For over a century Muswellbrook Coal Mine has been contributing to the Muswellbrook community. With the mine closing later this year they are commemorating the end...
In the heart of Muswellbrook sits the Cattle Dog Cafe & Florist, a cute little café with a big heart, great coffee and delicious fresh meals....
These school holidays our family took a quick getaway to Darling Harbour. For a small area it sure packs a punch when it comes to attractions....
It’s time again to put your mark on the ballot paper and help decide the future of the Hunter – and Australia. These days it seems...
Yancoal offers a range of programs to high school students, university students and graduates, all aimed at helping to kickstart careers in the resources sector. Demonstrating...
On International Women’s Day on March 8, I was privileged to attend a special fundraising screening of the award-winning documentary ‘Women of Steel’, which tells the...
This month we have seen the mining industry give some incredible donations and we have never been prouder of our industry’s support for people in need....
On a scale from 1 to 10 where would you rate your energy level right now? 1 being flat on your back can’t get out of...
Who are you and what do you do? Ben Edwards – Mobile Maintenance Superintendent at Bengalla Coal Mine. When did you start in the mining industry...
Tell us about the business? East Coast Water Blasters specialises in the sales, service and repairs of commercial and industrial pressure cleaners and plumbers jetting equipment....
The sound of kettles boiling is set to ring across NSW on Thursday 19 May for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in support of Cancer Council. This...
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has joined forces with mining services provider Thiess in a proactive recruitment program designed to reengage with volunteers after a two-year...
This month the Complete Parts and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to Upper Hunter Youth Services, an organisation dedicated to supporting young people and...
Ashton Coal is investing around $48,000 into community groups across the Upper Hunter Valley region through Yancoal’s 2022 Community Support Program. This funding will be shared...
The CFMEU Costain Lodge, now known as the MEU Ravensworth Lodge, is inviting all past and present members to be a part of a reunion on...
Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) have generously donated 15 pulse oximeters to St John Ambulance, Singleton Division. Pulse oximeters are a vital piece of medical equipment that...
Glencore has welcomed 62 new apprentices to its coal workforce through its 2022 apprenticeship program. Among the 35 apprentices located in New South Wales and 27...
The climate wars are finally coming to an end. Hallelujah. For more than twenty years both the political right and left have sought advantage in picking...
Deployment of 28 new and improved dozers at Yancoal open cut mines in NSW are setting a new sound compliance benchmark and having a positive impact...
Stuart Barnett is our mining industry’s leading personal injury lawyer. This month he has some important advice about Accident Pay under the Black Coal Award. In...
Once again, the votes of our mining communities, especially here in the Hunter, will be critical to determining who wins in the critical federal electorates of...
Coal Mines Insurance have been working hard to make the process for lodging a claim for industrial deafness easier. As a noisy industry, these types of...
With the ever-growing list of customers’ climate-related goals, it is no shock that Caterpillar has committed to several new green initiatives. Though the company has always...
Singleton Junior Rugby League are participating in Group 21’s first ever Women’s 9s competition hosting the final round at home on Saturday April 9, coinciding with...
We recently discovered Antojitos Newcastle, a Mexican street food restaurant that is hands down the best Mexican food in the Hunter Valley. Antojitos started in 2014...
Autumn is the fishing season! Don’t let a bit of dirty water keep you away from the action. Offshore As this wild weather continues it has...
Hawaii has opened up to international visitors and you won’t find a better destination for a pandemic detox. The biggest problem with a holiday in Hawaii...
On 18 March it was one year since a parliamentary vote in Canberra that left many Hunter Valley coal miners gutted. After years of courting the...
Glencore are generously donating an incredible $2 million towards The Salvation Army’s 2022 Flood Appeal, which is aiming to raise $70 million to support the east...
As the devastating war in Ukraine continues, the Western world’s biggest mining companies are stepping up to show their support. BHP has pledged US$5 million in...
Officially launched in December 2021, Putty Valley Adventures is the perfect playground for buggy, rock crawler, tuff truck, quad bike, dirt bike and 4×4 owners alike....
The extension of the Federal Government’s Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements program will help create more qualified trade workers, critical for Australia’s workforce of today and tomorrow. While...
From today, local community members and stakeholders can explore Port Waratah’s environmental, social and economic performance through their 2021 annual reporting suite. The suite includes the...
In its sixth year, the Hunter Safety Awards team is proud to celebrate their line-up of 2022 finalists. The Hunter Safety Awards finalists include business and...
North West NSW locals are standing up in support of the proposed extension of Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri underground mine to ensure the benefits it brings can...
Conveniently located on Conadilly Street in the heart of Gunnedah, Bitter Suite Café and Wine Bar invites you in for a breaky or lunch and live...
The mighty Gunnedah Bulldogs first grade team of 1998 won the club its first premiership in 13 years that year, forging friendships that have stood the...
Who are you and what do you do? Shena Newman and I’m an Environmental Advisor for Maules Creek Coal. When did you start in the mining...
Tell us about the business? Faber Toolboxes is a nationally renowned business manufacturing heavy duty toolboxes designed specifically for use in Australia’s harsh conditions. They are...
Recently I discovered up and coming author Ned Stephenson. After checking out his first couple of books, I know it’s only a matter of time before...
Australia’s resources and energy exports were up almost one-third on the previous year, the latest trade data confirmed. The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ International Trade in...
First Meeting of the New Term for Newly Elected Council It has been a busy time for Gunnedah and for the newly elected Gunnedah Shire Council....
Sporting Wall of Fame Nominations Now Open Nominations are now open for the Narrabri Shire Sporting Wall of Fame, recognising the Shire’s greatest sporting representatives. Narrabri...
Whitehaven Coal has announced industry-leading changes to its Paid Parental Leave Policy that will support new parents to spend more time with their young children. The...
This Autumn the @ The Coalface $300 Community Gift goes to Kirinari Community Services, an organisation throughout regional NSW providing care and community services for disadvantaged...
David Isbester kicked off his business from humble beginnings in 1986 at just 25 years of age and today, over 36 years later, DMI Engineering has...
We are proud to welcome you into 2022 with our first North West issue of the year. This Autumn, we share stories of resilience, new beginnings...
Mines Rescue has opened a training facility in Gunnedah to provide essential rescue and emergency training services to the local mining industry. Attached to Mannion Drilling...
Registrations for the annual Quarry Mining Mailrun Charity bike ride are now open for 2022 with the ride set for Sunday April 10. The first Quarry...
Tell us about the business? Mitsubishi Liftrucks Australia, MLA, is a leading supplier in the sale hire and service support of material handling equipment. We are...