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Premier’s visit to Hunter mining communities welcome
“ As unemployment in the Hunter continues to rise, the NSW Premier’s visit to Hunter mining projects has been welcomed by the industry, as it will give Mr Baird a better understanding of the need to support job-generating projects in the region. “The Premier should be commended for coming to the Hunter today and visiting […]
Industry28 April 2015
Wild weather aftermath: mines open but coal chain still affected
The impact of wild weather experienced across the state earlier this week, in particular across the Hunter region, is still being felt. However, export coal deliveries should be operating as normal by the end of today. Pictured: Devastation across the Hunter, as seen by Premier Mike Baird. Source: Mike Baird Office Several Hunter Valley […]
Industry23 April 2015
Opinion: Political truth behind Green smokescreen
The opinion piece was originally published in the Daily Telegraph. In the words of Public Enemy: “Don’t believe the hype!’’ There has been a lot of rhetoric from the Greens and their supporters as to their performance at the election on the weekend however it is, on the whole, unfounded. The Greens may have won […]
Uncategorized2 April 2015
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