a positive attitude DIESEL & ELECTRIC SKIDS, TRAILERS & PONTOONS a waiting game to see what will Blend ginger, chilli, shallot and happen. garlic to form a paste. and a proven track record of reliability, a high level of safety INSIDE Heat oil in pan and add the paste. awareness, an attitude for outstanding performance, and a The Estuaries have been fishing well Stir till it bubbles. willingness to contribute to a winning team. with all three major estuary systems Add the tomato sauce and water. producing a good number of Jewies Then add sugar, salt and vinegar With a high level of safety awareness and an attitude for which have been reacting well to soft for seasoning. Simmer for a few performance, candidates must also reside within 80km of vibes and live baits. minutes then pour the whisked egg Mangoola Mine. Flathead across all the local estuaries over the sauce. Turn off heat, stir are also being found in great lightly so the egg is only partially numbers. Soft vibes and plastics cooked. For further information please contact: with smaller lighter weighted Add crab meat or crab sections to Rachel Emanuel, Human Resources Officer on 02 6549 5621 offerings are proving to be deadly in sauce, stir and serve immediately. the estuaries. Applications Close: Lake Mac is extremely 1 March 2020 Squidish at the moment 1 YEAR OLD RYAN with the tasty little BAKER FROM KOBI AND HIS DAD morsels showing up BRANXTON WITH Apply now at www.glencore.com/careers ANDREW WRIGHT HIS 92CM JEWFISH in huge numbers CAUGHT AT especially around the HAWKS NEST. drop over. Chasing Crabs and Glencore is one of the world’s and agricultural facilities - Prawns should be largest globally diversified supported by a network of something to consider natural resource companies more than 90 offices located after the recent rain on and a major producer and in over 50 countries. the coast. Head out on marketer of more than 90 and just after the next commodities. 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