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In the tight-knit community of Moranbah there is a man who you could say is its heartbeat. Meet Peter Panther, a beloved figure whose infectious love...
Amidst the buzz and excitement of the highly anticipated second State of Origin, there was a heart-warming story that captured the hearts of Central Queenslanders. Former...
During NAIDOC Week 2023, Barada Barna proudly celebrated their Aboriginal culture with BHP Queensland on Traditional Country where they have the largest footprint in the world....
Much to many Queensland NRLW fans’ disappointment, Tamika Upton has never regretted her decision to move from Central Queensland to Newcastle to play for the Knights....
Join the conversation to restore community and business confidence in coal mining. Ian Macfarlane, Chief Executive of the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) teamed up with Nick...
Glencore’s Oaky Creek operation is the first ever mining Emergency Response Team (ERT) to compete in the Australasian Rescue Challenge, an event designed to help emergency...
Thiess’ fleet of autonomous Epiroc drills has achieved a significant milestone, safely drilling more than one million lineal metres at Lake Vermont mine in Queensland. In...
When Jacynta’lee is not hard at work at Goonyella Riverside mine she is passionately pursuing a country music career. Despite the demanding nature of her job...
I hope readers have seen our ‘Close the labour hire loopholes’ ad campaign over the past few weeks on TV, social media, billboards, or even here...
Singleton coal miner Dave Malone is proud of his work with Mines Rescue, coming from four generations of miners. Dave was the captain of Peabody’s victorious...
Whitehaven Coal celebrated NAIDOC Week in style with the launch of its first Indigenous truck tray design and hi-vis personal protective equipment (PPE) during an event...
It’s been 27 years since Richard Jones accepted the job of CEO at the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, with no aero experience, just a management position...
Who are you and what do you do? Gabriela Love – CHPP and Site Infrastructure Manager, Mt Arthur Coal BHP When did you start in the...
For anyone who read my previous review on Muse Restaurant but felt like it was too fancy for your taste, there is still hope out there...
Tell us about the business. I’m Michael Charge, Electrical Coordinator and Project Manager at Bis. Bis has one of Australia’s largest specialised and inventive underground hire...
Mining mammoths Caterpillar, Hitachi and Liebherr manufacture three of the largest excavators in the world. To put in perspective just how massive these machines are, as...
Spider bites, electrocution and severe bleeding were just some of the injuries confronting teams at the Coal Services Western Region First Aid competition held near Mudgee...
Merriwa locals Craig and Emma Douglas are participating in this year’s Mystery Box Rally to raise money for Cancer Council and to honour those they have...
On the 1st of September, I will gather with Hunter Valley community members to commemorate the centenary of the Bellbird mining disaster which took place not...
Singleton resident Gayle Butcher is one of the unsung Hunter residents who quietly go about volunteering with Lifeline so it can help others in the community...
On Tuesday July 4, Dreampath held the official launch of their new state of the art, industry leading Cat 793 Mining Simulator in Muswellbrook. Dreampath is...
It often feels like an impossible task to balance life at the best of times, whether you’re working on the lifestyle roster, fly-in fly-out, four-panel or...
Wanaruah Country in the Upper Hunter is no stranger to mining. The region represents the largest coalfield area in the state and its resources industry has...
This month the Complete Parts and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to Amputees Newcastle, a voluntary organisation which offers peer support to old and...
In December 1964, Gerard Cassegrain founded Expressway Spares. While many years have passed since the company started, the core values of the business remain the same....
In the space of four years there’s been a huge expansion of a program helping men meet others just to sit down over a meal and...
While every mine site is different, what they all have in common is the potential risk of fires. Fires can destroy expensive equipment and be catastrophic...
The Minerals Council of Australia welcomes the expert panel recommendations to the federal Education Minister, the Hon Jason Clare MP, on how to expand university opportunities...
Sometimes throughout our careers, whether we’re just starting or have been working for years in the same job, we can reach a point where we’re unsure...
The NSW mining industry’s drive to innovate will be front and centre this month at the NSW Minerals Council Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) Conference...
Imagine a moment of pure connection with nature, where time stands still, and you find yourself immersed in the beauty of Australia’s wildlife. That’s exactly what...
Nestled in the heart of Mackay, Bing’s Nomiya Restaurant is a gem that beckons food enthusiasts to embark on a divine culinary journey. From the moment...
In a display of determination and a heartfelt commitment to making a difference, Shitbox Rally Autumn 2023 brought together 250 teams of 500 adventurous individuals from...
The Australian Championships witnessed an extraordinary display of talent and determination as four acrobats from Emerald Gymnastics and Trampoline Club competed in the Level 6 Pair...
Queensland Health is warning about a huge increase in flu cases this year. So far this year, there have been over 27 thousand flu cases reported...
Technology. For kids today it’s hard to imagine a world without being plugged in or staring at a screen. So who better to ask what’s the...
Who are you and what do you do? My name is Alanna Efstathis and I work as a process operator in the ammonia plant at Dyno...
Tell us about the business. ComponentsONLY is the global leader in the trade of components for heavy earthmoving machinery. We source, sell and market new, used,...
Rockhampton has gained a new community champion in Graham Creagh, a passionate individual who works in Rail Specialist Improvement for BHP Mitsubishi Alliance. Despite his demanding...
Recently the community were called upon to donate to the RACQ CapRescue Annual Appeal. The service is excited to announce that Central Queensland helped to reach...
4RFM, Moranbah’s local community radio station has launched another successful edition of its Project Podcast Program. In partnership with both Moranbah’s primary schools, this unique program...
Claude “The Mower Man” Harvey, a passionate Gold Coast charity campaigner, has been making a profound impact on the lives of child sexual assault survivors for...
Yarrabee Coal is thrilled to announce a three-year partnership with Blackwater PCYC, helping enhance its youth programs and offer more sports and recreational activities to improve...
This month the Components Only and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to the Middlemount Community Sports Association, a not-for-profit group dedicated to providing multi-sport...
The Moura Coal & Country Festival is back on August 18 and 19 and is bigger and better than ever. The Moura Coal & Country Festival...
Activists are so angry about what they call “global warming” that they are blocking roads, invading ports, and locking themselves to equipment at mines. It has...
Anglo American is committed to nurturing and developing young talent in the mining industry. With their Associate Program, they aim to build technically competent professionals through...
The recent World Mining Congress, hosted in Brisbane, made headlines due to several very bold statements from leaders in both industry and government. Annastacia Palaszczuk MP,...
Thiess and Pembroke Resources have achieved a significant milestone at Olive Downs Complex with the official moving of first dirt. Thiess Group Executive Assets, Technical Services...
Queensland’s current small-scale opal and gem miners and former mine and quarry workers can access free lung health checks on Heart of Australia’s state-of-the-art mobile health...
