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STICKING IT TO THE TOP

In the world of sports, where the spotlight often favours those from well-known hubs of talent, Jacob “Boccy” Anderson’s journey from the modest beginnings to

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BRAIN FOOD

As we get older, changes occur in all the parts of our body. Not just the changes that we see looking in the mirror every

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TEE TIME

Nestled in the heart of Mackay, Fairways Golf Simulator and Bar has opened its doors offering a unique blend of technology, sport and socialising that

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IT’S A KNOCKOUT

In the heart of the coalfields an extraordinary event brought together the boxing community and showcased talent, determination and sportsmanship. The In-house Open Sparring Night,

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CHEERS TO 40 YEARS

Abbot Point Operations (APO) is celebrating four decades of safe and responsible operations at the North Queensland Export Terminal, Australia’s most northern deepwater export port.

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AID FOR AGRICULTURE

New Hope Group has ramped up its support of the local community by donating $230,000 to 23 different schools, community groups and sporting teams over

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KICKSTART YOUR CAREER

Applications are now open for Glencore Coal’s 2025 Graduate Program and emerging professionals are invited to apply. Starting in February 2025, this two-year program provides

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SMART TECHNOLOGY

This month we caught up with Peter Horsburgh from SORBA.ai to learn about a technology designed to unlock the full potential of a mining operation’s

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2024 IS YEAR OF THE VOLUNTEER

Smart Transformation has kicked off its brand new Volunteering Project – to both celebrate existing community volunteers and attract new helpers to not-for-profit organisations and

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QLD MARCH 2024

There’s always something going on in our mining communities, and a lot of it is driven by a plethora of volunteers.  The RACQ Capricorn Helicopter

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FOLLOW THE SILO ART TRAIL

Since being forced to stay within Australian waters during pandemic, travelling around our own backyard became increasingly popular. I’ve always enjoyed the outdoors but since

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MAILRUN RETURNS

Registrations for the annual Mailrun Charity Bike Ride are now open with this year’s ride held on Sunday April 14. For over a decade the

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ONE FOR THE HISTORY APP

The history of the Northern District coalfields will soon be preserved forever in an interactive history app by filmmaker Sandra Pires. From Harry’s miners’ lamp

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HOME SWEET HOME

After working from a shed on private land for nearly 100 years, the Kayuga Rural Fire Brigade will now be able to work from their

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A BACKPACK WITH HEART

For many years, Complete Parts and Equipment Solutions have been proud supporters of the @ The Coalface monthly Community Gift. But you might not know

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NEW DIGS FOR MTW

Yancoal’s Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) mine in Singleton is due to operate until 2037, and in a bid to increase their maintenance efficiency and productivity,

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TRUCKS DELIVER BUCKS

Five Upper Hunter charities have shared in $32,500 because of the coal hauled by five Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) mining trucks. Representatives from the Westpac

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NSW March 2024

It always surprises us that so many of the stories in the media about coal mining are negative when there is an abundance of positive

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DISCOVERING DUBAI

Embarking on a two-week adventure to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), I soon realised that Dubai is not just a stopover destination – it’s a

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WELLBEING EXPO HITS MOURA

An intergenerational initiative involving student volunteers and community working together to improve access to health and wellbeing services in the Central Queensland rural mining community

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HOWZAT!

The Central Queensland (CQ) under-18 cricket team, representing the vast and diverse mining regions of Central Queensland, has clinched a historic victory at the North

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THE BEST OF THE BEST

Submissions are now open for Queensland’s premier mining excellence showcase, the Queensland Mining Awards (QMA 2024). QMA 2024 offers a prestigious platform to recognise innovation,

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A JOB WELL DONE

For more than four decades Mick Buffier has worked in coal mining. While he officially retired on January 31, it’s safe to say that Mick

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PANTRY PARTNERSHIP

Vulnerable Isaac families facing cost-of-living pressures will receive food relief through a $158,000 Community Pantry partnership. Anglo American has partnered with Emergency and Long-term Accommodation

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A NEW ERA FOR PEABODY

One of the world’s largest steel making coal mines has a new name, marking a fresh start for the Peabody operation. The North Goonyella Mine

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COLLINSVILLE TURNS PINK

The mining town of Collinsville in outback Queensland is set to transform into a ‘Sea of Pink’ to celebrate International Women’s Day and help raise

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MORE WOMEN IN MINING

The number of women working in trade positions in Queensland’s resources sector jumped by almost 40 per cent in the last financial year, now accounting

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GLENCORE SUPPORTS SPORT

Junior athletes across regional NSW will soon have greater access to skills, equipment and important safety programs thanks to almost $95,000 in collective funding from

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CHRISTMAS IN THE CLASSROOM

The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue helped spread some Christmas cheer in local schools. Delivered in conjunction with the Hunter River Times newspaper, the Dialogue Christmas

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UHMD APPOINTS NEW CHAIR

The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue recently appointed a new Chair, John Watson. John is the Director Environment and Community Coal Assets Australia – Glencore, and

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BOOST FOR BEES

A Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) community grant has helped a newly formed community group to value and protect Australian native bees in the Hunter. The

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JULES KICKING GOALS

Jules Kirkpatrick only started playing rugby league four years ago, but she’s already made it to the top tier of the sport in NSW. The

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Coal Counts Queensland

To finish off the year, @ The Coalface is proud to present this special feature showcasing the contribution coal mining makes to our communities. We’re

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REMEMBERING MINERS

The 2023 Moranbah Miners’ Memorial took place on November 10 at the Moranbah Town Square. The ceremony was a heartfelt tribute to all the miners

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SUPPORT FOR LOCAL SPORT

Junior athletes across regional Queensland will soon have greater access to skills, equipment and important safety programs thanks to almost $120,000 in collective funding from

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