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BHP Billiton helps girls to Choose Maths

BHP Billiton has launched a $22 million partnership with the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute today to multiply the representation of women in the field of mathematics. CEO Andrew...

Fallen workers remembered around the world

WORKERS who have lost their lives will be remembered today, for World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day. Today is a day to focus on taking actions which can prevent future...

Queensland tourism grows with mining boom

A REPORT by the Australian Government shows that the mining boom has had positive impacts on Queensland’s tourism. Queensland Resources Council CEO Michael Roche said particularly during the global...

Cost cutting leads to decreased mining hiring activity

A Hays Quarterly Report has been released this week, showing employment trends in the mining sector from April – June, 2015. The report has shown subdued hiring activity in the mining sector...

Queensland mayor in full support of FIFO inquiry

MAYOR of Queensland’s largest mining region Anne Baker is seizing the opportunity to lodge a submission to the State Government’s inquiry into fly-in, fly-out workforce practices, and encourages the...

Cattle and coal come together in Acland grazing trials

PROVING the agricultural and mining industries can work harmoniously together, a grazing trial conducted on unmined land has shown encouraging results. Stage two of the scientific trials, aimed at...

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Mining towns feel property pinch in downturn

THE communities which were once thriving with the mining boom, are now feeling the pinch as property markets plummet and ‘for sale’ signs take up long-term residency. The six regions across the...

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