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A SPECIAL THANKS...Our very special thanks goes to Jim Clydesdale for giving his time after a 12-hour night shift last Tuesday to pose for the front cover of this anniversary issue. Jim was the very first ‘coal face’ to grace the coalface magazine cover back in 2013.Jim's business, then operated as a sole trader, has since migrated to becoming company J.A. Welding and Metal Fabrication. Jim and his wife Amanda have also since welcomed their third child, Daniel, into the family - a brother for Georgia and Ryan.

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I hope that you enjoy our anniversary issue and join us in celebrating three years of Coalface Magazine. We thought it apt to ask Jim Clydesdale featured on the very first issue of Coalface magazine to pose for this cover in celebration of the achievements of the publication thus far!

I can proudly attest the publication has fulfilled the commitment to provide relevant stories of the mining industry for the mining community and beyond. Coalface has provided a successful platform for businesses to advertise to potential customers, and has provided the opportunity for exposure for businesses across the Hunter and Western mining regions.

Since joining the Coalface team I have received continuous support and positive reviews from our readers and contributors that Coalface continues to provide an informative industry publication and is doing a great job for advocacy for the mining industry, for this we say ‘thank you.’

Julie Wicks

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QME BIGGER THAN EVER

The 2016 Queensland Mining & Engineering (QME) Exhibition is set to bring nationwide industry innovators together.

Featuring more than 200 companies that will showcase the latest mining and engineering technical solutions available on the market, the expo will be held July 26-28 at Mackay Showgrounds.

QME’s Exhibition Director, Robby Clark, says the exhibition is set to bring a

range of Australia’s best innovators under one roof to discuss and share the way forward for mining in Australia.

“Incorporating thought leadership with current mining and engineering trends, this year’s exhibition will host networking events, seminars, live demonstrations, as well as an exhibitor list that boasts of Australia’s best mining and engineering innovators,” he said.

Since its launch in 1993, QME has grown to become the leading industrial exhibition in central Queensland. The three-day event gives all industry contributors an opportunity to witness the latest products and technologies available on the market, and represent the future of a resilient industry determined to lift productivity and reduce operating costs.

With an overarching theme focused on innovation, QME is set to impress attendees with a compelling schedule

that will provoke knowledge sharing and discussion around the mining sector.

A new feature of the expo will be the ‘Thought Leadership Panel Discussion,’ which includes a panel of industry heavyweights examining the domestic and international outlook on coal. Speakers include Mick Buffier, Chairman of the World Coal Association, Charles Meintjes, President (Australia) of Peabody Energy and Andrew Barger, Director of Economic and Infrastructure Policy of the Queensland Resources Council.

For more information about QME or to register, please visit www.queenslandminingexpo.com.au.

Nominations for the 2016 Hunter Manufacturing Awards are open, with HMA chairman Bob Cowan urging businesses to take part.

The event was launched at major awards sponsor Downer’s Cardiff facility on Wednesday, April 6. Registrations in the various categories will close on July 15 and nominations will be taken until August 19, with companies able to download forms via www.hma.org.au.

“We urge companies to use the HMA as a platform to be recognised,” Mr Cowan said.

HMA’s board recently appointed Advitech managing director Steven Smith as a director, HMA director and OneSteel executive Stephen Elliott as its deputy chairman, and HMA director Dr Brendan Smith as its public officer.

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HIGH YIELD FOR MAULES CREEKThermal coal from Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek open cut mine has achieved a 7 per cent premium over Newcastle benchmark price in H1 FY2016, the company said in a recent presentation.

“These high yielding, high quality coals are sold into the premium Asian seaborne markets.

Whitehaven produces some of the highest quality coals sold in the Asian region,” it said.

“As countries strive to reduce their carbon emissions and use highly efficient low emissions (HELE) technology, they need and use higher quality coals.”

The expected sales mix will be 50% thermal and 50% met coal when mine is fully ramped up in CY2019, the company said.

“Construction is largely completed with capex savings of $50 million on a budget of $767 million,” it said.

The mine is permitted to 13 million tonnes ROM with 12Mt saleable.

The mine operated at 8.5Mtpa rate in December 2015. FOB Costs averaged A$58/t in H1 FY2016.

An infill drill ing program is underway to convert resources to reserves at the mine.

PEABODY TO RAMP UP WAMBO OPERATIONSCoal giant Peabody is planning to ramp up its Wambo underground operations, despite the US parent company’s collapse.

The company has lodged an application with the Department of Planning and Environment to increase its underground coal production from 7.5 million tonnes a year to 9.75 million tonnes a year and extend underground operations from 2025 to 2032.

The open-cut mine life would be extended by three years to 2017, but the mine’s maximum output – of underground and open-cut coal – would stay at 14.7 million tonnes a year.

The extra years of operation would lift the maximum total production from 212.9 million tonnes of run-of-mine coal to 241.3 million tonnes.

The move will ensure ongoing employment for close to 300 people at the open cut operations,

and around 230 people at the underground complex.

Peabody filed for bankruptcy in the US last month in a bid to reduce its overall debt level and improve operating cash flow.

The miner blamed the weak coal market, stating “industry pressures in recent years including a dramatic drop in the price of metallurgical coal, weakness in the Chinese economy, overproduction of domestic shale gas and ongoing regulatory challenges” were drivers for the filing.

The company's Australian assets - Wambo, Wilpinjong, Metropolitan, Burton, Coppabella, Middlemount, Millennium, Moorvale, and North Goonyella coal mines - were not included in the filing and continue to operate as normal.

Peabody's Australian assets earned more than the prior year despite lower prices for coal.

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3GreatYearsConnecting our industry’s most important asset ...its people.

Three years ago, our dedicated and passionate team embarked on an exciting new endeavour with the launch of Coalface, delivering the much-needed positive voice for the mining sector. We’ve delved deep into the stories of those working in the underground and open cut operations of the Hunter and Wester regions, as well as those businesses that supply them.

Coalface has since grown to be the mining community’s guide to everything it needs to know about working in the mines and living and loving life in the major mining regions of NSW.

Delivered as a monthly print magazine seen everywhere from crib rooms to CEO offices and outlets from Muswellbrook to Mudgee, Dubbo to Denman, Bathurst to Broken Hill – and everywhere in between. We also built up our digital newsletter and online portal, and offered a platform to promote B2B engagement, branding and exposure for all businesses associated with the mining and related industries.

With a booming monthly readership of 60,000 and an ever increasing viewing audience on our website and newsletter, which is delivered to the inboxes of thousands of Coalface readers each Wednesday, Coalface hit great strides in a short time.

After a successful first year Coalface entered the next phase of its growth, launching a bi-monthly

dual-cover magazine for the coal mining (Coalface) and hard rock mining (Rockface) industries in the Western Regions of NSW. While it will be published under the well-known Coalface brand, the magazine will encapsulate all mining sectors in NSW, including coal, gold, silver, copper and rare earths. Next, the decision came to merge our two products into one and expand further across the state with the launch of our NSW-wide magazine.

Drayton South mine closure

On that fateful day in November, 2015, the Planning Assessment Commission issued its review of the Drayton South Project, recommending it not proceed based on its belief the mining and thoroughbred breeding industries cannot co-exist in the area where the mine extension is proposed.

This effectively signed the death ring for the mine which has since closed. Their worlds were turned upside down following a recommendation the Drayton South Project should not proceed, but the miners from Drayton, their families, supporters and the businesses that supply the mine refused to take the news lying down.

What began as a few high vis work shirts hung on a fence on the edge of the proposed Drayton South Project area, snowballed into a major movement with shirts hung in front yards, outside shops, around industrial estates and in communities as far and wide as Scone, Branxton, Muswellbrook and even Wollongong.

Pictures of the #hangoutyourshir ts #supportdraytonsouth campaign flooded social media sites while the fence line protest, located opposite a property owned by Coolmore – one of the main studs opposed to the mine – swelled to include

200 high vis shirts, as well as boots , work pants and posters .

Many shirts were covered with personal comments on what the Planning Assessment Commission’s (PAC) decision means to their owners – including the impending loss of jobs and the impact this will have on their families and the communities they live in.


Now celebrating a third year as the Hunter’s most read community magazine, Coalface now faces a whole new set of challenges, and these are felt industry-wide.

As we continue to grow and support the mining and associated industry at the Coalface, we have diversified. Most recently our avid readers may have noticed there has been push for a wider industry focus in the news pages, these industries include heavy industry such as manufacturing, transport, and infrastructure.

We remain a great marketing platform and a source of industry news, business features and community stories about the people that work in, and alongside all vital industries in NSW. And this will be great news for our supporters – the businesses who advertise within the pages of our print magazines, as well as digitally through our website and weekly email newsletter. As this publication is not funded, we have relied on the support of our valued clients and to them we extend sincere thanks for their ongoing support.

We believe Coalface has provided a unique mouthpiece in the current media landscape. We are a community-focused magazine that looks beyond the criticism directed at the coal industry to recognise its true value and uncover the wealth of good news and great people, whose stories would otherwise not have been told.

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At the Coalface NOW While the coal industry is certainly going through some challenging times, sustained growth in mining production and export levels has managed to buoy Australia’s economy, protecting it from a potential recession.

Despite falls in trade and low commodity prices, exports from the Port of Newcastle continue to grow, which places the Hunter in a fine position. As the region’s mining industry has discovered in recent years, cyclical does not always mean predictable.

Today’s mines are focused on being lean and pulling more from the same capital resources. Gone are the days of throwing money at a process until productivityincreases - an approach that ultimately raises long-term costs. The industry instead is attempting to make existing assets work smarter to reduce overall costs to produce.

Innovation and technology have completely changed the way the mining industry operates. Today, the essential ingredients of success are safety, productivity and cost efficiency. New technologies are continually being produced to help mining operations improve in these areas. But all the technology in the world could not have had such an impact without the innovativeness and creativity of the people and companies behind them, who are passionate about change and continuous improvement.

One shining example of this is Mt Arthur Coal’s study into the use of automated trucks on site, these were rolled out in the last two months and are just one of the latest technologies already in use in other parts of the country.

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Planting the seed for a better futureWhat do you do with a mine site after it is closed?

These days, that is one of the most important questions companies have to ask before they develop a mine, but years ago it was quite a different story.

In the past there were no regulations around rehabilitation and mine closure, which has left a legacy of derelict mines around the country.

But over the years as we have become more aware of impacts to the environment, expectations around rehabilitation have changed and the industry now has the responsibility to look after the land and ensure its sustainability long after the mine closes.

Today the industry is continually looking for ways to improve its environmental management and in March a conference was held in Singleton to bring together some of the new and innovative ideas that are changing the way the industry approaches rehabilitation activities.

That event was the Mined Land Rehabilitation Conference - an initiative of the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment that was first launched in 2006 to promote best practice.


COAST TO COAST KOKODAThe Chief takes on his next big challenge for the Mark Hughes Foundation, and wants you to join him!

Fresh from his time in the South African jungle Paul ‘The Chief’ Harragon will boot up again for a good cause, this time hitting the jungles of Papua New Guinea.

Wild Spirit Adventures will host Chief and former teammate, Billy Peden, on their next adventure challenge, departing on June 6, which will see participants fundraising for the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) in their quest to tackle brain cancer.

The pair said they were inspired to take on this epic adventure challenge for great mate and fellow tour participant, Mark Hughes.

“The thought of being in the jungle of Papua New Guinea, taking on a once in a lifetime epic challenge that only a few people have ever done, is an amazing opportunity,” Chief said.

He said the truly great part of this story was working towards a common goal to lift and push to new limits for a great mate, Mark Hughes, and his fight against brain cancer.

“We plan on doing an adventure challenge every year to raise awareness

and funds for Mark Hughes Foundation so they can do some magic and hopefully one day find a cure for brain cancer.”

Kokoda Coast to Coast challenge is a 284km journey by bike and foot from Buna on Papua New Guniea’s north coast where the team will ride to the village of Kokoda. From there, they will walk the inspirational Kokoda track, a 96km journey along the legendry track to Owes Corner. The team will ride the final leg home by bike from the mountainous regions of Owes Corner to Port Moresby on the south coast.

“This challenge will be life changing, a great focus, and will raise some great awareness and funds for the foundation,” Mr Hughes said.

Want to lace up your boots for the cause? Register your interest on 1800 238 368 or email [email protected].

Wild Spirit are hoping to get a minimum of 20 people to take on the challenge with the aim of raising $50,000 to help tackle brain cancer. All participants are asked to individually fundraise for MHF for us to achieve this goal.

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577 Maitland Road includes a building area of 1,669sqm and was purchased with a short lease in place by Newcastle Tile Company. The firm will occupy early 2017. 10 Torrens Avenue is a building area of 1,760sqm and was similarly purchased by an owner occupier- Bridge Cabinet Lines- seeking to expand their business to better serve clientele. The lease at Lot 1, 121 Woodstock Street was for five years plus a five year option to Aurizon Operations Limited which commenced late last year. Tenant occupies 1,000sqm of office, 1,000sqm of warehouse plus

dedicated secure car parking area. Tenancy 1, 1416 George Booth Drive is a workshop of 3,770sqm with surrounding large hardstand and was leased for a further period of three years by the CIMIC Group.

This recent sales & leasing activity confirms the robust nature of the Newcastle corporate industrial marketplace and the high confidence that established businesses place in future economic growth of the Hunter Valley region.

Currently McNamara Adams is undertaking an exclusive marketing campaign for sale regarding a Thornton Industrial Portfolio. The Portfolio includes two buildings (office & workshop of 2,764sqm and office & warehouse of 1,228sqm) and a total land area of 18,351sqm spread over four titles. To be sold via Expressions of Interest the National Plant & Equipment Portfolio is available for sale in one line, combination or separately.

The core business activities of McNamara Adams are the sale, leasing and management of industrial property. Our strength is our independent advice and professional client service.

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COLLABORATE, NOT COMPETE, WITH CHINESE COMPANIESThe future of Australian industry in China lies in collaboration, HunterNet Project Manager, Wayne Diemar said.

Mr Diemar was in China recently with a delegation of business leaders during the Prime Minister’s whirlwind 36-hour trip.

He said a number of the round table discussions opened his eyes to the greater number of ties that should be fostered with other academic institutions and universities.

“We know that the University of Newcastle is absolutely fantastic, we’re so privileged to have that in our region,” he said. “But we also now understand there’s other institutions [doing different research] like UTS (University of Technology, Sydney) and Griffith University which, for example, is doing a lot of work in renewables.”

To further strengthen innovation opprtunities, HunterNet have also partnered with commonwealth research body CSIRO. Mr Diemar said the experience of business in

Australia, and his many conversations with Chinese individuals and companies, highlighted the need for collaboration.

“The Chinese want to work with Australian companies and collaborate,” he said. “They understand they can’t do everything themselves.” Mr Diemar gave the example of collaboration already underway in the Hunter with companies that do work in the mining equipment technology services.

“The Chinese want that speciality, and they’re happy to help and work with companies in our region to develop it further,” he said. The next step is to connect Chinese interests with Hunter suppliers, as well as some of the region’s mineral processors.

HunterNet represents around 200 businesses with up to 70,000 workers in mining, minerals processing, renewable energy, infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and defence sectors. It has also developed long-standing partnerships with a number of the region’s academic institutions.

AUSTRALIA-WIDE ENGINEERING STANDARDSFor the first time, Australia’s pipeline industry will be covered by a single engineering competency system that brings the onshore and offshore sectors together in what appears to be a world first.

Once again, Australia has found an innovative solution to a large and complex problem that has stymied the industry both here and overseas, APGA President Shaun Reardon said

“This has been achieved purely through the vision, application and dedication of the members of what is really a comparatively small Australian industry,” Mr Reardon said.

The APGA Pipeline Engineer Competency Standards for Offshore Pipeline Engineers was launched last month in Perth.

The offshore competency standards will be added to the already-developed onshore competency standards to

form a complete system covering all pipeline engineering.

The system was developed because the Australian pipeline industry is not large enough to create the required volume of students to make a university course viable.

Pipeline engineers in Australia gain a degree in another engineering discipline, such as mechanical or chemical engineering, and then acquire their specialised knowledge and expertise on the job and via short courses.

“The system enables engineers to plan their careers so they become more competent in their chosen areas of specialised practice and to ensure that engineers who have the right knowledge and experience are making decisions that are required for the safe design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-pressure hydrocarbon transmission pipelines in Australia,” Mr Reardon said.

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PORT HUNTER CONVEYORS TAKES OUT THE TOP AWARD

The inaugural winners of the Hunter Safety Awards were announced on Friday evening 18 March, 2016 at a gala awards presentation with PHC Group being honoured with two awards.

The prestigious ‘Gold Safety Helmet’ was presented to Port Hunter Conveyors as the WHS Business of the Year. The judges maintained that, across the board, the approach to work health and safety by Port Hunter Conveyors was impressive and inspiring.

Jared Dwyer, Port Hunter Conveyors’ Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Co-ordinator, was the proud recipient of the Young WHS Leader

of the Year. Jared, with his innovative ideas, was the driving force behind the improvements the organisation has implemented over the last four years.

Port Hunter Conveyors’ success can be attributed to the strategic approach to safety mangement by senior staff and to the hard work and dedication of its workers.

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HUNTERNET TRADE MISSION TO VIETNAMVietnam-Australia promotes cooperation in infrastructure services for coal importing.

A Hunter-led trade mission to Vietnam investigating potential cooperation in coal importing infrastructure services has yielded great results.

Australia’s ambassador in Vietnam and a HunterNet trade mission recently met with Vietnamese Deputy Minister, Dr Cao Quoc Hung, to discuss collaboration a c r o s s c o a l i m p o r t i n g through to developing and constructing port infrastructures.

Currently transporting and supplying coals in large quantities to power plants in the country’s south is one of the biggest challenges in Vietnam, due to a lack of synchronization over the existing infrastructure.

Australia’s experience would help Vietnam in combating t h i s , H u n t e r N e t ’ s Wa y n e Diemar said. “Cooperation between the two countries is already well developed,

especially in coal, oil and mineral sectors,” Mr Diemar said.

Vietnamese delegations at both government and enterprise levels have made numerous visits to Australian coal and mining industries.

Deputy Minister Cao Quoc Hung indicated that both parties should concurrently deploy collaboration

from coal importing to developing and constructing port infrastructures.

With Vietnam poised to update its social and economic development plan, this it’s a timely opportunity for collaboration between the two countries, he said.

While in Vietnam, Mr Diemar presented at Mining Vietnam Conference in Hanoi on “Developing

Collaborations to Ensure the Longevity of Safe and Sustainable Mining” and promoted the Hunter region and HunterNet membership. The visiting delegation consisted of representatives from local businesses Archer, HMS, Hedweld, SGM, Morris Group, SMS, R&R Murphy, T.W.Woods and the University of Newcastle.

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IMPORTANT AMENDMENTS TO THE MINING ACT 1992, MINING REGULATION 2010 AND PETROLEUM (ONSHORE) ACT 1991 ARE IN NOW EFFECTThe changes implement the remaining provisions of the mining and petroleum “harmonisation” legislation passed by NSW Parliament in October 2015. These relate primarily to matters oftitles administration, compliance and enforcement, plus information sharing. Many of the changes support the Improved Management of Exploration Regulation (IMER)- introduced in July 2015.

IMER inc luded new requirements for activity approvals, reporting, record keeping and core/sample collection - this was previously incorporated instandard title conditions - and submission of work programs with title applications. The amendments also provide a mechanism for the adoption of

mandatory codes of practice, with some already in effect for exploration activities regarding environmental management, rehabilitation and community consultation.

Provisions on the assessment and determinat ion of title applications are now contained in a new schedule of the Mining Act. The maximum period for grant or renewal of an exploration licence or assessment lease has been extended from five years to six years.

New compliance mechanisms have also been introduced, including penalty infringement notices for minor breaches, prohibition and suspension notices, and enforceable undertakings. These changes are supported by the DRE’s new

Enforceable Undertakings Guidelines and Prosecution Guidelines that expand on when they will be used.

Some new offences have been created, including failure to pay an annual rental fee or annual administrative levy. Also mining or prospecting without authorisation is now an offence attracting executive liability. The court may also make orders for costs or compensation.

The amendments also provide for the use and disclosure by DRE in certain circumstances of information, work programs and samples provided by title-holders.

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HYTORC AUSTRALIA UNDERGOING EXPANSIONHYTORC Australia is undergoing expansion. We spoke with Damian Costello, the General Manager of HYTORC South Pacific & S/E Asia region. We asked Damian, why is HYTORC still a world leader in Industrial Bolting solutions?

“HYTORC are the undisputed innovation leaders in this industry and have been for over 45 years. We have the largest range of bolting tools in the market from HYDRUALIC & PNEUMATIC, to Battery and Electric. History shows HYTORC have produced more safety enhancements than anyone else in our industry, while always increasing Quality and Reliability. We have the strongest, lightest tools in the market with the only “NO QUESTIONS ASKED” warranty in the industry. We are proud to be the most trusted name in Industrial bolting solutions.”

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AUSPAC TO HOLD BRIEFING ON DARTBOOK FUTUREAustralian Pacific Coal will restart underground operations at the Dartbrook coal mine as soon as possible following news that newly-appointed CEO, John Robinson, has progressed in securing the outstanding f u n d i n g n e c e s s a r y for completion of the company’s acquisition of the Dartbrook Joint Venture.

This includes the necessary funding to buy Marubeni Coal Pty Ltd’s 16.67% interest, should this be required. Cornerstone investor Trepang Services has provided a non-binding indication that it intends to arrange for the provision of AusPac’s outstanding funding requirements.

In a bid to dampen high-profile opposition to the project, the company - that was once headed by the now

bankrupted Nathan Tinkler - has said it would shelve plans to convert to an open pit mine.

AusPac is now focusing on personnel, site safety, e n v i r o n m e n t a l a n d operational management and plan to hold a series of community briefings setting out its proposals for the Dartbrook mine in the coming months.

Dartbrook is a tier 1 asset, strategically located and well equipped with existing infrastructure and facilities, he said. “As concerns about greenhouse gas emissions increase, high quality thermal coal will remain one of the core sources for energy production. AusPac is planning to deliver quality coal to the market as soon as possible after its completion of the acquisition.”

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3 YEARS OF CELEBRATING HUNTER MINING

Nearly three years ago, Coalface was launched as a united voice for the Hunter mining community. Since then, Coalface has consistently represented the broad range of issues and concerns of the mining families of the Hunter.

In the Hunter, mining doesn’t just include work done by miners and mining companies. It includes many others who are part of the industry supply chain that forms the foundation of the Hunter economy.

In the very first edition of Coalface I wrote about my optimism for the longterm opportunities for companies to engage with the local mining sector, and despite the downturn I continue to believe this. WIth international agencies predicting a growth in demand for coal among regional trading partnew wrs, the businesses that are part the local mining industry supply chain stand to benefit.

Three years ago I also wrote that “NSW will be in the coal mining business for decades to come”. Despite tough times for the industry, this also continues

to be true. Coal exports continue to underpin the NSW economy as the single largest economic contributor to our state, and will be so for decades to come.

Advocacy for our industry is vital to its success, and over the last three years the NSW Minerals Council and Coalface have proudly stood stand together to support the great Hunter coal mining industry. Most people understand how vital coal mining is to the Hunter economy, and by showing the human face of our industry, Coalface is shining a light on the families which lie at the heart of mining.

Coalface has proven to be a strong and loud voice for Hunter miners, their families, and their communities for the last three years, and I look forward to this continuing for years to come.

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INTRODUCINGTOMMY HIGGINSAge:

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Current/outgoing mine and year joined:

Blakefield South since 2011

Job title:

UGM Outbye coordinator

Why did you choose your particular field of work?

Growing up in Cessnock I was surrounded by people in the mining industry including a lot of my friends,I decided give it a try and managed to sneak in during the boom.

Best part of working in mining industry:

Like any industry I guess it’s the people you work with that make it, a good crew of people to work with like we have at Blakefield make the tough jobs much easier.

Biggest career achievement:

Bolting off sider of the year (2013,2014,2015)

Would you encourage other people to join the mining industry?

As much as I enjoy the industry, at this point in time I really couldn’t encourage any one to join, in my short career I’ve encountered numerous people losing there jobs with out notice, and there really is not a great deal of stability especially for people with limited experience.

Interests outside of work:

The beach, playing sport , volunteering at The Shulz cattle farm.

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This FREE exhibition includes loads of fun and interesting displays. You can also learn more about the rescue helicopters, those who work on board and the people who have supported the Service for the past 40 years.

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THE EXHIBITIONWestpac Rescue Helicopter Service

40 Years

HOW $2 MEANS A LOT TO THE RESCUE HELICOPTER

When people start talking in millions of dollars it is easy to think that $2 is almost irrelevant. Let me assure you that is not the case.

The NSW Government, which has awarded us a new contract, and major sponsors who make significantcontributions will be the

first to acknowledge that without your donation - no matter how small - the aircraft simply could not fly to missions.

There has been some talk that under the new contract which comes into effect in March next year the Service will nolonger require community contributions. As we’ll be serving a much larger geographical footprint with an expected increase in the number of missions, now more than ever, we will also need to rely on community support.

Having to purchase new and larger aircraft, construct new bases and cover all of northern NSW means the costs of providing aeromedical services are much higher due to medical imperatives that demand these improved facilities and services.

When a road accident victim or a seriously ill person is in need of the Rescue Helicopter a donation through our Workplace Giving program makes a considerable difference. If you were to give a weekly $2 tax-deductible donation and 1,000 other people from Northern

NSW did the same for a year, more than $100,000 would be raised to ensure no one whoever needs the Service would have to pay.

To help mark our 40th anniversary we’re holding a special exhibition at The Newcastle Museum during June.

I’d like to personally invite you to come along, find out where your support goes and help us celebrate our past as we head into an exciting future with confidence and gratitude for your ongoing support.

Richard JonesService General Manager40 years of service

Pictured are Cliff Marsh OAM (Westpac Rescue Helicopter),

Paul Flynn (Whitehaven Coal Managing Director and

CEO), Richard Jones (Westpac Rescue Helicopter General

Manager) and Tim Muldoon (Whitehaven Coal Group

Manager Community Relations and Property).

WHITEHAVEN A LONG TIME SUPPORTER OF WESTPAC RESCUE CHOPPERWhitehaven Coal employees have donated more than $500,000 to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter over the past five years.

The company supported the service by matching staff payroll deductions and in 2015.

The total raised was $102,000, of which $51, 000 was through payroll deductions.

To mark the company’s support for the service, Whitehaven Managing Director and CEO, Paul Flynn, visited the rescue helicopter base in Broadmeadow.

To find out more on how to donate visit www.rescuehelicopter.com.au.

On December 6, 2015 the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service celebrated 40 years since it began as a weekend beach patrol.

Today it operates across the Hunter, New England - North West, Central West, Central Coast and Mid North Coast regions as a 24-hour a day dedicated aeromedical service that has undertaken 30,000 missions and helped to save thousands of lives.

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UPPER HUNTER ECONOMY- HAS THE SLIDE HALTED?

While Hunter Research Foundation’s (HRF) latest Upper Hunter Economic Indicators show a steadying in business performance, the Region’s economic recovery will rely upon business investment, innovation and global stability.

HRF CEO, Dr Brent Jenkins, presented the latest Upper

Hunter Indicators at a breakfast in Muswellbrook, saying that it remained to be seen whether the Upper Hunter economy closes the gap with the rest of the Hunter and the State.

“While the recent indicators point to a slow transition to non-mining activity in the

Upper Hunter, it may plateau at a ‘new normal’ of decreased economic activity,” he said.

“Although the data has not deteriorated any further in the last six months, and business looks on balance to be doing a little better, confidence is still very low among householders.”

In the second half of 2015, there were further signs of recovery in the broader Hunter labour market, and some recovery in the three Upper Hunter local government areas (Singleton, Muswellbrook and Upper Hunter Shires), albeit at a much slower rate.

However, while consumption nationally has been buoyed by increased employment and low interest rates, this is not reflected in the Upper Hunter. Concerns about job security and the likelihood of lower wages in the jobs now becoming available have weighed on consumer confidence and the outlook for consumption in the Region.

Some bright spots exist in a spike in ‘other’ dwelling approvals in Muswellbrook in the December quarter and non-residential construction activity includes a new piggery and a new meat goods business, both likely to provide jobs beyond the construction phase. Real estate prices have also steadied in the Upper Hunter but on very small volume.

NEW MINERAL DISCOVERED

A new mineral has been discovered at Kalgoorlie’ s Super Pit, dubbed ‘kalgoorlieite’.

The mineral was discovered by geochemist Dr Kirsten Rempel, from Curtin University’s Department of Applied Geology. She first identified the microscopic, silver coloured particle in January after examining ore samples at Curtin’ s Kalgoorlie campus museum.

“I’ve decided to name it kalgoorlieite, after the type of locality - it’ s about time Kalgoorlie had its own mineral,” she said.

"Although the sample is small, it is the largest amount of the mineral discovered so far, providing an opportunity to understand the origin of high grade ores in the area, which is widely contested,” she added.

The sample was taken from the former Associated Gold Mines which was eventually consolidated into the Kalgoorlie Super Pit.

It took three months to have the mineral approved by the International Mineralogical Association (IMA),with all measurements and tests conducted in London. The IMA receives over 100 mineral proposals each year, and that most of the newly discovered minerals are complex and have minor differences to existing ones.

The kalgoorlieite is a telluride mineral that chemically related to the silver and gold telluride ores in the super pit.

The sample will be displayed in the Western Australia Museum.

HUNTER VALLEY SET FOR BIG CASH BOOST NEXT WEEKThe Hunter Valley economy is set for another cash injection next week, as the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) undertakes around $20 million worth of rail maintenance work along the coal chain’s rail corridor.

ARTC’s annual maintenance program in the Hunter Valley pumps more than $100 million into the local Hunter economy every year, Executive General Manager - Hunter Valley Jonathan Vandervoort said.

“That benefits everyone from local hoteliers, restaurants and the corner store to quarries, equipment hire and contract labour companies,” Mr Vandervoort said.

“A lot of people don’t know this, but the maintenance work we do is not funded by the taxpayer - including improvements to Hunter passenger lines.

“Everything is paid for by the revenue we earn from our customers and almost all of the important maintenance work we deliver next week will involve or support local Hunter businesses.”

Over 100 individual projects to keep the rail network safe and reliable will take place during the network closedown from 6am Wednesday 27 April to late Friday evening 29 April.

Typical rail maintenance tasks like replacing sleepers, cleaning and compacting ballast, welding rail and

technical jobs like signalling work, will take place throughout the rail corridor.

“By ‘closing down’ the network and with fewer trains running we create a safer environment for our people and provide the opportunity to get the maximum amount of rail maintenance done in an efficient amount of time,” Mr Vandervoort said.

“It’s the most efficient and safe way to package the vast amount of work needed rather than spread over many nights and in-between live running rail traffic.”

Maintenance work will take place throughout the Hunter Valley from the Port to Narrabri and from Muswellbrook to Ulan.

“These shutdowns are planned more than a year in advance and we closely work with the Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator and our customers to make sure we minimise impact on the Hunter coal chain,” Mr Vandervoort said.

“We would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding while the works take place as we appreciate it does cause inconvenience.”

The next major, network-wide maintenance shutdown will be 19-21 July.

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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH TIM COLBY & BLAKE CHANDLERBlake Chandler, 23 years of age and Tim Colby, 20 years of age, share a love of sport and a keen interest in all things automotive, particularly automotive technologies. The two men are employed as apprentices at Expressway Spares and have enjoyed studying multiple courses at Hunter TAFE’s Kurri Kurri Campus, which supports their on-the-job training.

What course are you studying at Hunter TAFE?

Blake: I am currently studying for my Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology, prior to this I completed a Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology and a Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology.

Tim: I am currently undertaking my Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology, prior to this I had completed a Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology and a Certificate II in Automotive Air-conditioning Technology.

Why did you choose this course?

Blake: I have possessed a strong interest in heavy diesel plant technologies from an early age and was fortunate that I fell into my dream job so quickly. I elected to undertake a Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology to further my skills and become a more valuable asset to Expressway Spares.

Tim: As part of my plant mechanic trade I studied heavy vehicle technologies. As a commercial student I have studied the additional courses to increase my knowledge and skills, so that I can apply them in the workplace. They will enable me to have the confidence required to diagnose and repair faults effectively and efficiently, and to share my new skills with my colleagues.

What do you like most about Hunter TAFE?

Blake: The teachers at Hunter TAFE are so easy to get along with and always have time to help you when you are stuck with something. I also like the wide variety of second-hand parts on hand to pull apart and learn the basics.

Tim: My training at TAFE has been world-class. The best aspect of my TAFE experience has been the brand new Kurri Kurri facilities and the learning opportunities. The vast range of tools and heavy vehicle equipment, combined with teaching from experienced tradesman, creates an unparalleled learning environment.

How does work place training complement your TAFE studies?

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Tim: My TAFE studies provide a relevant and in-depth theoretical explanation to my on the job training.

What has been one of your biggest highlights to date?

Blake: I have experienced many highlights, but the biggest highlight is completing my Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology and securing employment with Expressway Spares.

Tim: My greatest highlight has been gaining my apprenticeship at Expressway Spares, completing my TAFE studies and receiving a TAFE Award in 2015 for having the best attitude in the workshop.

What are your long term career goals?

Blake: So far my goals are to gain as much experience as possible and continually upskill and expand my knowledge. Whilst doing this I hope to build a strong reputation for Expressway Spares workmanship.

Tim: My long term career goals include keeping a full time job and continually learning new skills that will enable me to better myself, and further my career in the mining industry.

What do you enjoy most about your field of study?

Blake: One of the most enjoyable aspects of TAFE is learning the basic principles that I am then able to apply in the workplace, to diagnose faults and repair them.

Tim: Using the skills I have learnt from TAFE within my workplace so that I can safely and efficiently diagnose and repair machinery. To have a machine or a machine component arrive to our workshop damaged, not working or unserviceable and investing time and effort to make a quality product that satisfies our customers’ requests is incredibly rewarding.

Do you have any advice for someone looking to start study?

Blake: My advice for potential students is to really think about if your choice of course will assist you achieve what you want to do in life.Secondly, always ask questions because no question is a silly question.

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WHITEHAVEN COAL TAKES OUT MAJOR HVTC AWARDSWhitehaven Coal ’s r igorous commitment to the safety, health and well-being of its employees has earnt the company a new accolade.

The company was handed two major awards at the Hunter Valley Training Company’s Excellence Awards presentation in Newcastle on Friday, April 15.

Whitehaven won the large (over 40 employees) host employer award and the host safety award that recognises the company’s outstanding contribution to the ongoing training and development of its apprentices and trainees.

“HVTC has been a big part of our apprenticeship program providing assistance with the administration, support and guidance of our trainees and we appreciate HVTC’s recognition of our contribution to the future of our workforce,” Whitehaven Electrical Engineer, Aron Cane said.

“Having an apprenticeship isn’t just about learning and developing skills through training and mentoring, it’s the stepping stone to a fantastic career that can take you anywhere,” he said.

Together with HVTC, Whitehaven Coal’s apprenticeship program has been producing high caliber tradespeople. Since 2011, Whitehaven Coal has hosted 25 HVTC apprentices and currently host 14 apprentices.

Minister for Regional Development, Skills and Small Business, John Barilaro, was special guest at the awards.

“The HVTC Excellence Awards are a great opportunity to recognise the outstanding efforts of the company’s apprentices and trainees, and on behalf of the NSW Government I congratulate Whitehaven Coal as well as the other award winners on their achievements,” Mr Barilaro said.

HVTC CEO Sharon Smith says vocational education pathways can lead to career success for many young people.

“These awards not only celebrate the great results of our apprentices and trainees but they also reflect the significant role our business and industry partners play in making sure our young people secure quality employment outcomes,” Ms Smith said.

HUNTER GRADUATE TOPS THE STATE

For Hunter student Javier Parent, receiving the TAFE NSW Managing Director’s award for excellence was the unexpected icing on the cake to his graduation last month.

Mr Parent graduated with a distinction average from the Associate Degree of Applied Engineering along with 216 fellow students across the state at TAFE NSW’s Ultimo Campus.

Originally from Spain, Mr Parent and his family migrated to Australia in 2010 with his work as a Factory Manager at a ceramic tile manufacturer in Maitland.Previously Mr Parent had completed qualifications in rural engineering in Spain and in 2014 he decided to pursue his long-term passion and interest in renewable energy technologies by enrolling in the associate degree delivered at Hunter TAFE’s Newcastle Campus.

“Overall, my time at Hunter TAFE was a very positive and enriching experience.

As someone from a different culture it also gave me another perspective of the industry and I really enjoyed the different learning environment,” said Mr Parent.

Mr Parent is now working on using his new qualifications to transition into a career in the renewable energy sector and plans to further his qualifications at university. As a graduate, he is able to apply for direct entry into the third year of the Bachelor of Technology (Renewable Energy Systems) at the University of Newcastle.

Hunter TAFE offers three TAFE NSW Degrees including the Associate Degree of Applied Engineering (Renewable Energy Technologies) at the Newcastle campus, Associate Degree of Accounting at Newcastle and Ourimbah campuses, and Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) at the Glendale campus.

RUBBER TYRES IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINESMine Safety is holding a one day workshop for organisations that hold a licence to overhaul and repair explosion protected properties of explosion protected diesel engine systems (ExDES (RSF ) licence) and original equipment manufacturers of rubber tyred vehicles in underground coal mines. The workshop will be split into two sessions; the transition to the new licensing scheme and the overhauls of ExDES plus OEM issues

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KYLIE’S STAR ON THE RISECessnock diesel mechanic-come-beauty-queen, Kylie Brook, will again ditch her steel caps for high heels when she competes in the national finals of a beauty pageant aimed at raising much needed funds for cancer research.

The apprentice at Anglo American's Drayton Mine was chosen as first runner up in the national finals of Miss Diamond Australia in April. The competition celebrated the beauty and diversity of every woman.

Kylie’s star is again on the rise as she was selected as a national finalist for a second beauty competition called Face Of The Globe.

The latter competition is known as a natural pageant with a ‘no make up’ rule for their youngest competitors. There is also no swimwear round or any restriction on height or size. Additional marks are awarded to contestants for the special awards available such as Miss Charity and Miss Congeniality.

"You can't get more diverse than working in a coal mine to being in a beauty pageant," Kylie said.

As part of the competition, Kylie is raising money for her chosen charity, Coalfields Cancer Support Group, which

is a local foundation that has a big part of the beauty queen's heart.

"I have watched family members go through cancer and have lost a few over the last couple of years,” she said.

Kylie Brook entered the Miss Diamond Australia pageant to have some fun and support a charity close to her heart.

The 21-year-old Cessnock local said she was thrilled to be announced the first runner-up at the pageant in Brisbane on April 2.

And she now has her sights set on the national Face of the Globe competition, after meeting some past contestants at the Miss Diamond quest.

“I felt like I wanted to more; I had done so well and I had so much fun,” she said.

Kylie, a fourth-year apprentice diesel mechanic, and said her job sets her apart from the other contestants in the application process.

While she enjoys dressing up, it was the charity element of the pageants that drew Kylie’s attention.

Face of the Globe supports the Cancer Council (among other charities), so it was a simple choice for Kylie.

She is planning to hold a charity ball in a few months’ time, and has also set up an online fundraising page.

The Face of the Globe pageant will be held in Queensland in September.

The winner will win a one-week trip to London and Disneyland Paris to represent Australia at the Face of the Globe international grand final.

The top four runners-up will also receive the opportunity to compete at the international final (subject to finding sponsorship).

MINING FOUND ITS VOICEThe Voice for Mining Family Day was a roaring success, as the Hunter region came alive in hi-vis to celebrate the contribution our miners and the wider industry makes to the region.

There was a huge turnout, with more than 21,500 Knights supporters, miners and their families coming out in their hi-vis vests to show support for our miners. This was the highest crowd of the season and is unlikely to be beaten

again this year.The highlight of the day was Nathan Ross, a miner until signing with the Knights this season, scoring the game-winning try wearing the hi-vis jersey in front of a home crowd.

It was definitely a great day for the Hunters two great teams: the Knights and our miners.

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RIO REHAB SEES CATTLE THRIVE

Rio Tinto has welcomed results that show cattle can thrive on land rehabilitated after mining, as part a trial being run by the NSW Department of Primary Industries.

At a final weigh in this week, ten steers that have spent the past 18 months on land rehabilitated by Rio Tinto were

found to be 150 kilograms heavier on average than cattle grazed on unmined farming land.

The cattle were run on land at the Hunter Valley Operations mine site near Singleton and the adjoining control property, Wandewoi, as part of the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue Grazing Study.

The ongoing study is investigating whether rehabilitated mine land can sustainably support productive and profitable grazing livestock.

Rio Tinto manager environment and community Andrew Speechly said “So far, the results of the study are really promising. The steers on the rehabilitated land are the stand-out performers despite starting on a level playing ground in terms of lineage and weight.

This phase of the grazing study has been a good test of the quality of Rio Tinto’s rehabilitation work in the Hunter Valley.

Rehabilitation areas at Hunter Valley Operations have been grazed for more than 15 years and the anecdotal evidence has been that the cattle have performed very well.

The benefit of this trial is that we are getting good quality data to confirm that rehabilitated mining land can support cattle grazing with the right approach in place.

We’ve borrowed the best practice techniques from the agriculture sector as we work collectively with the community to change the way mines operate and minimise the impacts of mining.

The exotic grasses and legumes that have been established on the rehabilitated

land are proving to be more productive than the suite of mainly native grasses that exist on the unmined site.

These are very encouraging results and there is potential to improve the grazing productivity of this rehabilitated land even further through management practices aimed at increasing the growth of winter-active species such as clovers and medics.

The project is being managed by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and overseen by the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s joint working group on Land Management, which includes representatives of local grazing and community groups, as well as representatives from government and local miners.

The trial also monitors the health of the cattle through blood tests and monitors the pasture, providing valuable information on the growth rates and feed quality of the rehabilitated land.

A larger herd of weaner steers will be introduced to land at Hunter Valley Operations in the coming months to continue gathering data over a range of seasonal conditions and comprehensively test the carrying capacity of the paddocks.

NEW STUDIES ON LOWER HUNTER AIR QUALITY FIND COAL IMPACT LOWNSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) shared the findings of two major studies into air quality in the Lower Hunter at a recent public forum in Newcastle.

The Lower Hunter Particles Characterisation Study and the Dust Deposition Study were carried over 2014 and 2015 and were designed to provide clear, scientific information to the local community about air quality.

The 2015 NSW Annual Air Quality Statement found air quality was very good, good or fair at least 95 per cent of the time in the Sydney and Hunter regions.EPA Chair and CEO, Barry Buffier, said the EPA commissioned the two studies, costing more than $1.5 million, in response to community concern about dust and fine particle pollution in the local area.

“The EPA recognised these concerns were significant and so commissioned some of the top scientific minds on atmospheric science to carry out the research in order to identify the

composition of particles and the major sources of pollution in the area,”Mr Buffier said.

Nsw Minerals Council's Stephen Galilee said the rigorous scientific studies showed that coal dust was a relatively minor source of particulate pollution in the region.

"This research cuts through the emotive debates of recent years to provide an objective picture of the various sources of air pollution in the region," Mr Galilees said.

"This research also contradicts the alarmist rhetoric used by some in relation to coal’s impact on air quality in the Lower Hunter."

"Air quality in the region is good, meeting Australia's strict national standards the vast majority of the time, and coal dust is a relatively small contributor to particulate pollution in the region."

COMMENT SOUGHT ON BENGALLA Feedback is sought on the proposal by Bengalla Mining Company to make changes to its mine at Muswellbrook, which is now on exhibition.

The Department of Planning and Environment is keen to hear the community’s views on the plan, which seeks to make alterations to the approved height of the main emplacement area for waste rock, to improve the visual impacts from areas within and around the township of Muswellbrook and along Denman Road.

The proposal also hopes to establish a new gravel access road to an existing site office off Wybong Road.

This feedback is taken into consideration when the Department of Planning and Environment develop their recommendations.

To make a submission or view the Statement of Environmental Effects, visit majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au

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CENTENNIAL ISSUED CLEAN-UP NOTICE FOR MINE SEEPAGE AT AWABA

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is working with Centennial Newsman Pty Ltd and the Division of Resources and Energy (DRE) to address water quality impacts arising from historic mining activities at Awaba.

Centennial Newstan advised the EPA that the underground workings of its Awaba underground operations, that ceased operations in 2014, have been filling with water since mining ceased in 2012. This natural process is occurring as a result of rainfall infiltration through cracks, sink-holes and other recharge processes, but has resulted in discharges from the old workings.

EPA Hunter Manager, Adam Gilligan, said that such discharges contain high levels of pollutants. “Analysis was undertaken which confirmed that high concentrations of dissolved metals, salinity and acidity were present in the water. We also observed iron precipitate downstream of the seepage,” Mr Gilligan said.

The EPA has issued a legally enforceable clean-up notice, but noted it was pleased with the pro-active approach taken by Centennial. The clean-up notice requires Centennial to provide a report to the EPA that includes all of the monitoring to-date and strategies to mitigate or control the seepage by September.

GAS - THE KEY TO LOW EMISSIONSA new report outlining a possible way to achieve emissions reduction is a welcome contribution to policy debate, according to the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA).

APGA Chief Executive Cheryl Cartwright said the emission intensity scheme proposed for the electricity generation sector in the Grattan Institute report, Climate phoenix: a sustainable Australian climate policy, was worthy of further consideration.

“As the report points out, we can achieve lower carbon emissions in Australia in a relatively short time by switching to natural gas for power generation,” Ms Cartwright said.

As a cleaner burning fuel, natural gas fired electricity generation has less than half the emissions generated by coal fired electricity.

Additionally, the relatively quick start-up times for generators make

natural gas a sensible choice for meeting peak demand as well as supplying consistent baseload power. Natural gas combined with renewable energy is the way of the future.

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ECO CHALLENGE FOR MINE APPROVALProposed extension at Springvale Colliery has drawn a predictable response from environmental groups.

Landmark legal action has been lodged against a decision by the NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) to approve an extension to the Springvale coal mine underneath the Newnes State Forest in the Blue Mountains.

The approval allows Centennial Coal to extract 4.5 million tonnes of coal per year for a further 13 years.

This is the first case to test laws passed by the NSW Government in 2009 designed to protect Sydney’s drinking water catchment. Under those laws, a development cannot be approved unless the consent authority

is satisfied that the development will have a ‘neutral or beneficial’ effect on water quality.

Eco group 4nature argues that because the Springvale mine extension lies within the Sydney drinking water catchment, the project should not have been approved unless the PAC was satisfied the development would have a neutral or beneficial effect on water quality.

4nature claimed that there was no evidence the PAC was satisfied the project would have a neutral or beneficial effect on water quality, As such, 4nature argues that the PAC’s approval of the project was unlawful.

The case will be heard in the NSW Land and Environment Court on May 9-10.

WARKWORTH EXTENSION BACK TO COURTBulga Mi lbrodale Progress Association’s challenge of the 2015 decision to approve the Warkworth coal mine expansion near the village will be heard in court next month.

The case will be heard in the The community group claims the approved expansion was too similar to the project that was refused by the Land and Environment Court in 2013.

The community group says that in granting the approval this time, the Planning Assessment Comission breached the law by failing to consider what would happen if the Warkworth Sands Woodland, an endangered ecological community becomes extinct as a result of the project.

The group also says that both the Office of Environment and Heritage and the PAC failed to apply the NSW Government’s Offsets Policy for Major Projects in accordance with the law.

The approval lets Warkworth extract an additional 230 million tonnes of coal from the mine over the next 21

years, and will bring the mine closer to Bulga village.

Controversially, the approval lets Warkworth mine part of a biodiversity offset that the company was originally required to protect as a condition of a former approval from 2003. As well as providing habitat for threatened plants and animals, the offset area acts as a buffer between the village of Bulga and the mine. The offset area is ecologically significant, as it contains a unique and endangered ecological community, Warkworth Sands Woodland, and is home to threatened squirrel glider and speckled warbler. This Warkworth Sands Woodland is unique to the area and only 13 per cent of the original forest remains.

The community does not have merit appeal rights in the Land and Environment Court this time round as merit appeal rights are extinguished where a public hearing about the project is held. There were two public hearings held into the project.

The case is scheduled for June 6 to 9.

SUSTAINSUSTAIN


NEED A LIFT?

Thern’s complete line of portable and stationary davit cranes offer versatility to fit any situation.

The company makes no bones about it – they are a world-leader in davit cranes and expect and respect good competitors. “It makes us all better,” a company spokesperson said.

Recently an Asian competitor virtually copied one of Thern’s most popular cranes, with the exception of the logo, and is now selling them through a well-known catalogue house.

In light of this unscrupulous competitor, Thern are ramping up their marketing program to tell the world about their top-of-the-line cranes and winches, which are all manufactured in Winona, USA.

Add to that and the company has also made some very cool improvements to their most popular crane - the Commander Series.

A new quick-mount winch bracket allows easy, “no-tools” installation of the winch on the boom — a feature that’s especially handy when mounting heavier power winches.

A new roller/ball bearing option is also now available, which allows smooth and easy rotation of the crane even while under maximum load capacity.

If a flush-mount base or wall-mount base is preferred, a base extension can now be added to maintain the crane’s normal height for obstacle clearance or when an additional 15 inches of

height may be needed. The crane’s rotation handle has been relocated on the mast so it doesn’t interfere with the ratchet jack operation when making boom height adjustments.

Thern has also introduced two new crane models — the Ensign 500 and Ensign 1000 — which are specifically designed for the water/wastewater industry. With 500- and 1200-lb capacities and hook heights of 8 and 12 feet above floor, these cranes are ideal for lifting larger mixers or pumps over obstacles, such as hand-rails, commonly found at wastewater facilities.

ONLINE EQUIPMENT HIRE COMPANY PAYS THE RENT WITH MAJOR INVESTMENT

iSeekplant is backed by Seven Group Holdings Ltd To Continue Leadership In Online Equipment Rental Marketplace.Market leader in the online equipment rental space, iSeekplant.com.au, has attracted Seven Group Holdings to

acquire a 25 per cent stake in the company through a strategic investment that ensures its position a market leader.

“iSeekplant is driving innovation, efficiency and productivity in this important sector, using technology to help improve efficiency and relationships between the various players,” Seven Group Holdings chief executive and managing director, Ryan Stokes said. “iSeekplant is facilitating more options and solution in plant and equipment between owners and users, which is helping enhance competitiveness”, he added.

Sally McPherson, CEO and co-founder of the site said following strong growth over the last year with the signing of major contractors to the platform, there are now about 3,400 large and small equipment hire companies across Australia using its plant procurement platform.

Up to 40,000 companies and individuals are searching the site each week for plant and equipment tohire for projects spanning residential construction, civil, agriculture, roads and infrastructure and mining.

In addition, a range of well-known top-tier contractors, including CPB Contractors, Clough, Downer EDI, BMD Constructions, John Holland, Laing O’Rourke, Acciona, Chevron, UGL and Rio Tinto are now using the iSeekpant.com.au platform.

“Through our cloud-based platform, we are facilitating high quality matches between contractors and suppliers, providing information on 65,000 machines according to the equipment type, location and availability in both remote and city areas,” Ms McPherson said.

Ms McPherson works alongside co-founders (and sibling) Drew McPherson, a former civil engineer and Matt Peters, a development and technology specialist, in the operation of the business, formed in 2011 and now employing 25 people.

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TO LAUNCH “BEST FUTURE MACHINE AWARD” AT INTERPACK '17New award to highlight and reward outstanding machine technology and celebrate creativity and innovation within packaging industry.

Rockwell Automation will launch a new global award at Interpack 2017 that will recognise and reward engineering innovation and machine design that help address the future needs of the demanding manufacturing industry.

With major worldwide end users on the judging panel, the Best Future Machine

Award will be an opportunity for machine builders to showcase and discuss their technology in front of some of the industry’s most influential companies.

Any company with a machine at the 2017 show that deploys Rockwell Automation products or solutions can enter for a chance to win.

Nominations for the “Best Future Machine Award” need to be submitted by Oct. 31, and the finalists will be shortlisted by the end of December.

To register your interest in this award visit www.rockwell.com

Check out the website for more information at www.thern.com or email [email protected].

RST LAUNCHES DYNAMIC ROAD DUST SOLUTION IDEAL FOR UNDERGROUND MININGLeading Australian dust management company, Reynolds Soil Technologies, has launched a dynamic road dust suppressant ideal for underground mining that will save water, reduce watering cycles and increase efficiency.

The vital system called Hammer, is the ideal solution for unsealed roads that are watered, continually graded and worked hard, Reynolds’s operations and technical director David Handel said.

Created with operational optimisation as a priority, the application of Hammer delivers minimal requirements for unsealed road maintenance programs

and produces freight cost savings due to minimal dosage rates, Mr Handel said.

“Dust suppression for underground mining is more important than ever, with mine operators needing to ensure they provide employees with an environment that is safe to work in,” he said. “Adding Hammer into the water used to suppress mechanical dust lift-off from surfaces allows for the aggregation of the fine particles, making them larger and heavier to minimise dust lift-off and reduce the height of dust that does lift of.”

Reynolds is a global market leader in developing fast, effective and

environmentally friendly dust, soil and water solutions for the mining, construction, civil and agricultural industries.

Hammer works to compact the road running surface and after continued use helps reduce roll resistance and surface degradation, producing significant savings by reducing the time between repeat watering and road maintenance requirements.

The Hammer product is environmentally safe, dilutes easily into the water cart, and is applied topically for instant results. A small amount of the Hammer solution is added directly into each load of water being applied to the road surface, and the frequency of applications will reduce with product build up.

For more information visit www.rstsolutions.com.au

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WINTER BLUES?

Hitting the slopes is one of the best remedies for those winter blues. But when your friends start putting their hands up wanting to join in on the fun, there is a good chance that someone's gear isn’t going to fit. Now, Rhino-Rack’s new, Ski and Snowboard Carrier can accommodate much more equipment, so you can rest assure that no one has to miss out on the fun.

Generously measuring at 695mm of internal length, the Ski and Snowboard Carrier is able to hold up to six pairs of skis, or up to four snowboards. This will decrease interior clutter and keep your vehicle dry - simply place your

gear on the roof, and focus on the adventure ahead.

On top of its functionality, the Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier is secure, the MasterkeyTM compatible security lock offers peace of mind, regardless of where you are parked, and a strong locking arm to further prevent thieves from ruining everyone's trip.

The Carrier also includes a universal mount, enabling it to be fitted to a wide variety of roof racks.

Rhino-Rack - Ski and Snowboard Carrier RRP $259.00

LOW COST PIPESSimple, non-destructive and cost-effective solutions to pipeline maintenance needs are being introduced to Australasia in response to expanding environmental issues, such as the multi-billion dollar job of replacing or repairing asbestos-laced cement pipes in water networks.

The Water Services Association estimates it could cost approximately $15 billion in Australia alone to repair or replace the asbestos cement pipelines used in water networks, with half of this focussed on pipelines that are expected to come

to the end of their lifespan over the next decade.

“The central issue in the pipeline network renewal task is not any health risk from drinking water passing through the pipelines while they are intact, but rather worker safety and community safety during the task of renewal,” says James Maslin, Sales and Marketing Manager for Air Springs Supply Pty Ltd. “It is important in this regard that repair and removal technology touches lightly on the affected pipelines and does not contribute to damage or breakage.”

A SIGHT FOR SAW EYES

The new 20V Max Lithium-ion Circular Saw from Worx Tools aims to give Australian do-it-yourself-ers the perfect excuse to tackle any DIY project.

This 20V Max Lithium-ion Circular Saw will fit comfortably in your hand, and in your tool shed with its rubber over mould for a sure and comfortable grip. Including the spindle lock for quick blade changes, the WORX Circular Saw is fitted with a lock-off switch to ensure safe use.

The Powershare 20V battery is interchangeable with other WORX tools so you can quickly and easily switch batteries between tools meaning you’ll never be caught out with a dead battery ever again.

WORX 20V Max Lithium-ion Circular Saw WX529.9 RRP: $149.00

KAL TIRE HITS THE HUNTERKal Tire’s Mining Tire Group has established itself in Muswellbrook, with the opening of a new mining tyre repair facility—the first of several moves the company expects to make as it expands its service to the east coast.

“Kal Tire has been supporting the Western Australian mining industry for many years, and we were keen to bring more of our services to customers on the East Coast,” Darren Flint, managing director, Kal Tire Australia, said. “So, we’re very excited to now be able to offer mining tyre repair services in NSW.”

Located in Muswellbrook, the Kal Tire facility will continue to repair mining tyres that were serviced at the site under previous operators, Goodyear.

The facility opened April 1 and has the capacity to handle an extensive volume

of mining tyres and repair all mining tyre sizes—up to 63 inches. “This facility allows us to bring to NSW the same unique approach to tyre management our customers enjoy in Western Australia and around the world,” Mr Flint said.

Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group, which employs 1,600 team members and

operates on more than 150 mine sites around the world, has spent the last 45 years investing in world-class repair and retread facilities, equipment and processes to maximise mining tyre investment and help improve mine site productivity.

Kal Tire’s Ultra Repair technology for ultra-class tyres will be introduced towards the end of 2016. The Ultra Repair™ process involves replacing steel belts inside ultra-class tyres, offering an unrivalled ability to restore the original strength, integrity and performance of damaged ultra-class tyres at a fraction of the cost of new tyres.

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SHITBOX RALLY TIME

Shitbox Rally is not a race, rather it’s a challenge to achieve the unthinkable – drive from Hobart to Mackay in a car worth $1000.All in the name of charity.

The roads are arduous and the sleeping is dirty, dusty and tough. And that’s just the challenge managing director of Pit Patrol, Jeff Phillips, likes. “I am partaking in my second second “shitbox rally” supporting the Cancer Council,” Jeff said. “Basically it’s a 3500km drive from one end of the country to the other.”

“We’ll be covering around 500km a day, driving from

Mackay to Hobart across some very bad dirt roads in the worst car possible – with the aim to have fun and raise money for the Cancer Council.”

This event raises over $700,000 each year.

“I partake as a support vehicle – taking my tools and towing a car trailer to rescue or fix cars as they invariably expire,” he said.

“Holed sumps is a common issue in city cars on bad roads.”

The Shitbox Rally is held May 7 to 13. See www.shitboxrally.com.au to donate

NEW OFF ROAD MINING TRUCK ALSO LEGAL FOR PUBLIC ROADSThe Canadian-built Dramis D55T off road mining truck is able to legally travel on public roads, unloaded, following five years of development and thousands of hours of testing in harsh conditions.

Seven of these trucks, with a payload capacity of 55 tonnes each, are being delivered to Chile for salt mining, adding to the Excon Construcciòn fleet. They come with Simard Suspensions, which provide greater stability and enhance truck efficiency.

Suspension sales manager, Denys Dufour, said the trucks will have double the capability of on highway trucks and

wi l l increase Excon Construcciòn’s production.

The trucks are also faster due to their adapted gear ratio and active hydraulic suspension. They can haul up to 90km per hour, enabling them to do more cycles than rigid or articulated trucks.

According to the company, the price per tonne of the trucks are the most profitable within their category, and depending on configuration, their fuel consumption cost is between 15 and 20L per hour.

The trucks are available in several configurations and can adapt on all vocational commercial trucks such as Kenworth/Peterbilt and Mack/Volvo.

YAMAHA OUTBOARDS NOW BETTER VALUE THAN EVERYamaha Motor Australia has announced a pricing adjustment on selected four stroke models from F4 to F130 making the popular range more affordable than ever. Streamlined production has seem Yamaha pass the savings onto consumers and reward loyal customers with a price cut.

“You could say this pricing adjustment goes against the grain of current economic c o n d i t i o n s ” N i c o l a s Kitchen, Yamaha’s National Sales Manager said.

With one of the most extensive ranges of outboard engines in the market, covering both high tech and innovative four stroke technology as well as trusted,

traditional two stroke engines, Yamaha has a reliable engine option for every boat large or small. With convenient and competitive finance terms from Yamaha Motor Finance, buying a new Yamaha outboard could not be easier.

For more information visit www.yamaha-motor.com.au.

The new F130 is one of the many engines to be price adjusted.

TOOLS & TOYSTOOLS & TOYS

ROB LOST 12 KILOS IN HIS LATE 50S USING THE MAN SHAKE – ‘AND I COULD STILL HAVE MY BEER!’

LOSE THE BEER GUT WITHOUT LOSING ALL THE BEERS WITH

BEER

HEALTH HACK

BEER BATTER PRAWNSHOW TO MAKE

BEFORE & AFTER – ROB CAMERONI started using the Man Shake last year because I didn’t want to be overweight for my 60th, which is coming up soon. The fact that I could still have my beer was the clincher.

I was nearly 99 kilos when my wife and I started on the shakes and began making the recipes in Adam’s book. My goal was 90 kilos and when I reached it my wife suggested I keep going and start exercising, which I did, and lost another 3 kilos.

The personal trainer from the gym even checked out the shakes and told me to keep up what I was doing.

I’m really glad I started on the Man Shake. I haven’t felt this good for a while and I hope it helps other guys who love their beer!

When people talk about weight gain and unhealthy lifestyles, the finger often gets pointed at poor old beer. But let’s get real – humans have been brewing and drinking beer for thousands of years and it has actually been proven to be very good for you.

Moderate beer consumption has been linked to a longer lifespan and a 25 per cent reduction in the risk of heart attack, among other health benefits. Beer is also packed with vitamins and minerals, in many cases more than red wine. Plus we all know it’s a great stress reducer – and less of the stress hormone cortisol means less gut fat and less strain on your heart.

So yes, like I always say, you can lose the beer gut without losing all the beers, just be smart about it and don’t smack down a six-pack every night!

My to top tips for enjoying a few frothies are:

EAT FIRST

Your body perceives alcohol as a toxin, so it will stop processing food to get rid of alcohol and that food will be stored as fat. You’re also more likely to overeat when you’ve been drinking, so your best bet is to have a high-protein feed before the beers.

KEEP UP THE H2O

Like all alcohol, beer is a diuretic and can cause dehydration, which is easy to mistake for hunger, especially when your willpower is low. So make sure you’re well hydrated before drinking, and have a glass of water for every beer.

SIGNS OF A GREAT BEER3 • It’s clear and shiny

• It’s got a good, dense head on it • It has a strong, long-lasting flavour

Need another reason to go to the pub with your mates? Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have found that regularly having a few beers and a game of pool with friends can help men stay active and combat ageing.

INGREDIENTS1 cup plain flour

2 tsp corn starch

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup ice cold draught beer

1 egg yolk

2 egg whites

green prawns

METHOD

• Stir together flour, cornstarch and salt

• Make a well in the center combine ice cold beer and egg yolk, beating with a fork or whisk until frothy.

• Add all at once to dry ingredients. Slowly stir just until moistened; DO NOT over stir, a few lumps should remain.

• Fold in beaten egg whites. Use batter immediately.

• Heat oil add 1 teaspoon salt.

• Dip prawns into batter, swirling to coat.

• Fry a few pieces at a time 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.

• Drain on paper towels.

TIP: Make sure your prawns are very very dry so the batter will stick better.


WANNA PLAY?Shonda Rhimes is a busy woman. She is a US writer and producer responsible for hugely successful popular culture TV shows such as Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal. In an excellent Ted talk she discusses how one year she decided to say yes to everything that frightened her and had avoided. What she noticed was that the more she said yes, the more the fear faded away and she learnt to enjoy what she had feared.

Aside from the usual fear of public speaking and physical feats, one of the things she said yes to was her children when they asked her to play. She also confessed that whilst she loved work and all that is brought her personally, she didn’t particularly like to play. She didn’t feel comfortable and was awkward and bored and would be itching for her mobile phone.

Shonda noticed the change to her children and her family but also, she was surprised by the change to herself. She realised she had dedicated so much of her time and energy to work, because it made her feel good, and that she had avoided the play because it was difficult. She found that 15 minutes play with her children could bring a new sense of wellbeing.

We know that play is essential for brain development, emotional regulation and connection. We also know that for some parents, this doesn’t come easily. Brene Brown, psychologist and social researcher talks about finding play that suits everyone in the family,

like some board games and not others, or

the park instead of the movies. Stan Tatkin, psychologist and relationship expert discusses attachment and says that for children, unless a parent is watching it didn’t happen and so watching them on the swing, at the skate park, at ballet, all counts towards building the connection we need with our children. And so, for parents who ask our children to do things that make them uncomfortable and bored, for their greater good, perhaps it is okay to say yes and see what it brings them and you.

15 Queen St, Cooks Hill, NSW PO Box 345 Tel: (02) 4926 5005 Fax: (02) 4927 0915 Email: [email protected] Web: www.newpsych.com.auAppointment available at Singleton fornightly.

WHAT PROPERTY CAN BE BOUGHT THROUGH MY SMSF?Your SMSF CAN’T buy your family home. Your SMSF CAN buy residential or commercial property.

However, any property held by your SMSF must meet THE SOLE PURPOSE TEST of providing retirement benefits to fund.

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTYYour SMSF can buy an investment property that you rent to tenants who are not fund members or relatives. You, or relatives, cannot use the property as a holiday home.

Changes to Superannuation laws in 2007, allow you to borrow within your SMSF, up to an amount of 80%, for the purchase of a residential property.

The SMSF is then responsible for all costs and expenses associated with the property.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTYYour SMSF can buy commercial (business) property, including your own business premises and lease it back to a member or a related party

of the fund – including the member’s business. An example of this might be where your SMSF owns an office suite, or a warehouse.

How many people believe that investing in Property, in their own name, is a great strategy for retirement? Are YOU one of them?

Do you know that you may be able to also use this strategy, at the same time inside your Super, potentially increasing still further your retirement nest-egg?

Did you know that once in retirement, under current legislation, there is NO Capital Gain liability and NO tax on any rental income earned from your properties inside of Super.

NO Capital Gains ‘tax’….

NO Tax on rental income…..

Buying Direct Property within an SMSF is complicated and does involve risk.

We are holding events at both SINGLETON and MUSWELLBROOK in the coming weeks to discuss the benefits and risks.

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?

Register for one of the Complimentary Superannuation Presentations.

Ross McGuigan Local Hunter Valley / Newcastle Adviser

Ph: 0439 070 818Email: [email protected]: thesmsfclub.com.au/events

ComplimentarySuperannuation Presentation

Superannuation is YOUR MONEY! The earlier YOU start taking YOUR super seriously the greater chance you have of maximising YOUR wealth now and in retirement.

By establishing a SMSf you take control of YOUR Superannuation. YOU take control of where YOUR Super is being invested. You also control costs.

Singleton DiggersDorsman Drive, Singleton Heights 2330Tuesday May 31stWednesday June 1st12.00pm-1.00pm; 4.00pm-5.00pm;6.30pm-7.30pm

Muswellbrook Workers Club Sydney Street, Muswellbrook 2333Tuesday June 21stWednesday June 22nd12.00pm-1.00pm; 4.00pm-5.00pm;6.30pm-7.30pm

Do you know who is in control of YOUR current Superannuation?

Do you know how YOUR Superannuation is being invested?

Do you know what YOUR Superannuation is worth?

Do you know how much the superannuation fund provider is charging YOUR Superannuation Fund in fees?

If you don’t know the answer to these questions, WHY?

To register go to: www.thesmsfclub.com.au/events

The SMSF Club is a corporate authorised representative of RM Capital Pty Ltd (AFSL 221938)

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SKI OZ AND NZ ON THE SAME TICKETIn a Southern Hemisphere ski season first, Thredbo Resort and NZSki’s resorts of Coronet Peak and The Remarkables in Queenstown, plus Mt Hutt out of Christchurch are now connected by one inclusive lift pass, as NZSki becomes the newest member of The Mountain Collective.

The Mountain Collective is an unprecedented collaboration between the world’s best independent ski destinations in Canada, USA, Europe, Japan, South America, Australia and now New Zealand. The addition of New Zealand will provide local skiers and riders with the best lift pass savings in the Southern Hemisphere by connecting Thredbo, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt on one single pass. The Mountain Collective

pass will allow Australian and New Zealand skiers and boarders to receive two days at Thredbo and two days at either Coronet Peak, The Remarkables or

Mt. Hutt. Additionally the pass includes two days skiing at every other Mountain Collective destination around the globe for only $529*AUD. That’s 30 days of

skiing or riding at 15 iconic destinations around the world on one pass.

This means pass holders can ski Thredbo from only $59 per day or Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt in New Zealand for only or $49.50NZ per day.

Mountain Collective member resorts also include: Aspen Snowmass, Jackson Hole, Sun Valley, AltaSnowbird, Mammoth, Stowe, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and Taos in America. While Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine Village and Whistler Blackcomb make up the Canadian member resorts. Plus there are also three Mountain Collective affiliate resorts including: Hukuba Valley in Japan, Chamonix Mont-Blanc in France and Valle Nevado in Chile,

See www.mountaincollective.com for more information.

WINTER IN THE SNOWIESAustralia’s alpine playgrounds are gearing up for a bumper snow season.

Home to exhilarating alpine wilderness and Australia's highest peak Mt Kosciuszko, the Snowy Mountains presents a stunning vista of rivers, mountains and glacial lakes. Enjoy great skiing and snowboarding in the cooler months or bush walk, mountain bike and horse ride through wildflowers during the warmer months.

Fresh, crisp mountain air, beautiful alpine villages, and fun things to see and do - a winter trip to the Snowy Mountains of NSW makes for a great holiday for all ages. Snow season runs from the June long weekend to the October long weekend each year, with peak season being late July and August.

A trip to the Snowy Mountains offers more than just skiing and snowboarding. Whether you’re in the mood for relaxing, shopping or soaking up the beautiful surrounds, the Snowy Mountains won’t disappoint. Build a snowman, have a good old-fashioned snowball fight, or go tobogganing.

Whether you're a beginner, an intermediate, or an expert skier or snowboarder, you'll find slopes to suit your experience level.

Perisher and its surrounding villages make up the southern hemisphere's biggest alpine resort. With 47 chairlifts servicing a 12 square kilometre area, Perisher's varied terrain suits all ages and ability levels. The resort features five terrain parks, two half-pipes, and more than 100km of marked cross-country trails. There is a wide variety of accommodation, dining and après-ski options.

Beginners and families love the uncrowded slopes of Charlotte Pass.

With a limited number of guests in the village at any time, skiers are guaranteed short lift lines. Taking a day off from the slopes? Try a snowshoe tour or groomer ride and get involved in the lively après-ski scene. Choose from a wide range of on-snow accommodation catering to a wide range of budgets.

Head to Thredbo, a year-round mountain resort and home to Australia’s highest lifted point. Hit the slopes on a toboggan or snow tube in the winter snow play area,

situated at the base of the mountain. You can also trek through the snow with a guide on a snow-shoeing or walking tour and soak up the spectacular scenery. During snow season, there’s also great live entertainment and night skiing on offer. The alpine village resort offers plenty of attractions for all ages, from dedicated beginner slopes, to long expert runs and back-country adventures. The new-look terrain park gives thrill-seekers an adrenaline rush, while children will love the Snow Play area with tobogganing and snow tubing runs. Thredbo Leisure Centre also has a 50m indoor pool, gym, and childcare centre.

The snowfields of Mount Selwyn offer plenty of opportunities to play in the snow for non-skiers. Grab your snow tube and

charge down the mountain at Snowflake Tube Park, or enjoy the Snow Play and Toboggan Park. This small, family-friendly ski resort is also particularly good for beginner skiers and snowboarders.

Don’t miss Perisher's Tube Town, which features specially groomed lanes for thrill-seekers, as well as a designated tobogganing area. During the peak ski season from July to August, temperatures can get down to -5 degrees, creating ideal conditions for snow. Ride the Perisher Quad Express to a height of approximately 2,000 metres above sea level and admire the breathtaking views to the east across the Snowy Mountains.

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HUNTER HEROESON SHOW AT REDSALTHunter Valley Wine & Food Festival is back and better than ever with over 70 events and activities happening in May and June.

As part of Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival, Redsalt Restaurant will launch their Heroes of the Hunter, a decadent five course degustation.

Taking you on a journey through the Hunter Valley, the specially designed menu will showcase the finest local produce with each dish perfectly matched to our favourite award-winning wines from the region, combining to deliver you the Heroes of the Hunter.

Expertly curated by Crown Plaza Hunter Valley’s Executove Chef, James Ashton, the experience is available seven days throughout May and June from 6pm.

It costs just $85 per person and includes an essential wine menu. For $115 per person you can upgrade to the premium wine menu.

Bookings are essential and diners must be seated by 7:30pm.

HEROES OF THE HUNTERWhen: May 1 - June 30, 2016

Location: Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley 430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale

Phone: (02) 4991 0944

Email: [email protected]

HUNTER VALLEY FOOD & WINE FESTIVALWine lovers and foodies are preparing their taste buds for this year’s ultimate celebration of flavour, as the renowned Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival returns bigger and more delicious than ever.

Savour will take you through all the sights, smells and tastes of the Hunter Valley Food and Wine Festival as we feature the best of what’s on offer.

Now spanning over two months, the Festival showcases the region’s iconic wine and food culture, with more than 70 epicurean events and activities during May and June.

Showcasing the Hunter’s award-winning wines and delicious gourmet food, the event also gives you the chance to get up close and personal with winemakers at a masterclass, tour the vineyards,

unearth hidden gems, and take part in hands-on cooking classes to fine-tune your culinary skills.

If you’re after a more relaxing experience, there’s always the option to simply curl up beside an open fire with a glass of premium Hunter Valley wine and a cheese plate, or enjoy a set price gourmet lunch with a glass of wine at some of the region’s top restaurants.

VIVA VERDELHO FOOD & WINE MATCHINGHave you ever wanted to break all the rules? Then Viva Verdelho food and wine matching experience is for you.

Designed to entertain, reward, educate and engage, this tasting experience offers an unexpected food and wine matches featuring the famous range of Verdelhos and food from The Cellar Restaurant.

The Verdelho variety produces wines that are lively, tropical and

vibrantwhich is perfectly suited to the Australian way of life.

Tulloch is known as the pioneering family of Verdelho, producing five different styles of this crowd-pleasing variety, from the fun celebratory low alcohol sparkling style of ‘Verscato’ to the luscious fortified Crème de Vin (Maderia style) and various styles in-between.

Matched with a mouth-watering menu created exclusively for this tasting,

Tulloch will show their five styles of Verdelho and versatility as true food wines.

When: May 1 - June 30, 2016

Location: Tulloch Wines

Phone: (02) 4998 7580

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HUNTER WINEMAKERS IN BATTLE OF THE BLENDSHave you always fancied making your own wine blend? Now you can put your against the valley’s best with a friendly shiraz showdown.

Join the makers and shakers of the Hunter Valley wine industry in a ‘friendly’ blend-off to make the best shiraz-based blend in the valley, or at least in the room in the day.

In this battle of the blends you, the punter, will have the privilege of working alongside some of the Hunter Valley’s best shiraz winemakers, in a fun challenge with your fellow wine aficionados.

Each table will be hosted by a local winery that will bring along their shiraz and other red wines for you to play with, with the aim of helping your table create a unique, hand crafted Shiraz blend worth bottling.

The honour of winning the inaugural Hunter Valley Blended perpetual trophy and the namesake of the BLENDED wine is up for grabs.

For more information check out www.huntervalleyevents.com.au or phone 4933 5400.

The inaugural competition will take place at the Sebel Kirkton Park from 1.30pm to 4.30pm on May 7.

FOOD AND WINE LOVERS ARE INVITED TO DISCOVER THE WONDERS OF LOVEDALESwirl and twirl with pleasure at the Hunter’s signature autumn event, Lovedale Long Lunch. Each May, a decadent line up of the Hunter Valley’s leading chefs team up with seven of Lovedale’s finest wineries and local entertainment for a weekend of foodie fun.

Held May 14 and 15, the progressive wine and food trail will have you dancing around the region’s best wineries that buddy up with local restaurants to put on a sumptuous spread.

Wineries to visit include:

Allandale Winery, Emma’s Cottage Vineyard, Gartelmann Estate, Saltire Wines, Sandalyn Estate, Tatler Wines and Wandin Hunter Valley Winery.

Grab your friends together and book a coach tour through local bus companies.

Bookings close May 6, unless sold out prior, or you can purchase a $25 shuttle bus ticket between the seven wineries can be purchased on the day.

For those who don’t like the busy Saturday, there is always plenty of room at the vineyards on the Sunday for those who prefer a bit more room to dance on the dance floor – and a quick note for the ladies that high heels are not encouraged as all venues are held on grass paddocks

Gates open at 9:30am.

Bars open at 10am.

Last drinks are at 4pm, the event will conclude at 5pm.

Tickets cost $85 for the weekend package and $65 for Sunday only.

Children aged 12-18 years cost $25 This includes entry & 1 main meal. Under 12’s are free.

BY THE FIRESIDE WINEMAKERS DINNERS As part of Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival, each Friday evening in May and June Hunter Resort will have a different local winemaker on hand to spill all their secrets.

Wine is the Hunter Valley’s cornerstone, made famous by the passion of the winemakers of our region that is evident in every drop.

The Hunter Resort is offering diners the chance to hear their stories and sample their latest releases as they discuss the amazing 2014 vintage - arguably the best the Hunter’s living memory.

Guests will be treated to four courses of delectable Hunter fare, matched perfectly to the Winemaker’s best. The dinner gives you the chance to meet the people behind the wine, talk about where each of the vignerons have come from, what it is they are trying to create.

Talk with small family winemakers who are passionate about what they are creating for the consumer. And with a maximum of only 30 guests, this will be indeed an intimate fireside experience.

Seats are $120 per person.

To reserve your place... Phone: (02) 4998 7777

Email: [email protected]

When: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Fridays in May and June

Location: Hunter Valley Resort Cnr Hermitage Rd & Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin

Website: www.hunterresort.com.au/fireside/

MEET THE MAKERS

May 13 Andrew Margan Margan Family Wines

May 20 Andrew Thomas Thomas Wines

May 27 Matt Polin Polin & Polin Wines

June 3 Bob Whalan Stormy Ridge Wines

June 10 Bruce Terrell Tyrrells Wines

June 17 Lisa McGuigan Lisa McGuigan Wines

June 24 Ian Napier Wombat Crossing Vineyard

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PHIL JAMIESON STILL GRINNING ON STAGEAs the voice and face of Grinspoon, Phil Jamieson fronted one of the most popular Australian bands of the last two decades.

An accomplished singer, songwriter and guitarist, Jamieson’s generation-defining lyrics and vocal melodies first became etched into rock fans’ DNA in 1995, when the Lismore-born quartet rode a new wave of alternative music to become the first act Unearth ed by national youth radio station Triple J with its debut single ‘Sickfest’.

So began a love affair that maintained its heat and passion for over one thousand live shows, six consecutive Top 10 debuts and multi-platinum album sales.

That initial romance with Triple J’s listeners blossomed into full-bloom infatuation: an incredible 17 Grinspoon songs have polled in Hottest 100 countdowns over the years, led by the much-loved ‘Chemical Heart’ (#2 in 2002; #63 in 2013’s Hottest 100 of All Time).

With the release of seventh album Black Rabbits came the news in late 2013 that Grinspoon were entering hibernation indefinitely, yet Phil Jamieson remains as focused and passionate about music as ever.

His writing and vocal talents are being put to good use in a fledgling solo career which has seen the singer sell out rooms throughout the country.

Outside of studios and music venues, Jamieson co-founded the Rock N Ride tour for headspace, the National Youth and Mental Health Foundation, in 2013.

The initiative is aimed at engaging local communities to raise awareness about mental health issues faced by young people.

This passion project has allowed Jamieson to draw on an extensive network of musicians, friends and media personalities who have ridden over 5000km together while visiting dozens of headspace centres along the way.

URTHBOY TOURINGIt has been a massive year for Urthboy already. The Past Beats Inside Me Like A Second Heartbeat might be a mouthful to say but is has proved to be Aussie hip hop artist Urthboy’s most successful solo album release to date.

Debuting at number 7 on the ARIA charts and snapping up Triple J Feature Album, his preview shows in Sydney and Melbourne sold out in advance.

So fans are right to be excited at news this lyrical ganster is hitting the road this month to reveal the new sound to his loyal followers.

It will be a tour to celebrate loudly with a new band in tow and many special guests.

His moving first single ‘Long Loud Hours’ burst onto the scene in October last year with a huge impact on the airwaves and the ears of many, landing #33 in the triple j Hottest 100 after 3 years of quiet since his last release. Bertie Blackman’s vocal takes the intricate storytelling to new heights, above the brooding pulse of the Hermitude produced beat.

But this was only the beginning…

Urthboy will be supported by rising star L-FRESH The LION, the newest signing to the Elefant Traks family and opening for the tour will be the up-and-coming Okenyo, who wowed listeners with her playful and charismatic vocals on Urthboy’s single, ‘Second Heartbeat’.

Okenyo has been described as the love child of Janelle Monae and Frank Ocean, and with the release of new music imminent, she is someone to show up early for.

‘The Past Beats Inside Me Like A Second Heartbeat’ is available now through Elefant Traks / Inertia.

What: URTHBOY ‘THE SECOND HEARTBEAT TOUR’

When: Saturday, June 18

Where: The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle

Tickets: www.bigtix.com.au

When: Thurisday, 19 May

Where: Lizottes New Lambton

Tickets: $40 for Show Only with A La Carte menu items available

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JETS PUMPED TO DROP NEW ALBUMThe Screaming Jets announce the imminent release of their eagerly awaited new album, Chrome.

To celebrate the release of their seventh studio album – the first in eight years, The Screaming Jets willbe hitting the road on their national

Chrome album tour including Belmont 16s on Saturday, May 28.

Building upon decades of international success, this new offering promises to maintain the group’s solid reputation for delivering great rock riffs to their fans.

At the same time, the band cuts an even deeper groove into the maturity of their rhythm, lyrics and melody.

General admission tickets are available for $45.

Doors open at 7:45 pm.

Where: Belmont 16 Footers Club

When: Saturday, May 28

Tickets: $45 at the club or online.

BIG HAIR, BIG MUSIC: TOTALLY 80S!

For one night in July the Civic Theatre will transform into something magical: a time machine!

Be transported back to the decade of crimped hair, scrunchies and acid wash denim when TOTALLY 80s hits the stage in Newcastle on Thursday, July28.

On stage will be international 80s Superstars - MARTIKA, LIMAHL of KAJAGOOGOO, PAUL LEKAKIS, KATRINA (ex KATRINA & THE WAVES) & STACEY Q performing all of their classic hits. Sharing the stage with them will be two of Australia’s own Countdown Favourites WA WA NEE and REAL LIFE.

Whether it was her synth-dance songs or power ballads, there’s no doubting MARTIKA was a great singer. She will perform all of her biggest Australian hits including the number one smash Love… Thy Will Be Done, written by Prince no less, the almost number one Toy Soldiers as well as I Feel The Earth Move.

This will be the US singers first tour of Australia since 1991.

Also on stage will be KATRINA, who had one of the biggest 80s hits with her power pop classic Walking on Sunshine. KATRINA was last here in 1987 as part of the Countdown Spectacular.

The Queen of retro dance, STACEY Q, stormed the Australian charts in 1986 with her debut single Two of Hearts. Her follow up single We Connect was another great slice of hi-nrg dance music.

Of all the 80s Australian acts, very few charted outside of Australia. REAL LIFE were the exception with their synth pop classic Send Me An Angel number one in New Zealand, Germany and Canada.

So many 80s classic songs all performed live by the original artists. TOTALLY 80s will be a night to re-live some of the decade’s biggest smash hits, dance moves and musical memories.

When: Thursday, July 28

Where: Newcastle Civic Theatre

Tickets: From Ticketek or Civic Theatre Box Office, 4929 1977

JOIN THE WEDDING PARTY

A new, immersive comedy by the producers of Faulty Towers is heading to the Hunter and you are invited to join the wedding party.

Boasting top reviews from premières in London and

Edinburgh Fringe festivals, this new immersive comedy from the producers of Faulty Towers makes its regional debut on May 17 at Hunter Valley Resort.

Will and Kate’s dream was for a small intimate wedding – but Kate’s Mum, Lynne, had other plans! In a bid for peace, a compromise was reached, and the happy couple tied the knot in a registry office so that Lynne’s lavish reception could go ahead without fuss, though ‘without fuss’ isn’t quite how it turns out.

The hilarious show allows you to be a guest at The Wedding Reception. It’s a comedy that’s immersive, highly improvised and as interactive as you want it to be. In true wedding reception style, it even includes a sit-down dinner – with cake!

The show allows you to join the party and is a roller-coaster journey full of fun, frolics and more than a few surprises.

When: Tuesday, May 17

Where: Hunter Valley Resort

Tickets: $75

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Two lucky winners will score one of these handy tools, with many fold-out components that make it extremely versatile and compact, so you can take it with you on-the-go.

Folding out from the Multi-Plier are scissors, spring-loaded pliers, a wire cutter, fire edge knife, can opener, saw and a cross point screwdriver.

TO ENTER: Simply SMS 3, your name, email address and post code to 0417 037 369 by May 22, 2016.

MOTIVATION FOR THE MAN IN YOUR LIFELooking for a little motivation but can’t bring yourself to buy one of those self-help books?

Maybe you need a little “Brotivation” instead!

Brotivation is a book-in-a-box for guys that like a laugh and a psych-up!

Described as inspiration for the man who can’t be stuffed reading a book, Brotivation is a set of 20 cards that can double as postcards.

Designed in Australia and created by the people behind the top 10 best-seller The Man Plan, the cards come complete with a timber stand

and a slide case wrapped in textured cloth, featuring foil lettering – making it the perfect gift for the man who needs a little kick in the right direction!

Thanks to Affirmations, Coalface has three copies of the Brotivation cards (RRP $24.95) to give away this month.

TO ENTER:Simply SMS 1, your name, email address and post code to 0417 037 369 by May 22, 2016.

SAFETY NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD

One lucky reader will score a pair of these Uvex Rally Mk11 black frame safety glasses this month. With polarised lens providing clear and comfortable vision in high glare environments, these innovative and fashionable glasses are perfect for work, sport or leisure. They have comfortable, moulded arms and a high tech frame, plus the rubber nose pads give a modern look with superior fit.

The Uvex Rally Mk11 offer high fashion, combined with safety features and requirements -the design complies with AS/NZS 1337.1 for Medium Impact Protection and provides 100% UV protection.

TO ENTER: Simply SMS 2, your name, email address and post code to 0417 037 369 by May 22, 2016.

MOVIE MADNESSReading Cinemas and Coalface want to keep you up-to-date with the latest flicks on the big screen. This month we have two double passes to give away, valid at either Charlestown or Maitland Reading Cinema locations. We also have one double pass for the Gold Class Cinema at Charlestown up for grabs - the perfect way to unwind and have a night away from the kids.

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SNOW TIME IN THE GARDENSnow Time in the Garden is a great opportunity for families and friends to get together and experience an icy wonderland over three huge weeks of the winter school holidays.

Chill out on the giant ice-skating rink, there is a 25 metre ice toboggan and

children can build a snowman in the man-made Snow Play Zone.

With games, entertainment, warm beverages and hearty food, there is so much fun to be had for all ages.

The event runs from 10am to 9pm every day from June 25 to July 17.

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