Union members voted overwhelmingly in support of a change to the Gorgon roster, the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union has announced. Ninety-three per cent of members voted ‘yes’ on a...
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A new Queensland Resources Council survey of resource industry workers shows four out of five employees would not change where they live even if they were given the opportunity. The survey of 1832...
When you’re thousands of kilometres away from your family, a quick call to say ‘goodnight’ can be shattered by the no signal symbol flashing up on your mobile phone. The difficulties of FIFO work has...
The Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference, held in Townsville this week, saw more than 500 delegates gather, with one word on their lips: safety. Featuring three days of safety...
Two young men have set to the skies and soared above and beyond to raise funds and awareness for beyondblue. Flight Beyond follows the journey of Adrian Luscombe, a 26-year-old medical student, and...
Fly-in, fly-out workers seeking confidential alcohol and drug support can now access a free 24/7 counselling hotline, developed by the Western Australian Government, to provide assistance and advice...
The WA Telstra Business of the Year Awards have recognised the achievements of two Perth companies who are meeting the needs of FIFO workers and their families. Nicole Ashby, award-winning...
After a long day out on the mine site, workers are being forced to retreat to their dongas the size of a prison cell in a restrictive camp with no minimum standards around food, communications...
A Code of Practice has been recommended to address issues surrounding mental health and FIFO work arrangements The Education and Health Standing Committee handed down its report – The impact of...
In this edition of Queensland Mining and Energy Bulletin we talk to our state’s new Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Dr Anthony Lynham, about the way forward for Queensland’s resources...
