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Ensuring that we have a skilled coal business this year through The Future workforce well into the future their Graduate Development is critical and something our Program. It’s just one of their many industry remains focused on. This programs aimed at developing the month we shine the spotlight on skills of young Australians. just a few of the programs and AGL has also kickstarted the of Haul Truck businesses doing just that. careers of 5 new apprentices BHP has partnered with the who will develop skills in Government and is investing electrical and mechanical $30 million in the Future trades through AGL’s award- of Work Program, which is winning apprentice program. Trays has aimed at creating new training All of these programs have one opportunities for up to 1000 OPINION thing in common which is a Australians in regional areas. focus on fostering the talent of Applications are now open. young people in regional areas KEEP ON The award-winning Mining and and giving them the opportunity Arrived Energy Skills Program at TAFE to boost their skills and improve NSW Muswellbrook is back again their employability. helping 24 new Hunter based This month we also celebrate MINETEC G4 EASY TRAY apprentices launch their careers. International Women’s Day. It’s the 16th consecutive year THE RECENT FLOODS ARE JUST THE LATEST CHALLENGE FOR THE HUNTER And with an increase in female TRYING for this program that works in REGION AND AS ALWAYS OUR MINING COMMUNITIES STAND STRONG. participants across the board collaboration with some of the OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH EVERYONE AFFECTED BY THE FLOODING, AND in programs like these it’s an Hunter’s biggest companies. WE ALSO THANK THOSE WHO WORKED HARD OVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS encouraging sign on the progress TO ASSIST PEOPLE IN NEED. Glencore have welcomed almost 50 our industry is making on equal new graduates to their Australian gender representation.
The flooding also had a negative his emotions when he first wore the impact on the transport of coal hi-vis jersey back in 2014, and the to the Port, but these supply pride he felt representing his father disruptions also had a positive who had a long career working as impact on coal prices. It’s the a coal train driver. latest reminder of how conditions IT WAS A STRONG REMINDER for our sector are so often OF JUST HOW MUCH MINING IS influenced by factors beyond our PART OF THE HERITAGE AND control here and globally. HEART OF THE HUNTER. The last few years have thrown a Our miners have done an amazing drought, a flood and a pandemic at job over the last year to maintain us. It’s been a challenging time for Makes transportation and safe operations of our mines during us all. However, there was a reason Publisher Shane Davey assembly easy. the pandemic, securing jobs and to cheer this month with the Voice [email protected] continuing to underpin the strength for Mining Family Day returning to 0408 759 088 of the Hunter and NSW economies. Fastest delivery time from McDonald Jones Stadium. As the pandemic is brought under Editor Rebecca Connolly It was fantastic to see the Knights purchase to assembly. control the rebuilding of our local [email protected] play in their now famous hi-vis 0408 769 699 and state economies continues. mining jersey and celebrate all the The Hunter mining industry will good things our miners and their Journalist Ashley Grogan High productivity, once again be doing some of the [email protected] lightweight and super families contribute to the Hunter. It was also great to see thousands heavy lifting to help our region and 0402 348 341 our state recover. strong dump trays. of fans back in the stadium Design CarrollMel Design wearing their own hi-vis while Thankfully, the people of our cheering on the Knights. industry have proven time and again @ THE COALFACE that we’re up to the challenge. At the recent launch of this year’s Shop 10, 157-159 John Street, Singleton NSW 2330 Voice for Mining Family Day, Stephen Galilee, CEO, www.thecoalface.net.au Knights legend Kurt Gidley spoke of NSW Minerals Council
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ADVOCATING FOR OUR WORLD-LEADING MINERALS SECTOR AND DEALING WITH MANGOOLA PROJECT GETS KEPCO KEEPING ON the IPC’s decision after KEPCO ONE STEP BACK UPPER HUNTER ROADS TO FEEL SAFER PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY CAN BRING BOTH JOY AND FRUSTRATION. ANOTHER STEP CLOSER Korean mining company KEPCO appealed it. The Independent Planning isn’t giving up their proposal for KEPCO has now advised they are The Upper Hunter will be getting a Commission held hearings in a coal mine in the Bylong Valley. launching another appeal, this substantial share in some $400 million announced in road safety funding to A couple of recent examples spring to mind includes access to traditional and emerging between employers and unions in the industrial March into the Mangoola Continued The Independent Planning time against the court ruling. reduce road trauma. where on the one hand government action trades across Australia. relations working groups conducted last Operations Project. Commission (IPC) ruled last year Kepco argues the mine would see The funding will be spread across resulted in a great outcome for mining, while on Increasing technology adoption gives workers year by the government. Glencore is seeking to extract some that the company’s mine would 6.5 million tonnes of coal a year NSW between the State and Federal the other the Senate blocked – at least for now the expectation that VET sector qualifications YET MUCH-NEEDED REFORMS TO DRIVE additional coal resources that have pose too great a threat to the and inject around $290 million Governments and 11 projects in the Upper – sensible progress. will make them job-ready or allow them to move ECONOMIC RECOVERY HAVE BEEN SACRIFICED been identified to the north of the pristine valley and was ultimately into the NSW economy. Hunter are getting funding including on The Morrison Government recently announced between jobs in the mining industry. FOR POLITICAL REASONS. existing mine by continuing the not in the public interest. It is estimated the company has the New England Highway at Whittingham, that occupational licences and registration would existing coal mine into this new That was in September, and in spent about $700 million buying It will also create more incentive to start an When the minerals industry is Australia’s largest shoulder widening on the Golden Highway be recognised Australia-wide. mining area. December the NSW Land and up land in the Bylong Valley over apprenticeship, with mutual recognition export earner, pays high wages and accounts at Dalswinton Road in Denman and also The project would provide access Environment Court upheld the last 10 years. This means mining skills will become opening up the ability for tradies to move across for approximately one-quarter of company tax, projects in Merriwa, Stroud, Bunnan to approximately 52 million tonnes more transferable under a new uniform our great nation and get on the tools more politicians should be more focused on how to and Dungog. of additional coal resources which scheme for automatic mutual recognition quickly wherever they go. convert more than 108 minerals projects from would also mean another eight years CLEAN AIR COMMENT of state and territory based occupational drawing board to job generators. HUNTER HYDRO HUB On the downside, the recent failure of the Senate of mining life. The Upper Hunter community, one of the most affected by the licences and registration. to open up the opportunity for greenfields Together, these projects are worth $47 billion and The NSW Government has committed $70 In a surprise move, Muswellbrook impacts of air quality, is being urged to have their say on a Draft Clean What a great step this is for electricians, plumbers, agreements for large mining projects shows that entail approximately 30,000 construction jobs and million for the state’s first Hydrogen Hub 21,000 ongoing jobs. Shire Council submitted an Air Strategy. fitters, diesel mechanics and many other skilled the Opposition, the Greens and some crossbench and it will be in the Hunter Region. application against the expansion, The NSW Government’’s strategy has five key action areas that include professionals who want to move from the Hunter Senators don’t understand the crucial need to Every project that doesn’t go ahead means a slower Energy Minister Matt Kean said they have the CFMEU Northern Mining and better preparedness for pollution events; cleaner industry; cleaner encourage investment, jobs and wage increases. recovery and fewer jobs. made the Hunter a key site due to it’s access (unusual, I know) to mining areas in Queensland NSW Energy Division labelled the transport, engines and fuels; healthier households; and better places. or WA to go to the next level in their career or get Australia already has a poor global reputation And every project that is delayed sends a negative to existing infrastructure, suitable water move as “bizarre”. The draft Strategy also considers the recommendations of inquiries experience in other commodities. for complex and inflexible workplace relations, signal to investors and leaves Australians sources, ports and logistics capabilities The union is urging Council to into the 2019-20 bushfire season to minimise health impacts from and we need changes to speed up post- unemployed longer than necessary. and a future supply of cheap, reliable IT ALSO MEANS THAT COMPANIES IN reconsider their position on bushfire smoke. COVID economic recovery. renewable energy. THE HUNTER CAN BRING IN THE SKILLED It’s encouraging that the Treasurer indicated the mine and back local jobs as TRADES THEY NEED FROM OTHER STATES Speeding up the approval of enterprise that greenfields agreements are still on the 88 per cent of the works live in The hub has the potential to drive $350 AND GET THEM ON THE JOB QUICKER agreements and allowing longer greenfields table for future reform. Muswellbrook, the Upper Hunter SCONE TAFE CAMPUS IN THE for the region such as at the billion in investment across Australia WITHOUT HAVING TO REVALIDATE THE agreements for major projects were The MCA will keep fighting for our industry and Singleton areas. HANDS OF RACING NSW Scone Connected Learning and will align with the NSW Renewable Energy Zones. QUALIFICATIONS THEY ALREADY HOLD. hardly radical changes. because we can’t take future success for granted. The Scone TAFE NSW site is now Centre with a new storage and GOVERNMENT PUSHING The success of Australia’s resources sector These measures were compromise solutions Tania Constable confirmed to have been bought by multitrade workshop. INNOVATION THE EARTH MOVED UNDER OUR depends on a highly skilled workforce which that emerged from extensive discussions CEO, Minerals Council of Australia Racing NSW. There has been a lot of concern FEET AGAIN The NSW Government has The NSW Government has that the course wouldn’t stay the announced another program to help The Upper Hunter recorded two confirmed the sale with the same or they’d be lessened at the modernise technology and reduce earthquakes in March. The first measured revenue secured from the $4 Flemington Drive site but TAFE emissions. 3 on the Richter Scale, and the second million sale to stay and be NSW Managing Director Steggen measured 3.4. The $750 million Net Zero Industry invested in additional modern Faurby says he will guarantee the Both were between Edderton and and Innovation Program is set to teaching and learning facilities courses will remain. benefit Hunter manufacturers and Muswellbrook with many residents miners providing high value grants reporting their whole houses shook during the earthquakes. to support major capital upgrades MICHAEL JOHNSEN DONE for play and equipment for the TYRE Michael Johnsen announced his resignation as the Upper Hunter MP WATER RESTRICTIONS biggest emitters in the state. with a “heavy heart” at the end of March. Water restrictions are being lowered across Funding will be split to support He was suspended from the Nationals Party over allegations he raped a the Upper Hunter. existing industries and future woman in the Blue Mountains in 2019 and released a statement to say proof their businesses; set up low Muswellbrook Shire Council is moving he was cooperating with police and he was confident the investigation HANDLERS. carbon industries such as green Denman, Sandy Hollow and Muswellbrook would find him the innocent party. hydrogen and funding to research from Level 2 to Level 1 water restrictions on AVAILABLE FOR HIRE, LONG OR SHORT TERM and develop new clean technologies There were also reports of lewd text messages between him and the sex May 3rd. to decarbonise in ways that grow the worker while he was at Parliament House including plans to meet up Upper Hunter Shire Council is doing the economy. there. same for Scone, Aberdeen and Murrurndi. Almost 30 per cent of the State’s He released a lengthy statement saying he had no choice but to exit Singleton Council is also expected to + HIRE OF ALL TYRE FITTING EQUIPMENT carbon emissions are created by the public life, particularly as NSW Police investigations continue. follow suit as all Councils have been in top 55 industrial facilities. There will now need to be a by-election in the Upper Hunter. consultation with one another.
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THIS YEAR WE CELEBRATED WOMEN EVERYWHERE CR MINING FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2021 UNDER THE Across the globe, CR employees celebrated We Choose To THEME CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE. HELD ON MARCH their female talent and International 8, WE SAW BOTH THE MEN AND WOMEN OF OUR Women’s Day on March 8. Locally, the team INDUSTRY TAKE ACTION FOR EQUALITY AND STAND UP at CR attended AusIMM’s International AND SPEAK OUT IN RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION Women’s Day event in Sydney and heard OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN IN MINING. from a variety of speakers including Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley. CHALLENGE “One of the main themes discussed on MASTERMYNE/WILSON MINING the day was the importance of female In celebration of International Women’s support, and ensuring we promote and Day 2021, the Mastermyne/Wilson Mining celebrate the amazing achievements women team attended the AusIMM International accomplish,” said Stephanie Saunders, Women’s Day Luncheon on March 8 in Communications Lead, CR Mining. Sydney to celebrate the achievements of women in mining. CSIRO’s Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley gave a keynote presentation, inspiring attendees on how they can choose to challenge gender stereotypes, celebrate WESTRAC women’s achievements and collectively create WesTrac held an event at their Tomago branch “The key takeaway from our celebrations was that an inclusive world. “The learning from the day head office for IWD2021, inviting all local we all need to be advocates for women, especially was that to create change we need to challenge employees to attend and hear from guest speakers those gender bias and inequality concepts,” in the workplace,” said Claire Pavey, People & who gave presentations on their personal said Karen Wilson, Sales & Marketing Culture Advisor, WesTrac. journeys, and how they have been helping to Coordinator, Wilson Mining. create and advocate for gender equality. Among “We need to challenge our mindsets and our “We were able to acknowledge how far women those guest speakers was Adrian Howard, Chief practices and ensure we continue to measure have come while reminding ourselves of the Operating Officer for WesTrac and his daughter our progress towards a more gender balanced progress we still need to make.” Elliana Howard, an aspiring architect aged 11. The workforce, and as individuals we need to support event was also live streamed so employees who each other and recognise the value of the couldn’t attend in person could still participate. contribution of individuals.” “I CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE…CREATING A POSITIVE SPACE OF EMPOWERMENT FOR OTHER WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE.” MACH ENERGY - KAREN WILSON “I CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE…BY BEING A DRIVING FORCE BEHIND IMPROVEMENTS TO POLICIES, “I CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE… INEQUALITY BY Omnipotent, limitless and passionate were just PRACTICES AND CHAMPIONING A WORKPLACE CULTURE THAT SUPPORTS AND ENABLES CELEBRATING FEMALE ACHIEVEMENTS.” a few of the words suggested to feature on a WOMEN TO HAVE A REWARDING CAREER IN OUR INDUSTRY.” - STEPHANIE SAUNDERS letter board put together by the Mount Pleasant - CLAIRE PAVEY Operation team in celebration of International Women’s Day. “On IWD over quiche and cake, COAL SERVICES our team discussed the words that came to mind To acknowledge the day, when thinking about the women in our lives,” teams in each of their regions said Ngaire Baker, External Relations Manager across NSW were encouraged - Aboriginal Community Development Fund BHP to host morning teas or (meet Executive Officer, Mount Pleasant Operation, This year, International Women’s Day at BHP / Mt virtually over zoom) to talk MACH Energy Australia. Arthur Coal was all about having those important about what the day means “We’re proud to support #IWD and strive conversations. Over the course of the week the BHP to them and how they will to support the women in our business and team heard from a variety of females and males choose to challenge gender community each and every day. on what they #choosetochallenge including those stereotypes. “At Coal Services, at BHP’s own Mt Arthur Coal Lunch & Learn event. “Like all things at Mount Pleasant I like to think International Women’s Day “These fantastic role models put the challenge ‘outside the square’ and didn’t want IWD to reminds us that we all have of gender equality to our workforce, asking us to just tick a box. I wanted the team to take a joint an important role to play be curious, to become educated, to open a dialogue approach; I wanted everyone to think about in ensuring diversity and and have the tough conversations, and to recognise “I CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE… THE STEREOTYPE all the women in their lives not just at work equal opportunity,” said Lucy that diversity and inclusion doesn’t stop at our OF WHAT SOME PEOPLE THINK A SUCCESSFUL but in all they do, that’s why I asked them to Flemming, CEO, Coal Services. gate; it goes beyond,” said Adam Lancey, General LEADER SHOULD BE. IT IS NOT ABOUT WHETHER THEY come up with a word.” “Across our business we ARE MALE OR FEMALE. IT IS NOT THE SUIT THEY WEAR Manager, BHP - Mt Arthur Coal. “So, in terms of what I choose to challenge, I have women and men OR THE CAR THEY DRIVE – IT IS WHO THEY REALLY ARE, “On #IWD2021 I have been inspired to see many of guess it is ‘the norm’.” working in traditional and WHAT THEY STAND FOR AND HOW THEY EARN THE RIGHT our 2,000 strong workforce walk out of Mt Arthur non-traditional roles, for TO BE A LEADER. RESPECT IS EARNED AND CANNOT BE Coal with their eyes open to the benefits and example administrative roles DEMANDED. LEADERSHIP IS A CONSTANT BALANCING ACT OF possibilities of gender balance.” “I CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE…WHAT and occupational health STRENGTH AND EMPATHY; A BALANCE THAT YOU SOMETIMES HAS BECOME NORMAL IN OUR INDUSTRY, “We have collectively recognised that diversity is nurses, mines rescue cadets, FEEL YOU NEVER GET QUITE RIGHT BUT WAKE UP EVERY TO ENCOURAGE OUR TEAM TO THINK not a problem but a solution that can drive better “I CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE…BY PLAYING A SMALL PART, WHERE I CAN, IN SUPPORTING occupational hygienists MORNING WITH THE COURAGE TO GIVE IT ANOTHER GO!” OUTSIDE THE SQUARE.” outcomes for our teams, business, community and AND CHALLENGING FEMALES WITHIN THE INDUSTRY TO ACHIEVE THEIR POSSIBLE!” and IT specialists.” - LUCY FLEMMING - NGAIRE BAKER broader society.” - ADAM LANCEY
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AFTER BEING PLACED IN ‘CARE AND MAINTENANCE’ IN MARCH, THE DECISION HAS NOW BEEN MADE TO CLOSE AUSTAR
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OPINION THE UPPER NO JUSTICE for HUNTER MINING DIALOGUE IS CASUAL MINERS “BACK IN BUSINESS” rightful compensation – have been dealt a cruel THE DIALOGUE LAUNCHED ITS 2021 COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR ONE NATION HAS TEAMED UP WITH blow by laws passed through Parliament in March. WITH A DISPLAY AT THE UPPER HUNTER SHOW AT MUSWELLBROOK ON MARCH 19 AND 20 AND HAS ALSO ANNOUNCED PLANS FOR TWO THE MORRISON GOVERNMENT TO The Morrison Government was embarrassingly EVENTS AIMED AT NURTURING LINKS BETWEEN LOCAL SUPPLIERS OVERTURN RIGHTS AND COMPENSATION forced to abandon much of its IR Omnibus Bill AND UPPER HUNTER MINES. FOR CASUAL COAL MINERS. due to failing to win the necessary support from cross-bench Senators. One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts has tried to However, the Government did salvage and push The Upper Hunter Show appearance the Dialogue is also taking a more Our union has spent many years and substantial convince Hunter Valley casual coal miners that he through its proposed changes for casuals, which marked a return to community literal focus on business with plans amounts of money proving in court what is well is a champion for their cause. known across our coalfields. were passed with the support of One Nation engagement activity for the Dialogue to co-host two business events with Senators Malcolm Roberts and Pauline Hanson. I note that casualisation is worse in the coalfields after the 2020 calendar of events the Muswellbrook and Singleton That is, that mining and labour hire across Queensland, his home state, but he never These changes regarding casuals are specifically had to be shelved due to Covid-19 chambers of commerce. companies have for years been ripping off says anything about their plight. He prefers to see restrictions forcing the cancelation The events will allow local suppliers casual mineworkers whose jobs are, in real designed to overturn the wins our union has had casualisation as the result of a conspiracy, not a of most community events last year. to network directly with Upper terms, permanent jobs. in the court to end the ‘permanent casual’ rort and problem caused by workplace laws too weak to pull Throughout the year, the Dialogue Hunter mine procurement personnel We have had some important wins, for example deliver justice to exploited casual mineworkers. big mining companies into line. attends local events and shows and develop relationships valuable the Federal Court decisions in the well-known The new legislation enshrines a definition of With this vote, Malcolm Roberts has sold out the across the Hunter with its interactive to both business and the mining WIN! WorkPac v Skene and WorkPac v Rossato matters. casual in the Fair Work Act based on the words in casual coal miners he was pretending to stand up displays to educate and inform industry. Plans are still being the employment contract, not the reality of the THESE DECISIONS DETERMINED THAT CASUAL for – costing them the hope of compensation and people about the Dialogue’s activities finalised, but the Muswellbrook MINEWORKERS WITH FULL-TIME HOURS AND working conditions. condemning them to a casual future. as well as conduct surveys to event is scheduled for June 16 and ROSTERS SET MANY MONTHS OR A YEAR IN The definition says in part: “The question of One Nation Hunter candidate Stuart Bonds says he pinpoint the community’s current Singleton’s event for August 19. CARDS ADVANCE WERE NOT GENUINE CASUALS, whether a person is a casual employee of an is surprised and disappointed by One Nation’s vote issues and interests. The procurement-based events were AND THAT THEY DESERVED PERMANENT employer is to be assessed on the basis of the for the Government on casuals. If that’s the case, ATTENDANCE AT THE COMMUNITY very popular when last held in 2019, ENTITLEMENTS LIKE ANNUAL LEAVE. offer of employment and the acceptance of he didn’t do his due diligence before signing up for EVENTS IS VALUABLE AS IT ALLOWS but had to be cancelled in 2020 due FOR KIDS EVERY KID WILL LOVE THE Our members and workers across the coal that offer, not on the basis of any subsequent One Nation. One Nation has a consistent record THE DIALOGUE TO COMMUNICATE to Covid restrictions. 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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE UPPER HUNTER MINING DIALOGUE launched several others. BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY, YOU CONSENT TO THE USE OF YOUR CONTACT DETAILS FOR WORKERS AS CASUALS OVER MANY YEARS – Peter Jordan, CFMEU Northern Mining and NSW SEE WWW.MININGDIALOGUE.COM.AU PROMOTIONAL AND MARKETING PURPOSES. But these class actions – and future claims for AND ALLOW THEM TO CONTINUE DOING SO. Energy District President
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BHP IS INVESTING $30 MILLION INTO THE GOVERNMENT’S Proud FUTURE OF WORK PROGRAM AND APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR AUSTRALIANS LIVING IN REGIONAL AREAS. FUTURE PARTNERSHIP MINING’S SUPPORT FOR THE WESTPAC RESCUE of HELICOPTER SERVICE WILL STRETCH TO MORE THAN BHP and the Commonwealth 40 YEARS UNDER A NEW $300,000 SPONSORSHIP Department of Education, Skills AGREEMENT WITH THE NSW MINERALS COUNCIL. and Employment (DESE) will WORK create new training opportunities for up to 1000 Australians in The announcement of the three-year “Those working at the Westpac regional areas through a new partnership extension came a couple Rescue Helicopter Service are partnership to help support the days before the annual Voice for highly trained professionals and country’s economic recovery. Mining Family Day in Newcastle, a they provide the highest level of The Future of Work Program major event for the state’s mining care to people in our community will help strengthen economic communities with the Westpac when they are in need. resilience in regional communities Rescue Helicopter Service as the “OUR INDUSTRY’S SUPPORT through advanced apprenticeships, official charity partner. FOR THIS VITAL SERVICE HAS skills and short-course training L-R: ANDREW RYAN, DANNY BUDERUS, RICHARD JONES OAM (CEO WESTPAC RESCUE The mining industry has been NEVER WAVERED AND WE ARE HELICOPTER SERVICE), BRAD EMERY (DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, NSW MINERALS opportunities, targeted to address supporting this vital service since GRATEFUL FOR THE IMPORTANT COUNCIL), KURT GIDLEY AND MARC O’MELEY. the specific needs of local workforces PLAY OUR PART IN HELPING at least the mid-1980s and it is WORK THEY DO FOR COMMUNITIES and small businesses. AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES ON valued by thousands in mining ACROSS THE STATE.” without the support of our valued NRL fans and mining families had BHP’s President Minerals Australia, THE ROAD TO RECOVERY.” communities across Northern NSW. Mining’s support includes annual partners like the NSW Minerals the chance to get behind the Service Edgar Basto, said: “BHP is supporting Minister for Education and Youth NSW Minerals Council CEO contributions from mining Alan Tudge said the partnership Council,” Mr Jones said. again at the annual Voice for Mining a business-led recovery through our RECORD Stephen Galilee says the long- companies, mining supplier was part of the Government’s “Mining is at the heart of so many Family Day on Sunday 4 April when ongoing operations and significant standing partnership grows businesses and mining-related focus on giving Australians, regional communities covered by our the Newcastle Knights wore the investments in regional Australia. stronger every year. unions, and thousands of mine Service, so the support we receive hi-vis mining jersey against the We will help Australia bounce back particularly in regional workers also make regular “We are very proud to continue from the industry is connected and Dragons at McDonald Jones Stadium. by creating new opportunities for Australia, the opportunity to RESOURCES donations from their pay. our long term sponsorship of regional jobseekers and economies. boost their skills and improve meaningful to what we all do. The Service was central to these this important community Westpac Rescue Helicopter their employability. A NEW REPORT HAS CONFIRMED THE REMARKABLE PERFORMANCE “There’s a strong bond between celebrations with a helicopter “THE ADVANCED service, especially after what Service CEO Richard Jones OAM “This Government is all about OF AUSTRALIA’S RESOURCE AND ENERGY SECTOR WHICH IS NOW ON the Westpac Rescue Helicopter conducting a fly-over of the stadium APPRENTICESHIPS AND SHORT has been a challenging year for said the Service was immensely getting more people into work and TRACK FOR A RECORD YEAR OF EXPORTS VALUED AT $296 BILLION. Service and the mining industry and the match day game ball being COURSES OFFERED BY THE FUTURE everyone in health and emergency grateful for the support of the skilling Australians for the jobs of that’s developed over decades in delivered by Aircrew Officer Nathan OF WORK PROGRAM WILL HELP services,” Mr Galilee said NSW Minerals Council. DEVELOP THE WORKFORCE OF the future,” Minister Tudge said. partnership and it’s fantastic that we Langham who has been with the The latest Resources and Energy “We commend everyone at the “This year alone, the Westpac THE FUTURE. AUSTRALIANS WILL “The partnership will also support THE OUTLOOK FOR COAL HAS can keep working together,” he said. Service for 17 years. Quarterly from the Department Helicopter Service for the way Rescue Helicopter Service has BE ABLE TO RESKILL, EMBRACE growth in regional areas by IMPROVED SINCE THE DECEMBER of Industry, Science, Energy they responded to the COVID-19 undertaken hundreds of flights to A NUMBER OF EVENTS ARE STRONGLY SUPPORTED BY MINING TECHNOLOGY AND FIND NEW improving access to education, RESOURCE AND ENERGY and Resources covers a five-year pandemic, continuing operations assist in emergency situations. Our COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING THE ANNUAL HUNTER VALLEY MINING JOBS IN MANY SECTORS, NOT upskilling locals and creating QUARTERLY AND EXPORT REVENUE outlook and highlights how the safely just like our mines were dedicated team wouldn’t be able CHARITY RUGBY LEAGUE DAY IN SINGLETON WHICH HAS RAISED JUST MINING. WE ARE PROUD TO pathways to employment.” AND VOLUMES HAVE RECOVERED. able to do across NSW. to carry out this lifesaving work HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR THE SERVICE. mining sector is poised to capture Exports of metallurgical coal, used growth opportunities from in steel making, are forecast to rise the COVID-19 recovery. from a low of 173 million tonnes in Minister for Resources, Water and 2020-21 to reach 191 million tonnes HUNTER VALLEY OPERATIONS Northern Australia Keith Pitt said by 2025-26. Revenue is forecast to the forecast result shows how well fall to $23 billion in 2020-21 from the resources sector has managed $35 billion in 2019-20 due to lower COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM the challenges of the past year and world prices, before recovering to just how important it remains to our $31 billion by 2025-26. NOW OPEN national economic success. Thermal coal exports fell marginally “Exports are forecast to earn a from 213 million tonnes in 2019-20 record $296 billion in 2020–21 and to 206 million tonnes in 2020-21, remain strong over the next five but are projected to rebound to 231 years, driven by ongoing demand million tonnes by 2025-26. for iron ore and growth OPEN DAY in technology-related commodities such as lithium, nickel and copper,” Minister Pitt said. “This report confirms the remarkable resilience and strength of Australia’s SATURDAY Applications for funding through The Community Grants Program resources and energy the Hunter Valley Operations supports local initiatives in the sector. The industry has (HVO) Community Grants areas of: remained safe and reliable Program are now invited 10TH APRIL • Education/Training suppliers to domestic from community groups and • Enterprise development and and global markets organisations that make a throughout the pandemic. positive contribution to the Economic diversification 10AM - 2PM local communities where HVO • Environment • Health • Local “The increasing operates. need demand for Australian commodities has allowed export earnings to overcome challenging Visit our Public Grants website for guidelines for conditions for the benefit MOUNT THORLEY BRANCH OPEN DAY applicants and application form: of the Australian economy Come and celebrate the opening of our brand new branch in Mount Thorley with us. and Australian jobs. SATURDAY 10TH OF APRIL https://hvo.smartygrants.com.au/RoundOne2021 “The rollout of COVID-19 There will be rides for the kids, food, merchandise giveaway, crane tours and even door 21 Woodland Road, Mt Thorley Or contact us on: Phone: 0455 782 292 vaccines presents an opportunity to bring prize just for showing up! Why not make a day of it, or just stop in for lunch? Free parking Email: [email protected] the pandemic under MINISTER FOR APPLICATIONS OPEN FRIDAY 2ND APRIL AND THE control and boost global RESOURCES, WATER economic activity and AND NORTHERN AUSTRALIA KEITH PITT ROUND WILL CLOSE FRIDAY 30TH APRIL 2021 further demand for H RIDES H FOOD H DOOR PRIZES H CRANE TOUR H Australian commodities.”
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HUNTER-BASED REGISTERED TRAINING MENTORING FOR ORGANISATION, FORSYTHES TRAINING, HAS LAUNCHED A NEW MENTORING SERVICE FOR MINING EMPLOYEES WHO ARE UNDERTAKING THE NSW OPEN CUT EXAMINERS (OCE) WRITTEN OR ORAL EXAMINATIONS. Maintenance of Competency training at LEARN Mines Rescue Pty Limited MINERSThe face-to-face group mentoring can be held Scheme. The company is planning to offer a from at a mine’s workplace and customised to meet Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining and has the participants needs. just launched a new WHS Responsibilities for LAWMAN The program is being run by Forsythes Training’s Supervisors Workshop which is relevant for all Mines Rescue offers a range of courses to assist newly appointed and well-known accredited sectors, including mining. those holding practising certificates to maintain their STUART BARNETT IS OUR MINING INDUSTRY’S LEADING PERSONAL mining trainer, Jeff Hanlon. competence to exercise a statutory function under the INJURY LAWYER. THIS MONTH HE HAS SOME IMPORTANT ADVICE Jeff said the OCE exams are difficult, have Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) ABOUT PARTICULAR ISSUES THAT ARISE WHEN BRINGING A CLAIM high failure rates and that it is expensive to WIN! FOR A PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY IN THE COAL MINING INDUSTRY. Regulation 2014. re-sit examinations. “Many people doing the OCE exams have not JEFF HANLON studied for these types of exams for some time or Current and future courses will be designed to align with A Compensable injury can be either part of the cause then the worker may at all,” Jeff said. BANLAW KNOW HOW UP! the NSW Resources Regulator’s requirements. a physical or a psychological injury. receive compensation. FUEL TO KEEP MINES MOVING. Whilst the right to receive weekly The other important factor is that Jeff said the mentoring service will help those is highly experienced and qualified to help compensation and to be covered for the actions of the employer must be seeking accreditation to understand the exam participants to pass the exams with flying colours. They are the experts in medical expenses is the same as for process and learn effective study methods and fuel management for Courses include: reasonable in order for the employer “JEFF KNOWS EVERYTHING THERE IS physical injuries, there are some exam techniques. The sessions will include reviews mines and now they’re to have the benefit of the defense. TO KNOW ABOUT MINING AND THE OCE aspects of a psychological claim that of recent exam papers as well as reviews of helping you manage your Ultimately if there is a dispute, their EXAMINATIONS. HE’S DONE THE EXAM are different. One of those is a defense legislation and recent mining incidents. fuel with a $50 Coles Express Giftcard up for • Legislation actions must be reasonable in the eyes HIMSELF, HAS SUCCESSFULLY MENTORED available to an employer. grabs for one lucky reader. of the Court. So, even though the injury The NSW OCE examinations are essential for OTHERS, AND HAS SERVED ON THE • Learning from Disasters A Psychological injury is a may arise out of transfer demotion, people wanting to work as an Open Cut Examiner FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, SIMPLY SMS: EXAMINATIONS PANEL,” CHAD SAID. psychological or psychiatric disorder discipline and the like if the actions (OCE), a Mine Supervisor, or a Mine Manager. FUEL UP WITH BANLAW, YOUR NAME, AND Mines Rescue is approved by the NSW Resources Regulator to deliver “We believe that group mentoring is cost effective of the employer were not reasonable An OCE is responsible for ensuring a safe work YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO 0438 474 290. the Learning from Disasters one-day program. Approved Training Provider and extends to include the physical and helps participants to learn from the mentor number 0003650 then the worker will potentially be Limit of one entry per person. . effects of the disorder on the nervous environment by applying the safety and health and from each other. This new service is part system. To be potentially compensable entitled to compensation. management system in and around work areas • Principal Mining Hazards and Controls of a suite of nationally recognised, mining and it must arise in the course of your The law in relation to workers of surface excavation, including monitoring the resources qualifications, as well as other courses, employment in the mining industry quantity and quality of output, supervising others, • Strata Management compensation arising out of programs, and training plans for the mining and the employment must be a psychological injuries can be and applying solutions to non-routine problems. and resources sector.” 02 4922 6300 contributing factor. complicated. I recommended that [email protected] | WWW.BANLAW.COM • Emergency Management In NSW, people need to have completed a Bachelor Forsythes Training are an approved training anyone suffering from such an injury The Workers Compensation legislation of Mining Engineering or Certificate IV in Surface provider under the NSW Resources Regulators’ provides that compensation is not take legal advice to ensure their • Strata Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner) before being learning from mining disasters training package BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY, YOU CONSENT TO THE rights are protected. payable where the psychological injury able to undertake the accreditation examinations. and can assist mining companies to meet USE OF YOUR CONTACT DETAILS FOR PROMOTIONAL is caused by the reasonable actions of AND MARKETING PURPOSES. • Ventilation Forsythes Training CEO Chad White said Jeff the regulator’s Maintenance of Competence an employer in certain circumstances. Please visit our website for more information, THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE THE DEFENSE IS AVAILABLE TO THE including learning outcomes. EMPLOYER ARE WHERE THE INJURY WHOLLY OR PREDOMINATELY ARISES OUT OF THE REASONABLE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO Come and take BE TAKEN BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE EMPLOYER WITH RESPECT TO TRANSFER, DEMOTION, a look at our PROMOTION, PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL, DISCIPLINE, new Drill Rig RETRENCHMENT OR DISMISSAL OR THE PROVISION OF EMPLOYMENT A Drill Designed by Drillers for Drillers BENEFITS TO WORKERS. RTDrill has unveiled its latest down-the-hole In circumstances where the hammer drill rig, the RTD32, which is now psychological injury arises because of This is general advice and available across Australia through CRAM. multiple causes then there may still be because your individual a claim if the main cause does not arise circumstances will vary, I out of the exceptions set out in the recommend seeking out specific preceding paragraph. 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OPINION COAL INVESTMENT STILL HIGH DANCING LAST OCTOBER ANZ ANNOUNCED IT WOULD STOP LENDING MONEY FOR THERMAL COAL DOWNWHEN IT COMES TO REPURPOSING UNDER CLOSED MINE SITES, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ONLY LIMITED BY OUR IMAGINATION. ALL AROUND PROJECTS. THE BANK WAS AT IT AGAIN IN FEBRUARY, PROCLAIMING IT WOULD STOP FUNDING THE WORLD MINES HAVE BEEN REPURPOSED IN ENVIRONMENTALLY, SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE MANNERS. NEWCASTLE’S COAL PORT. WHAT’S NEXT, HIGH SUGAR DRINKS? FATTY FOOD? THIS MONTH WE BRING YOU AN EXAMPLE OF PARALLEL ECONOMICS THAT WILL HAVE YOU DANCING IN DELIGHT.
The mining and colonial city of Zacatecas, Mexico The tour is approximately a mile long and is Our miners need not panic just coal investments, totalling $US602 TOO. THOSE LOOKING FOR A GOOD policies. Professor Holden wants to was declared a World Cultural Heritage Site enriched by the entertaining stories and legends yet. A spokesman for green lobby billion. Japan’s banks are the biggest RETURN KNOW THERE IS STILL accelerate that process. by UNESCO in 1993. It is a ‘must see’ for those told by the expert guides. who are interested in the history of the mining group Reclaim Finance recently lenders for coal projects, with loans PLENTY OF MONEY TO BE MADE He says we risk “blackouts or BUT IT’S WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN THAT THE industry in Zacatecas and the best way to do this THE MEGA lamented that while 88 commercial totalling $US76 billion. They are also IN THE COAL INDUSTRY. brownouts”. But the real threat to REAL ENTERTAINMENT BEGINS. banks around the world have big consumers, buying billions of is by visiting the famous ‘Mina El Eden’ mine, But none of this means we shouldn’t supply reliability is his proposed Three years after it opened as a tourist attraction adopted some form of anti-coal dollars of Australian thermal coal located 10 minutes from the historic center. MONTHLY be concerned about the ANZ’s carbon tax and all those who believe the mine became a unique space for music mantra, only four have embraced each year to fuel their growing fleet attitude. Their debt finance remains we can keep putting more and The mine started way back in 1586, and its glory lovers. ‘La Mina Club’ claims to be the world’s “robust coal exclusion policies”. This of electricity generators. Australia’s days were between the 16th and 18th centuries. important to the coal mining more renewable energy into the only nightclub located inside a mine. 320 MEAT subterfuge is not unique to lending other thermal coal customers both Thousands of workers, mostly natives, mined and industry and there’s a risk the grid without holding on to our coal metres beneath the surface you can dance institutions. Governments around invest and consume too. Between ground silver and gold for the Spanish empire’s Bank’s behaviour will put pressure generators for all their physical lives. the night away in a cavern that was once part RAFFLE the world are committing to Net them our Asian customers are wealth. When the mine was functioning, worker on other corporates struggling WE’VE ACHIEVED A LOT, IN of the working mine. Zero Emissions without any realistic building or plan to build more than in the face of shareholder and death was common, whether from scaffolding WORTH $150 COMPLIMENTS OF BOTH ADDING VARIABLE SOLAR The innovative nightclub is located in a vault implementation plans or, in some 200 coal generators between them. other green activists. falls, explosions or rampant pulmonary disease. GENERATION TO THE SYSTEM cases, any intention to achieve it. IN NSW, AROUND $4.5 BILLION HAS Officially closing in 1960, the mine was shut that was once used to grind the minerals and In 2015 Newcastle Council decided EQUAL TO THE CAPACITY OF NINE The United States of America BEEN COMMITTED TO NEW COAL down mostly because of urbanisation, flooding can accommodate up to 400 hyped-up, fist- to divest itself of any investments YALLOURN POWERS STATIONS remains home to coal’s the biggest MINES AND TO THE EXPANSION OF and its proximity to the city. Then in 1975 pumping partygoers under the pulsating lights in fossil fuel industries. Yet its coal AND ACHIEVING A 46 PER CENT The Hunters best butcher of hand- institutional investors. Between EXISTING MINES. THOSE WHO RAIL it opened for tourism. of the carved dome. loaders are significant employers. REDUCTION IN OUR PER CAPITA picked meaty goodness! them they hold 58 per cent of global OUR COAL TO PORT ARE INVESTING Last year, the University of NSW During the day you can take a guided tour of the Imagine a Hunter Valley mine repurposed in EMISSIONS SINCE 1990. FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, SIMPLY SMS: – home to one of Australia’s old silver mine, see exhibits and visit the gift shop. a similar style. Not only would it be a tourist But we can’t close base-load coal- ROBERTS MEATS, YOUR NAME AND YOUR EMAIL proudest mining schools – Before the mine was opened as a tourist attraction attraction guaranteeing a range of economic ADDRESS TO 0438 474 290. took the same decision. fired power stations and reject new it was remodeled with hanging rope bridges, benefits, but it would also provide an educational gas-fired power stations without stairs, a funicular train, special lighting, a section experience ensuring that the rich mining heritage The University’s Richard Holden is Limit of one entry per person. ‘AVE A causing blackouts and driving up where you can see a mining demonstration, as of our area is not forgotten in years to come. And doubling down. Sharing his wisdom BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY, YOU CONSENT TO THE USE OF YOUR energy prices. And we can’t hope to well as a museum where a beautiful collection of as far as I know the only mine that will encourage in the UNSW’s online news bulletin CONTACT DETAILS FOR PROMOTIONAL AND MARKETING PURPOSES. put more renewables into the grid rocks and minerals from the region are displayed. a couple of drinks while you’re on site! last week, the Economics Professor LAUGH without new supplies of firming saw opportunity in the earlier-than- WITH power, namely gas fuelled. BEST UNDER PRESSURE expected closure of Yallourn power station when he wrote: If the banks, state governments, and our public institutions want Bill is walking on the beach and him to try it for himself. “The crucial question in all of this is realises he has forgotten his whether Australia’s coal-fired power to desert our fossil fuel industries, Bill rubs the bottle and out pops they surely have a responsibility cigarette lighter. He asks a man this old wrinkled-up Genie and stations are being closed too slowly – sitting on the beach if he has a to tell us what they are prepared say she will grant him one wish. or even too quickly. It’s hard to know lighter he can borrow. The man without a price on carbon to create to do to manage the impact on Bill wishes for a million bucks says yes and pulls out a gigantic a level playing field for renewable our economy, jobs and our energy and instantly the sky darkens and lighter. Bill’s amazed at the size energy and fossil fuels.” system. Remember, the banks benefit ducks started falling from the from funding guarantees provided and asks him where he got it. Professor Holden went on to sky. “WTF?” says Bill. by the same government which The man tells him there’s a Genie insist that we need a carbon tax purports to represent the interests in a Bottle in his bag, but she is so The man laughs and says, “I that reflects the “social cost of of those who will lose their jobs old that he thinks she is deaf. Bill told you she’s old and deaf. carbon” before suggesting that doesn’t believe him so the man How do you think I ended up cost is $65 per metric tonne. In and suffer bigger electricity bills pulls out an old bottle and tells with a 12-inch Bic?” doing so he answered his own as a result of bank behaviour. You question. His carbon tax would shut can be sure those participating in down our coal-fired generators the looming parliamentary inquiry 02 6571 1625 sooner. They are already closing will labour that point. [email protected] | 2 Mathry Cl, Singleton NSW 2330 prior to the end of their physical Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP lives as a result of government Federal Member for Hunter
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has been second to none,” Brooke said. “I already SOME OF THIS YEAR’S GRADUATES SHARE WHAT IT MEANS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM. KICK STARTING feel in the past five weeks I’ve grown so much in my capabilities and understanding of my trade and others. I’m looking forward to the next “With mining there is such a broad range of operations that occur, and this four years with AGL.” Careers program will really allow me to develop and grow as an engineer. It’s been AGL electrical apprentice, Kristen Vox said GLENCORE WELCOMED ALMOST 50 NEW amazing how welcoming people have been.” the apprenticeship was helping her to develop GRADUATES TO THEIR AUSTRALIAN JOCK LITTLEWOOD – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING capabilities in a range of areas. COAL BUSINESS THIS YEAR, WITH A FOCUS ON LOCAL TALENT FROM “Since starting my apprenticeship, I’ve attended REGIONAL COMMUNITIES. the Mining and Energy Skills course which has been beneficial for my confidence regarding “I love science and I wanted to work in science, so the mining industry was a tools, workshop awareness and safety within the Glencore’s Graduate Development Program is just great opportunity for me as I was able to apply my science as a part of a big industry,” said Kristin. “I’m enjoying the different one of their many programs aimed at developing team and a big industry.” trade classes each day, especially the trades which I am not completing.” the skills of young Australians. The program MARGARET JAMES – GEOLOGY combines structured, professional development with on-the-job experience and mentoring from WIN! some of the best in the business. GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE “I had a few industry contacts and the resounding message I was getting was APPRENTICES ACROSS MANY DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING that Glencore had an outstanding grad program that was really focused on ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, L-R JOSHUA MOORE, NADIA developing young leaders and I’m excited to be a part of that.” FOR AGL OWEN, BROOKE RISBY, COOLYOU ARE GUARANTEED CRIB TO ADD A GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS, INFORMATION KRISTIN COX, BEN JONES. STEVIE VAN MIERLO – COMMERCIAL LITTLE SWAG TO YOUR SHIFT WITH OUR SYSTEMS AND IT, ACCOUNTING, COMMUNITY NEW INSULATED PVC CRIB BAG. RELATIONS, HUMAN RESOURCES AND AGL LIDDELL AND BAYSWATER POWER Made by Rugged Xtremes and in classic OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY. in energy. At AGL we are committed STATIONS HAVE WELCOMED FIVE NEW to improving equality across the business and Coalface yellow, we reckon our crib bag will Participants of the two-year program are given the APPRENTICES THIS YEAR, WITH THREE I hope to see more women consider this field be as sought after as a Louis Vuitton. opportunity to be hands-on and rotate throughout “Being a mining engineer, what interested me most was the variability WOMEN AMONGST THE NEW RECRUITS. in the years to come.” different areas of operations from day one, between technical and soft skills. You get the opportunity not only to design, equipping them with practical industry knowledge but then to project manage those designs.” “We value diversity and inclusion and are on the WILLIAM JONES - MINING ENGINEER lookout for new talent across all walks of life. and allowing for maximum exposure to the With hard hats in hand and steel-capped boots in different areas of operations. No matter their gender or background, each and tow, the new apprentices are ready to go and were every apprentice at AGL is given the opportunity selected from a pool of just under 1000. to learn and develop the skills needed to foster “I was interested as it is a very structured “Being a residential role meant that it provides more hands- AGL’s Chief Operating Officer and Executive successful careers.” program. It also provides many opportunities, on experience, allowing you to spend more time with the Sponsor of AGL Equality, Markus Brokhof said it THIS YEAR’S APPRENTICES WILL BE DEVELOPING and I was keen to explore that.” plant and understand all the processes and become more was great to welcome new recruits to our two sites. SKILLS IN ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SACHIN FERNANDO – technically proficient.” “I am always proud to see the next generation of TRADES, THROUGH AGL’S AWARD- WINNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SANDEEPA FERNANDO – PROCESS ENGINEERING young AGL employees get started and have the APPRENTICE PROGRAM. FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, SIMPLY SMS: opportunity to build a rewarding career in this AGL electrical apprentice, Brooke Risby said she COOL CRIB, YOUR NAME, AND YOUR EMAIL dynamic and changing industry,” Mr Brokhof said. is proud to be an apprentice at AGL and celebrate ADDRESS TO 0438 474 290. “This year, across our coal generation sites, we are her new chosen career. Limit of one entry per person. By submitting an entry, you consent to the use of your contact details for promotional and marketing purposes. also seeing more women choose to take on a trade “My experience in my apprenticeship with AGL THE AWARD-WINNING MINING AND ENERGY SKILLS PROGRAM AT TAFE NSW MUSWELLBROOK IS HELPING 24 NEW HUNTER STRENGTHENING SKILLS BASED APPRENTICES LAUNCH THEIR CAREERS.
Now in its 16th consecutive year, the 18 week program provides apprentices with training in light automotive technology, mechanical engineering, metal fabrication and electrotechnology trades. The Mining and Energy Skills Program’s effectiveness is due to a close collaboration with some of the Hunter’s biggest companies, including AGL Macquarie, Bengalla, BHP Mount Arthur, Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia, Port Waratah Coal Services, MIGAS and Programmed Skilled Workforce. IN ADDITION TO EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH TRADE SKILLS TO BE JOB READY, THE PROGRAM EQUIPS STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS TO THRIVE IN THEIR CAREER, BY TRAINING IN MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS, DRUG AND ALCOHOL SAFETY, FATIGUE MANAGEMENT, ROAD SAFETY, HEARING CONSERVATION AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT. TAFE NSW Teacher of Electrotechnology, Industry and Resources Darren Ward said the value of custom training tailored to industry partners’ needs is evident through the continued support the program enjoys and the contribution our partners have made to its evolution over the years. “Some of these organisation’s have partnered with the program since it’s conception in 2006, which is testament to the outcomes it has achieved and the calibre of the apprentices whom have -:1-11c gone on to advance their skills in the energy and SERVICES resources sector and excel.” “We are thrilled the program continues to attract Providing industrial solutions since 1978 www.hicservices.com.au both male and female apprentices with 10 of our 24 apprentices being female,” he said.
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Who are you and what do generally speaking, are under mining industry, I had a Describe a typical day at What is the business most you do? a lot of stress due to Covid. It’s beeping sound going off in my truck, not an alarm ‘The office’. proud of? Shaun Fitzgibbon – I work a big reason I have established but a constant beeping. I for Thiess at a coal mining a business and wrote a book A typical day for us would We are proud to be a small couldn’t work out what it operation in the Hunter about mindset (mental health). be fabricating a job to family owned business was and whether it was Valley. My title is Pit What has been your proudest customer requirements in that has been the source of serious. It wouldn’t go away Coordinator (dispatcher), achievement? one of our workshops, then income for our employee’s so I called the maintenance but first and foremost I am transporting the item to site families for 47 years. Mining wise, well I haven’t team on the two way, an Operator (aka truckie). for installation by one of our Without our loyal customers been in the industry for “copy maintenance…have a specialist onsite teams. we wouldn’t have been able I am also a Peer Support too long, so my biggest constant beeping sound…”. to achieve this. Our loyal Officer and a member of our achievement was getting What’s the best thing about MY MINING LIFE To which they replied, “is customers have continued to Emergency Response Team. a start. After that it was the business? your blinker still on?” support us through the tough securing a fulltime shirt The best thing about our When did you start in the times (including COVID-19) with Thiess and the Yep, it was. business is our people. We mining industry and what as well as the good times. opportunities and support, To my defence, the blinker cherish the friendships we was your first job? they have provided me. light was not working, but Community or other causes I am a late mining bloomer. I make along the way with it provided a good laugh close to its heart and started two and half years ago, Outside of mining, well my colleagues, customers and for all involved for many values? at the age of 42, as a Trainee SHAUN children, of course, and suppliers. 31-year relationship with weeks and beyond lol. What are the biggest P J Welding have always tried Operator with Bengalla. my wife – my rock! What do you do in your to support our community How different is your job challenges facing your downtime? business? and region, a few causes now to what you wanted to Coordinator hat on it’s a roster affords me the Also, for 10 years I had my FITZGIBBON My kids’ sports keep me stand out including The juggle and a very full on day. time for extra circular own sports coaching business The biggest challenge we be when you were a kid? Westpac Rescue Helicopter, It doesn’t stop. Anything activities that wouldn’t where I developed sports busy, and I also enjoy going confront is finding and I never knew what I wanted Rural Bush Fire Brigade and that happens out in the exist within a normal 9am programs for young children. to the beach. I have a side SUPPLIER INSIDER training employees to to be. I’ve always enjoyed the Cancer Council. pit you need to be across. to 5pm weekday job. Through this, I’ve also been hustle, my book and business, meet our extremely high learning new things but You are constantly on lucky enough to work with big which is all coming along P J Welding standards. We have trained Any funny or heartwarming navigating this thing we call Also, for me personally the two way and it can be sporting organisations such slowly but surely. When it’s many quality apprentices stories to share? life has always been my first my current employer a rollercoaster ride. as Cricket Australia, Cricket live, check it out at www. with 2 becoming ‘Hunter We have had many funny priority. I will admit growing Thiess is committed NSW, Newcastle Jets, Northern shaunfitzgibbon.com. Valley Apprentice of the times and stories over the up in the Hunter Valley, I As a truckie your main job to the development of Tell us about the business? pipe welding, fitting and How long have you been NSW Football, ISNSW and The mining industry gets Year’ and others reaching years, but I don’t think they never wanted to be a coal is to move dirt and coal. their employees. It’s a machining, abrasive blasting doing business? Wheelchair Sports NSW. more than its fair share P J Welding is a small miner and today, at 44, here I You start each task with a great company to work and painting all with mobile the finals of that assessment. should be published haha. of criticism. What is your family owned engineering Established in 1974, we are am. Mining saved me in many safety check and then you for and I’m grateful to What’s something about mine site capabilities. What is the biggest Any employees that deserve view of our industry and the business specialising in currently celebrating our ways. It’s provided me with are focused on safely driving be part of their team. your job that would surprise opportunity for your a shout out? impact it has? mining maintenance in Our highly skilled workforce 47th year in business. more opportunities, both in the truck from A to B. The worst thing? people to know? the Hunter Valley. We have holds relevant trade business right now? We recognise that we My tip - don’t listen to the How many people work for and out of the workplace. What’s the best thing about Without a doubt nightshift. As with many industries well equipped workshops at certificates and high risk The biggest opportunity are only as good as our views of the far left or far the business? I will always be grateful to your job? 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20 APRIL 2021 | @ THE COALFACE @ THE COALFACE | APRIL 2021 21 COMMUNITY @ THE COALFACE CASH for CLUBS THE MANGOOLA WORKFORCE AND FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE RECENTLY VISITED TWO LOCAL SPORTING CLUBS TO DELIVER SOME GOOD NEWS.
The site donated $500 each to and Community Coordinator at Muswellbrook and Merriwa Junior Mangoola Coal said he was proud Rugby League Football Clubs to be part of a workforce that after raising the money through fostered such strong community 100 club fundraisers on site. In engagement and assistance. addition, Mangoola is also kindly “Well done to everyone at donating two old ice machines Mangoola. It’s fantastic to see to each junior club. our employees supporting Mitchell Green, Environment their local communities.” BOOSTS FOR GROUPS FIVE LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS IN THE UPPER HUNTER VALLEY REGION WILL SHARE IN OVER $25,000 OF FUNDING THANKS TO ASHTON COAL’S COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM.
The 2021 community grants program is funding their services and we are pleased solar panels for Singleton Heights Pre-School, we could be of assistance. instructor training at Singleton Pony Club, facility “IN ITS TENTH YEAR, OUR upgrades at Singleton PCYC, water filtration points COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM at Australian Christian College and education and DONATES FUNDS TO SUPPORT training at Singleton Gymkhana. PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES THAT Ashton Coal Operations Manager Aaron MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE TO McGuigan met with representatives from the THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WHO LIVE successful organisations at a recent event to AND WORK IN OUR COMMUNITY L-R AARON MCGUIGAN (ASHTON COAL OPERATIONS MANAGER), GEORGIA confirm the funding. AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO MERCIECA - YEAR 6 AND LESIA TAU – YEAR 5 FROM AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN “Congratulations to all the community groups CONTRIBUTING OVER MANY COLLEGE SINGLETON AND MR TIM SHIELDS (PRINCIPAL AT AUSTRALIAN receiving donations this year as part of our YEARS TO COME,” SAID AARON. CHRISTIAN COLLEGE SINGLETON). Community Support Program. Community Tim Shields, Principal groups are the backbone of our community of Australian Christian and we value the important contribution they College Singleton welcomed the addition hygienic drinking water, and we are grateful to make to maintaining and creating a strong and of the new filtered water system for the Ashton Coal for their kind donation,” said Tim. sustainable community. teachers and students. The Ashton Community Support Program runs “We are proud to be part of the Upper Hunter “We are constantly adapting to the changing annually and invests in community groups Valley region and we hope with this funding you world and enhancing our safe practices at the working in the areas of health, social and can continue to operate and grow the invaluable school. We recognised the need to install two new community, environment, and education and service you offer the people of our community. filtered water stations to ensure we have fresh training. It aims to make a positive difference in “Community organisations rely on funding to drinking water for everyone on campus. the local community, and to the lives of the people purchase new equipment, run events or enhance “The new system provides easy access and who work and live in the local area.
THE A-PLUS CONTRACTING HUNTER VALLEY MINING CHARITY RUGBY LEAGUE DAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The popular event was postponed last year due to the global pandemic and rescheduled to be held on March 20th. Then the unforeseen torrential rain left no choice but to officially call off the event. Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Community Liaison Officer Danny Eather said that it was disappointing to make the call to cancel, but the safety of the participants and spectators was the priority. “While it’s disappointing after all the hard work and support from our sponsors and volunteers, we still have the 2021 event to look Charity Day forward to,” says Danny. “ON OCTOBER 16, 2021, WE WILL BE BACK AT PIRTEK PARK TO WATCH OUR LOCAL COAL MINERS BATTLE IT OUT. NOT ONLY WILL IT CANCELLED BE A DAY OF GOOD FOOTY AND GOOD FUN, BUT WE HOPE WE CAN CONTINUE TO RAISE MUCH NEEDED FUNDS TO ENSURE THE SERVICE STAYS IN THE AIR.”
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COMMUNITY GIFT
THIS MONTH THE COMPLETE PARTS AND @ THE COALFACE $500 COMMUNITY GIFT GOES TOP TIPPING SINGLETON TO THE SINGLETON TOWN BAND, AN ORGANISATION THAT HAS BEEN PASSIONATELY INGRAINED IN THE SINGLETON COMMUNITY FOR OVER A CENTURY. MANGOOLA OPEN CUT’S WORKFORCE HAS ONCE AGAIN PROVIDED TOWN BAND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR A LOCAL SPORTING CLUB. Starting from a town meeting in 1878, the community to celebrate, practice and perform Singleton Town Band (STB) celebrates 143 years of music at community occasions and events. Over 30 of the mine’s employees greatly appreciated and the purchase continuous service this year as one of the oldest With 3 bands forming STB including the participated in a 2020 NRL tipping of an ice machine, which will continuous running bands in Australia. Intermediate Band for younger and new starting competition and managed to raise mainly be used for injury treatment The concert band, made up of brass and woodwind players, the Late Starters Band for ‘more mature’ $650 to put towards a good cause. purposes, helps us to conserve funds and be self-sufficient.” instruments, brings together the Singleton learners of instruments and the Senior Band Mangoola prides themselves on usually seen on parades and at functions, giving back to the community and Mangoola CHPP Manager and there truly is a place for any member of the the recipient for this donation was Fundraising Committee Chair, community looking to get involved. Chris March said, “The NRL tipping Denman Junior Rugby League Club, comp will run again this year with Singleton Town Band President, Peter who will use the funds to go towards MANGOOLA CHPP hopefully even more players and ‘AVE A Knight said, “anyone is welcome to MANAGER CHRIS MARCH the purchase of an ice machine. join, just come down!” DENMAN WITH BEN therefore more funds raised. It’s HAGAN FROM DENMAN Accepting the cheque was Denman fitting that an NRL tipping comp “Our next major performance is the annual LAUGH & SANDY HOLLOW JRLFC. & Sandy Hollow JRLFC’s Ben Hagan fundraiser should benefit rugby event we are most proud of – the ANZAC Day WITH BEST UNDER PRESSURE who said, “Any funds are always league at the grass roots level.” march and services on April 25.” Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. When little Logan received his plate, he started eating right away. “Logan, wait until we say our prayer,” his mother reminded him. COMMUNITY & “I don’t have to,” the little boy replied. CULTURE, CONNECTION “Of course you do,” his mother insisted, “we SINGLETON PCYC, WITH THE SUPPORT OF MACH ENERGY, HAVE WELCOMED PROUD WIRADJURI say a prayer before eating at our house.” MAN NICHOLAS BAILEY IN A NEWLY CREATED ABORIGINAL YOUTH WORKER POSITION. “That’s at our house,” Logan explained, “but this is Grandma’s house and Just a few weeks into the new role, 21 year “THE PCYC CEO’S OVERALL GOAL IS TO ONE DAY IN she knows how to cook.” old Nicholas is already well on his way to THE NEAR FUTURE HAVE A YOUTH WORKER IN EVERY his goal – to get more Aboriginal youth PCYC IN NEW SOUTH WALES, SO WE ARE REALLY KEEN 02 6571 1625 involved in the Police and Community TO MAKE THIS A SUCCESS AS IT’S GOING TO HAVE Youth Club (PCYC) and spread cultural [email protected] LONG TERM AFFECTS FOR NOT JUST OUR LOCAL CLUBS, awareness throughout the local community. BUT FOR PCYC’S ACROSS THE STATE,” SAID DAVID. 2 Mathry Cl, Singleton NSW 2330 A completely new position at Singleton Nick said working in the community services sector PCYC, Nicholas has hit the ground running is something he has always wanted to do and that connecting with local services, schools and quickly became clear to me as he described the different Land + Underground + Aviation + Maritime Aboriginal groups to begin structuring programs he has in the works. “I’ve been flat out programs and activities for Singleton and structuring programs and activities such as life skills Muswellbrook’s Aboriginal youth. programs, mentoring, cultural games and after school Whilst the PCYC host a number of programs activities like boxing which I am really excited to soon for local youth, the new Aboriginal Youth deliver between Muswellbrook and Singleton PCYC Worker position allows them to create branches,” Nick said. programs specific to the Aboriginal “The response from the community has been nothing community. MACH Energy generously but positive and every local group I have approached funded the position on a 2 year full time have been thrilled to get involved.” SKILL KNOWLEDGE SAFETY contract, and PCYC are committed to making “I’m also looking forward to hopefully rolling these the role a success. programs out school wide to spread cultural awareness, PCYC Singleton Club Manager, David Andrews work with kids who might be disengaged with school Specialising in Onsite Emergency said they had a huge number of people apply and need a support system, and better support for the role, but there was one who stood out local Aboriginal Youth.” Service Officers, Security as perfect for the Aboriginal Youth Worker As our interview concluded, David had one more position. “Honestly when I had the interview thing to add about the newest addition to their team, Personnel, Accredited Training with Nick it went for about an hour, but after “Nick is a very impressive young man, and we are very the first 10 minutes I just stopped writing and excited to see the impact he has on our local Aboriginal and Rescue Equipment said to myself ‘this is the guy’.” youth and community.”
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American Mining Congress in (where gross horsepower, it was a true gas kick off on August 6, with this FUN, WITH THE MAIN GOAL TO “From there it is through Port WE DO ON THE DROVER’S RUN As was so often the case for the else, of course) Las Vegas. guzzler burning an average 2082 year’s participants meeting FUNDRAISE FOR THE WESTPAC Augusta and a lunch stop at CREATES A REAL SENSE OF TEAM earthmovers of the time, GM WITH MUCH FANFARE AND FIVE GM liters every eight hours. at Copi Hollow Caravan Park RESCUE HELICOPTER SERVICE TO Woomera before our next overnight AND BELONGING WHETHER IT’S ‘AVE A determined that size was the order CARS FASTENED INTO ITS BED, THE Despite this burn and the global near Menindee for a meet and ALLOW THE CONTINUED RESPONSE at Kingoonya, a little one pub village HELPING SOMEONE CHANGE A of the day, with trends suggesting THREE-AXLE TITAN WAS THE STAR oil embargos, it (commendably) greet, to then head off on a OF THE SERVICE’S 4 AW139 with a free camp and facilities.” FLAT TYRE OR HELPING UNDER the expansion of large scale open massive adventure back to HELICOPTERS AND CREW ACROSS THE BONNET IF SOMETHING OF THE EVENT. MEASURING 66 held its own throughout this time. “Next we head to Coober Pedy staying LAUGH pit and surface mines. Having FEET LONG AND 25 FEET 7 INCHES Succeeding multiple mine owners, Tamworth the next morning. NORTHERN NSW WHEN NEEDED. GOES WRONG,” SAID JEFF. at Ribas Underground Camping copped a bloody nose from their WIDE, IT WEIGHED 236 TONNES the Titan was transferred to The Drover’s Run is a tag-a- WITH In 2019 the Drover’s Run became with an optional trip out to see The “Everyone along the way becomes stoush with the US Government, AND 554 TONNES WHEN FULLY British Columbia where it worked long 4WD adventure trip taking the largest fundraising event for more aware of the reason they Remarkables or take in the many GM (rather Terex) was determined LOADED. RELATIVE TO ITS NEAREST until 1991 when it was retired entrants through and to iconic the Service with a net income of are part of the Drover’s Run and sights of Coober Pedy.” to display their engineering might RIVAL, THE WABCO HAULPAK from active service. Removed places in the Australian Outback, $250,000 purely through the efforts the difference they are making to and once again become the leader in 3200, THIS TRUCK WAS 16 FEET from site and established as a each year undertaking more of the entrants of the 47 vehicles “A crackin’ day next as we head north people’s lives and for that reason we the haul truck field. LONGER AND WAS THE WORLD’S tourist attraction in Sparwood, adventurous routes to make the taking part, and importantly and detour to the spectacular Painted have almost 70% of all entrants that Desert, stopping at Oodnadatta, and BEST UNDER PRESSURE Regularly challenged by its LARGEST DUMP TRUCK. Canada it stands testament to the experience even more exciting. their supporters who donated to have done more than the one trip.” then on to Mt Dare, starting place of competitors that included Unit Rig, Pulled down after the mining show engineering feats of the day. “Although they are by no means their fundraising totals. For many entrants over the years many Simpson Desert trips.” How do you WABCO Haulpack and the Dart Truck and sent to an iron ore mine in Always a prototype and never a extreme 4WDíng, we choose This year’s event is set to have this has become part of their yearly confuse a coal miner? Company, Terex concluded that a Southern California’s Riverside mainstream truck, the Titan’s lack our routes to make sure we get participants visiting places that And that’s just the beginning of the calendar because of the enjoyment, haul truck with a payload capacity in Country, the truck was handed over of success was more to do with most people would love to tick off trip, with days more of exploring our but whether you do one Drover’s Put them in a room to a place we know the majority to site in 1975, where it operated world economics and sadly, less our bucket list and they get to do beautiful Australian landscape on Run or many you are helping to full of shovels and ask the realms of 250 tons was the way of entrants will not have visited for three years. Powered by a 169.5 with how the truck performed; a it on a supported trip with all the the cards for the huge group. They save lives by entering. them to take their pick. to go. Albeit capable of producing before, and often gain access to such large machines, the absence liter GM EMD Model 16-645E4 diesel manufacturing marvel of its time. private properties to pass through organising already done. then finally end with a night at the Registration and all details on the of appropriately sized engines and each day to make the experience “We head down though the Menindee Riverside Caravan Park on the banks 2021 Drover’s Run can be accessed 02 6571 1625 tires continued to prove the biggest even more exciting,” said Jeff Lakes and then west to cross into of the Warrego River in Cunnamulla at http://events.rescuehelicopter. THANKS TO COMPONENTS ONLY, [email protected] hurdle and impediment to rapid Galbraith, Event Coordinator South Australia to our first stop at and then to Pallamallawa, east com.au/ or you can call the OUR HEAVY EQUIPMENT EXPERTS 2 Mathry Cl, Singleton NSW 2330 product development. Nonetheless, NENW, Westpac Rescue Jamestown, which is pretty well all of Moree for their final night Tamworth base on 02 6764 9400 for in 1974 the 33-19 Titan was born Helicopter Service. dirt or sand on day one to get us on of the Drover’s Run. any further details.
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INTEGRA COAL’S ENGINEERING MANAGER LAWRENCE MOBERG WAS ONE OF 140 CYCLISTS TO WHEN PARTICIPATE IN THE TOUR MAKING DE CURE’S 2021 SIGNATURE LIFE TOUR, RIDING OFF FROM K’S NEWCASTLE ON MARCH 26. GIVES The inspiringCOUNT 7 day cycling event has been running “Raising money for cancer annually since 2007 raising vital funds to support research was something that YOU Peter Duncan Neurosciences the researchers, surgeons and clinicians who really appealed to me and Research Unit “Today we left Pokolbin, dedicate their lives to finding a cure for cancer. then we were able to do a LAWRENCE MOBERG PICTURED WITH HIS had breakfast at Audrey Now in its 14th year, the Signature Tour kicked school visit yesterday.” WIFE BRIDGET AND KIDS ZOE, COOPER, RAIN, CHARLOTTE AND OLIVIA. Wilkinson Winery and then off from Newcastle Harbour embarking on SINCE ITS HUMBLE we had gone from Broke to a challenging 7 day ride from Newcastle to BEGINNINGS, THE TOUR DE Singleton so that was 68km Pokolbin and Muswellbrook, to Tamworth, and CURE COMMUNITY HAS GROWN TO BECOME GO so far and now there is 70km to go for the day,” he via the New England region via Armidale to A NATIONAL MOVEMENT OF THOUSANDS OF FIGHT said during his stop at Singleton’s Rose Point Park. Glen Innes, Grafton and the final destination on PEOPLE, WALKING, RUNNING, RIDING AND April 1, Coffs Harbour. SWIMMING TO RAISE AWARENESS AND INSPIRE “Yesterday we visited a school and to be able to FISHING! talk to the kids about the message of ‘be fit, be With support from community partners A-Plus SUPPORT IN THE FIGHT TO CURE CANCER. happy, be healthy’ was a really nice opportunity to Contracting, Tamburlaine Organic Wines and The generosity of its supporters has enabled the engage with them from that young age. 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Congratulations to Lawrence and the inspiring OVER 2 DAYS! and it sounded like a great cause to get Lawrence, 34, saw many local faces when we teams of 2021. Ice those legs and sit back and As we head into the cooler SATURDAY 17 & SUNDAY 18 APRIL, 2021 behind,” Moberg explained. caught up with him on the second day. relax – you’ve earned it! months an Autumn flood like this is normally a good AUSTRALIA WIDE 2021 ROUTE & SCHEDULE forecast for an exceptional GIANT GUITAR FISH (A SPECIES OF SHOVEL NOSED Winter fishing season. If RAY) AREN’T SOMETHING YOU FIND EVERYDAY Friday 26 March...... Newcastle to Hunter Valley (Tour Experience), 116kms 1,400m history repeats itself like the ON OUR LOCAL BEACHES, BUT IF YOU DO, BE $ Saturday 27 March...... Hunter Valley to Muswellbrook (Tour Experience), 130kms 1,300m READY FOR AN INSANE FIGHT! APPARENTLY, last time we saw a flood like THESE ALSO RATE HIGHLY AS A TABLE FISH, 240,000 Sunday 28 March...... Muswellbrook to Tamworth, 160kms 1,200m this in 2015, the fishing will be BUT WE LET THIS BEAUTY GO TO SURPRISE THE NEXT UNSUSPECTING FISHING ENTHUSIAST. Monday 29 March...... Tamworth to Armidale, 160kms 2,100m off its head right throughout IN CASH & PRIZES Winter, particularly for Tuesday 30 March...... Armidale to Glen Innes, 118kms 1,400m Snapper. While it might slow Wednesday 31 March...... Glen Innes to Grafton, 140kms 2,500m the Marlin season on the inshore, before the cooler weather slows YOU COULD WIN Thursday 1 April...... Grafton to Coffs Harbour, 89kms 970m things on the shelf will continue to things down, though it won’t turn Stacer 469 Outlaw Side Console fire, especially once the currents the bite off completely. start to back off. So don’t pack BEACHES the gear away just yet! 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AFFECTIONATELYAT KNOWN AS ‘THETHE CALI’ BY LOCALS, CALI THE CALEDONIAN HOTEL HAS BEEN A PART OF SINGLETON FOR OVER Rejuvenating land in the 150 YEARS, AND AFTER HAVING A FEED THERE I’M SURE THEY’LL BE AROUND FOR 150 MORE. Rejuvenating land in the Upper Hunter From a temporary wooden building week of rain and flooding we had all operating as an Inn in 1841, to endured, we thought we would treat Upper Hunter a now a thriving pub with a full ourselves to one of our favourite Since acquiring the Maxwell Infrastructure site bar, great food, beer garden and work lunch destinations for the first –Since previously acquiring an openthe Maxwell cut mine Infrastructure – in early 2018, site accommodation, the Cali certainly day of sun we’d had in a while. has come a long way over the The Cali is a favourite amongst the Malabar– previously has anbeen open hard cut at mine work – rehabilitatingin early 2018, centuries. After the recent woeful Singleton and Upper Hunter locals, with live music and pub events theMalabar mine hassite. been hard at work rehabilitating every week, an inviting Asian style Fry made with cashews, chilli Our hump day lunch was a hit, and the mine site. menu and a feeling of nostalgia jam, carrot, broccolini, onion, red we were all satisfied to the point of To date, we have: as you walk the grounds of an capsicum, bok choy and snow peas; no return (no return to the office ‘AVE A historic Aussie hotel. Caramelised Pork Belly with sweet that is). Well, our bodies returned to To date, we have: WITH THE OH SO GLORIOUS dark soy sauce, steamed broccoli and the office, but our minds were still LAUGH RETURN OF THE SUN WE HAD served with spicy Thai sauce on the relaxing at the Cali sinking beers and Completed over 850 hectares of WITH BEEN IMPATIENTLY WAITING FOR, side; and Beef Pad See Ew made up eating great Asian style pub grub. rehabilitation.Completed over 850 hectares of AND ON A HUMP DAY NO LESS, WE of thick rice noodles, dark soy sauce, Visit a piece of history and make ORDERED A FEW DISHES TO SHARE egg and Chinese broccoli. your next catch up at the Cali. rehabilitation. AND TOOK A SEAT OUTSIDE IN THE Clearly, we were damn hungry. We CHARMING BEER GARDEN. made short work of the starters and Planted more than 60,000 trees And by a few, I mean from the were stoked to see the mains quickly inPlanted our woodland more than corridor. 60,000 trees BEST UNDER PRESSURE starters we ordered the Curry Puffs follow. Our boss lady Bec is a hard made up of onions, potatoes and one to please when it comes to work in our woodland corridor. lunches so when she used the term A man was found guilty carrots with curry powder wrapped “amazing” to describe the Pad Thai Commenced a cattle grazing trial of overusing commas. in pastry, deep fried and served with sweet chilli sauce; and Thai Fish on first mouthful, we dived in. The judge warned him to withCommenced local farmers a cattle which grazing began trial in Cakes served with sweet chilli sauce The Pork Belly was crispy and expect a really long sentence. topped with crushed peanuts. And delicious, the Pad Thai was just as latewith 2018.local farmers which began in from the mains we chose the Pad Bec had described, the Stir Fry was 02 6571 1625 Thai made up of thick rice noodles, full of flavour with the cashews late 2018. [email protected] garlic, chilli, green peppercorn, creating that great hit of nuttiness, How to reach us and I’ve never seen my colleague 2 Mathry Cl, Singleton NSW 2330 Chinese broccoli, gar char, basil Braedi pump a Pad See Ew so quickly. How to reach us and egg; Chicken Cashew Nut Stir For more information about Malabar, 36 APRIL 2021 | @ THE COALFACE Forvisit mo malabarresources.com.aure information about Malaba. r, visit malabarresources.com.au. PUZZLE TIME @ THE COALFACE TRAVEL @ THE COALFACE
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