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Greens vote goes backwards in NSW mining seats
“ The Greens vote in the mining regions of the Hunter and Illawarra went backwards at the election on Saturday, demonstrating support for local jobs over anti-mining scare tactics. In the seats of Upper Hunter, Cessnock, Maitland, Wollongong, Shellharbour and Keira the Greens vote has fallen, with swings against every Green candidate. In Shellharbour the […]
Industry30 March 2015
NSW political parties’ positions on mining at this election
The NSW Minerals Council submitted its pre-election policy manifesto to all political parties in February 2015. Responses have now been received from the NSW Government and Opposition. The NSW Liberal/Nationals Government response confirms a commitment to “…a strong, robust and transparent mining sector in NSW.” Importantly, the NSW Liberal/Nationals have also reaffirmed their commitment to […]
Industry26 March 2015
Funding grants available for women in the resources and engineering sectors
In 2015 Women & Leadership Australia is administering a national initiative to support the development of female leaders across all sectors. From March 2015 the initiative will provide women in the Resources and Engineering Sector with grants for leadership development. More specifically, grant applications are open to women employed in the Resources and Engineering sector at three […]
Industry25 March 2015
Industry partners adding to a successful Voice for Mining Family Day
The third annual Voice for Mining Family Day at Hunter Stadium is again being supported by a range of businesses that are vital to our industry and the success of the day. Miners and their families as well as Newcastle Knights fans will be able to show their colours and proudly wear hi-vis in the […]
Industry25 March 2015
Community heroes recognised for tireless support
Two of the Hunter’s hard working community volunteers will be honoured as part of the this year’s Voice for Mining Family Day on the 28th March, when the Newcastle Knights take on the Panthers at Hunter Stadium. Joe and Margaret Matthews have been tireless supporters of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, raising more than $1.6 […]
Uncategorized23 March 2015
Future of the Black Coal Ball Secure
The future of the popular Black Coal Ball, an iconic event in the Hunter that helps raise money for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, has been secured for the next three years. As part of the NSW Minerals Council’s sponsorship of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, the Council has partnered with the Black Coal Ball […]
Industry20 March 2015
Labor’s plan for the Hunter misses 12,000 mining families
“ Labor appears to have sent a worrying message to 12,000 Hunter mining families and the thousands of local businesses that rely on the industry, by failing to mention mining in their jobs plan for the Hunter. “In a statement today, Labor has outlined its jobs plan for the Hunter. However the 14 point plan […]
Industry20 March 2015
Mining prominent in NSW Government Economic Development Strategy
The NSW Government has released its Economic Development Strategy for Regional NSW, with mining featuring prominently. Over the last two years the NSW Minerals Council has worked hard to ensure mining is a central element of the NSW Government’s approach to economic management, so this is a very welcome development. It also demonstrates the […]
Industry18 March 2015
OPINION: We will be voting for work
This opinion piece originally featured in the Newcastle Herald. This election is about jobs – jobs in the Hunter and across NSW. The Hunter has had it tougher than many other NSW regions in recent times, with thousands of jobs lost and an unemployment rate well above the state average. This is mainly a […]
Uncategorized18 March 2015
Hurt mining. Hurt the Hunter. A clear election message
“ The NSW Minerals Council has today commenced the next stage of a targeted advertising campaign that puts all candidates from all political parties across the Hunter on notice at the 2015 State Election. “The clear and sharp message to both the Government and the Opposition at this election is if you hurt mining, you hurt […]
Industry10 March 2015
Mount Thorley Warkworth recommended for approval
“ The livelihoods of 1,300 Upper Hunter workers and their families are significantly closer to being secured, following today’s Planning Assessment Commission’s decision to recommend Rio Tinto Coal & Allied’s Mount Thorley Warkworth continuation project be approved. “Today, 1,300 workers at Mount Thorley Warkworth and their families are relieved to know that their economic future is a step […]
Industry5 March 2015