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good attitude to build our workforce up. the mining sector, the newly formed construction “If we’re not doing it, we’re not adding anything and civil arm of the business services the likes of more to the sector – we’re taking from the Rockhampton Regional Council and aims to Making miners sector.” acquire upcoming tenders. Perhaps the best indication that the initiative is According to the company’s website, its PROVIDING sustainable employment models is a Rockhampton.” paying off in spades is the rapid expansion of the resources are distributed with 65 per cent in driving value behind Rockhampton-based mining He said by assessing ratios onsite and working Rockhampton warehouse which was a shell this mining, 20 per cent in ventilation, and 15 per cent service provider Manuplex, says co-founder and with clients the company could assist the mining time last year – now it is packed with in manufacturing. director, Matt Jurkic. sector with clean skins, providing sustainable workstations, equipment and staff. Manuplex’s workforce will peak at about 60 The mining services company focuses on the additions to the limited Rockhampton talent Three apprentices work at the Rockhampton permanent employees servicing three top-tier CQ underground metallurgical coal sector, providing pool. After year on year growth over the past nine warehouse site while numerous others work mines in the ventilation and mining maintenance ventilation for underground mining among a years, even riding out the downturn, Manuplex’s onsite. space including overhauls. range of other services. employment formula appears to be working. Mr Jurkic said the company was enthused by the Mr Jurkic hoped the work of Manuplex, as well as The value is exemplified at the beginning with the “We saw it as a long-term plan, we didn’t want to confidence of its clientele who supported the other local incentives, would make Rockhampton unique recruitment ‘clean skin program’. be robbing Peter to pay Paul,” Mr Jurkic said. cleanskin program with some transitioning to an attractive place for those wanting to enter the “We take unskilled miners and over a 12-month “We noticed there is a small talent pool and we permanent roles with the mine owner. mining industry. period, we progress them into experienced wanted to be self-sufficient. “That comes from trust and positive “I want to promote Rockhampton as a hub – I miners,” Mr Jurkic said. “We back ourselves that we can mentor, experiences,” he said. really want people to come and live here,” he “It’s good for our clients, and it’s good for supervise and take an unskilled person with a Exceeding the realm of possibilities offered by said. Queensland’s best kept investment secret! Luxury Studios, 1and 2bedroom apartments and units from only $116,000 with 7% returns for the first 3years

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THE FACTS: * January 2019: Environment Minister Leeaeanne Enoch presented with a plaque recognsising her ongoing commitment to the Cane Changer program. * February 2019: The Enviornment Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill is introduced to State Parliament. * March 2019: In a submission to a parliamentary committee on the Reef Bill, Canegrowers highlights the broad powers to the public service to change minimum cane farming standards in any way at any time with no regard for impacts on growers or their communities. *April 2019: Canegrowers argues that the Bill proposes a grab for sugar industry data and a future landscape of ever-shifting farm regulation. * May 2019: Not one amendment is recommended for the Reef Protection Bill by the Committee. * August 2019: Release of the Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report by the Great Barrier Reef Foundation concludes that the greatest threat to the Reef is climate change. * September 2019: Release of the Reef Water Quality Report Card by the Queensland Government. * October 2019: With the passing of the legislation a new set of Reef regulations start to be drawn up. * December 2019: Reef regulations become law. * March 2020: Public hearings to be held on the 17, 18 and 19 March for a Senate Enquiry.

REEF REGS: Reef regulations imposed by the State Government have the Queensland cane farming sector up in arms. Picture: Erika Fish Cane farmers slam DAF over reef regulations

MEL FRYKBERG to the Great Barrier Reef had been reduced by unnecessary and impractical, the big stick European settlement. efforts taken, more needed to be done. approach would never work and that putting The 2013 Scientific Consensus Statement noted But chairman of the Plane Creek Area Committee incentives in place would assist growers to make there was strong evidence that improving A WAR of words has erupted between Kevin Borg said the holes in the regulations were changes faster for the benefit of farming catchment water quality would increase the Queensland farmers and representatives of the big enough to drive a truck through and accused productivity and the environment. resilience of the Reef and associated ecosystems, State Government over reef regulations. the government of failing to recognise the efforts But he said the regulations were the law and buying some time by partially off-setting the Tensions were palpable during a meeting already undertaken by farmers. farmers would continue to work to implement increasing damage and stress from climate between cane farmers and a representative of “The Queensland Government is not recognising them. factors. the Deparment of Enviroment and Science during the positive progress being made by cane But Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch Canegrowers must keep detailed soil tests and last week’s Plane Creek Area Committee’s annual growers,” Mr Borg said. maintains the reforms will help reduce sediment records of fertiliser and chemical use in order to information meeting in Sarina over new reef “The industry has made big inroads and now pollution of the water in the catchment areas and minimise run-off. regulations and the mechanics of implementing boasts a healthy 30 per cent of all cane growing improve the health and quality of the Reef. About 14,000 farmers across the state, including them on farms. throughout the state accredited under Marine Conservation Society CEO 4500 canegrowers, have been impacted by the A report by the Queensland Government and Smartcane Best Management Practice program. Imogen Zethoven said the laws were “the right regulations. James Cook University outlined how pollutants “Unfortunately, those making the regulations fail response to the scientific consensus” about The Department of Agriculture has committed from the cane and grazing industries polluted to recognise that cane growing is not an agricultural run-off damaging inshore $53.36 million to the Australian Government Reef sub-catchment areas which eventually ran into occupation where one size fits all. ecosystems. Program. the Great Barrier Reef. “It takes years of experience for a farmer to be Declines in the coastal ecosystems of the Great The Australian and Queensland governments During Friday’s meeting, Scott Robinson from the able to take advantage of local weather and Barrier Reef have been linked with increases in established the Reef Water Quality Protection Department of Environment and Science told the farming conditions to grow a good crop.” the land-based runoff of suspended sediments Plan in 2003 to halt and reverse the decline in the gathering of cane farmers that although damage Mr Borg said the reef regulations were and nutrients and the addition of herbicides since quality of the water entering the GBR lagoon.

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LOCAL TIPS: Helen Whitmore and Jennifer Bourke volunteers at the Gladstone Visitor Information Centre. Pictures: Contributed Tips from the locals THERE is no shortage of things to see and do in Plenty to do and lots of sport for the young to do What is your fondest memory of living Volunteering at the visitor information centre and Gladstone and surrounding regions. on the weekends. locally? also volunteering when the cruise ships come in. Gladstone Area Promotion Development Limited Tell us how you like to spend your downtime. The great climate we have and so much about What is your favourite local, hidden gem that and Shell QGC’s Living Like a Local feature aims to Where do you like to go; what do you like to playing as a kid, growing up and great changes I you don’t mind sharing with us? celebrate these hidden gems and encourage do? have seen in the town. Kroombit Tops - beautiful Beautiful Betsy, Boyne more people to get out and explore what the Volunteering at the visitor information centre. Helen’s Tips: Valley – Boyne Island, 1770/Agnes Water, region has to offer. What is your favourite local, hidden gem that What brought you to the Gladstone region? Awoonga Dam. In this edition, it features Jennifer Bourke and you don’t mind sharing with us? I belong to an old Gladstone family (Rigby). The What’s on your local bucket list? Helen Whitmore, volunteers at the Gladstone I just love Barney Point as I went there as a young Rigby family was involved in starting hockey in To spend more time at 1770/Agnes Waters. Visitor Information Centre. girl to enjoy the beautiful beach. Gladstone. My father (Sam) and grandfather (Joe) What is your favourite Gladstone ‘hack’? In this Q and A, Jennifer shares how she likes to What’s on your local bucket list? were granted life memberships. Fish and chips at the marina. live, work and play like a local. Kroombit Tops. What three attributes do you think makes Can you share some tips for getting Jennifer’s tips: What is your favourite Gladstone ‘hack’? someone a Gladstone local? involved/out and about? What brought you to the Gladstone region? Fish and chips at the marina and gardening. To become involved in community and learn Become involved in associations that you are I was born at Gladstone Hospital and started Can you share some tips for getting about what Gladstone has to offer. interested in and talk to the people. school at Our Lady Star of the Sea. involved/out and about? What is it about the Gladstone region which What’s your advice for someone who may be What three attributes do you think makes There is always an association you can become makes you smile? new to the area to get to know it better? someone a Gladstone local? involved in. Harbour, the weather and the sea breeze! Use all of the resources that are available to your To promote and enjoy the region that we live in. What’s your advice for someone who may be What surprises you most about the region? needs and requirements. What is it about the Gladstone region which new to the area to get to know it better? A variety of all of the services that are available to What is your fondest memory of living makes you smile? Go and see the information centre people and suit everyone, e.g. the library and garden tours. locally? Friendly people and great places to visit. they will give you all the information you need to Tell us how you like to spend your The changes that have been made to improve our What surprises you most about the region? know about the region. downtime? city, thanks to the industry!

SUPPORTING OUR REGION

LOCALS ARE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS

If the local faces here look familiar, then it’s for good reason. You’ve likely bumped into Ray and Lily Pascoe out and about in Gladstone and, if you love adrenalin watersports, they can be found kite surfing at our region’s beaches.

The father and daughter duo are among the 250 locals who safety operate and maintain Shell’s QGC liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant on Curtis Island. Ray is our Production Manager; and Lily is a third-year electrical and instrumentation apprentice, one of 18 locals currently completing apprenticeships or traineeships at our LNG facility.

When we say our Shell QGC team work, live and play in Gladstone, this is who we mean.

For more information about Shell’s QGC LNG plant on Curtis Island please visit: www.shell.com.au/qgc, or visit our Gladstone office, now located at 173 Goondoon St.

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Agnes Water is a hidden gem according to Helen Whitmore. Jennifer Bourke volunteers at the Gladstone Visitor Information Centre.

Helen Whitmore volunteers at the Gladstone Visitor Information Centre. Barney Point in Gladstone is one of Jennifer Bourke’s favourite local spots. Discover the Gladstone Region Your next holiday is closer than you think...

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QUEENSLAND RESOURCES COUNCIL to provide better gender balance in its workforce. THREE Central Queensland resource champions “More than double the number of women are have taken home awards at the Queensland now working in our resources sector in Resources Council/Women in Mining and Queensland compared with when we began our Resources Queensland International Women’s Women in Resources Action Plan,” he said. Day breakfast. “According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Moranbah’s Conal Hearps took out the almost 11,000 women now take part in every Exceptional Woman in Trade/Technician/ area of our business, from operators to trades Operator, BHP Mitsui coal mine manager Jayson people, geologists, engineers and senior and Smeeton’s was named Gender Diversity executive management.” Champion and a young geotechnical engineer, Individual category winners took home a $5000 Kathryn Young from BHP’s Mitsubishi’s Peak scholarship. Downs Mine, won the Exceptional Young Woman in Queensland Resources Award. “I believe that attracting women to pursue WINNERS careers in the resources sector should begin at Exceptional Woman (Resources): Job Best, school and university,” Ms Young said. Hastings Deering “My vision of gender diversity is how Excellence in Diversity Programs: Hastings organisations move from ‘we know gender Deering diversity is important’ to ‘we understand and Exceptional Trade/Technical/Operator: Conal embody in our attitudes and behaviours within Hearps, Peabody the organisation and community’,” Mr Smeeton Exceptional Woman (Exploration): Caoiln said. Chestnutt, Siecap “In my time in this industry I’ve met many Exceptional Young Woman: Kathryn Young, BHP inspiring women that have taken on many career Gender Diversity Champion: Jayson Smeeton, paths. I now see myself as a role model in this BHP industry,” Ms Hearps said. Exceptional QMEA Student: Liva Wood, Wavell WINNERS: WIMARQ’s Exceptional Young Woman Award went to Kathryn Young from BHP. QRC chief executive Ian Macfarlane said the SHS Picture: Leon O’Neil awards played a pivotal role in the sector’s efforts

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