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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NSW NATIONALS’ CANDIDATE DAVID LAYZELL ONCAREERS WINNING THE RECENT UPPER HUNTER BY-ELECTION, AND TO ALL THE CANDIDATES THAT ENTERED THE CONTEST. POLITICS IS A TOUGH BUSINESS AND THOSE WILLING TO PUT THEMSELVES FORWARD TO REPRESENT THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY DESERVE OUR GRATITUDE.

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WATER NATIONALS KEEP UNBROKEN primary vote, followed by OUR TOP-CLASS RESTRICTIONS DROPPED TO LEVEL 1 HOLD ON THE UPPER HUNTER NSW Labor candidate Jeff Water restrictions are officially down NSW Nationals candidate for Drayton receiving 44 per cent. from level 2 to level 1 across the the Upper Hunter by-election On first preferences it was the Upper Hunter region. Dave Layzell is the new Member Nationals, followed by NSW Labor, MET COAL SOUGHT Singleton, Muswellbrook and the for the Upper Hunter. One Nation’s Dale McNamara, Upper Hunter Shire Councils all voted He crossed the line first in the Shooters Fishers and Farmers unanimously at their separate meetings by-election over the weekend Sue Gilroy and then popular to lower the water restrictions. with nearly 56 per cent of the Independent Kirsty O’Connell. KURRI GAS PLANT AROUND THE WORLD As of the end of May Glenbawn Dam is The Federal Government has $128 MILLION PROMISED IN BY-ELECTION CAMPAIGN at 57.3 per cent and Glennies Creek Dam announced they are going Throughout the NSW Nationals campaign Deputy Premier John Barilaro to build the gas-fired power YOU CAN’T MAKE STEEL WITHOUT AUSTRALIAN METALLURGICAL COAL: QUALITY reducing greenhouse gas emissions facing the is at 58.1 per cent capacity. promised a total $128 million dollars of spend in the electorate. station at Kurri Kurri. METALLURGICAL (MET) COAL, AND AUSTRALIA’S SOUGHT AROUND THE WORLD – THE SECOND IN global steel industry. ENERGY FROM ILLAWARRA TO MAKE It’ll be Dave Layzell holding the NSW Government to account for $45 MET COAL – INCLUDING THAT PRODUCED IN THE THE MCA’S BEST IN CLASS: AUSTRALIA’S BULK In 2019, Australia exported 184 million tonnes Energy Minister Angus Taylor will UP FOR HUNTER’S LOSS million for the Muswellbrook Hospital, $30 million for the addition to the HUNTER AND THE NORTH-WEST – IS AMONGST COMMODITY GIANTS SERIES – IS AN IN-DEPTH (worth $41.3 billion) of metallurgical coal, while make the announcement today Singleton Bypass, $15 million for three roads in the Upper Hunter Shire THE BEST IN THE WORLD. EXPLORATION OF HOW AND WHY AUSTRALIA North America (50 million tonnes), Russia (39 A new hydrogen/gas power plant will to build the $600 million project be built in the Illawarra, in a bid to fill Council, $12 million to upgrade the Singleton Police Station, $650,000 for that will be built by Snowy Hydro With more than 96 per cent of Australia’s met coal IS THE LARGEST SEABORNE EXPORTER million tonnes) and Canada (35 million tonnes) some of the gap that will be left on the the Dungog Common, $200,000 for Muswellbrook Golf Club, $70,000 for 2.0 on the site of the former Hydro production exported, this high quality attracts OF STEEL-MAKING COAL. exported significantly smaller volumes. energy grid when the Liddell Power Ride Dungog and $70,000 for the Aberdeen Sports and Recreation Club. Aluminium smelter at Kurri Kurri. customers from around the world from Asian Using high-quality Australian met coal also Faster introduction of existing low emissions Station at Muswellbrook shuts up shop. countries such as India, China, Japan, South Korea reduces emissions while boosting productivity for technologies and greater research and The generator during construction COVID VACCINE rural and regional NSW. and Taiwan all the way to the EU. blast furnace operators. development of new and emerging technologies The $83 million project will be will create 250 jobs and 10 Australia’s first dual capable energy CLINIC FOR MUSWELLBROOK Around 23,500 people aged between ongoing full time jobs - another Our world-leading met coal miners provide Many of the met coals produced in Australia are will be required to ensure the world is able system, called Tallawarra B, it 40 and 49 have already been invited indirect 1200 jobs will be created jobs for thousands of Australians in regional integral to global steel production because of to achieve the emissions reduction goals of Muswellbrook Hospital will be home to book a vaccine at a NSW Health across NSW as well. areas and contribute significantly to the local their specific properties which optimise blast the Paris Agreement. will provide over 300 megawatts to a COVID-19 clinic. of displaceable capacity for NSW clinic, with 12,000 people already The Environmental Impact and national economy. furnace performance. Written by industry expert Anthony Le Bas, the The rollout of the COVID-19 customers in time for the summer after booked for the Pfizer jab. Statement shows the power station And the Hunter Valley and Gunnedah basins And many MCA member companies are already report indicates the Indian market for steel- vaccine is being accelerated making coal is expected to substantially grow as Liddell shuts in 2023. The Muswellbrook clinic is one would only run two per cent of time are well placed to continue producing met coal taking action to further reduce emissions from across NSW with 25 sites for the steel production in the South Asia nation grows Under the funding agreement, Energy of six to be progressively opened once it’s operational. for years to come to support global growth and the use of met coal. Pfizer jab opening now for people over the next twenty years. Australia will offer to buy enough green across the state as an additional infrastructure development. For example, BHP signed a memorandum of MINING CONTRIBUTIONS UP hydrogen equivalent to over five per aged 40 to 49 - 17 of which are in part of the state’s vaccine rollout. The good news is that a new report from the MCA understanding with world leading steel producer This is great news for communities and jobs and a MORE THAN HALF A MILLION cent of the plant’s fuel use from 2025 shows that Australia will continue to be a strong China Baowu in November 2020 with the intention strong future for the Hunter and North-West. and will offset direct carbon emissions MOUSEY ASSISTANCE The latest stats have revealed supplier of met coal over the next couple of to invest up to US$35 million and share technical Tania Constable the Upper Hunter has benefited from the project over its operational life. The NSW Government has announced $50 million worth of rebates, baits decades thanks to its high quality. knowledge to help address the challenge of CEO, Minerals Council of Australia from mining contributions and research to help tackle rural and regional NSW mouse plague. END OF THE LINE significantly over the years, and IN SIGHT FOR LIDDELL It’s been a problem for months now, and finally there is some assistance it’s only increased. not only for farmers, but for households in towns and for small businesses. Twelve weeks of transition planning NSW Minerals Council data shows for the Liddell Power Station in Under the new package households will be able to apply for rebates of up that since the 2016/17 financial Muswellbrook started on May 27. to $500 and small businesses will be eligible to claim up to $1,000 through year the local mining industry Service NSW for the purchase of baits. contribution to the electorate Energy giant AGL said it’s in of Upper Hunter has increased preparation for the station’s closure in About 20 grain treatment stations will be set up across regional NSW as well and the NSW Government has sought ‘urgent approval’ significantly, with total spending 2022-23 with Delta Group awarded the from the APVMA to give them access to the strongest bait in the by mining companies in the region tender for the first stage of the closure, TYRE country, bromadiolone. growing from $1.4 billion in 2016/17 decommissioning and demolition to $1.8 billion last financial year. planning for the station. BABIES AT BARRINGTON released into the wild sanctuary The newly released data also shows AGL said this is an important milestone late 2020, with 7 of those being For the first time in more than that the number of jobs supported by in the closure process. reproductive females - this means three thousand years on mainland the industry has increased markedly HANDLERS. In August 2019, AGL announced the that Aussie Ark is estimating the birth from over 4,640 four years ago to Australia, Tasmanian devils are being first unit at Liddell will close in April of up to 20 joeys in the wild this year 7,320 last financial year. born in the Barrington Tops. 2022 with the remaining three units and have found seven so far. The contribution to Councils has AVAILABLE FOR HIRE, LONG OR SHORT TERM Aussie Ark are beyond excited closing in April 2023, supporting Aussie Ark’s Tasmanian devil increased from $13 million to system reliability throughout the that they are celebrating the breeding program is the most $51 million and the number of + HIRE OF ALL TYRE FITTING EQUIPMENT 2022-23 summer months. birth of seven devil joeys in their successful conservation breeding community groups benefiting The first stage of these works will 400-hectare sanctuary. facility for the endangered species has also risen almost doubling in conclude in mid-July 2021. 26 adult Tasmanian Devils were on mainland Australia. the same time period.

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MEMBER FOR going to keep on talking about local commencing apprentices and OPINION UPPER HUNTER jobs if I’m elected to Parliament. TAX BREAKS AND 15,000 BUSINESS DAVE LAYZELL trainees, assisting school leavers AND DEPUTY As a father of four, I know how THAT WILL BENEFIT FROM TAX and job seekers during the peak PREMIER JOHN important it is to earn a living and INCENTIVES. IF BUSINESSES BARILARO hiring period for key industries.” provide for my family, and that’s ARE SAVING MONEY, IT WILL something I want everyone to be Among Minister Robert’s stops ALLOW THEM TO EMPLOY AND TRAIN EVEN MORE PEOPLE.” able to do. Whether you’re driving was Glencore’s Glendell Open a truck or pouring a beer or cooking Cut mine. Glendell, which is Minister Robert said that continuing a meal or changing screens in a currently seeking approval to to support skilling people in the washery, every single job in our continue mining to the north of mining sector is vital as it is a sector region is important to me. its existing operations employs that will always have an important part in the Australian economy. I SPOKE UP FOR COAL JOBS 690 people directly. Like all BECAUSE THEY ARE THE DRIVING mines in the Hunter, it also “Everything we do comes from the FORCE OF THE LOCAL ECONOMY, provides a range of traineeship ground in a form of a mineral or AND THE ENTIRE HUNTER REGION and apprenticeship opportunities a tree, so whether fossil fuels as RIGHT DOWN TO THE PORT OF for people in our region. energy dissipates over time, we NEWCASTLE. EVERY TRUCK On his visit to Glendell Minister still need to mine for all the other the AND TRAIN AND SHIP FULL OF Roberts met with some of the resources on the planet that we need HUNTER VALLEY COAL MEANS young people from Glencore’s for everything we use. It’s ludicrous to think that mining is going to end G’DAY, I’M DAVE LAYZELL, AND I’M WRITING THIS ON THE MONDAY SHOES ON OUR CHILDREN’S FEET Indigenous Employment in a short amount of time, mining MORNING AFTER THE UPPER HUNTER BY-ELECTION. WHILE THE AND FOOD ON THE TABLE. Pathway Programs. The will never end, from this day until VOTES RESULTS STILL AREN’T FINAL, IT LOOKS A LOT LIKE I’M GOING TO program which runs in both If you’re a mine worker, or someone the end of days. Some sectors of BE YOUR NEXT MEMBER FOR UPPER HUNTER. NSW and Queensland provides who earns a living thanks to mining will close in the future, but are mining customers, I want you to employment opportunities for young Aboriginal Australians and we still need the baseload for our know that I will always stand up fuel and energy requirements and SECURING is just one of Glencore’s many for you regardless of the election SKILLS THE HON. STUART ROBERT MP, MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT, IN programs aimed at developing will for some time.” The past six weeks have been an it support the greater good. result, because I know just how WORKFORCE, SKILLS, SMALL AND FAMILY BUSINESS, JOINED HUNTER WORK FOR YOU FIRST AND “Local communities rely on these absolute whirlwind and I’m sure important it is for your family LOCALS TO TOUR BUSINESSES AND SIT DOWN WITH WORKERS AND the skills of young Australian and FOREMOST. YOUR JOBS, YOUR Now I know there are probably a lot jobs in the mining sector and the you’re all a bit sick of seeing my that you earn a living. APPRENTICES TO TALK ABOUT HOW THE FEDERAL BUDGET WILL ensuring we have a highly skilled COMMUNITIES, YOUR FAMILIES, of people reading this who didn’t Morrison Government will always face around the place, but I wanted CONTINUE DRIVING JOBS ACROSS THE REGION. workforce in the future. THEY ARE MY TOP PRIORITY. vote for me, or don’t support the Of course, there are many from back jobs for Australians across the to take this opportunity to thank “By giving incentives to Glencore I’ve spent a lot of time driving state government, and that’s okay. Sydney who want to shut down Hunter Valley. We recognise that it everyone who supported me, and all the coal mines because they don’t and companies like them, it enables around the Upper Hunter recently We’ve got a wonderful free and fair was regions like the Hunter that keep of those people who live and work understand the importance of “The Federal Budget is all about table. What we have though them to employ and skill and train and meeting people from all walks democracy, and not everyone is Australia going through the Covid in the Upper Hunter. industry to the families of the delivering jobs for the Hunter and is 1.16 million Australians on even more people. That’s why of life, and it’s really reinforced my going to agree on every issue. But I Recession. While city centres were Upper Hunter. In fact, they don’t securing its future workforce to payment and underutilised.” meeting the young indigenous WHILE I AM A PROUD MEMBER OF belief that we are still the home of want to encourage you to look not smashed and shuttered; mining, THE NATIONALS, I KNOW THAT understand how important mining accelerate its economy and grow its kids today from the Pathway good old fashioned Australian values just our differences, but what we “Now the question is how are manufacturing and agriculture THE JOB OF A LOCAL MP IS TO like working hard, having a laugh is to the whole state. businesses,” said Minister Robert on we going to skill them. We are Program was just fabulous,” across Newcastle and the Hunter have in common. We all want a safer, REPRESENT ALL CONSTITUENTS, with your mates, and helping people We know that the world wants our his recent visit to the Hunter. expanding the $1 billion JobTrainer said Minister Robert. kept firing. Australia’s strong stronger future for our region, and NOT JUST THE ONES WHO VOTED out when they fall on hard times. coal and we should continue to back “We probably have the biggest Fund and extending the highly “THE GOVERNMENT IS WELL AND economic comeback owes a great we all want the freedom to live our FOR YOU. SO, FOR EVERYONE This is the lens I will use to look at mining, mining jobs and mining investment of any government in successful Boosting Apprenticeship TRULY BACKING THIS AREA. THERE debt to the people of the Hunter lives happily and peacefully. WHO LIVES IN THE ELECTORATE, every issue that comes up if I’m services businesses. I’m thankful history into skills and training. Commencements wage subsidy. ARE OVER 5000 APPRENTICES and the Morrison Government MY COMMITMENT TO YOU IS elected as the local MP: is it fair, is it During the campaign we talked a lot this by-election has really put a focus For 200 years we’ve been bringing The $2.7 billion investment is HERE IN THE HUNTER RIGHT NOW. will never take them for granted,” THAT IF I’M ELECTED, I WILL good for the Upper Hunter, and will about protecting local jobs, and I’m back on what’s really important. labour in but now that’s off the supporting the employment of newly 121,000 CITIZENS HERE ENJOYING Minister Robert concluded.

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MT ARTHUR COAL HAS LAUNCHED A BRAND NEW WOMEN IN MINING PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHANDLER MACLEOD WITH THE FIRST ROUND OF TRAINEES RECENTLY JOINING THE MT ARTHUR COAL TEAM.

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This new program is one of the Mt Arthur Coal The trainees come from all walks of life and becoming a part of a great company. Production team’s key diversity initiatives and is the program not only provides an opportunity What’s it like working at Mt Arthur Coal? I’m already proving to be an exciting way to bring new to increase gender diversity in the workplace, enjoying each day. The people are friendly and recruits into BHP and the industry. but also an opportunity for people to join the there’s lots to learn. Ten new to industry trainees were chosen from industry from a range of backgrounds and with KATHLIN SHAW a very impressive cohort of applications. The no prior experience. group started at Mt Arthur Coal on April 26 after We asked some of the trainees to share with us Previous work? Administration. completing their inductions. A second intake of why they chose to join the Mt Arthur Coal team on Why did you apply for the Program? I wanted another 10 roles will be recruited in June. this new career path and what it’s been like so far. a career change and a new challenge, and I’ve STEVIE KIBBLE always been intrigued by the mining industry. Previous work? Beauty therapist. What’s it like working at Mt Arthur Coal? Why did you apply for the Program? I wanted a I’m really enjoying it. I’m excited to complete change and to move out of my comfort learn more going forward. zone. The Program has pushed me to learn What excites you most about this something new, and to grow and develop. WIN!BANLAWFUEL KNOW UP! opportunity? Being a skilled operator and HOW TO KEEP What excites you most about this opportunity? The furthering my knowledge. work opportunities and starting a life-long career. MINES MOVING. SHELLEY-LEE LOCKHART CAITLIN BELL They are the experts in Previous work? Fast Food Manager. fuel management for Previous work? Yard maintenance. mines and now they’re What excites you most about this opportunity? Why did you apply for the Program? I always Being a part of the largest single coal mine helping you manage your fuel with wanted to drive trucks in the mines. This is an in the Hunter region. a $50 Coles Express Giftcard up for grabs amazing opportunity especially as I have no for one lucky reader. mining experience. All of us in the Program TANYA SMITH FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, SIMPLY SMS: have been given the chance to get a foot in the Previous work? Cleaner. FUEL UP WITH BANLAW, YOUR NAME, AND door to a great career. What’s it like working at Mt Arthur Coal? I love it! YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO 0438 474 290. What’s it like working at Mt Arthur Coal? It’s early I’m really happy to be here. Limit of one entry per person. days yet but it’s great, I’m learning a lot. What excites you most about this opportunity? The MAREE MCGAW new career challenge. My future is looking bright. Previous work? 25 years in the meat LEISA CLIFT 02 4922 6300 industry and MMU Operator. Previous work? Cleaner. [email protected] | WWW.BANLAW.COM Why did you apply for the Program? I was ready for a career change and wanted to Why did you apply for the Program? I’ve always BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY, YOU CONSENT TO THE broaden my skill set. been interested in big trucks. USE OF YOUR CONTACT DETAILS FOR PROMOTIONAL What excites you most about this opportunity? What’s it like working at Mt Arthur Coal? I love AND MARKETING PURPOSES. Meeting new people, learning new skills and everything about it – the work and the people.

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L-R CLARE She is now Lodge Vice President in building union density at THE 2021 SCHOOL MINE TOURS PROGRAM OPINION BAILEY (STANDING), at Liddell Open Cut. Like Clare, Ravensworth through persistently GIVES STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE UPPER SHARON Jodie’s own experiences of being checking records and following on the road SMOOTHY, HUNTER AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE JODIE CAM, MEL involved in a workplace dispute - up with people. She made sure IN ONE OF 31 SCHEDULED TOURS SHORE, KERRY resolved in her favour with union contractors knew the union could ACROSS 13 MINE SITES. KONEICZNY support - inspired her to offer the represent them. Kerry made the same support to others. important point that female union Jodie is committed to giving her delegates aren’t just there to support female members. AGAIN workmates support if they are called into a meeting with management, “WOMEN CAN BRING A DIFFERENT which can be intimidating. APPROACH TO THE DELEGATE ROLE “It makes a big difference to have WHICH IS VALUABLE … BUT THEY someone with you, to make sure AREN’T JUST THERE TO SUPPORT WOMEN COAL MINERS you are represented, help process THE FEMALE MEMBERS, THEY ARE information and just take a THERE TO SUPPORT ALL MEMBERS.” STEP UP TO SUPPORT break if you need to.” Sharon Smoothy started out Mel Shore is the first female site in the industry 20 years ago safety inspector in our District, at Mt Arthur coal mine where WORKMATES at Mt Arthur South. she still works today. While she’s had many firsts since Sharon became a workplace delegate MINING IS STILL A MALE-DOMINATED INDUSTRY, BUT MORE starting out in a small gold mine in before joining our District Board AND MORE WOMEN ARE JOINING THE INDUSTRY AND TAKING A Cobar, Mel’s message to our AGM of Management and she now LEADING ROLE IN OUR UNION. audience was to pay attention to all sits on our Central Council. That gives Sharon an important voice The 2021 tours program “hit the hazards on site and celebrate the road” after a rain-delayed Our recent Annual General Meeting in the union because she’d received their own firsts in standing up in national decisions regarding heard from five outstanding women support over an incident at work, our union’s direction. start in April and is scheduled to for safety, like: “the first hazard make its final stop for the year at coal miners and union activists. where she’d been wrongly blamed. Sharon reflected that the lack of you filled out and cared enough the end of September. I was very proud of their “I realised that there are things to chase up with the company, other women on the job made for The program is geared up for its contribution at our AGM and you can do to protect yourself and the first time you pulled up a run some lonely and isolating times biggest year yet. A record 22 schools I’d like to tell readers a little bit your workmates. Knowledge is because the roads weren’t up to when she started out. Like many from across the Upper Hunter region Following a call from community include schools from the Upper about each of them. power,” Clare said. scratch, the first time you tagged other women in mining, one of her HAND EDUCATION EXPERIENCE have confirmed their involvement representatives at the Dialogue’s TO TEACH LOCAL STUDENTS Hunter LGA catchment however the Clare Bailey started in the industry “BEING ACTIVE IN THE UNION out a tired workmate so they could first battles was over getting a toilet. meaning that more than 1000 2016 Annual Forum, the program ABOUT THE IMPACTS AND 2020 program had to be put on hold 10 years ago and after six years HAS BEEN REALLY CHARACTER- manage their fatigue.” Now she says, “I’m so proud of all the students will have the opportunity to was designed in 2017 by a BENEFITS OF COAL MINING due to Covid-19 safety protocols and as a casual got a permanent start BUILDING AND GIVEN ME Kerry Koneiczny joined the industry women in our industry and the work tour a local mine site. Dialogue Working Group made IN THE UPPER HUNTER. restrictions on school excursions. at Mt Pleasant. She was one of EXPERIENCES I NEVER THOUGHT at Camberwell Coal in 2002, first they do – we’ve come a long way.” The Dialogue tours program sees up of teachers, community, the first people to start work at I WOULD HAVE. I’M MUCH as an operator then a shotfirer. She I am proud of them too and look In its first full year of Despite some tours being Year 5 and Year 9 students tour mining industry and local the greenfield site. MORE CONFIDENT NOW.” moved to Ravensworth where she forward to many more women coal operation in 2018, 17 schools postponed in March this year working mines in the Upper Hunter government representatives. As worker numbers grew, Clare became the female site delegate and miners stepping up to fight for in the Singleton-Muswellbrook due to wet weather, the program Jodie Cam has been working in and learn first-hand about the USING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS was instrumental in setting then Lodge Secretary and is now at better, fairer workplaces. educational catchment Hunter Valley coal mines for about effects of mining in their day to AND MESSAGING DEVELOPED is now back on schedule with up a union Lodge and is now United Wambo. Kerry sits on our participated in the program. 18 years but started her mining Peter Jordan, CFMEU day lives. The tours are free and BY THE DIALOGUE WORKING participating schools from our Lodge Secretary. District Board of Management. career in Western Australia and the Northern Mining and NSW are offered to all schools in the GROUP, THE TOURS PROGRAM Due to popular demand, the “tours the Singleton, Muswellbrook Clare was motivated to get involved Northern Territory. 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CHARGEBHP, RIO TINTO, AND VALE HAVE LAUNCHED ON THE CHARGE ON INNOVATION CHALLENGE, A GLOBAL COMPETITION FOR TECHNOLOGY INNOVATORS TO DEVELOP NEW CONCEPTS FOR LARGE-SCALE HAUL TRUCK ELECTRIFICATION SYSTEMS TO HELP SIGNIFICANTLY CUT EMISSIONS FROM SURFACE MINE OPERATIONS AND LEARN UNLOCK SAFETY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS. from BHP, Rio Tinto, and Vale are the Founding Patrons We expect the Challenge will of the Challenge, in partnership with Australia’s attract companies from a broad the Mining Equipment, Technology and Services range of sectors including LAWMAN (METS) industry body Austmine. The Challenge mining, automotive, aerospace, Safety training for is expected to attract additional interest from agriculture, and defence to STUART BARNETT IS OUR MINING INDUSTRY’S LEADING PERSONAL resource companies that maintain substantial deliver selected charging INJURY LAWYER. THIS MONTH HE HAS SOME IMPORTANT ADVICE haul truck fleets and are looking for innovative concepts to create a standard all industries ABOUT CHARGING YOUR WORK RELATED INJURY TREATMENT concepts to deliver electricity to large battery- product that can interface with EXPENSES TO YOUR MEDICARE CARD. electric haul trucks. all trucks,” Ms Gibbs Stewart said. Current stationary charging systems require The mining industry needs to be at the forefront substantial time to charge large trucks, which of tackling the climate challenge. The Charge When a worker suffers an injury Sometimes the worker does not realise would result in significant lost productivity. The On Innovation Challenge is a great example of THEMEGA during the course of their employment or has forgotten that some charges mining industry needs multi-megawatt scale the current collaborative work being done by either inside or outside of the Coal were booked to their Medicare card. fast charging concepts capable of delivering the mining industry and mobile equipment MONTHLY Mining industry and where liability This can be a problem, particularly if around 400kWh to charge (and propel) a truck manufacturers to decarbonise mining fleets. is accepted then treatment expenses the resolution of their case is a final within the truck’s haul cycle (load, travel, In addition to providing a zero-carbon MEAT are generally paid by the Workers settlement. If that occurs then the dump, return, queue). Compensation Insurer. Sometimes injured worker is responsible for the energy source, the conversion of mobile “METS AND MINING COMPANIES ARE UNITED ON RAFFLE however expenses are charged to the repayment to Medicare. If it is not mining equipment to battery electric can THE CHALLENGE TO REDUCE EMISSIONS ACROSS injured workers Medicare card. a final settlement then those injury potentially unlock value, as electric motors related expenses can potentially THE SUPPLY CHAIN,” SAID AUSTMINE CEO have fewer moving parts when compared WORTH $150 COMPLIMENTS OF In the event that liability is denied be claimed from the workers CHRISTINE GIBBS STEWART. to standard equipment. by the Insurer the worker can, if compensation insurer. “With 80% of METS companies supplying products Several non-traditional mining sector vendors they can afford it, pay for treatment and services outside mining, the Challenge are actively developing technologies that can be themselves or they can claim some THE IMPORTANT TAKE OUT FOR leverages the experience and innovation of applied to mine electrification. The Challenge The Hunters best butcher of hand- or all of the costs on their Medicare INJURED WORKERS IS THAT industries in the automotive, battery makers, is expected to demonstrate an emerging picked meaty goodness! card. Sometimes, even where liability THEY SHOULD MAKE SURE THAT aerospace, defence and other sectors.” market for charging solutions in mining, has been accepted by the Insurer an WHEREVER POSSIBLE INJURY FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, SIMPLY SMS: “We are confident that we will find a solution to accelerate commercialisation of solutions, and expense can inadvertently be charged RELATED EXPENSES ARE PAID BY THE ROBERTS MEATS, YOUR NAME AND YOUR the delivery of electricity to trucks in the complex integrate innovations from other industries to the Medicare card. INSURER. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY EMAIL ADDRESS TO 0438 474 290. TO CHARGE THEM TO THEIR operating environment of a large surface mine. into the mining sector. 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IN PRACTICE, WHAT THIS MEANS IS THAT AT THE END OF THEIR CASE, THE INJURED WORKER RECEIVES 90% OF THE BENEFIT AGREED OR AWARDED AND THE OTHER 10% IS SENT TO MEDICARE WHO HOLD IT This is general advice and UNTIL THEIR PROCESS IS COMPLETE. because your individual Medicare will then send to the worker a circumstances will vary, I list of items that have been claimed on recommend seeking out specific their Medicare card over the years and advice for your needs. asks that the worker identify all items STUART BARNETT, that relate to the injury and sign a SLATER & GORDON LAWYERS declaration as to the accuracy of what they have identified.

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OPINION A LESSON FOR LABOR ENERGY, INNOVATION & MINING EXPO MAKING TOO MANY ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT WHAT THE UPPER HUNTER BY- OCTOBER 8-9, 2021 | GUNNEDAH SHOWGROUND ELECTION MIGHT MEAN FOR THE FUTURE OF THE LABOR PARTY IS NOT WITHOUT ITS DANGERS. BUT NOT AS DANGEROUS AS DRAWING NO LESSONS AT ALL.

In Singleton on May 22 – in the heart reliability they need. support for the coal industry and EMBRACE OF RENEWABLE In 2021, the Energy, of the Hunter’s coal country – the Meanwhile our coal miners the gas-fired generation sector. ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND Labor Party secured a little more continue to export our thermal But few people know it because THE IMPRESSIVE PROGRESS WE Innovation & Mining Expo 20 per cent of the primary vote. At and metallurgical coal to our too few members of the federal ARE MAKING IN OUR EFFORTS TO 2015 NSW state election it was 36 per customers in Asia. After hitting parliamentary Labor Party want to REDUCE THE EMISSIONS INTENSITY (eIMEx) returns with a program cent. At the 2007 federal election, record tonnages last year, they talk about it. That’s because they OF OUR ECONOMY, NOW DOWN 64 60 per cent of those who voted at know they’ll be exporting coal for fear an adverse response from the PER CENT SINCE 1990. even more finely tuned to the needs the same booths voted for the Labor Party’s left and a backlash in city decades to come. Unless, of course, Six months ago, Anastasia Party. In 2016 the vote dropped to and coastal electorates. The excessive and interests of Australia’s growing politicians put the kibosh on them. Palaszczuk proved the tensions 51 per cent. In 2019 it fell further progressives think they can afford Not surprisingly, they fear this is a between Labor’s traditional base and and changing energy, innovation to just 36 per cent. The trend is an real possibility because they hear to cut the coal miners loose and still its more recently arrived progressive ominously obvious one. someone urging government to do win. But they fail to understand the base need not be a barrier to electoral and mining industries. The Hunter region has long been the so almost every day. message that attitude also sends to blue-collar workers in other success. She took a suite of policies powerhouse of NSW. Fuelled by the WITH THIS THREAT HANGING OVER industries and in other regions. to the election which allowed her region’s efficient coal, its big coal THEIR HEADS, THE 14,000 HUNTER to hold her progressive city seats The Labor Party was born 130 years generators have long kept the wheels RESIDENTS WHO WORK IN THE while also winning the hearts and ago to give the waged workforce a of industry turning and delivered INDUSTRY, AND THE MORE THAN minds of regional voters. She won reliable electricity to both residential 70,000 WORKERS WHO RELY UPON direct voice in our parliamentary regional seats in part by announcing and commercial consumers. The IT, ARE SEEKING REASSURANCE. democracy. It’s Australia’s largest, the approval of a new coal mine and power station operators are proud THEY ARE LOOKING FOR A PERSON oldest and proudest political party. stamping out any party hostility of the nation-building role they’ve OR A POLITICAL PARTY WILLING TO But in the 21st Century, does it have WHY EXHIBIT? towards the mining sector. played. But our coal generators are SAY: “YOUR INDUSTRY IS CRITICAL the agility to appeal to the residents eIMEx provides a tailored opportunity aging, indeed one will close in 2023. TO OUR ECONOMIC FORTUNES, IT of inner Melbourne and Sydney, In a thoughtful contribution last for a wide variety of companies involved in Others will deliver electrons for up HAS OUR UNQUALIFIED SUPPORT, while also maintaining election- week, former British Prime Minister energy, innovation and mining to take part in an to 15 more years. But close they will, AND WE WILL FIGHT TO KEEP winning levels of support in our Tony Blair warned centre-left parties industry-focused exhibition in a deeply relevant location. eventually. No one knows that better IT ALIVE AND WELL.” resource rich regions? We will see. around the world must break free of than those who operate them. Statements such as “the market Resolving policy and ideological the influence “radical progressives” OPPORTUNITIES and to bravely speak of a new and Consequently, we are scrambling will determine the industry’s conflicts is not a new challenge for  High visibility of your company to key players within the industry moderate progressive agenda. An to attract the investment necessary future” don’t cut the mustard. This the Labor Party. It survived splits  Highlight your industry value within the community  Meet to keep the Hunter region in the is particularly true when they are over military conscription and agenda designed to deliver the new clients  Engage with the community  Platform to energy game. We are well advanced made in the shadow of politically communist infiltration, albeit not reassuring feeling economic security launch new products  Generate sales and leads brings to those struggling to navigate in our aspirations to build pumped- charged and alarmist parliamentary before suffering long stints on the  Network and socailise  Learn more the turbulence of a rapidly changing hydro generation, large scale solar motions screaming for an immediate opposition benches. about industry and other businesses/ government response to the so-called world. To ignore that warning would farms, battery storage, hydrogen BY COMPARISON, CLIMATE new developments plants, and gas peaking stations “climate emergency”. 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“You’ve heard me say there is more to come and here Featuring mine planning engineers Olivia Gall Mining engineers evaluate, plan and RESOURCES it is, another $75 million to IN THE and Luke Saad – employed at Glencore’s Bulga oversee the construction of a mine and are fund projects and programs WORK Coal operations – the videos will complement involved through all phases. that will ensure our mining HUNTER VALLEY’S UNSW’s promotion of mining engineering as UNSW also has strong partnerships for our communities remain strong for a pathway into a rewarding, diverse career. with industry with a five-star rating in REGION generations to come. While a number of students are choosing employability, teaching and research RESOURCES FOR REGIONS ROUND EIGHT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW “It’s absolutely crucial that we WORLD-CLASS MINES, engineering, too few are then specialising in and big recent investments funding OPEN FOR MINING COMMUNITIES ACROSS REGIONAL NSW TO continue to support regional mining engineering. cutting-edge lab facilities. RECEIVE A SHARE OF MINING ROYALTIES AND SINGLETON AND mining towns that supply As Coalface readers would be well aware, And of course with the global mining industry MUSWELLBROOK ARE AT THE TOP OF THE LIST. our state with the resources more mines and/or larger mines means more worth hundreds of billions of dollars and we need and the Resources TRAVEL mining engineers are required! growing demand for minerals, mining for Regions program is just THE Liv and Luke both rated their UNSW degrees engineers can enjoy successful careers not Deputy Premier John Barilaro for Regions fund will build on the another example of the NSW MAYOR OF SINGLETON CR SUE MOORE very highly in terms of the practical skills they only in Australia, but also overseas. announced the opening of Round 8 success of the previous round, Government’s commitment to AND DEPUTY PREMIER JOHN BARILARO from Singleton Rugby Club on May which provided $50 million for 84 WORLD! provided and the portability of those skills – the future of our regions.” 17. The venue has been specifically projects that helped create new jobs as well as outlining what a great time they’re SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN THAT’S JUST ONE OF THE GREAT MESSAGES THE VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND ON THE chosen as it had been a recipient and stimulated local economies having working as mining engineers. 2012, THE RESOURCES Round Eight, Singleton Council will IN TWO NEW VIDEOS PRODUCED IN MINERALS COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA’S of funding from Round Seven, but through infrastructure and program ‘BEING A MINING ENGINEER IS A VERY be eligible to apply for $8 million PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE MINERALS YOUTUBE CHANNEL UNDER ‘EXPLORE delivery,” Mr Barilaro said. FOR REGIONS PROGRAM HAS RARE WORK EXPERIENCE, WHERE YOU the announcement for Round 8 had COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA AND THE UNIVERSITY MINING ENGINEERING AT UNSW’. DELIVERED 149 PROJECTS and Muswellbrook Council eligible to GET TO BE STARING AT A COMPUTER ONE one big difference from previous “We know that the mining industry OF NSW TO ENTICE MORE YOUNG PEOPLE TO rounds. An additional $25 million WORTH $345 MILLION TO THE apply for $6.5 million. DAY DESIGNING SOMETHING AND WITHIN can put extra pressure on local STATE’S MINING COMMUNITIES. CHOOSE A CAREER AS A MINING ENGINEER. allocated to the program, bringing infrastructure in regional towns and Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore TWO TO THREE DAYS YOU’RE SEEING IT the total to $75 million. this fund is about giving back to these In 2019 a strategic review of the joined the Deputy Premier at the IN ACTION IN THE PIT EXACTLY AS YOU’D “Round Eight of the Resources mining communities that contribute program was undertaken with the announcement and said it was DESIGNED IT,’ LIV SAYS. so much to the NSW economy. key findings incorporated for Round another demonstration of the NSW ‘To be able to work in that environment ‘AVE A Seven last year. These changes Government’s recognition of the you get real job satisfaction, as well as included a new set of funding contribution the people of Singleton learning on the go.’ LAUGH criteria to reshape and refocus the made to the State’s economy. Liv did two overseas field trips, including an WITH BEST UNDER PRESSURE program and community programs “Council has drafted a list of eight-month field trip to Austria which she now being eligible for funding in projects that meet the Resources says was invaluable in seeing how mines addition to infrastructure projects. My boss always laughed at my jokes for Regions criteria, and we’ll be operate in other countries. EVERYCARDS KID WILL LOVE THE ULTIMATE FOR KIDS at work but since the pandemic WIN! Under Round Eight, 24 councils working through those to prepare KIDS GIFT CARD. EVEN THE BIG ONES! For Luke’s part, he cites the great support he she never laughs at them on Zoom are allocated a base amount of $1 our applications for Round Eight. got when starting new on site as a graduate Want a great book to read? New headphones? chats. I asked her why she doesn’t million, with a further $51 million We have already held a number of and the opportunities on offer as central to Or perhaps a soccer ball to kick around? The laugh at them anymore. weighted to those communities that meetings with community groups his job satisfaction. options of what you can buy are endless with need it most. Which means with the and kept in touch with the staff at She replied, “Because your jokes ‘When choosing a career in mining, I was the Ultimate Kids Gift Card. additional boost of $25 million for Regional NSW,” she said. aren’t remotely funny.” always open to adventure and seeking to FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A $30 GIFT CARD, SIMPLY SMS: KIDS RULE, explore new places,’ Luke says. YOUR NAME, AND YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO 0438 474 290. APPLICATIONS FOR RESOURCES FOR REGIONS ROUND EIGHT A Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 02 6571 1625 ARE NOW OPEN AND WILL CLOSE ON 12 JULY 2021. 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which provides the certification guided programs and coaching for OCE’s and MEM’s. and mentoring. With the recent “Watching people come through, changes to NSW legislation I realised that there was no real requiring OCE’s and MEM’s to gain support for those gaining their OCE maintenance hours to keep their and MEM qualifications. There’s qualifications, Kim is also there to not really any guidelines, it’s all see them through it. self-taught and the standards are “It’s a complex scheme and there’s very high,” said Kim. little in the way of training to satisfy “These are important safety roles the hours but we can manage this with high standards, but what I entirely. We’ve also created an app saw was that there wasn’t much that simplifies the entire process support to help people achieve and allows the users to maintain those standards. It wasn’t for their competence. It gives you piece lack of capability or trying that of mind that you will be compliant, stopped people gaining their and we are there to guide you qualification, for many it was a lack through every step.” of the right support.” Core Mine Training has also started Pass rates have been less than 50% up a partnership with Pegasus for OCE’s and MEM’s since 2013. Kim Training. Kim says they will believed this showed there was a real completely revitalise the entire need for quality training relevant for OCE certification process for both OCE and MEM candidates wanting to accredited and non-accredited obtain their qualification. training and there’s some very “THERE WAS NOTHING HERE exciting things ahead. IN THE HUNTER TO PROVIDE But one of Kim’s proudest THAT TRAINING, YET WE ARE AT achievements so far is the hosting THE HEART OF MINING IN NSW. the first NSW’s OCE forum here in THAT’S WHEN THE IDEA BEGAN Singleton in April. “I was blown away TO FORM THAT MAYBE I COULD DO by the turn out we had, especially SOMETHING TO CHANGE THAT.” as we only had a few weeks lead But it was just an idea. Kim had a in time. Because of that we are great job and with a young family to already planning our next forum support striking out on his own was in August and we are expecting a risk he was not ready to take. it to be even bigger.” Then in late 2019 a string of personal Kim said these forums are not just tragedies occurred and became a great networking event for OCE’s, a catalyst for Kim, shifting his MEM’s and safety professionals, but perspective to what was important it’s a place where they can learn to him. He realised that if he could new skills in leadership, technology, help others succeed, then that’s legislation, and workplace what he should be doing. culture. And above all, it’s about CORE “I really reassessed what values creating a support system. mattered to me. My parents are “When I first stepped into a Vietnamese emigrants who came leadership role, I asked my boss to Australia escaping a war- for additional coaching because VALUES torn country to make a life here. I believe that while anyone can KIM NGUYEN HAS LEFT THE SECURITY OF A SUCCESSFUL CAREER Gratitude was a value that they take on a leadership role, being WITH A MISSION. TO HELP OTHERS SUCCEED. instilled in me and a part of that is good in that role requires the right giving back to others if you can.” training and support. I still receive “All through my career I gained coaching today and wouldn’t be For more than two decades Kim In 2010, Kim gained his Mining immense satisfaction watching where I am without it.” has been working in the Valley in Engineering Manager (MEM) people achieve their goals. And “IT’S A CONSTANTLY CHANGING open cut mining. After completing qualification and experienced I realised that by taking this WORKFORCE SO AS LEADERS WE an engineering degree in 2001, firsthand the arduous process it chance I would be able to do NEED TO BE ABLE TO CHANGE he’s been on a successful career is. Later, he was invited to be an that every single day.” TOO. THE WAY YOU TREAT path that has seen him work across Examiner for MEM’s and Open Thus, in 2020, Core Mine Training PEOPLE MATTERS. BEING A many Hunter mines in many Cut Examiners (OCE) and then was born. For people looking MANAGER ISN’T ABOUT BEING roles, leading all the way up to spent the next 9 years working to obtain their OCE and MEM ABOVE PEOPLE, IT’S ABOUT Operations Manager. with the Coal Competence Board qualifications, Kim helps them with HELPING TO LIFT PEOPLE UP.”

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forever grateful for. What has been your proudest achievement? Finishing my apprenticeship after my accident. At times I thought I would never be able to work again let alone become a multi-skilled tradesperson. What’s something about your job that would surprise people to know? I was the first female to become a tradesperson at my ABOVE: VALLEY FASTENERS work. Also, no matter what, RUTHERFORD TEAM BELOW: VALLEY FASTENERS you can keep achieving and MUSWELLBROOK TEAM learning different things the entire time. Just because you get a trade doesn’t mean the MY MINING LIFE learning stops. HANNAH BERTHOLD What do you do in your Who are you and what do engines, tractors, motorbikes site we commence our pre- The worst thing? downtime? you do? and cars worked but I start, then our crew get a job Worst thing would have to Motorbike riding. I ride with My name is Hannah Valerie thought I would be a certain scope with defect work to be dropping a tool in/on a my nephews and nieces. I diagnose. That means getting Berthold and I’m a multi- type of tradesperson and machine and not hearing it also have my own lathe at only be certified in one trade stuck in to fixing a machine, skilled tradesperson working hit the ground below, and home that I love machining and do that same job forever. doing it safe and right and you have to go and chase it SUPPLIER INSIDER VALLEY for Kings Engineering, a on. I love going on But now I’m a multi-skilled getting it back to work with Bloomfield Group owned up. But the most satisfying adventures with my fiancé to tradesperson a Machinist minimum down time. I’m business. thing is hearing it hit the see more of Australia. / fitter to Plant mechanic always learning certain ground below. Haha The mining industry gets When did you start in the and Cert 4 fluid power things from someone more Tell us about the business? How many people work for business is our team of What’s the biggest more than its fair share of FASTENERS mining industry and what technician, which means I senior than me while I have the business? people. They go over and challenge you’ve had to criticism. What is your view Valley Fasteners is a family was your first job? get to do everything from an apprentice with me I’m above to achieve connections overcome? of our industry and the owned, Australian born Our team consists of 24 I’ve worked in engineering machining, hydraulic work mentoring and supporting. with customers, suppliers, impact is has? company originating in people across the 3 stores for more than a decade and diagnosing on many I had a severe accident colleagues and their What’s the best thing about Rutherford. With three and management team, and my first job was as an types of equipment, Open cut in the second year of my Mining is important for communities. your job? apprenticeship. I was about every part of modern NSW branches the business with a number of highly We are also working with extremely important to us. apprentice machinist. to underground mining and Every day is different and I to become third year and life, from your phone to has become a one stop shop knowledgeable staff who What are the biggest many clients to provide From sponsoring grass roots tunneling equipment. How different is your job get to work with great men then basically had to learn your lights being on. We specialising in meeting the have trade backgrounds and challenges facing your alternative and individually local sporting clubs, cooking now to what you wanted to What’s a usual day at work and women and also get everything again. I had manage our impact on supply needs of multiple hands on experience in using business? tailored solutions for a BBQ for community groups be when you were a kid? entail? to have a good laugh with a brain injury, but Kings the environment while industries. Each store many of the products we sell. Supply chain resilience has storing and stocking their to participating in golf When I was a kid, I always I work in both the workshop my fellow workers. I learn supported me in a gradual providing great jobs for has availability to more Describe a typical day at been a challenge during consumables. These include days for charities such as wanted to understand how and on site. When I’m on something new every day. return to work, that I’m people. than 100,000 line items ‘The office’. the COVID period; however, on-site vendor stocking Westpac Rescue Helicopter across a broad spectrum Every day at Valley Fasteners it has also led to new and maintenance, vending and Rural Fire Brigade, we of categories including is about meeting and additional opportunities to machines and complete love to give back where we portable site stores. Safety and PPE, Abrasives exceeding our clients’ needs. work with local suppliers and can. We have just jumped and Cutting Tools, supply chain networks. And What is the business most on board with Sponsorship Our sales and customer Welding and Materials enabled us to further develop proud of? of a team of Dungog High service teams field enquiries, Handling, Washroom, our webstore to encompass School students who are quotes and process orders. The Valley Fasteners Paints, Lubricants, Power an e-commerce shopping commitment to building participating in “The Push The procurement teams Transmission, Hand and platform, giving customers viable, sustainable Up Challenge” for “ constantly work with our Power Tools and of cause the opportunity to shop out of businesses in regional Any employees that deserve suppliers to deliver quality, Fasteners. business hours. communities. Encompassing a shout out? value and innovative How long have you been What is the biggest job creation for local people products. As the old saying goes there doing business? opportunity for your and assimilating with local is no I in team, so to single And our warehouse and Established in 2006 we business right now? customers’ needs is not only out any one person in our vendor stocking teams ensure are currently celebrating Now having 3 stores in a core objective but also one team would be unfair as that the products are picked, our 15th year of operation Rutherford, Muswellbrook of the things we are most they all bring their A game packed and delivered to our proud of. in Rutherford, our 4th and Gunnedah has given us to work every day. Thankyou clients in line with their lead year in Muswellbrook and the opportunity to further Community or other causes team for your continued times. have almost reached our support a larger customer close to its heart and effort, enthusiasm and 1st year anniversary of What’s the best thing about base with product lines that values? dedication to making Valley the opening of our newest the business? encompass an even wider Engaging and supporting Fasteners the successful store in Gunnedah. The best thing about our variety of sectors. community and charity is business it is today.

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The Kurri Kurri Men’s Shed has been around for Working with the Hunter Sustainable Landcare as he cooked up a BBQ on the day for years giving their members the opportunity to team, the garden beds among other donations, the hardworking team. pursue hobbies, pastimes and interests, learn were purchased and donated as part of Mangoola Local clubs meet regularly at the Sustainability new skills, practice and pass on old skills, learn YOU COOLARE GUARANTEED TO ADD A and Liddell’s Community Investment Program. CRIB Hub to tend to a flourishing garden of herbs, about their own and others health and wellbeing, WIN!LITTLE SWAG TO YOUR SHIFT WITH OUR Along with funding the new beds, Liddell and vegetables, fruits and native species. The space mentor the young, and by their efforts contribute INSULATED PVC CRIB BAG. Mangoola organised a working bee with their has been set up to promote sustainability amongst to their families, their friends, the shed and most they rebuilt outdoor equipment, tables and chairs. tools and have enough room for all members Made by Rugged Xtremes and in classic Maintenance Apprentices to help install them. its community members, with a range of green importantly their community. Kurri Kurri Men’s Shed members have repaired to move around safely. Coalface yellow, we reckon our crib bag will Teams met at the garden bright and early on practices taking place. After chatting with local member and Treasurer, tables and chairs for the local church, built fences “We accept everyone, and we are be as sought after as a Louis Vuitton. April 30, 2021 to help remove the older damaged Checking out the progress on the day, we had Col James, we realised they do more for the for local community members and honestly, we in the community for people in the garden beds and replace them with the new beds, a chat to Annemieke Grosser, Environment community than most would even be aware of. don’t have enough room in the entire magazine community,” said Col. along with new soil. and Community Officer at Mangoola Open Kurri Kurri Men’s Shed have helped rebuild and to list everything they have done for the “The dream is to move onto land on a 99 year It was a much needed upgrade to the garden with Cut, who was happy to have her hands in the repair a boat at Stanford Merthyr Infants School so community around them. lease that we have control of, to build a new the older garden beds rotting and suffering from soil for a great cause. that it is safe for the children to play on. TO PUT IT SIMPLY, AT ALMOST EVERY shed and continue to increase the work we do for the community.” termite damage, being of timber construction. “It’s fantastic to be able to get out here and work “Pelaw Main is another school we have done TURN IN THE KURRI KURRI AREA AND They were also quite low making it difficult for with the local community to improve such a lots of work for, rebuilding the outdoor reading SURROUNDS, THE MEMBERS OF THE KURRI Col said they are still struggling to fundraise older people or people with disabilities to access. great community space.” area for the kids and revamping a large playing KURRI MEN’S SHED HAVE BEEN THERE TO due to Covid and its restrictions but are doing “IT’S BLOODY AWESOME WHAT MANGOOLA “There are about 18 people here today fort with rails and ramps for wheelchair PROVIDE A HELPING HAND. their best to get by. AND LIDDELL HAVE DONE FOR US,” SAID ROSS making it all happen, with Troy Greedy, access,” said Col proudly. 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“WE HAVE THE WORLD’S MOST how the Service is there for TECHNICALLY ADVANCED everyone who needs it. AEROMEDICAL AIRCRAFT, “We are there to serve the THAT’S BASICALLY A MOBILE community, but now we are ‘AVE A INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. WE CAN seeking the support of the GIVE AN ANAESTHETIC, PROVIDE community to once again to help PAIN RELIEF OR A LIFESAVING us to raise the vital funds needed LAUGH BLOOD TRANSFUSION. WE CAN to keep the Service flying across WITH SUPPORT SOMEONE’S BREATHING, Northern NSW,” said Jones. SUPPORT THEIR HEART…WE CAN “Each year the community is so EVEN RE-START THEIR HEART. generous in support and I hope that ALL THIS HAPPENS IN MAJOR thanks to Dr Rob they can see where MIKE WOODARD RON BENDEICH MATT JANSSEN OUR turn HOSPITALS EVERY DAY. THE this support goes and the potential DIFFERENCE IS, WE DO IT IN THE every donation, large or small, has AIR,” DR ROB CONCLUDED. to change people’s lives. This truly is BEST UNDER PRESSURE coal miners to In the first 4 months of 2021 the a community run service and every WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU’VE SPENT A LIFETIME IN THE DR ROB BARTOLACCI Service’s three bases at Newcastle, year we see that a little from many MINES BUT IT’S TIME TO FINALLY COME ABOVEGROUND? FOR A 90-year old man said to his Tamworth and Lismore have flown goes a long way and we are ever so THESE RETIRED MINERS, THEY NOW SPEND THEIR TIME GIVING HELP doctor, “I’ve never felt better... BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. over 500 missions and on average, grateful for the continued support.” THE WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER SERVICE HAS LAUNCHED ITS I have an 18-year old bride the Westpac Rescue Helicopter flies ANNUAL END OF FINANCIAL YEAR APPEAL AND WE URGE YOU TO DO “We are mindful however that across who is pregnant with my child. CARE over 1500 missions a year, including YOUR PART TO KEEP THIS VITAL SERVICE IN THE AIR. Northern NSW, having endured What do you think of that?” Ourcare Services has been active mining industry, with the last 20 WIN! responding to emergency Triple Zero COVID, drought, bushfires and most The doctor replied, “I have an in the Singleton Community for years as a shotfirer at Lemington HANDYMAN’S (000) calls, inter hospital transfers recently the flooding on the Mid elderly friend who is a hunter over 2 decades and the services Mine. He started volunteering Every year the Service helps “It’s hard to imagine a person that and search and rescue. Every day North Coast, donation support may and never misses a season. they provide for our elderly and with Ourcare Services in 2014 countless people across Northern the Service is proud to deliver the be difficult for many. We are all in hasn’t been touched directly or One day he was in a hurry and disabled community members and says the best part is meeting NSW. No-one understands this very best in aeromedical support this together and we hope our Appeal CheckHEAVEN out the latest tools, indirectly by the Westpac Rescue picked up his umbrella instead are invaluable. But to do this they with clients and catching up with more than NSW Health Doctor Rob for those in need 24-7. reaches out to everyone, with those pick up those bits and pieces Helicopter,” Dr Rob said. of his gun by mistake. When rely on the volunteers. everyone he knows. Bartolacci. Dr Rob is a member of Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service who are able, taking the opportunity for your latest DIY project, or just he got to the creek, he saw a Ron Bendeich, started in the onboard Helicopter Critical “The outcome for our patients is CEO Richard Jones OAM said they to make their support count. We are Fortunately, there is no shortage of grab a coffee after dumping the beaver. He raised his umbrella underground mining at Liddell Care Medical Team and every time our primary goal. We take their best hoped by sharing Dr Rob’s insight very conscious that not everyone retired coal miners helping Ourcare kids in the play area. and went “bang, bang, bang”, Colliery in 1970 and his extensive they head out on another call, he chances of survival to them, and into the lifesaving capabilities of is in a position to donate but we to deliver their much-needed and the beaver fell dead. What career included 22 years as a shot FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN experiences firsthand the vital role without this their outcomes would be the aircraft and its Medical Team it will be very grateful to those that services such as social support do you think of that?” firer. He says it’s great meeting new A $50 VOUCHER, SIMPLY the Service plays in saving lives. significantly different.” would show the broader community can,” Jones concluded. outings and meal deliveries. SMS: BUNNINGS, YOUR The 90-year old said, people and hearing their interesting Michael Woodard spent 35 years NAME AND YOUR EMAIL “I’d say somebody stories. He encourages retired in mining starting in Central ADDRESS TO 0438 474 290. THE COMMUNITY CAN MAKE DONATIONS TO THE SERVICE’S APPEAL AT RESCUEHELICOPTER.COM.AU/APPEAL OR BY FREECALL 1800 155 155. else shot the beaver.” miners to volunteer as it’s rewarding Queensland before moving to helping others and maybe one day The doctor Singleton as a mining engineer you might need the help returned. said, “My point exactly”. in 1982. Michael wanted to give Over 100 participants started their 4 day “Beyond Blue is such a worthwhile organisation Ourcare Services welcomes retired something back to the local adventure from Glencore’s Mangoola Coal Mine which over the past few years has helped people or semi-retired coal miners coming community so he became a near Muswellbrook on Friday May 28, including get through bush fires, floods and then of course 02 6571 1625 on as volunteers and reaping the Mangoola Coal’s own Maintenance Superintendent volunteer in 2013 and encourages rewards of getting to know our Limit of one entry per person. By the dreaded COVID 19,” said Troy. [email protected] submitting an entry, you consent to the others to volunteer. community. 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HAVE YOU EVER BEEN SO ANGRY OR FRUSTRATED THAT YOU FELT LIKE GRABBING A BASEBALL BAT AND SMASHING EVERYTHING IN SIGHT? WELL, YOU’RE SURE GOING TO LOVE THE ACTIVITY WE DID THIS MONTH.

Sutton Estate is a lovely property in through the front doors. The lovely the Hunter Valley offering some of Phillippa Sutton, Owner and host the most unique, exciting activities of the Sutton Estate Smash Room, in the region. Their selection of welcomed us at the door, putting creative entertainment is something our mind at ease with thorough that draws people in far and wide to instructions, loads of safety gear experience, and their latest addition and an induction to get us ready has taken it one thrilling step further for what was in store. – introducing the Smash Room. Walking through the entrance and up. Stepping into the Smash room was very into it. Maybe I had a little IF YOU’RE WONDERING WHAT A into the seating area you’re greeted first, I picked my weapon of choice, a more anger to release than I thought. SMASH ROOM IS, IT’S EXACTLY AS with stunning eclectic décor, a Harley Quinn style baseball bat, from THE FEELING IS EUPHORIC AND IT SOUNDS. ALSO KNOWN AS A comfortable vibe with some great the selection of bats and hammers on POWERFUL AND SO BLOODY FUN. RAGE ROOM OR ANGER ROOM, IT’S tunes playing, a long wall neatly the wall, placed my first wine bottle AFTERWARDS I WALKED OUT OF A ROOM DESIGNED TO VENT ANGER packed with all the safety gear you on the barrel and with a hard swing THE ROOM LIKE ROCKY BALBOA OR FRUSTRATION BY DESTROYING, can imagine and a front row view I sent the wine bottle flying towards STEPPING OUT OF THE RING SMASHING AND THROWING ITEMS of the glorious Smash Rooms. Every the brick wall. For some reason, my AFTER A WIN. LISA STEPPED OUT IN A NUMBER OR DIFFERENT WAYS. detail of this new venture has been housemate and I’s first instinct was OF HER ROOM WITH A DWAYNE SOUNDS AMAZING RIGHT? thoughtfully accounted for, from the to not use our full force as we swung, JOHNSON STYLE GRIN, READY TO Well trust me it is. My roommate rooms design to the extra items you but I soon snapped out of that. TAKE OVER THE WORLD. Lisa tagged along for the ride, and can write your ex’s name on to break Bottle after bottle I was swinging for We can tell you that smashing stuff we were buzzing with excitement later if you wish, to the themed tunes my life smashing and crashing them is definitely all it’s cracked up to and nerves as we arrived. We weren’t to get you smash ready. against the wall. At one point I even be, and Sutton Estate in the Hunter sure what to expect as we walked Once we were suited up, it was batter noticed myself gritting my teeth, I Valley is the place to do it. EAT & ESCAPE THE ESCA RESTAURANT IS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, COMBINING THE EXQUISITE VIEWS AND SERENITY OF OUR REGION WITH SENSATIONAL BIMBADGEN WINES AND FOOD. Walking through the entrance you’ll find yourself suspended above the winery below The unbelievable setting of our beautiful as you make your way to the dining area. Hunter Valley is something we are very lucky It’s a stunning set up, with the top level next dish, the Jewfish, was one of to have so close to home, and Esca Bimbadgen boasting floor to ceiling windows to take in the the tastiest fish I have ever eaten. It was fresh, extraordinary views, light and bright décor is the perfect place to have a nice lunch or cooked perfectly and had a lovely flavour. Finally, throughout and a balcony dining area where you dinner, escape from busy day to day life and I tried the dessert and wasn’t too thrilled with the can soak up the sun. take in the views of local Hunter wineries and compressed puff pastry, but the rest of the dish rolling green hills. I brought along a friend on an absolutely slightly made up for it. stunning, sunlit Winter Thursday for lunch My pal Lisa ordered the Roasted honey beets, to enjoy a 3 course meal on the balcony. You turmeric lemon yoghurt, goats cheese ad can choose from, 3, 4 or 5 course options pistachios to start, which arrived vibrantly at Esca, but we weren’t in the mood to roll ourselves out at the end. presented and burst with light, bright flavours. Lisa said it reminded her of a summer day. The THE SETTING AND VIEWS ARE UNDOUBTEDLY Buttermilk fried chicken, bonito mayonnaise and THE HIGHLIGHT OF ESCA, WITH THE SERVICE pickled radish followed, which unfortunately A CLOSE SECOND. FOR MY 3 COURSES, I lacked the fantastic flavour of the first dish, but DECIDED ON THE 65º DUCK EGG WITH ROASTED she was happy to end the dining experience on JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE, HAZELNUT, CARROT a high note with the Strawberry Chocolate with AND HONEY REDUCTION; THE SPECK WRAPPED white chocolate mousse, dehydrated raspberries, JEWFISH WITH SWEET SOY, MUSTARD rhubarb and raspberry dust. POTATOES, AND BASIL MAYONNAISE; AND THE EARL GREY PANNACOTTA WITH COINTREAU For the most part, it was a lovely day out. If you’re AND ORANGE MOUSSE, COMPRESSED PUFF looking for a dining experience with stunning PASTRY AND ORANGE GEL. views, fantastic wine and great service you’ll find The Duck Egg was cooked nicely and had a unique, Esca Bimbadgen provides exactly that. almost odd, flavour. I was pleased to find my It’s a 3 out of 5 from me!

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