@ The Coalface is a platform for community and industry news where respect, accuracy and honesty come first.
@ The Coalface is committed to informing and entertaining its readers. We take responsibility for the content we publish across our print and digital platforms, including social media, and are committed to fairness, independence, reliable research and verified sources.
All employees of @ The Coalface work to the following standards:
- Report and interpret community and industry news honestly and accurately.
- Do not suppress essential facts or distort the truth through omission or improper emphasis.
- Ensure pictures, video and audio are accurate and not presented in a way that could mislead. Any significant manipulation should be disclosed.
- Do not place unnecessary emphasis on personal characteristics including race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation, family relationships, religious belief, or physical or intellectual disability.
- Attribute information to its source wherever possible. Where a source seeks anonymity, consider their motives and whether an attributable source is available. Where confidentiality is agreed, respect it.
- Disclose any direct or indirect payment made for interviews, pictures, information or stories.
- Do not allow advertising or other commercial considerations to undermine accuracy, fairness or editorial independence.
- Use fair, responsible and honest means to obtain material. Identify yourself and @ The Coalface before obtaining an interview for publication or broadcast, and do not exploit a person’s vulnerability or lack of experience with the media.
- Correct significant errors fairly and promptly.
- Do not plagiarise.
Complaints and Enquiries
If you have any questions or complaints about our editorial code of conduct, please contact:
RC Publishing Pty Ltd / @ The Coalface
Address: PO Box 144, Kurri Kurri NSW 2327
Email: admin@thecoalface.net.au