Upbeat end as diggers dealers head into interesting times
In more ways than one, the third and final day of this year’s Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie epitomised the adaptability of the industry it serves. Forecasts of gale-force winds reaching 90km an hour were enough to – correctly – scare Diggers organisers into action and clear out the massive marquee, which houses […]
Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum is all about turning up some new gold from pit to Super Underground
Based on conversations in the pubs around Kalgoorlie last night, a lot of delegates kicked goals on the first day at the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum. Combined, possibly as many as the various West Coast Eagles legends roaming the conference and then the watering holes. Yesterday’s theme was gold, or green gold or trendy […]
Climate damage costing Queensland farmers says Farmers for Climate Action
Farmers for Climate Action notes Deloitte has measured the cost of the deadly, climate-driven Queensland floods at $7.7 billion. Farmers for Climate Action CEO Dr Fiona Davis said the cost of climate damage continued to mount in Australia with the farmers who grow our food being hurt. “Climate damage costs money hurts Australians and Australian […]
State of the Environment Report a chance to protect animals and humans from climate change and pollution says Vets for Climate Action
Vets for Climate Action (VfCA) notes the independent State of the Environment Report 2021, released by Minister Tanya Plibersek today. The comprehensive findings reflect what many Australian veterinarians are seeing with the effects of climate change. Veterinarians understand that a healthy environment is essential for the future of people and the animals we need and […]
Population growth has a very high impact on biodiversity says Sustainable Population Australia
Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) has welcomed the acknowledgement in the State of Environment 2021 Report that human population growth contributes to pressures on the environment and, in particular, that it has ‘very high impact’ on biodiversity. SPA National President Ms Jenny Goldie says the report makes strong statements about population and biodiversity, such as: ‘Human […]
Nationals’ leader says the Agricultural Visa would help us feed the world
The Leader of the Nationals, David Littleproud said the Agricultural Visa would go a long way to help Australia feed the world, if only the Labor Government would listen to farmers and not their union masters and reversed the decision to scrap it. Mr Littleproud was reacting to reports the Prime Minister will tell the […]
Incoming Albanese Cabinet has a mandate for major public health improvements says PHAA
The PHAA welcomes the appointments of Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler, Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Ged Kearney, Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy as Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians and the Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health, and Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Rural and Regional […]
Barnaby must save Tamworth Climate Change Crop scientists says PSA Secretary
Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce must step in to save a $130 million ground-breaking research project developing climate change resistant crops says the union representing the axed workers. And there is an urgency attached to this call for action as Barnaby Joyce can only guarantee he is in a position of power to intervene before 6pm […]
AWU condemns the wool industry push for cheap overseas labour
The Australian Workers’ Union says this week’s wool industry appeal for Pacific Island workers to be used to fill a supposed worker shortfall is just another attempt to undercut pay and conditions using cheap imported labour. The wool industry claims to have identified a workforce shortage of 500 shearers and 500 shed hands and wants […]
Agriculture under threat from expanded mining leases says Lock the gate
Lock the Gate has outlined how agricultural land is being significantly encroached upon by coal and gas mining, including the planned Narrabri underground mine expansion that will send nine more farms dry due to water impacts. This expansion is on top of the 61,000 ha the company has already purchased. Lock the Gate member Sally […]