Bravus Mining and Resources has joined with key contractor partner DRA Global to accelerate the development, training, and employment of First Nations peoples in central Queensland....
New Acland Mine has achieved a landmark milestone, with first coal extracted from the Queensland Government approved Stage 3 site. The acceleration of mining activity followed...
Who are you and what did you do before your recent retirement? Noel Busk, I was working at Goonyella Riverside as a Plant Operator. When did...
Queens Beach State School’s kitchen garden program is blooming thanks to a new grant from Bowen Rail Company (BRC) to support the region’s littlest green thumbs....
This month the Components Only and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to support the Emerald Committee of the Breast & Prostate Cancer Association of...
Young drivers bolstered their skills behind the wheel during an adrenaline-filled defensive driving training session on an airfield in Central Queensland. The first official event planned...
Trevor Prior’s tireless efforts to bridge cultural divides, uplift youth, and infuse life with music and culture make him a person worth celebrating. At the age...
In an electrifying match against the Dysart Bulls, the Clermont Bears Senior Rugby League emerged victorious with a 42-14 win, maintaining their winning streak. The grand...
Tell us about the business. CE Group is an industry leader, delivering electrical and engineering solutions to complex projects across the mining, infrastructure and industrial sectors...
Close the beaches, empty the pool and turn off the aircon. Everything under the great Australian sun – including the sun – is officially cancelled. The...
Attendees at the Bowen Basin Mining Club’s September luncheon in Mackay heard from two senior leaders at Thiess about the company’s experience in automation and how...
QCoal Foundation and Act for Kids are pleased to announce a new partnership which will fill a significant gap in service delivery for children in Central...
At the heart of the International Baton Twirling Championships held at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England in August, was a group of standout athletes...
Joana Sousa believes there is a lot of opportunity for mining right now, particularly the role that technology can play in making coal mining more effective...
On Fathers Day morning, our central Queensland coal communities were shaken by terrible news. At around 4:30am, a coal truck and trailer collided with a four-wheel-drive...
More than $200,000 in post-graduate student scholarships is up for grabs to build on Queensland’s reputation as an international leader in coal mine rehabilitation. Two scholarships...
When was the last time you checked your breasts? A year ago? A month ago? Never? Some women can’t even recall the last time they took...
Block out Saturday, 9th December for a Red Hot Family Fun Day at Queens Park, Mackay in support of those in our community affected by cancer....
The YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament (QYP) continues its 28-year legacy of engaging young Queenslanders in the political process. A nonpartisan YMCA run initiative, the program gives...
In an era where technological advancements are rapidly evolving, questions often arise: How can society preserve the world’s oldest living cultures? How can we prepare the...
It’s important that our political leaders properly engage with the resources sector to fully understand the challenges and opportunities facing our biggest export industry that supports...
Protecting Boobs With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this edition we are proud to highlight the fantastic work of the McGrath Foundation. One in seven...
On 1 September 1923, 21 men lost their lives at Bellbird Colliery in the worst mining disaster of our district. One hundred years later we honour...
NSW took home two out of five awards at the 2023 Women in Resources National Awards with Dr Bianca Newcombe winning Exceptional Woman and Lucy McClean...
At every local fundraiser or sporting event, there’s a company name that always seems to pop up. A Plus Contracting & Poly Welding. When it comes...
Glencore’s coal business continues to build on its positive track record of industry leading rehabilitation with 76 hectares of rehabilitated mined land at Ulan Coal Mine...
Who are you and what do you do? Chelsie Morrow, Electrical Apprentice, Hunter Valley Operations (HVO). When did you start in the mining industry and what...
Tell us about the business. Solid Engineering works primarily in the mining and infrastructure sectors. We design, engineer, manufacture, install and repair mining equipment and infrastructure....
More Singleton residents have become mental health first aiders thanks to funding through Hunter Valley Operations’ (HVO) community grants program. Novaskill Hunter Valley has been able...
Seven emergency response teams from across the region competed at the annual Hunter Valley Open Cut Mines Rescue competition on Friday 15 September 2023. The day’s...
Eight teams from mine sites across the Lithgow, Mudgee and Gunnedah mining regions competed at the annual Western Mines Rescue competition on Friday 1 September 2023....
Recently @ The Coalface attended the opening of Kirkton Public School’s newly built Yarning Circle. This lovely outdoor learning space was made possible thanks to the...
Around 1,200 people are killed each year on Australia’s roads and about 40,000 are seriously injured. Do you need a reminder on how to stay safe...
On November 16 and 17 the Mining Leaders Summit 2023 hits Perth. The invitation only event brings together leaders in Australia’s mining industry, representing top-tier mining...
When the team at CAPS aren’t busy coming up with compressed air and power generation solutions, they’re busy encouraging people to get behind a fundraising campaign...
Jake Douglas never thought when he was doing CrossFit in his garage in Tamworth 15 years ago that he would own his own gym with hundreds...
Eating disorders are not a lifestyle choice, a diet gone wrong or a cry for attention. They are serious mental and physical conditions that involve complex...
We have reached a major milestone in our campaign for fairer workplace laws with the introduction to Federal Parliament last month of new legislation that would...
This month the Complete Parts and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to the Mudgee Historical Society. Every day of the week, volunteers from Mudgee...
Students at Australian Christian College (ACC) Singleton have struck a chord on their new musical equipment, thanks to a $3,700 donation from Ashton Coal. The funding...
Fortescue Metals Group’s newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Dino Otranto, is eager to propel the company’s zero-emission mining initiatives. This sentiment isn’t surprising, considering the current...
Judging by the name, it sounds like a rather sensible policy. But don’t be fooled by the ‘closing labour hire loopholes’ slogan which the Albanese Government...
In 2021, 3,144 Australians died by suicide, about 12 in every 100,000 people. Suicide is almost always a result of mental ill health which comes in...
Recently @ The Coalface were invited out to shoot with the Hunter Bowmen Field Archery Club. Located at Elderslie, you will not find a more beautiful...
Despite the 3.30am starts, Boggabri Lions Club has found a way to rejuvenate the service club’s membership. Over the past 15 years, more than a million...
The most recent NSW Budget shows in black and white how important the NSW mining industry is to the NSW economy. Mining royalties are forecast to...
How Far We’ve Come This month we honour the 21 men who lost their lives at Bellbird Colliery in the worst mining disaster of our district....
The Dolphins NRL team have welcomed Anglo American to the team as its newest Premier Partner from 2024, as well as the club’s official Mining Partner,...
In a historic moment for Clermont, the first-ever Clermont Outback Sailing Regatta embarked on its maiden voyage. Held against the breathtaking backdrop of Theresa Creek Dam,...
This month the Components Only and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to Ride4Lives, an organisation dedicated to suicide intervention, training and awareness. Ride4Lives is...