A major resources producer failed in its legal bid to compel labour hire employees to perform duties during national celebrations. Staff should not have to work public holidays without having the...
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A resources multinational will exit two coal operations in Queensland’s Central Highlands and Isaac regions. BHP recently confirmed it would sell its Blackwater Coal Mine (226km west of...
A heavy vehicle striking and killing a resources employee is simply the beginning of more tragedies to come, an advocate warned. Coworkers and loved ones are still reeling from the sudden loss of...
A mine worker who was fatally struck by a large locomotive will be fondly remembered. Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the tragic loss of Jody Byrne who died on 7 February 2023, shortly after a...
A mine employee is receiving urgent medical attention after earthmoving machinery overturned in Central Queensland. A Caterpillar D11R dozer recently rolled over at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA’s)...
A resources giant offered dozens of employees more career certainty and remuneration in Central Queensland. BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) recently approved a 4 per cent annual pay rise, $2000 sign-on...
Outsourced mine employees are more unlikely to speak up when something is not right because they are concerned about potential repercussions, an advocate said. The Queensland parliamentary inquiry...
Two resources multinationals were litigated over serious workplace concerns. BHP Coal was recently sued for allegedly failing to manage occupational health and safety risks at the Goonyella Riverside...
Phasing out at least one fossil fuel across the Sunshine State risks unnecessarily harm, an advocate warned. The Queensland Government’s recent energy and jobs plan to stop regularly relying on...
Multiple Central Queensland mining operations will temporarily postpone work for more long-term employment. The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) confirmed it recently commenced protected industrial...
