SM142_Shift Miner Magazine

SHIFT MINER Monday 30th July 142nd Edition 2012

The Queensland mining community’s best source of local news

Locally Owned and Operated - www.shiftminer.com

M A G A Z I N E

FIFO work is not all about the cash THE fly-in, fly-out worker needs more than money to stay motivated and committed to an employer.

That’s just part of the findings of a breakthrough study into what the motivations are for the men and women at all levels of a business that take on the pressures of FIFO. A team from Edith Cowan University in Western Australia has just released its findings into FIFO that has challenged the stereotype that FIFO workers are like a flock of seagulls that fly to wherever the pickings are best.

The ECU’s School of Management Professor Alan Brown told Shift Miner the research was highly relevant to Queensland as it looked at the motivations and views of FIFO employees on a range of issues, including job satisfaction, pay scales, rosters and training and development. “Initial findings show that whilst the high salaries are attractive, employees were actually more concerned with job satisfaction, training and development and the overall camaraderie of the workforce,� he said.

Professor Brown said no major research had previously been done on this aspect of FIFO mining operations. The researchers spoke to workers within the state’s iron ore industry after noticing the high level of staff turnover. Many believe turnover is directly related to wages but the study has proven otherwise.

SOAKED!

CQ’S BEST INK ANNOUNCED News Regional plans embraced  page 4 News Automation will happen  page 5 News Gracemere may get village  page 8 News Third social plan signed off  page 12

Capras and Jets clash a wet day out for players and fans Âť Â Â More pictures page 27

Sport Blackwater league blockbuster Âť page 27

Âť continued page 9

/ 9 ",-" /",-

The Partners: John Taylor - LL.B Sharon Smith - BEc/LL.B Hons Craig Worsley - LL.B

Greg ĂŠ

Carroll

/ ĂŠ* ,/ ,-\ ÂœÂ…Â˜ĂŠ/>ĂžÂ?ÂœĂ€ĂŠÂ‡ĂŠ ° -Â…>Ă€ÂœÂ˜ĂŠ-Â“ÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠÂ‡ĂŠ VÉ ° ĂŠ ÂœÂ˜Ăƒ

Ă€>ˆ}ĂŠ7ÂœĂ€ĂƒÂ?iÞʇÊ ° Ă€i}ĂŠ >Ă€Ă€ÂœÂ?Â?

* ,-" ĂŠ 1,9ĂŠ -

/7", ĂŠ

/ "/",ĂŠ6 ĂŠ

/URY CLAIMS -1, É/* Ê

"

6 9

*…œ˜iĂŠ{™xÇÊә{{ĂŠĂŠ >Ă?ĂŠ{™xĂ‡ĂŠĂ“Ă¤ÂŁĂˆ ĂœĂœĂœÂ°ĂŒ>ĂžÂ?ÂœĂ€ĂƒÂ‡ĂƒÂœÂ?ˆVÂˆĂŒÂœĂ€ĂƒÂ°Vœ“°>Ă• i“>ˆÂ?\ʓ>ˆÂ?JĂŒ>ĂžÂ?ÂœĂ€ĂƒÂ‡ĂƒÂœÂ?ˆVÂˆĂŒÂœĂ€ĂƒÂ°Vœ“°>Ă• iĂ›iÂ?ÊÓÉ£ÇÊ Ă€ÂˆĂƒL>˜iĂŠ-ĂŒĂ€iiĂŒĂŠ >VÂŽ>Ăž

ĂŠĂŠĂŠĂŠĂŠ -/ / ĂŠ 7ĂŠĂŠĂŠĂŠĂŠ " , ĂŠ 7

Money Matters Do you need some advice? Âť page 29

8 CONTENTS NEWS 4 Regional plans embraced

25

5 Automation a certainty 8 Gracemere may get village 10 Safety a bad habit

5 4

Numbers You Numbers Numbers Regulars Can CountYou On** You *

Can CountCan OnCount On 18 Stuff to the Editor

*When audited by the CAB Numbers You

Can Count On

* by the CAB *When audited by the *When CAB audited *When audited by the CAB

M A G A Z I N E

www.shiftminer.com M AE G A www.shiftminer.com I N E M AMGA AG ZA I Z N I N E Z www.shiftminer.com

Queensland mining community's best source of local news

SHIFT MINER

Proudly Audited by

Proudly Audited by

Proudly Audited Proudly Audited by by

Locally Owned and Operated

19 Frank the Tank 20 Miner's Trader 22 Weather & Tides 28 Money Matters

www.shiftminer.com

Phone: (07) 4921 4333 Fax: (07) 4922 6908 angus.peacocke@shiftminer.com Editor: Greg Sweetnam Advertising: Angus Peacocke 0428 154 653

www.shiftminer.com

M A G A Z I NForEmore information visit www.auditbureau.org.au For more information visit www.auditbureau.org.au

Published fortnightly by Fitzroy Publishing Pty Ltd A.B.N 72122739879 PO Box 1440, Rockhampton Q 4700

For more information visit www.auditbureau.org.au

For more information visit www.auditbureau.org.au

Invoice Today & Get Paid Today!

*

Yes, there is an alternative to a business overdraft.

We’ll show you how to take the handbrake off your business & put your cashflow back into gear.

Call: 1300 788 945 or Noel Slatcher: 0448 052 449 www.cashflowfinance.com.au

Reliable Debtor Finance Solutions *Conditions apply.

Page 3 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

News

142nd EDITION. 2012

Resources sector to back regional plans THE MINERALS and energy sector is committed to working closely with the state government in developing statutory regional plans for the Darling Downs and Central Queensland, according to the Queensland

Resources Council (QRC).

QRC chief executive Michael Roche, the keynote speaker at QME last week, said initial meetings of regional planning committees in Dalby last Wednesday and in

The resources sector is responsible for the biggest projects in the Darling Downs and Central Queensland from pipe lines such as these to coal mines and is to embrace statutory regional plans, says the Queensland Resources Council (QRC).

Page 4 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

Emerald last Friday were the first steps in a process with major implications for Queensland’s outlook.

“I am pleased that the Queensland Resources Council has been appointed to both committees because it is essential that the Darling Downs and Central Queensland communities fully appreciate what is at stake,” Mr Roche told QME delegates at Mackay.

Mr Roche said the six local government areas covered by a proposed Darling Downs regional plan are already seeing economic benefits flowing from the resources sector, which will multiply over the next decade.

“In 2010-11, mining and gas industries directly and indirectly contributed $2.25 billion to the economic output of the region and accounted for eight per cent of all employment,” he said.

“In central Queensland, the sector is at much more advanced stage of development but still with enormous growth potential.

“The resource sector’s direct spending in 2010-11 in the four Central Queensland local government areas of $4.4 billion on wages and salaries and goods and services directly and indirectly delivered over 55,000 jobs, or nearly half the region’s employment.”

Mr Roche warned some activists would seek to use the regional planning processes to undermine the resource sector’s standing.

“This is where we will have to do the job of communicating our case via clear-cut examples such as the sector’s tiny land use footprint totalling 0.09 per cent of Queensland’s land mass,” he said.

Draft plans are expected to be out for public consultation in early 2013 with August 2013 the target for the documents to be completed.

“The resource sector’s direct spending in 2010-11 in the four Central Queensland local government areas of $4.4 billion on wages and salaries and goods and services directly and indirectly delivered over 55,000 jobs, or nearly half the region’s employment.”

News

142nd EDITION. 2012

Coal mine automation only FAST NEWS a matter of time: Sandvik $11million for homes

AUSTRALIA manager for mining automation at Sandvik, Pieter Primsloo, says more automation in coal mining is inevitable.

Speaking at QME in Mackay on Wednesday, he said the application of the technology was likely to be in small progressive steps, that will require long term cultural change on mine sites.

“Automation in mining really started in the mid 1980s when they started doing some experiments in Finland,” he said “However with the developments in technology its use has really picked up in the last 12 years, although most of our automation is currently in the hard rock mining sector “At North Parkes mine in NSW we currently have three automated loaders, and are commissioning another one as we speak.

“Rio Tinto did a lot of trial work at Parkes, and while that is not a world first application of this technology, it is an Australian first.

However, so far we have no automated loaders working in the coal sector.”

The application of automated technology in mining is influenced by a range of environmental factors and can be applied in many ways.

Part of the problem for companies like Sandvik is trying to work out which applications will be winners, and which types of technologies will become standardised across the industry.

Getting a feel for that has been one of the benefits of QME “We are getting a lot of people through our display this year and a lot of interest,” Mr Primsloo said.

“But at the end of the day events like this are great for trying to develop an awareness of what the expectations and trends are in mining, so we can narrow our focus.”

The first step in automation for Sandvik

QGC has awarded contracts to two Queensland companies to build 21 homes in Gladstone.

The natural gas company is investing $11 million to build eight townhouses and 13 free standing houses. Together with 10 houses already built, the new accommodation brings the total additional dwellings supplied by QGC to 31 out of 45 committed. The homes are part of the QGC’s Integrated Housing Strategy, which aims to ease housing pressures during the construction of QCLNG. .....................................................................

That’s a bit rich . . .

IF you’re living at May Downs near Middlemount you are officially in the wealthiest suburb in Queensland. That’s what the latest research figures from CommSec show after they let their number crunchers loose with income data for postcodes across Australia. Median weekly income for May Downs residents is $1500 according to the figures. The same study showed the postcode north Western Australian postcode of 6710 is Australia’s richest, with residents earning a median wage of $2000 a week. .....................................................................

A Sandvik automated loader in action - the company’s manager for mining automation in Australia Pieter Primslo says increased automation in coal mining is inevitable.

loaders in underground coal mining is likely to be for the management and recording of production and environmental data.

This data would then be automatically uploaded to provide better production and safety information about a manually operated loader.

“I think if the mine is designed with automation in consideration, people and automation can work together,” Mr Primsloo said.

“Having automation working in bubbles,

Junior miner support

separate to the workforce is not how it should be used and not the way it wants to be used.

“But the market does understand that there are challenges in areas like communications that have to be managed if you are integrating bubbles of automation with people.

“I think the issue at the moment in coal is that to isolate people out of an automated environment underground, would require massive cultural change.”

“I think the issue at the moment in coal is that to isolate people out of an automated environment underground, would require massive cultural change.”

NATURAL Resources and Mines minister Andrew Cripps has given a commitment for junior miners to get a fairer go. He said last week that the government was committed to lowering application costs and streamlining applications to encourage investment from the junior mining sector. No details were available on how processes will be streamlined. .....................................................................

Top donors named BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto donated 70 per cent of the $500 million given to the community by Australia’s largest corporations in 2010. The staggering figure was contained in a report released this week by the think tank Catalyst that studied the philanthropic contributions of a dozen of Australia’s largest companies. The top 10 companies donated on average $50 million each across Australia but BHP donated $200.5 million and Rio Tinto $166 million.

Page 5 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

News

142nd EDITION. 2012

QME busy, inspiring and engaging

Big rigs to keep on rolling - QME keynote speaker Michael Roche said at the event if Australia is clever and manages opportunities properly, the big projects will keep bringing in a share of global demand for our resources.

THERE were dozens of new products launched, a shortage of beds and almost as many deals done as there were tall tales told over a few beers - but that’s just what the bi-annual QME is all about.

For three days a who’s who of the Queensland mining industry supply chain took part in a huge trade show, conference sessions at the state-of-the-art Mackay Entertainment and Conference Centre (MECC) and socialised in the evening at the town’s restaurants and bars.

There were many highlights.

Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche delivered the keynote address at the MECC and gave delegates an optimistic outlook for the industry, saying there was “enormous growth potential” in Queensland.

“In 2010-11, mining and gas industries

directly and indirectly contributed $2.25 billion to the economic output of the region and accounted for 8 per cent of all employment,” he said.

“In central Queensland, the sector is at a much more advanced stage of development but still with enormous growth potential.

“The resource sector’s direct spending in 2010-11 in the four Central Queensland local government areas of $4.4 billion on wages and salaries and goods and services directly, and indirectly delivered over 55,000 jobs, or nearly half the region’s employment.”

A short distance away at Mackay showground there had been a flurry of new product launches. Over the three days there were more than 90 products shown to the public and potential buyers.

These included a launch by SAFEmine Technology of its next generation colli-

Page 6 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

sion avoidance system, which integrates four different proximity awareness and collision avoidance technologies into a single package.

Sandvik Mining also pulled something new out of the box, putting on show its new surface and underground mining products and displaying its automated mining systems (see page 5 for full story).

Just getting around the event was a challenge because there was so much to see, whether you stopped to talk to staff on trade displays at random or went to very select providers.

In all there were close to 600 stands representing over 650 companies and 20 per cent more floor space than the 2010 event.

Also of interest this year was the Women in Mining forum that featured Karla McPhail, chief executive of the Mackay-based Undamine Industries and Coal Train; Amanda Campbell, occupational health advisor, Yarrabee Coal Company; Larnie Mackay, shift performance lead, Anglo American and Toni Laming, vice

Michael Roche

president, strategic marketing and technology, Australia Asia Orica Mining Services.

The session was chaired by Lainie Anderson, director of Mining Family Matters, and covered a wide range of issues from advice for women wanting to enter the industry to what the industry should do to attract women.

Putting your health to the test IT wasn’t all sales at QME in Mackay last week.

There was a heavy emphasis on worklife balance and living a healthy and enjoyable life.

That was no more evident than at the free health checks being carried out for a couple of hours each day by nursing staff from Mackay’s Mater Foundation.

The organisation’s Jeanette Bayley said the service was busy and allowed the Mater Foundation to speak with miners about their basic health, carry out a few tests, such as blood pressure and stress, and encourage them to see a doctor for general health checks.

“It was all about getting the positive messages out there about health and encouraging people to see their doctor if they may think they have some health

issues,” she said.

Weight, height and waist measures, flexibility and body fat tests were also carried out for the brave and hardy types who plucked up the courage to get assessed.

Ms Bayley said the promotion was part of Miners’ Health Week.

The free health checks were complemented by talks on prostate cancer, obesity and chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

“All our presentations cover serious topics but are presented in a humorous and engaging way to keep them interesting,” Ms Bayley said.

“Our aim is to present somewhat complicated topics in an easy-to-understand format.”

News

142nd EDITION. 2012

Rural village ups costs for Gracemere

ALLOWING a rural village in the middle of the Gracemere industrial estate, west of Rockhampton, will add costs to the project but allows for bigger industry, according to a business group.

The 50 blocks of land, known as Precinct K, sits within an area of land that was set aside for industrial development but the rezoning of this was paused before the

regional council elections in April.

Capricorn Enterprise’s economic development manager, Neil Lethlean, said while there has been no final decision on this, the indication is that Precinct K will be taken out of the equation.

“It certainly changes the strategy in providing infrastructure, and as we have development coming from east to west, we will

have to traverse this rural area,” he told Shift Miner.

“It will be a bigger cost, but it also allows for larger industry to be recruited.

“There are lots of reasons for not taking up (a battle for) Precinct K - it could have ended up in court and put the whole state in jeopardy.”

A final decision is yet to be made, and council met late last week to hand down a budget that will determine the infrastructure, he said.

In the meantime, the council has shown commitment to the project, with Mayor Margaret Strelow stating she is determined to use $6 million in State Government funds, approved for upgrades on Rockhampton’s river bank, to pay for the Gracemere groundworks.

Cr Strelow has also told a local newspaper she will put a case for $23 million through the Federal Government’s $6 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund money for mining communities.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard was walked through the park plans during her visit to the region just under a fortnight ago.

Mr Lethlean said he has been getting good

enquiries from some quite large businesses.

“They are indicating they will be visiting Rocky in the next month. It’s all part of the plan and part of the jigsaw puzzle.”

In the meantime, talk of a slowing of the mining boom is not slowing the project down and, in fact, could benefit the Gracemere industrial area.

It is targeting companies who service the mining industry through contracts and supply chains.

“When you look at the cost and availability of land, it could be very positive for us,” Mr Lethlean said.

Since 2003, the Rockhampton Regional Council and the Queensland Government identified the Gracemere industrial area as the desirable location for higher order industries servicing Central Queensland.

Last year, the state government committed $50 million to start work on a road and rail overpass to open up the industrial precinct.

As a result, the council decided that rather than waiting another year for the new town plan to be gazetted and missing an opportunity, it would adopt a temporary local planning instrument (TLPI) to fasttrack the first stage of development.

“It will be a bigger cost, but it also allows for larger industry to be recruited.”

Santos minimises impact with new centre SANTOS GLNG should reduce its impact on the community with the opening of its Brisbane Operations Centre (BOC), which provides an around the clock real-time connection between head office and the gas fields.

Santos GLNG president Mark Macfarlane said the BOC would provide live streaming between critical Brisbane operations, the project’s infrastructure assets in the Maranoa region and key staff in the gas fields.

“The opening of the centre underpins our commitment to safety and minimising our impact on the local communities in which we operate,” Mr Macfarlane said.

“For example, it allows us to pinpoint exactly where we need to undertake maintenance or infrastructure work on a well site so that we can send our expert teams in the field directly to that spot and undertake key activities.”

This means a reduction in traffic and the number of people who would generally enter a landholder’s property day-to-day, minimising impact on the community and enhancing safety, Mr Macfarlane said.

General manager of operations Rob Simpson said the BOC was the first of its

kind in the Australian oil and gas industry and would fundamentally change the way Santos GLNG operates their gas fields in the Bowen and Surat basins.

“It also gives us the ability to centrally monitor the production and progress of our assets in the Maranoa region in real time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This includes our compressors, pumps, wells, flowlines, pressure vessels and pipelines,” he said.

“Due to this much faster, structured and targeted approach it means our facilities operate to the highest standards of production because we detect issues early and we are monitoring them in real time.”

The BOC contains 90 large screens, one of the world’s largest touch screens, six simultaneous video conference facilities and 30 kilometres of wiring.

It is currently operating at full capacity for the number of assets the Santos GLNG Project has in the Maranoa Region and this will increase over time as the Project grows.

The facility is located in Santos GLNG’s Brisbane CBD building and was officially opened by Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney.

“It allows us to pinpoint exactly where we need to undertake maintenance or infrastructure work on a well site so that we can send our expert teams in the field directly to that spot and undertake key activities.”

Page 8 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

News

142nd EDITION. 2012

FROM PAGE 1

Travelling staff want job satisfaction

“Anecdotal evidence suggests that turnover is between 15 and 25 per cent in these companies. As demand for labour increases the turnover is also likely to increase,” Professor Brown said.

“The results were not what the team had initially expected and went against public perception that FIFO workers were only in

it for the money.

“Our initial findings have shown that many people enter into this type of employment with a long-term career goal.

“Money is not the driving factor we thought it would be. In fact FIFO work is seen as an opportunity to further develop careers within the mining industry.”

FIFO contractors off to work at Brisbane airport.

Latest research has shown the typical fly-in, fly-out worker is motivated by much more than money.

Other factors important to the worker was the culture of the work site and the friendships that were formed with other workers as well as the opportunities a company could provide.

Based on a sliding five point scale (with five the highest possible rating), results from the study showed that FIFO workers: • Don’t think of leaving due to money – 3.21 • Strongly agreed they’re in the industry for their long-term career – 4.10 • Strongly agree the availability of training influences them staying in mining – 4.03 • Feel very strongly that getting along with colleagues is important – 4.52 Professor Brown and his team presented their initial findings at a recent mining industry event for HR industry specialists.

He said the results surprised many of those in attendance and also challenged their perceptions of the industry and its workers.

The research shows companies need to

consider putting more into a worker’s package than dollars. Extras that workers are putting a value on are training, career path and even the types of people they’ll be working with and if they are an enjoyable and professional crew to be around.

Professor Brown agreed the research would be valuable for mining companies seeking to retain good staff.

“This research shows that workers are not just interested in the high salaries.

Employers must now balance expectations and find ways of attracting and retaining FIFO employees by focusing on training and development strategies and the provision of a positive working environment.”

FIFO has been under increasing scrutiny in the past year as the number of workers travelling for work increases and puts services under pressure. A senate enquiry into FIFO and drive-in, drive-out work is also continuing.

“This research shows that workers are not just interested in the high salaries.

Employers must now balance expectations and find ways of attracting and retaining FIFO employees by focusing on training and development strategies and the provision of a positive working environment.”

heights

Page 9 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

News

142nd EDITION. 2012

Safety becoming a bad habit FOLLOWING a safety program can become a bad habit and actually lead to an increase in accidents, according to one of Australia’s leading psychological safety experts.

For some 40 years now, the principal foundation of safety programs has been behavioural psychology, leading to behavioural-based safety management, said principal psychologist for DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Dr Rod Gutierrez.

“It was very much about getting people to behave consistently, with the view that over time they would align what they did with what they believed,” he told Shift Miner.

“But if you do something over and over, you change your actions and it becomes a habit.”

While this can work for simple behav-

iours, such as brushing your teeth after each meal, it is not appropriate for more complex behaviours – like safety in the workplace.

When safety becomes a habit, organisations can start to see a decline in safety.

“Sometimes we see a spike in the other direction where injuries start to increase, and the behavioural-based approach starts to run out of steam,” Dr Gutierrez said.

It is out of this that Dr Gutierrez designed a new approach to safety that is founded in the understanding of both behavioural and cognitive psychology models, as well as social, cultural and environmental elements.

Called the DuPont Integrated Approach (DnA), it emphasises the need for balance and alignment between individuals’ moti-

“Changing a company’s culture is about changing one individual at a time. Culture is a set of shared beliefs and values made up of the beliefs and values of individuals, so if you tap into that, you have a better chance of changing the culture.”

vations and the organisation’s direction, in creating and transforming culture.

“We now realise that what you think is what you do. Your beliefs influence what you do.

“People need to think and behave in a safe way and it needs to be important to them, so it is not just about safety behaviour.

“In practice, you need a foundation of rules, processes and feedback. But then you need to move on and get intrinsic val-

ues: what matters for the individual. And people have different values.

“It is getting people to ask: what does this mean for me? What does this allow me to do?”

Companies have different levels of maturity, and companies need to look at where they are at, Dr Gutierrez said.

A reactive approach is where there is little by way of structure and system, and people are reacting to the environment in which they work.

Just as this entrance sign in Mackay shows we get told what to do on a worksite even before we get through the gate, a safety expert says workers still need to think.

Cockatoo signs longterm rail agreement COCKATOO Coal has signed a new longterm rail haulage contract with QR National, securing the transport of its coal from the company’s expanded Baralaba mine in the Bowen Basin.

The 10-year contract secures an additional 3.0 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of coal to be railed by QR National to the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET) from 2014 and an extension of an existing contract for 0.5 Mtpa to be railed

by QR National to the RG Tanna coal terminal at Gladstone.

This expanded rail haulage contract provides some freight cost reductions through economies of scale and dovetails with the Cockatoo Coal’s 3 Mtpa allocation to a port entitlement with Stage 1 of WICET. This completes the infrastructure needs for the planned expansion of the company’s Baralaba complex in the Bowen Basin.

In announcing the deal, QR National’s Paul Scurrah said the company was committed to growing its business with its customers and backing its capability with

performance-based contracts.

“We are pleased to grow our relationship with Cockatoo Coal and look forward to working together to deliver our joint growth objectives,” he told Shift Miner.

The rail haulage contract is the third secured by QR National for tonnages into the new WICET, due to begin operations in 2014.

Earlier this month, QR National signed a long-term haulage contract with Jellinbah Group for the transport of coal from Lake Vermont mine.

QR National originally had contracts with Lake Vermont for 2mtpa to RG Tanna (Gladstone) out to 2014. A new performance-based contract expands the tonnages to 4mtpa and extends the contract term to 2022.

This is complemented by an existing contract for 6mtpa from Lake Vermont to Abbot Point which also expires in 2022.

From July 2012, QR National will haul up to 10 million tonnes per annum of coal from the expanded Lake Vermont mine to the ports of RG Tanna and Abbot Point.

Paul Scurrah said the company was committed to growing its business with its customers and backing its capability with performance-based contracts.

Page 10 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

News

142nd EDITION. 2012

Truck sales on the rise IT’s likely there’s a few new big rigs around the workplace this month as the latest truck industry figures show resource companies have splurged on purchases in the past six months.

Truck Industry Council figures show the heavy-duty sector boosted total national sales for the first six months with purchases up 7.8 per cent to 14,342 on the previous year’s figures.

However, last year’s sales were impacted by natural disasters in Australia and Japan so the sales rise is not as robust as it first appears.

TIC president Phil Taylor is hopeful the second half of the year will be better.

“The 2012 first half results reflect supply and demand slowly returning after the tumultuous events of the same period in 2011,” he told Shift Miner.

“Heavy duty truck sales continue to climb relatively fast while the oth-

er segments are flat or showing very small increases.

“I believe that uncertainties in the capital cities will continue to be reflected in relatively stable truck sales overall, while the resources sector and the improved conditions for capital finance will continue to contribute to a stronger heavy duty segment as well as some light and medium duty sales.”

The full year market sales are expected to be just higher than 2011, Mr Taylor said.

He described the current figures as “significantly bolstered” by the resources sector purchasing with heavy duty numbers up 20.6 per cent on last year.

That’s 405 units higher than the first half of 2009 post-GFC but 21 per cent off the pace of 2008 when 18,218 heavy duty trucks sold.

The TIC represents the interests of the country’s major truck dealers.

“Heavy duty truck sales continue to climb relatively fast while the other segments are flat or showing very small increases.”

Mine brings fresh hope to Monto NEW life is being breathed into Monto’s struggling economy with the re-opening of the Goodicum mine by the end of this month.

The rural town, which lies 120 kilometres west of Bundaberg, suffered when Monto Minerals went into administration and the feldspar, apatite and ilmenite mine closed in 2008, and with it went 40 jobs.

Now at least 36 locals will be employed at the mine, being run by Australian-owned Belridge Enterprises.

“The mine will produce about 100,000 tonnes of ilmenite a year, and this is used for pigment in paint,” Belridge Enterprises’s managing director, Mark McCauley, told Shift Miner.

“It has breathed life into the local economy, and we have seen that already with the construction phase.”

All employees will be working a seven

on, seven off roster and the mine will operate 24/7, Mr McCauley said.

The mine has a life of about 20 years and the product has markets in Japan, Korea and China.

Belridge Enterprises has been trying to get the project off the ground for three years, after it forked out around $15 million for the assets of Monto Minerals in December 2008.

It took until May 2009 to finalise agreement with SunWater about a water pipeline to the mine.

Since then, Belridge Enterprises struggled with making the project financially viable along with issues with insufficient road and rail infrastructure.

However, these issues appear to be resolved and the company will be see about 10 trucks a day transporting ore to Gladstone through Monto and Biloela.

“Belridge Enterprises has been trying to get the project off the ground for three years, after it forked out around $15 million for the assets of Monto Minerals in December 2008.”

COME OUT AND PLAY

DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’S NEWEST AND MOST EXCITING DESIGNER HOTEL BRAND

Walk in to QT Gold Coast and be welcomed by an inspired space where nostalgic surfer chic meets Miami catwalk cool.

Head to qtgoldcoast.com.au and key in QTSTINGRAY

*Minimum 2 night stay required. Offer is subject to availability, cannot be combined with any other offer and is only applied to new bookings. Offer available for bookings till 30 November 2012.

TWO NIGHT STAND PACKAGE Luxury designer accommodation, Daily breakfast for 2, One dinner for 2 at BAZAAR, $50 spaQ or Stingray credit.

from

225

$

pp

Page 11 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

News

142nd EDITION. 2012

Third social plan signed off

THE third social impact management plan for the Gladstone, Maranoa and Western Downs regions has been signed off.

The Queensland Coordinator-General has approved the $200million plan, known as a SIMP, for the Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) project operated by ConocoPhillips/Origin/Sinopec.

The money will be spent on significant social and community benefits for people living and working in the region.

Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jeff Seeney described the plan and the two previously signed off as “crucial” for the state.

“The state’s LNG industry is on the cusp of a boom that will fundamentally reshape our economy,” Mr Seeney told Shift Miner.

“How we manage that boom and the environmental, social and economic impacts will be crucial for generations to come.

“This plan will ensure local communities

have genuine opportunities to share in the project benefits and the social investment will lead to better services and improved infrastructure.

“It will also assist those communities impacted by resource developments to identify and adjust to the social changes occurring as a result of the emergence of this new industry.”

The detailed plan addressed the social impacts on housing, employment, training, health and community services, Mr Seeney said.

“It’s a comprehensive road map for the life of the project.”

Highlights in the plan include: $27.8 million set aside for affordable housing in Gladstone, Western Downs and Maranoa regions $15 million currently for community infrastructure and services, including $4.5 million to boost Gladstone and Roma airports $6.2 million for maritime safety and state and

council road upgrades in Gladstone.

“APLNG has worked with the government to develop a local industry participation plan that has so far generated $1.95 billion worth of contracts for Queenslandbased businesses,” Mr Seeney said.

“It has already started meeting its com-

“APLNG has worked with the government to develop a local industry participation plan that has so far generated $1.95 billion worth of contracts for Queensland-based businesses.”

mitments, with today’s agreement formalising the local benefits for years to come.

“This APLNG Social Impact Management Plan is a very good example of where project proponents can develop and implement best practice approaches to manage the impacts of major projects.”

$27.8 million has been set aside for affordable housing in Gladstone, Western Downs and Maranoa regions under the just approved social impact management plan for the Australia Pacific LNG Gladstone, Maranoa and Western Downs regions.

From peep toes to steel toes ...and everything in between

Would you like to be part of a group who promotes, mentors and assists women in the mining and resources industries?

GET PREPARED FOR THE MINING Numbers You Numbers Numbers Can CountYou On** You

Can CountCan OnCount On* *When audited by the CAB Numbers You Can Count On

* by the CAB *When audited by the *When CAB audited

3 WAYS WE CAN HELP

The solution is...

Women in Mining and Resources Queensland, Southern Branch To register your interest contact Kylie Grey or Brodie Pitman kgrey@xstratacoal.com.au or bpitman@xstratacoal.com.au

*When audited by the CAB

1. GET INFORMED - Subscribe now and get 12 MONTHS of FREE* classified ads (* maximum 1 per edition and must be item for sale)

2. GET KNOWN - Has your business got the profile it needs across Queensland - let us build your brand 3. GET SKILLED PEOPLE - Become a Shift Miner member - and enjoy UNLIMITED jobE Eads for 12 months. www.shiftminer.com M AMGA AG ZA I Z NI N M A G A Z I N E www.shiftminer.com www.shiftminer.com

www.shiftminer.com

M A G A Z I N E

35,000 MINERS WITH AN Proudly Audited by Proudly Audited by AVERAGE WAGE $110,000 IS AN Proudly Audited Proudly Audited by by For more information visit www.auditbureau.org.au ESSENTIAL PART OF YOUR MARKET!

For more information visit www.auditbureau.org.au

For more information visit www.auditbureau.org.au

Forand more information www.auditbureau.org.au Meet us: level 1, 214 Quay St Rockhampton QLD 4700 – or call us we will visit come to you!

www.shiftminer.com

call 07 4921 4333

Page 12 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

womeninminingqueensland.com

SHIFT

MINER ladder

GET WHERE YOU WANT TO BE

Wages go higher and higher NOT getting paid enough? Don’t worry, the latest research shows you’re likely to get a little extra in your pay packet this financial year.

The Australian Salary Movement Index Report from the Hay personnel group has just been released and says regional workers in the resource sector are to see a rise in wages of up to 6.3 per cent.

Report author Steven Paola said the resources sector is doing best of all and has widened the earnings gap from other industries.

“The salary movements across the Australian market over the past 12 months tell an interesting story,” he told Shift Miner. “The pay gap between the resources sector and the rest of the market has widened dramatically, mirroring the trends in the patchwork economy which is currently seeing some sectors struggling while others enjoy boom times.”

The annual report found those who had specialist knowledge or industry-specific technical skills can command a much higher premium in the industry compared to more common jobs such as marketing, sales and human resources that are transferable between sectors.

Western Australian miners are leading the way by being paid an average of 16.8 per cent more than the average Australian worker.

“Hot jobs” in the short term will be

engineers, project managers and exploration specialists who will attract higher income for their skills and availability.

Incentives are also being used more widely, Mr Paola said, with the bonus component of total salaries increasing across all job levels.

Not surprisingly the most significant increase was at the executive and senior management level where target bonuses are forecasted to contribute 37.9 per cent of total salaries. That’s up from 30 per cent in 2011.

Australia continues to lead the world in

average wages for the resources sector, the report said.

“When taking a global perspective, the Australian market is extremely well positioned when compared to other mature markets such as UK, US and New Zealand, as well as the fastest growing economies of China, India, UAE and Brazil,” Mr Paola said.

“The global view is very positive, with Australian salaries sitting higher compared with other advanced economies and also against emerging economies, which are experiencing the fastest rate of growth.”

The downside from the figures was high Australian wages are also matched by our high cost of living.

“The global view is very positive, with Australian salaries sitting higher compared with other advanced economies and also against emerging economies, which are experiencing the fastest rate of growth.”

The sign almost says it all - is your pay packet booming along with the industry? It’s about to according to the Australian Salary Movement Index Report which says regional workers in the resource sector are to see a rise in wages of up to 6.3 per cent.

Community scholarships offer first class support APPLICATIONS for the 2013 BMA Community and Indigenous Scholarship Program open on August 1.

Each of the scholarships for students studying non-mining disciplines at CQUniversity will provide up to $5000 per year to cover educational expenses for the duration of the recipients’ study programs.

The opening date was announced at a function in Emerald recently and attended by BMA and CQUniversity, various high school principals and local careers guidance officers.

CQUniversity’s Professor Viljoen said

the BMA scholarships were designed to alleviate skills shortages and build capacity in key service areas throughout BMA’s communities.

“The program will encourage increased enrolments from people with disabilities, those who are female, those of low socioeconomic status, those who are rural or remotely located, or those who identify as being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent,” he said.

The program provides up to 10 Community Scholarships per year for five years for

Page 14 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

students who have links to the communities of Moranbah, Dysart, Blackwater, Emerald/ Capella, Sarina, Hay Point and Gladstone.

“It will also provide up to five BMA Indigenous Scholarships per year for five years for students who reside in BMA’s key

communities, and/or are members of traditional owner groups within the BMA footprint,” Professor Viljoen said.

“Through this program, BMA will support up to 75 Indigenous and non-Indigenous students with links to the

“CQUniversity’s Professor Viljoen said the BMA scholarships were designed to alleviate skills shortages and build capacity in key service areas throughout BMA’s communities.”

SHIFT

MINER

All the jobs torn out?Â

ladder

Don’t worry they are also available at www.shiftminer.com/jobs

GET WHERE YOU WANT TO BE

Centre brings together all induction needs ONE of Queensland’s leading training organisations has opened a state-of-the art training facility in Emerald.

The Australian Institute of Management – Qld &NT officially opened the $900,000 Induction Training Centre last week.

Central Highlands Mayor Peter Maguire formally opened the facility and said AIM’s commitment to training young managers across regional Queensland was pivotal to the region’s prosperity.

About 2500 workers will go through the centre in the next 12 months and 12,500 in AIM facilities in regional Queensland over the same period.

AIM holds a $21million training contract with the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance.

BMA General Manager Gregory Crinum Mine Michael Nucifora said the new centre brought together all of BMA’s Emerald training needs into the one venue.

“By running our training programs locally we can ensure our people can access them in the most convenient way,� he said.

AIM chairman and senior partner with Shine Lawyers, Grant Dearlove, said the institute was the leading adult learning provider in regional Queensland and committed to a long term future. “No other training institute, including universities, can provide the service that AIM does in Emerald and surrounding centres on a permanent, long-term basis,� Mr Dearlove said.

Other centres have been established by AIM in Mackay, Brisbane, Dysart, Rockhampton and Moranbah to service the threeyear induction and training courses.

The major training contract was awarded last year through a tender process that called for providers to deliver a standardised course.

Employees and contractors that work

“No other training institute, including universities, can provide the service that AIM does in Emerald and surrounding centres on a permanent, long-term basis.�

at BMA’s Bowen Basin operations are put through the training.

In the first 12 months of the contract, AIM

has put 18,000 workers - both BMA employees and contractors - through the induction courses at all centres.

Central Highlands Mayor Peter Maguire, AIM’s Vivien Anthon, Peter Dowling, BMA, and Michael Nucifora, BMA, at the official opening of the new Emerald training facility.

Be the best. Join the

XSTRATA COAL OAKY CREEK

AUSTRALIAN MINE OF THE YEAR

9GoTG VJG JKIJGUV RTQFWEKPI WPFGTITQWPF EQCN OKPG KP VJG EQWPVT[ 1RGTCVKPI VJTGG NQPIYCNNU KPENWFKPI C YQTNF ƂTUV CWVQOCVKQP NQY UGCO longwall. We’re expanding our operations and enjoy being the best. Join our winning team. We promote from within and can accelerate your career. We’re committed to delivering outcomes. And we know you are too. You show initiative and take action, rather than waiting for others to do so. You take pride in your work. We trust you to be accountable and encourage you to be inventive. We value you.

We’ll reward you well, develop your professional career and subsidise your housing in a safe and friendly town to raise your young family.

www.xstrata.com/careers Page 15 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

around town 142nd EDITION. 2012

SNAPPED AT THE BLUFF RACES

It was all smiles, clear weather and high fashion for the Blackwater Lions Club’s annual Bluff race meeting.

Sal Williamson and Kate Tulett

Mitchell and Frances Roberts

Courtney and Scott Weatherall

(L-R) Carlie Roberts, Karen Bird, Emma Milon and Jenny Napper

(L-R) Kate Woods, Craig McDougal and Steph Miles

Trish Ferguson and Leah Brennan

Brytne Bunnett and Vena Pongi

Isaac Galea and Katherine Jueha

(L-R) Sam Darke, Sandahl Svilans, Michelle Broome and Candice Jaques

Courtney Weatherall and Jennifer Bourke

(L-R) Amy Bird, Sarah Fernyhough, Nicola Stemm, Jessica Price

(L-R) Steven Fyfe, Kylie Jeffery, Ben Weekhout, Jemma Fulcher, Cheryl Makoare and Derek Howsan

(L-R) Tayla Grant, Tayla Clark-Fraser, Angelia Uziel and Jess Barravecchio

Paul Bell and Doug Olive

(L-R) Rocky Saunders, Alan Olive and Stan Saunders

BUY THIS AND MANY OTHER IMAGES AT

www.shiftminer.com Shift Miner magazine – bringing the mining community closer together Holding a social event you want photographed? Call the Shift Miner office on 4921 4333 to let us know. You can also give our office a bell if you’d like a copy of any of the photos in this edition.

Page 16 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

OFF SHIFT 142nd EDITION. 2012

Exposed: CQ mining’s best tat Exposed: CQ mining’s best tat

THE votes have been tallied and the winner is... drum roll please... Ensham underground miner Evan Wright.

Evan designed this tattoo (pictured left) for his late mother, who passed away 17 years ago when he was just 12.

“It’s a combination of two designs,” he explained. “The main design is to the left with the cross, dove, sacred heart and praying hands.

“It originally had some other things on it, which looked silly, so I took them out and added in a separate design of the angel slumped over the gravestone, and I put my mother’s name on that.

“It covers the majority of the right side of my torso and took 10 hours to complete over three sittings, with all the work done

by Benny Morgan at Whitsunday Tattooing Airlie Beach.”

Evan can now extend his tat - or get a new one - with $500 in custom work, thanks to Tattoo Tattoo in Yeppoon.

Thanks to everyone who entered the competition.

Shift Miner Magazine was inundated with photos of your tats - here are some of the many entries we received during the competition.

Page 17 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

stuff to the editor 142nd EDITION. 2012

How did this happen?

Stuff to the Editor Okay, okay, we know it’s taken a while, but Shift Miner Magazine is now well and truly in the digital age and on Facebook. After taking a few months to get ourselves into gear, you’ll find us at www. facebook/shiftminer. It’s a great place to be able to tell us what you think or to leave your comments about the magazine.

We’ve already had some feedback - positive of course (would we publish the negative?!

Of course we would...) from some readers:

ER SHIFT MIGN E land mining

The Queens

community’s

best source

tminer.com

.shif rated - www

s

of local new

Monday 16th

ion 2012

h Edit July 141t

E A Z I N M A G

ORTA SKILLS SHEDNenepowtisenmtrablontscks DEBUNK being skill sets are with the right the mining and PEOPLE g from enterin nation of nepprevented to a combi agencies. sector due resources recruitment incompetent spoke to Shift otism and veteran, who job A recruitment ion of anonymity, said being condit cations are Miner on the the right qualifi hard place. a seekers with - one en a rock and right tickets caught betwe to have the you can’t “You have of the time but most you are workis the OHS, s, tickets unless job seeker get the right where this being mine. So cations, are ing on a the right qualifi who have she said.

But it’s in for life. stonewalled,� in, you’re “Once you’re the challenge.� in that’s h knowthe getting get in is throug to way And the ry. ne in the indust the mining coming someo of get any of sm. A lot “You won’t it is nepoti or local agree, but panies to the local pub are done at she said. these jobs end of a shift,� the companies of camp at the you ask any need, I don’t “Frankly, if that they skill set is the what you.� recruitcould tell think they is ironic that ter said it from the The recrui their mark a shift es made there was ment agenci at a time when this cronyism. e early 1990s to remov to transparency full circle. tion turned a new genera or Now it has in part, to e the square This is due, outsid think to that is unable e, she said. problem-solv d page 10

R NOW FO VOTE BE ST INK CQ’S News ps unite Mine cam page 4 councils  News not Bandanna page 5  giving in News uct QME prod page 6 bonanza  Sport in the Xstrata still e 27 game  pag tters Money Ma s Paget sparkle  page 29

Ans predicted, it seems Frank the Tank has already attracted some devoted Facebook Followers - or “Tanklings�....

Frank the Tank is actually my new hero. He deserves his own page - Keaton Neville.

Our man Frank, was straight back to Keaton with his thoughts: Keaton, you’re not on your Pat Malone in your hero worship of me buddy. For years, I have been trying to tell the idiot who owns the magazine that I deserve my own page. Front Page. It would help the cause if some of you blokes started writing in - demanding action. A petition may be? Who knows where it might end.

Frank for PM... I dare to dream.

s 7ORKE T #LAIMS !CCIDENTS s -OTOR 6EHICLE #LAIMS s -INING !CCIDEN E #LAIMS s 0UBLIC ,IABILITY ANENT $ISABILITY )NSURANC s 4OTAL AND 0ERMOLIDAY !CCIDENT #LAIMS SULTATIONS AT THE BY s "OATING AND ( AVAILABLE FOR CON URSDAY

$ARREN 3EKAC IS 0ROSERPINE OFlCES ON 4H 7HITSUNDAY AND APPOINTMENT ONLY *

2000u Call 4944 acamiet.com.a www.m

MACK AY

But Keaton - who is clearly Gen Y and much more technologically savvy than Frank - had a better idea: Since we’re living in the digital age, maybe you could commence your plans of world domination right here on Facebook, a public page for Frank the Tank and his... Tanklings. Once the numbers are there you could pitch your campaign and send Ronald McDonald back to the golden arches.

Well, that response sent Frank into such an intense head spin he was last seen entering his attic, along with a two kegs of home brew and a “Do Not Disturb� sign.

What plans he has for world domination and his Tanklings will no doubt become clear in due course...

Send us your text messages or phone photos to 0428 154 653 Or email to alex.graham@shiftminer.com

Dear Charley Boorman, I am going to kill you. Ever since you and Luke Skywalker made your adventure bike films, I’ve endured a throng of middle-aged, unbalanced, starry-eyed Rogers bumbling their way around the roads and trails near my home.

Your films are awesome, watching them is great. Ole Luke finding out the hard way he doesn’t bounce is worth the price alone.

But it seems many other people have now been inspired to buy bikes and come and annoy the bejesus out of me (much to your enjoyment).

Then they realise - judging by the huge flood of

Prizes for the best mining photos.

Take it on your phone or camera and send it in

Text to 0428 154 653 alex.graham@shiftminer.com

and All accidents claims: personal injury RS )NJURY #LAIMS

Got something to share?

Redmond’s Rants

SEEN SOMETHING WE HAVEN’T?

L INJURY PERSONAERTS EXP

Darren Sekac

Some interesting news and updates, great to see what is out there - Beyond Camping Australia

shiftminer

ed and Ope

Locally Own

Âť continue

Great magazine, thanks for keeping me up to date - Glen Spargo

.com/ n at www.facebook Join the conversatio

FROM THE EDITOR WELL finally some social commentary that questions if every fly-in, fly-out worker in the Australian resources sector is a cashed up bogan intent on living large at every opportunity.

Of course they are not and that is what the research coming out of Edith Cowan University in Western Australia shows in this edition’s page 1 story. The university looked into the motivations of workers that travel long distances to mining sites and found they are just like any other group of workers when it comes to their career decisions.

And what does that mean?

The ECU’s Professor Alan Brown says workers consider their entire role and the benefits they receive - not just pay - when deciding to look for another job or stay where they are. Job satisfaction, pay scales, rosters and training and development are all part of the mix.

For companies it means to keep workers they need to make staff feel valued, as if their work has merit and is appreciated and is doing something for them, their company and country.

If this sounds a little too patriotic just consider the job satisfaction involved in doing work that has no value, no future and no thank yous along the way from community or company. Then add you are staying in a donga away from your friends and family while you are doing it.

It’s not an attractive proposition.

The study also highlighted competition for staff will increase.

If the balance of pay, appreciation and opportunity is got right by employers they are more likely to retain workers in future and that’s good for a project, work sites and of course the bottom line.

Perhaps most importantly it’s essential for the individual worker and their workplace satisfaction.

Greg Sweetnam

Redmond’s Rants second-hand Beamers on bikesales.com - that riding a bike is uncomfortable after about 12 minutes.

A dirt-biker can ride until he smells like an armpit; however, a film fan soon finds out that a seemingly innocent lump of alloy, plastic and rubber (bike) can develop a soul to the point of being able to shapeshift; in a flash the former rider is being flung along the track with the bike on top.

It is like bizzaro world when you are cartwheeling down the road with your trusty steed on top of your good self: dirt and blood filling your helmet, your chest acting as a guard to prevent damage to your bike’s crankcase, the han-

Page 18 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

dlebars punching out cute little pockets of flesh from your legs and the wheels suddenly becoming finger grinders worthy of a spot on Lucifer’s kitchen bench.

It is somewhere between a mis-timed braking point and the removal of plaster, pins and screws that our Roger advertises his adventure bike and describes himself as a “motivator seller�. He then buys Fish & Boat Monthly and moves on.

Charley, I am going to kill you. I have seen an advertisement to “Ride with Charley� on what I know to be the Best Adventure Bike Tour Operator website. Got to thinkin’... if Charley auto-

graphed my bike, I could autograph his bike with my signature (aka dick drawing).

So Charley, I’m afraid I will have to kill you. It is cheating if you have Luke Skywalker pull any Jedi shit. Keep pullin’ cool wheelies.

Who is Redmond?

Redmond was born in a cross-fire hurricane and now resides in Queensland. Former Golden Glove champ turned champion shearer, his shearing career was cut short when he entered the adult film industry and made 3467 films in three months. He now enjoys semi-retirement and lives happily on his 100,000 acre property with his seven wives. He has received the annual Golden Pen award from the Writer’s Guild four years in a row in the Truth Telling category...

FAIR DINKUM 142nd EDITION. 2012

Fair Dinkum!

IN THE US - Do you suffer from flabby feet and toe-besity?

No need to ease off on the donuts when you can go under the knife and sculpt your trotters into tootsies.

According to ABC News reports, the procedure known as toe slimming is on the rise in the US with the industry worth an estimated $45 million!

Forget about the boobs, one New York doctor, Oliver Zong, said people were beginning to turn their attention to the smaller details of their feet as opposed to other parts of their bodies.

Zong’s surgery offers such procedures as “toe tucks”, which is the shaving down of the pinky toe; “toe slimming”, which slims the tips of toes where fatty deposits may reside; and “toe shortening”, which shortens the second toe if it’s longer than the big toe.

For a breezy $15,000 you too can have it all.

MORE FROM THE US - “Lawn painting”: a new tool in the arsenal to make your neighbours green with envy?

Reuters reports homeowners in New York and New Jersey with brown, dried-up lawns are turning to lawn painting to enliven their yards a splash of colour.

Business is booming, according to Joe Perazzo, who launched his lawn painting company

after being inspired by the tinting process used to colour professional athletic fields.

For about $1.61 a square metre, Perazzo will spray a plant-based, non-toxic turf dye on lawns or even dried-up shrubs and trees.

For lawns with a bit of life left in them, the paint will last for “two to three mows”, he said.

Rich Pacailler of Howell, New Jersey, joined the fake-it-till-you-make-it brigade and commissioned a spray for his 140 square metre lawn.

“It gave me the green lawn I’ve been working for,” he said. “I come home and see I’ve got the greenest lawn on the block.”

“It’s not hampering the lawn, but really showcasing it and giving it that curb appeal,” he said.

Someone recently suggested to Perazzo painting a lawn red, white and blue for the Fourth of July holiday.

“I haven’t gotten into blues and reds,” he said. “But I’ve researched it, and it’s a definite possibility.”

AND AGAIN FROM THE US - Hob nob with hipster pals and pay for the privilege of getting ripped off while you are at it.

New York City has opened its first wateronly cafe, selling only tap water for an inflated $US1 a cup.

According to Sky News reports, the cafe, called Molecule, uses a complicated in-house purifying system that strips the cities regular tap water down to its molecular level, thus removing any trace of chemical or mineral compounds.

The café’s co-owner Adam Ruhf claims that their water is cleaner and healthier than normal tap water.

“The human body is composed of 60 to 70 per cent water. It’s extremely important for people to drink water every day and we feel that drinking the most pure water gives you the greatest benefits to your health,” he said.

And the filtration process sounds like it has all those impressive buzzwords down pat: “It’s a seven stage filtration process going through KDF (Kinetic Degradation Fluxion), magnetic and catalytic, active-carbonfive-micron reverse osmosis, UV and ozone treatments,” Ruhf explained.

Plus for the extra healthy customers, the café offers a wide range of supplements that customers can add to their drinks for a dollar each.

Quality doesn’t have to mean slow Mining, Earth moving, Hydraulics and Agriculture

Transport

General manufacturing and Fabrication

Motor sport, boating and leisure

www.dweonline.net

“Streakin” good love advice

Dear Frank, We recently moved into a new house, but the landlord is a complete nightmare.

We have a list of things that need fixing urgently, but he refuses to hire tradesmen. Instead, he keeps appearing - day and night - with a box of tools and doing a dodgy job himself. Last week he installed a new shower unit that wouldn’t be out of place in a caravan. What can I do?

Gary, Biloela

Even though this doesn’t fall into the category of love advice, I’m still going to help you out, Gary, just because I’m such a nice bloke.

Well, that and answering these questions counts towards my community service.

I tell you, there’s something wrong with this country when a man can’t upload a Youtube video of himself making love to a Julia Gillard mannequin without the law getting involved.

I believe I should be able to help you out of your predicament though, Gary, as many years ago I was the all-powerful landlord of an apartment building in Brisbane.

Unfortunately I was forced to resign after I was accused of installing secret cameras in some of the showers.

These allegations were, of course, never proven.

Thankfully I had the revenue stream generated by my website, “Peeping

Sensible Susan

Specialising in the timely delivery of on-spec components for your business.

M: 0448 243 343 E: darylweng@gmail.com

e h t k n Fra Tank’s

dwe Daryl Watson Engineering

Gary, Sounds like your landlord is trying to save himself a bit of dough at your expense!

It seems to me you have a couple of options here, you could contact your real

Frank’s Shower Sirens”, to keep me afloat during my unemployment.

Now, dodgy landlords, shonky builders, and sleazy used car salesmen all fear one thing – exposure by TV programs like A Current Affair and Today Tonight.

I can tell you from personal experience, having a camera crew barge in on you while you’re trying to pass off a donkey wrapped in alfoil as the new breakthrough in ‘green’ motoring is extremely disconcerting.

Have one of your mates dress up like a reporter and barge into your landlord’s office, making allegations and threatening legal action.

Your landlord will be so bewildered that he’ll agree to anything, and before you know it you’ll have tradesmen there getting the job done properly.

In the highly unlikely event that the fake television show intervention doesn’t pan out, there’s always the lost art of the booby trap.

You said your landlord likes to come over and fix problems himself, so all you have to do is call him and say the window above the toilet is jammed.

Spray a little cooking oil on the toilet seat before he comes over - he goes to stand on the seat to see what the problem is and before you know it, he’s out of commission and forced to hire real tradesmen.

If you want to thank me for my advice, Gary, you can order a copy of my Julia Gillard video – send $25 to “Frank’s Stimulus Package”, Shift Miner Headquarters, Quay Street Rockhampton.

Frank.

estate agent and complain, and in turn they might put pressure on the landlord to fix the house.

Or, you could have a quiet word to the landlord and let him know that you’re willing to report him to the relevant authorities if he doesn’t hire some reputable tradesmen.

If you decide to take option number two I’d tread carefully, if this guy is going to be your landlord for a while it’s probably best not to alienate him too much.

Susan.

If you have a question for Frank and Susan Email Us at: franksusan.shiftminer@gmail.com

Page 19 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

BUSINESS FOR SALE 2 X PRIME MOVERS With large capacity cranes, 4 Trailers, Bundy based, Soild work contacts, Carrying house frames and trussestoGladstone, Rocky,Mackayand Central Highlands.established 1981 T\O approx $380,000 Call for more info and pics Asking $350,000 WIWO

CAR FOR SALE 2010 TOYOTA HILUX Mine Spec, BMA Thiess Mac &RDO &HUWLÂżHG 1HZ Maxxis Iron Mud Tires, ADB Bull Bar, Lightforce Driving Light,Twin Battery, Snorkle, ,URQ 0DQ /LIW .LW 0LQH 5DGLR x 2, UHF, 135 Litre Fuel Tank, Oconners Tray, Toolboxes, Fire Ext 1st Aid MSDS. $ 46 500 Phone: 0421 000 789

Phone: 0408 988 866 MOTORBIKE FOR SALE 2011 HUNTER DAYTONA 350 LAMS approved One owner (lady rider) Rego 03/13 RWC 4200km Excellent condition Gracemere

NUMBER PLATES FOR SALE �XCITED�

Queensland Prestige Personalised Plates $7500 ono

Phone: 0414 267 039

$7000neg

CAR FOR SALE NISSAN PATROL 2001 turbo diesel, 7 seats, A/C, towbar, electric brakes, rego 4/13 new tyres and suspension, well serviced and VGC.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Be your own boss Smoko van Rockhampton )XOO WLPH SHRSOH Excellent returns 30 workplaces weekdays Static Saturday position 1HDU QHZ 0D[L YDQ Dual ovens Equipment included Great lifestyle $165,000 Phone: 0422 014 115

CAR FOR SALE 2008 H3 HUMMER Luxury 6.2lt V8 LS3. Auto transmission. Full leather, BOSE sound, 22� American racing rims.Only known H3 V8 in Australia. Collector’s item. 27000kms. Excellent condition. Very classy vehicle with performance to match. $73000 ono Emerald.Q. Phone: 0427 189 834

CAR FOR SALE 2006 DODGE RAM 3500 SLT Lonestar Edition Heavy Duty 5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel Allison auto trans. Wood grain inserts 5th wheel hitch, tow bar 4 door dual cab Dula Wheels 104000klms $79 000 ono Phone: 0432 429 264

HOUSE FOR SALE MACLEAY ISLAND

HOUSE AND LAND FOR SALE

Your own private resort Absolute waterfront home Retire or use as a getaway www.realestate.com. au/property-house-qldeay+island-111073031 Ph: 1300091773

MOURA 3 beds bir + sleepout, A/C + breezeair, 2 loos, 9 acres, 2 car garage, carports, hay shed, tack shed, stables, Tank,bore + irrig water, 3 phase power, tractor + equip neg. school bus at door. pics avail. asking $585K

Phone : 0428 679 297 CAR AND CARAVAN FOR SALE F250 + SIERRA 5TH WHEELER 30ft, both 2006, both reg Oct 12, one bdrm unit on wheels, rear kitchen, q/bed,2 TVs,solar, gen 2.4kva, has much more $160,000 neg

HOUSE FOR SALE Coolum Beach 2 bed, 2 bath aptmt for sale with ocean views, fully furnished, air con, pool and heated spa.

Includes huge double GRRU IULGJH ÀDW VFUHHQ WY with surround sound plus satellite. Walking distance to Coolum Beach $330.000 ono Ph: 0411 567 244 HOUSE FOR SALE YEPPOON, New 4 bedroom 2 bathroom brick home.

Aircon in main bedroom & Media room.

Fans throughout.

Double garage with elec roller doors & separate laundry Security screens. Fully turfed & fenced $449,000 minus $17,000 government grants if eligible Ph: 0421 601 710

Page 20 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

CAR FOR SALE NISSAN PATROL UTE 2006 4.2l turbo diesel, 3’exhaust, 33’ muddies, snorkel, mickey thomson rims, 2’ lift kit. $28,500 Phone : 0458 550 084 CAR FOR SALE 4X4 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Z71 Crew Cab Pickup 6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine, Allison Transmission 75,354klm, leather LQWHULRU ÀDZOHVV RQH owner vehicle loaded with options. $89,700egc. bdunne151@gmail. com HOUSE AND LAND FOR SALE DARLING DOWNS 40 km west Toowoomba, Fully renovated 3 bedroom a/c house on 200 acres. Close to school Large sheds , Feed mixing gear.

168 acres presently with share farmer willing to continue if required.

Irrigation bore, yards,silos Smaller padocks for horses, cattle. $650,000

Ph: 0428 679 297

Ph: 07 4983 5207

HOUSE FOR SALE Gracemere acreage and residence. Large well appointed 5 bedroom

KTM 200 EXC Endure bike Middlemount

$18.500 ono

Phone : 0427 139 551 BUSINESS FOR SALE SACK THE BOSS AND EARN REAL $ Dry Ice blasting/cleaning equipment including website. dry ice unit only 60hrs! Kaeser air compressor only107hrs!

Genuine reason for sale. cost $96000. can be relocated anywhere! $69000 ono Phone: 0410 091 105

MOTORBIKE FOR SALE

LAND FOR SALE BURNETT RIVER FRONTAGE

$2500 Phone: 0429112396 CARAVAN FOR SALE 2004 24’ JAYCO CARAVAN solar,r/ca/c,club lounge,full oven,3 way fridge/freezer,ensuite,t v,annexe,$42000,2003 F250 crew cab,7.3ltr automatic,diesel, many extras.vgc. $65000 Phone: 0419 116 121 CAR FOR SALE 10/2009 Discovery4 SE. 72,000kms, new tyres, airbag susp, 1st owner, has not been 4wding yet.

Many L/rover extras inc. rear air, 7 seats, satnav, bluetooth, bixenon head lights, premium sound, leather interior (camel FRORXU ODQGURYHU ÀRRU PDWV load cover and cargo mat. $64,000 Phone: 0427 035 483 PLOUGH FOR SALE Grizzly S24 plough very good condition new bearings discs about 1/2 worn located near rocky. $17000 plus gst ono.

Phone 0429 948 198 HOUSE/LAND FOR SALE MOUNT PERRY � Main Top� Best most usable 40 acres in town. *RRG ODUJH OHYHO ÀDWV great mountain veiws, hay shed, machinery shed, dam, House requires work. Power to house.

Plenty of feed, Potential to work 7 on 7 off roster at mount Rawdon Gold mine. $235,000 Ph: 0488 079 675 LAND FOR SALE PROSERPINE

shopping centre.

$290K neg.

Rural land. 15 min cbd proserpine. 2x200 acre lots. good grazing land and house sites $520,000 the pair will sell seperatly POA

$700,000

Ph: 0439 861 946

Ph: 0447031588

home on 10 acres.

Stables, yards, shed, bore. 3 km from new

100acres, 600m of river frontage, 10meg water allocation, ex dairy farm, power at front of block, cleared, dam, cattle yards, 20mins to Gin Gin – 25 mins to Childers

Phone 07 4933 3106 HOUSE FOR SALE GRACEMERE, Immaculate 4BR home BIR. 18 solar panels. Fully insulated & A/C. Ceiling fans. 2 bathrooms. 2 Toilets.

'RXEOH ORFN XS JDUDJH Stainless steel kitchen appliances. Spacious open plan kitchen, dining & lounge. Potential rental return above $22 000p/a. $429,000 Ph: 0418 796 074

UNIT FOR SALE 100sqm renovated open plan unit with a HUGE

HOUSE AND LAND FOR SALE 6HOO DFUHV 3URVWRQ DUHD TXLHW FRXQWU\ JHW

balcony overlooking the

away suit cattle, horse, poultry, ex contract

Sunshine Coast’s best

piggery. 3Brm partly renovated home.

point break!! Austar, gym, 150m lagoon pool.

Great investment BETTER lifestyle! More info/ pics avail. Be Quick!

Phone: 0424 108 784

Photos & details our website: http://countrymilefarm.webs.com/ Phone: 0741689226

k.pdf 2010

OFF SHIFT 142nd EDITION. 2012

ACROSS

1

2

3

4

5

9

6

7

8

10 11

12

13

1. Jewel 5. Spark off 9. People from Pisa or Venice 10. Moved at high speed 12. Tickled pink 13. Relative (2-3) 14. Pass over 16. Add honey to 19. Childhood disease 21. Soviet region (1,1,1,1) 24. Most suitable 25. Enfolded (7,2) 27. Spirits 28. Personality 29. Take issue (with) 30. Imparted knowledge

DOWN 14

15

16

18

17 19

20

21 22

25

24

26

27

28

29

30

6 5 7 3 2 9 2 6 8 6 7 8 1

23

4 9

1. Gnashes (teeth) 2. Nastily 3. Trussing 4. Unending 6. Dirtiness 7. Offhand 8. Bequeathing 11. Lyrical poems 15. Fluid unit 17. Encroached (upon) 18. Abates (5,3) 20. Hewn (logs) 21. Without support 22. Habitual user 23. Desexed 26. Alarm

Last editions solutions

# 28

6 8 5

1 2 7 3 8 7 2 2

MEDIUM

3 1 7 4 2 5 9 6 8

2 4 5 9 8 6 3 7 1

6 9 8 7 3 1 5 2 4

9 7 2 8 1 4 6 3 5

1 6 3 2 5 7 8 4 9

CH AMB E R S A G A A P R E S S I NG E N I K R E C Y C L I N S Y N SWAG P C H R A L L I E D O E T A F L A K E WE O N C N UNC L A D F N U P D E T E S T E

8 5 4 6 9 3 7 1 2

O G L E O R A T I N G

7 8 1 5 6 2 4 9 3

4 3 9 1 7 8 2 5 6

5 2 6 3 4 9 1 8 7

TWE A K R N L I B Y A T W E T H E O E N F ORC F E U S T R R I N E S N M N A L I S P S O T I S T

S E N T R I E S A S S E T S

K C O R 1 O T 0 1 S M U B L A Banich with James e r Magazin Shift Mine best e th n w o counts d e s of all tim rock album

Nameless masterpiece the greatest of all time It was a revolution in its day.

An album with no name, just a picture of an old bloke with a pile of sticks on the cover and four strange symbols on the insert.

But that didn’t stop its meteoric rise up the charts - even though no one was quite sure how to write it in to the top 40.

While the name of Led Zeppelin’s fourth album was never confirmed and is still highly debated, one thing that is unquestionable is the significance of this record in cementing Led Zeppelin as one of the all-time greatest rock bands.

The album begins with the familiar sound of John Bonham tearing apart his drum kit with the trademark Zeppelin track “Rock and Roll”.

But as the album continues there is a brilliant diversification between songs.

The song “Battle of Evermore” uses mandolin and two-part harmonies to incorporate a celtic-folk vibe.

These techniques are what helped Led Zeppelin break free from the structure of the band’s previous LP’s. “When The Levee Breaks” is another tune that helped Led Zeppelin step outside of the conformity of popular music at the time.

The enormous driving sound of the percussion beat, or “Thrutch” as frontman Robert Plant described it, came from the

9

echo of the lobby at Jimmy Page’s manor where the percussion was recorded.

This strategy has led the way in rock music with many artists trying to replicate the effect by recording in elevator shafts and abandoned buildings.

In fact, almost 30 years on Zeppelinesque rockers The vlack Keys recorded their 2004 album “The Rubber Factory” in an abandoned warehouse.

This record has everything from the climatic build-up of “Stairway To Heaven” to the soothing masterpiece that is “Going To California”.

And although it won’t be the pick of die-hard Zeppelin Fans, it’s what established this group not just as a rock band but refined musicians.

This record has everything from the climatic build-up of “Stairway To Heaven” to the soothing masterpiece that is “Going To California”

# 29

Tune into the Michael J. Breakfast show from 7:35 am every Monday for 4RO's CQ Mining Update, with special guest Angus from Shift Miner.

SHIFT MINER Handy Cross 2741 - (15A grid) ShiftMinerHandy106s. pdf © Lovatts Publications 03/02/2011

Michael Bailey

Greg Cary

Alan Jones

Laurie Atlas

Weekdays 5am - 9am

NOW WITH MORE NEWS, MORE TALK AND THE MUSIC YOU LOVE WWW.4RO.COM.AU

Weekdays 12pm - 1pm PHONE: 1300 872 911

Weekdays 9am - 12pm

Weekdays 1pm - 6pm

SALES ENQUIRIES: (07) 4920 2000

Page 21 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

OFF SHIFT 142nd EDITION. 2012

Bait shop Banter FISHING IN MACKAY

where the water is 20-30m off the outer islands and shipping channel.

Trout, nannygai and lippers are your prey.

The sun is out, the winds have dropped and the water is clearing up nicely.

Three good reasons you can expect to go for fishing gold, says Bruce from Nashy’s Compleat Angler.

You can start by chasing mackerel, queen fish and trevally off inshore rock headlands and close inshore reefs.

Bruce recommends throwing pilchards, gar and river fish into your bait arsenal and you should have all bases covered.

The rivers and streams are turning up good grunter and flathead and while there are not lots of whiting, the ones getting about are of reasonable size.

Focus your efforts on Constance, Murray and the creeks up around Seaforth.

“Offshore what they the fellas are doing now that the weather has flattened is extended, overnight trips seeking bottom or table fish,” said Bruce.

Bruce reckons to look for stretches

FISHING IN GLADSTONE It sounds as though conditions are good and things are trucking along nicely off Gladstone.

Josh from Pat’s Tackle World reckons quite a lot of salmon are being caught, particularly in the Calliope River.

“There are still quite a few barra and they are mostly being caught off soft plastics,” says Josh.

Scope them out around the hot water areas.

Hit the harbour and haul in some jewfish using fresh squid or mullet.

Josh reckons the reefs are producing catches of red throat emperor and trout, plus there are still some big mac floating about to boot.

Tide Times

July/Aug

MACKAY Gladstone

Mon 30 Tue 31 Wed 1 Thu 2 Time Ht Time Ht

Time Ht

Loads to report from Adrian at The Secret Spot Bait & Tackle.

Good fish activity offshore and some big bait schools swarming, but Adrian says the real key is to track the warm water zones.

The water has been a bit colder in the bay. Adrian reckons you will need to get out beyond 20m plus and if you can find water temps in the 22-24°C zone you will find fish.

To suss out the warm water sitch, Adrian recommends logging into www.weatherzone.com.au and looking up Queensland’s marine sea temperature.

For those seeking the extra adrenaline rush of big game fishing, Adrian reckons Scott from Bite Me Fishing Charters does a very good job and has been recently hauling in the big boys, marlin and tonnes of reef fish too.

If seeking out some really nice red emperor around the 12-14 kilo marks is more your scene, Adrian says to try fishing what he put in polite terms as the ‘gentleman’s anatomy’.

If in doubt as to where this is, Adrian says to get out the map and look for a simi-

lar shape to a man’s private parts.

Once you have established your target area, try drifting techniques and fishing big flesh baits.

Flat and perforated are fishing alright for grey and spanish mackerel.

But to find the mac you need to find the bait.

Adrian says there are two techniques: “Mark the position of the bait on your GPS and then trail back through it or, alternatively use Taipans in 65g or 90g or any other chrome lure, drop to the bottom and crank back to boat full out. Repeat,” divulged Adrian.

Finlays and Corio Barge are producing good grunter and jew, with pilchards and squid proving to be the best bait.

Coorooman Creek has been a bit slow but there are a few crabs and reasonable catches of blue salmon in the mouth.

Farnborough Beach is good for winter whiting, dart and blue salmon and the mouth of Corio Bay has had some nice catches of flathead brought in by drifting with soft plastics.

If you have a good photo or fishing yarn send it through to our resident bait chucker-

angus.peacocke@shiftminer.com

Your weather forecast With Mike Griffin

Fri 3 Sat 4 Sun 5 Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht

0057 0.87 0151 0.63 0237 0.46 0319 0.37 0359 0.36 0437 0.43 0511 0.57 0651 3.33 0746 3.48 0834 3.60 0917 3.68 0958 3.71 1037 3.69 1115 3.62 1252 0.72 1349 0.56 1436 0.45 1520 0.42 1559 0.47 1636 0.61 1710 0.83 1926 4.22 2015 4.37 2058 4.42 2138 4.39 2215 4.28 2251 4.09 2325 3.84 0255 0.88 0347 0.62 0432 0.47 0513 0.41 0550 0.44 0625 0.54 0027 5.49 0839 4.57 0931 4.74 1016 4.85 1058 4.92 1137 4.93 1215 4.86 0658 0.72 1448 0.51 1540 0.35 1625 0.28 1707 0.31 1746 0.43 1823 0.67 1253 4.73 2109 5.86 2154 6.03 2235 6.07 2314 6.00 2351 5.81

Mon 6 MACKAY Gladstone

Time Ht

FISHING IN YEPPOON

1859 1.00

Tue 7 Wed 8 Thu 9 Fri 10 Sat 11 Sun 12

Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht 0543 0.75 0614 0.96 0031 3.25 0113 2.97 0215 2.73 0343 2.62 0526 2.71 1153 3.50 1230 3.36 0645 1.17 0729 1.36 0841 1.50 1002 1.49 1110 1.37 1741 1.08 1814 1.35 1314 3.21 1412 3.10 1528 3.08 1655 3.21 1758 3.44 2358 3.55

1859 1.61 2014 1.81 2202 1.82 2326 1.64

0102 5.09 0135 4.64 0213 4.17 0307 3.73 0441 3.45 0040 2.18 0143 1.84 0730 0.96 0805 1.25 0846 1.55 0946 1.81 1114 1.89 0626 3.51 0731 3.74 1332 4.54 1414 4.32 1509 4.10 1628 4.00 1801 4.13 1232 1.74 1328 1.47 1935 1.40 2016 1.81 2113 2.18 2252 2.36

Page 22 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

1909 4.45 1956 4.79

Record July rain warmer minimums Week 1 - The record rain across the Coalfields for July kept the minimums up overnight. Last July Thangool had 18 frosts and only 6 so far this July. This reflects the conditions across the Coalfields this winter. Overnight July minimums averaged 1.5 to 2 degrees above average in the Central Highlands. All due to the cloud and moisture left after the record rainfall that put a run in the rivers. A cold burst of air in the south should add more snow to the excellent snow on the Alps. This air should affect CQ for most of the week. Some frost overnight but sunny dry days follow. Temperatures warm a little into the weekend.

Boaties! With cold air fresh offshore southerlies; but the start to the weekend is looking good!! Mon: SSE 18-12 Tue-Thr: SSE 15-20 gusting 25 knots with a squally shower Fri: SSE 19-14 tending SE 15-10 late. Sat: SE 14-9

tending E 6-10 avo. Ch. Shower. Sun: Light winds NE/NW 2-6 tending S/SW 10-15 evening.

Week 2 - After the record high SOI +18 last July. The SOI early July 2012 was around -11. Now it has risen to -1.

It’s a little early to say but this is well within an El Nino threshold. Pundits suggest a spring and summer much drier this year. Does that mean Bushfires?? If a low develops off Frazer Island to Coffs Harbour then more cooler southerlies arrive early in the week. This should move away quickly leaving cool nights and warm sunny days.

Marine Lovers! Fresh winds early could drop out. Mon-Tue: SSW/SSE 15-20 with a squally shower in the south then a weird SW/NW 5-10 Wed tending NW/NE 8-13 Thr & Fri. Tending W’ly Sat then possibly colder SW’ly 15-20 Sun.

OFF SHIFT 142nd EDITION. 2012

Swap till you drop

When

Saturday 4 August 2012

Where

Rockhampton Showgrounds

Time

Gates open 6.00am and close

Entry Fee

$5 for adults and $2 for children 5 to 12 years

Top Tucker

Breakie meal deal: bacon, sausage, egg, toast with tea or coffee for $7.00 from the McCamley Meat Hall opposite the Schwarten Pavilion.

Top Swap Strategy

Descend at dawn. Snap up anything really sought after and if it is something you can live without but still love, sit on it and swoop at the end of the day when it is hopefully still available and perhaps heavily discounted.

OFFSHIFT SPECIALS IF car boot sales, flea markets and antique fairs float your boat, then the institution that is the Rocky Swap should become your annual mecca.

Like a garage sale on some serious steroids, more than 1000 site holders will converge on Saturday August 4 to the Rockhampton Showgrounds for one massive mixed bag of gems and junk.

The exhibitors, known as ‘Swappers’ come from all over Queensland and interstate to swap or sell their wares and up to 13,000 devotees are expected to start swarming through the gates from dawn.

“If it’s able to be found, it’s able to be sold,” organising committee member Alan Titman said.

Run by the Rotary Club of Rockhampton North and the All Classic Motor Club of CQ, the event - now in its 16th year - gives all monies raised back to community and towards assisting underprivileged people in countries such as the Solomon Islands.

Mr Titman, the Rotary North Secretary, says with all sites selling out in record time they expect another big bonanza, with plenty of opportunities to unearth hidden treasures.

“Everyone thinks they are going to get lucky and quite possibly do,” Mr Titman said. “There is always the likelihood of picking up something from people who don’t know what they are sitting on.”

One such swapper hoping to fuel a feeding frenzy for his wares is Kempsey regular Peter Varley.

Travelling to the event from the mid north New South Wales coast for over 10 years, Mr Varley sells militaria, coins, badges, collectables and rope.

Rope? Parramatta rope to be precise and he doesn’t just sell a bit of it on the side, he offloads it in huge quantities.

So named for its blue and yellow strands, Parramatta rope is used by Telstra to haul fibre optic cables, and to prevent expensive breakages it is discarded after one use only.

Mr Varley recycles this UV friendly gear beloved of anglers in 20, 50 and 100m lengths and sells it for 20 cm per metre.

And with your stash of cheap rope, why not bag yourself some Nazi memorabilia while you are at it?

A bakelite Nazi draft set used by the Gestapo and an Omega watch, are two of the Second World War collectibles Mr Varley has on offer.

“The Rocky Swap is a fab place to buy,” Mr Varley said. “It is the best on the east coast that I know of.

“It is the mix of amateur and professional sellers that makes it so good. There is something for everyone.”

You can track down Mr Varley and his eclectic collection at stall 147B near Exit Gate 9.

And remember, don’t be afraid to haggle.

Swappers generally don’t want to end the day repacking trailer loads of gear they then need to re-house. Make a genuine offer and see what fate awaits!

Stay 3 re and r mo s t h nig ocomplimentary a e receiv 0 restaurant $10 ucher. vo

Accommodation starts from $189 per night (min3nights)

There is always the likelihood of picking up something from people who don’t know what they are sitting on.

Page 23 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

OFF SHIFT 142nd EDITION. 2012

MOVIE REVIEW

BY JUSTIN CARLOS

Comic book fans and movie buffs alike have been anxiously awaiting the third and final installment of Christopher Nolan’s batman trilogy — and it’s finally arrived.

The Dark Knight Rises picks up eight years after The Dark Knight. Batman has taken the blame for Harvey Dent’s crimes and gone into hiding, and Gotham City is safer than it has ever been.

Since he’s hung up the cape, Bruce Wayne has become a total recluse, never venturing outside his mansion.

That is of course until hulking super villain Bane arrives on the scene and forces

New Batman movie rises to the occasion the caped crusader out of retirement.

In an effort to beat Bane, Batman has to face his personal demons and enlist the help of sexy cat burglar Selina Kyle (played by Anne Hathaway).

The movie has a much different feel to its predecessor, The Dark Knight (in which Heath Ledger famously played the Joker).

The threat of disaster on an epic scale, the monstrous power of Bane, and Bruce Wayne’s ambivalence towards death give the film a dark and hopeless feel.

The acting in the film is brilliant, giving great authenticity to the dramatic scenes; however one would expect as much from a cast with as many Oscar winners as The Dark Knight Rises.

Without overselling it, there is little that The Dark Knight Rises doesn’t offer up — action, drama, romance, plot twists — director Christopher Nolan has a struck a perfect balance between these facets of the movie.

Perhaps the only downside to the film is that it goes for about three hours. Despite this, the plot is sharp and the last hour is so action-packed there’s never really an opportunity for the movie to drag.

If you loved Batman Begins and The Dark Knight then you certainly don’t need me to recommend The Dark Knight Rises. If you’ve yet to discover this latest Batman trilogy now is the perfect time to initiate yourself.

A final word of warning: the longer you wait to see the movie the more chance you’ve got of having the major plot twist spoiled by talkative friends or co-workers, so get in early!

WHAT YOU CAN LEARN FROM A

WINO

MORE- mining news MORE- industrial news MORE- investment news WEDNESDAY’S INDUSTRY NEWS ONLINE (WINO) BY SHIFT MINER

SHIFT MINER Premium Queensland business and industrial news www.shiftminer.com/news

WEDNESDAY’S INDUSTRIAL NEWS ONLINE

NEWS YOU WON’T GET ANYWHERE ELSE

Delivered direct to your inbox every Wednesday To register go to www.shiftminer.com and follow the link Page 24 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

Your Health 142nd EDITION. 2012

1.5kg steak smashed in 15 minutes LADIES and gentlemen we have a winner in the clubhouse!

Wayne Eaton, 36, has taken out the title in the Central Highlands Hotels Group’s 1.5kg rump steak challenge, murdering his carnivorous quest in 15 minutes flat.

An operator at Yarrabee, Mr Eaton is modest about his uncanny ability to inhale meat in an almost inhumanly fast fashion.

Asked if he did it for Australia, Mr Eaton laughed and said his inspiration heralded more from cult US TV show, Man V Food, and the herculean efforts of its host Adam Richman.

And it seems Mr Eaton is a purely natural talent.

No trial runs, no strict training regime, fasting or preparatory meat milkshakes for this athlete to pull out a PB match-winning performance.

“The wife and I came in to the Blackwater Hotel for lunch, she pointed it out and I thought I would give it a go,” said Mr Eaton.

Such a fateful decision and entirely instinctive!

His game strategy?

Sublime in its simplicity: “Go hard.”

The philosophy of a true champion.

No dessert or nightcap shenanigans for this man on a mission; just put on the game face and take care of 1.5kg of beef business. Tick.

High-vis fashion hits the runway HARRY high pants, truck-arse silhouettes and saggy baggy bloomer tops: is this forever the unhappy reality for women wearing high vis?

Indeed are high-visibility workwear and high-end fashion two completely incompat-

ible concepts?

The recent Women in Mining and Resources Queensland Inspire! Convention hosted a fashion parade setting out to prove that high vis can be both flattering and fashion forward.

The reward for such single-minded stuffing-your-face spirit?

A shed load of grog - i.e. Mr Eaton’s body weight in beer, or to be precise 10 lots of 30-pack cubes of XXXX Gold booze bullion.

Asked if he pulled up with any injuries post the battle with the beast, Mr Eaton confessed he was full for a very long time and didn’t eat a decent meal “until tea the next night”.

Would he do it again?

“Probably not.”

Well Mr Eaton, one thing’s for sure you’ve done your missus, your three kids and your country proud!

No Guts, No Glory! Our man Wayne Eaton receives his weight in beer from Blackwater Hotel Motel’s venue manager, Steven Glare.

Organised by Women in Mining and Resources Queensland (WIMARQ) and the Queensland Resources Council, the convention concluded on a fun note with a fashion parade of reinterpreted high-vis workwear.

With drill and reflective tape being the only permissible materials and high-vis workwear the inspiration, members of Brisbane’s The Stitchery Collective ripped up the rulebook and created a collection that certainly proves workwear need not be dull.

While these reinvented designs may not pass the mine site OH&S police, outfits by King Gee were able to offer some hope that the female form and high vis may not necessarily be forever strangers in the night.

According to QRC chief executive Michael Roche, women are currently making up only 13 per cent of the resource sector’s total workforce.

“Support of WIMARQ and events such as this are part of the QRC’s goal to achieve 20 per cent women in ‘non-traditional’ roles in the resources sector by 2020,” said Mr Roche.

Perhaps tailoring work-wear to fit may assist toward achieving this goal and help women feel they are truly part of the industry and not just girls dressed up in bloke’s clothing?

Be Part Of The Legend!

Winning races in record times was the driving force behind Mickey Thompson’s innovations in tyre design....

STZ

ATZ 4 RIB

MTZ

CLAW TTC

To find out more about the legendary range of Mickey Thompson Tires, call Tyrepower Rockhampton, your local authorised dealer.

Tyrepower, Your Mickey Thompson Tire Specialist

PH: 4926 4364

320 Richardson Rd, Rockhampton

Page 25 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

SPORT

142nd EDITION. 2012

Basilisks stand the test of time THE Blackwater Basilisks Rugby Club has set itself the goal of becoming financially self-sustaining as it looks to the future.

Last weekend the Basilisks celebrated 35 years of operation, which is an enormous milestone for any bush sporting club.

Not to mention one that has had to navigate the boom and bust cycles of Australian mining.

More than 150 people were at the Basilisks homeground in Blackwater to watch their finals-bound A-grade side play the Dawson Valley Drovers.

Spectators were also treated to a poor display of running rugby in the “Golden Oldies” game that followed.

Current president of the Basilisks Jeff Hansen said the 35-year celebrations were a great way to recognise all the work that has been done by players and supporters in the past.

“We had people come from all over Queensland, and particularly the coal fields for the reunion,” he said.

“It was great to see so many old faces back at the club.”

The club was first formed in 1977 for a social game, however by 1980 they had won their first premiership in the Emerald competition.

An achievement Mr Hansen says reflects the effort both on and off the field.

“To still be formed today is a great achievement for the club members, but also the clubs sponsors.”

“Our goal is to make the club self-sustaining so that is doesn’t disappear after this boom, and renovating the clubhouse is part of that.”

“But none of that could happen if it wasn’t for the support of local businesses, like Curragh, LCR and many others who donate more than just money.”

Since stepping up into the Rockhampton A-grade competition two years ago, the Basilisks have yet to capture a premiership.

However this might be the year, with the team currently occupying third position.

To win, the Basilisks will need to overcome their travelling demons, which have so far stopped them winning any away points.

President Hansen is hoping the experience of key playmaker and former Brisbane first grader Eric Smyth might lift the team come finals time.

“He arrived to town recently to work in one of the schools, and he plays anywhere in the outside backs; he is a real class act.”

Rio Tinto Coal Australia is proud to be a part of the Clermont, Emerald, Capella, Nebo, Sarina, Mirani and Mackay communities

The centre recently completed a strategic planning process to ensure it remains viable and continues to provide early education and care to the growing Clermont community into the future.

COACH of the Emerald Tigers rugby league side Nigel Soden says the 2012 Central Highlands premiership will be decided on the day it’s played.

Coach Soden says while there have been three standout teams at the top of the table - Clermont, Peak Downs and the Tigers - he says all three teams have proved vulnerable at different times.

“I guess there is a bit of a break in the competition after Peak Downs, Clermont and us, but each of those teams have been beaten,” he said “We have a healthy respect for Clermont, they are a powerful side with some really classy individuals.

“But I think who ends up winning will come down to the attitude of the players on the day they play.”

Looking at their own performances, Coach Soden says the Tigers have got their season back on track after a bit of a midseason slump.

“We have started to gather some momentum for the finals,” he said.

“We continue to get good numbers at training, and there is good intra-team competition.”

“I am leaving out three or four players every week, and we have unearthed some absolute gems from the Tongan community who are in the region picking fruit.”

“Looking at the [recent] 44 - 42 scoreline when we beat Clermont, you might think that there was soft defence, but there was nothing like that.”

“It was two very good sides playing some excellent rugby league with some of the best tries that I have seen and some of the strongest defence I have seen.”

If the Tigers are able to make the grand final, it will have been a major achievement for coach Soden, who took the team on this year after they came dead last in 2011.

“I have really enjoyed coaching this year and it has helped me both personally and with business and just getting back into footy has been great for the family,” he said.

“As for 2012, well my future in Emerald is uncertain, so not sure if I will be around next season.”

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Since stepping up into the Rockhampton A-grade competition two years ago, the Basilisks have yet to capture a premiership.

The Clermont Community Development Fund is pleased to continue our support of the Clermont Kindergarten and Day Care Centre.

League final to be decided on the day

The centre is recognised through the Clermont Preferred Futures Strategy, which is a partnership between Isaac Regional Council, Rio Tinto and the local community to address the needs and challenges facing Clermont.

Pictured left to right: Clermont Kindergarten and Day Care Centre’s Amanda McPherson, Tayla Billing, Rio Tinto Clermont Region’s Prue Lonergan and Cooper Nairn.

Page 26 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

Sport

Event

Date

Venue

Rugby league

Emerald Tigers v Peak Downs

5/8/12 (qualifying)

TBA

Rugby League

Middlemount v Cowboys

5/8/12 (elimination)

TBA

Rugby league

Winner EF v Loser QF

12/8/12( Semi 2)

TBA

Rugby League

Winner QF v Clermont

12/8/12 (Semi 1)

TBA

Rugby League

Winner Semi 2 v Loser Semi 1

19/8/12 (prelim)

TBA

Rugby league

Winner Semi 1 v winner prelim

26/8/12 (GF)

TBA

Rugby Union

Emerald v Clermont

11/8/12

Clermont

Rugby Union

Capella v Rolleston

11/8/12

Capella

Rugby Union

Finals

18/8/12

TBA

Rugby Union

preliminary Finals

25/8/12

TBA

Rugby Union

Grand Finals

01/9/12

TBA

What’s happening in your sport? Call Shift Miner 07 4921 4333

We support a range of local projects through the Clermont Region, Kestrel Mine and Hail Creek Mine Community Development Funds.

For more information contact: Clermont Region - Alissa Gordon on 07 4988 3505 Kestrel Mine - Maureen Tutton on 07 4984 7694 Hail Creek Mine - Marie Cameron on 07 4951 6437

www.riotintocoalaustralia.com.au

SPORT

142nd EDITION. 2012

BLACKWATER RUGBY LEAGUE BLOCKBUSTER

SNAPPED AT THE

/HDJXH ORYHUV DFURVV WKH FRDOÄ&#x;HOGV ZHUH WUHDWHG to a bounty of footy at the recent Intrust Super Cup game EHWZHHQ WKH &DSULFRUQ &DSUDV DQG ,SVZLFK -HWV

Mahlia Jean and Mitch Goldsworthy (L-R) Troy White, Mick Howells, Tony Stemm and Tim Pattie

Taylor McNamara and Allyssa Harland enjoying the muddy conditions

Bailey and Lisa Madson

(L-R) Amanda Howells, Natalie McMurty and Nic Johnson

Courtney Napper & Sheridan Anderson Ruth and Paul Bell

Jo Fursman and Zoey Stitt

Page 27 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

MONEY MATTERS 142nd EDITION. 2012

Projects hold their price

THE market for collectible cars has remained steady unlike the broader antique market, which has experienced falls of 10 to 15 per cent, according Auction House Shannon’s.

Speaking in the wake of a recent vehicle auction, national auctions manager Christophe Boribon says they were a bit surprised by the result.

“We were fairly happy with results; we cleared about $1.1 million worth, with a

Page 28 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

clearance rate of about 75 per cent,” he said.

“It is quite interesting as we expected the market to come back 10 to 15 per cent, like other antiques, but really it was no different to where things were a few years ago.”

“We haven’t felt the pressure that other antiques have, and our auction clearance rate is still sitting around 75 to 80 per cent.”

“I don’t really have an answer for why the market has remained. I have heard people saying that instead of putting money into shares they are going down this path.”

“But I think the collector car movement itself is really a lifestyle movement.

It’s not just about the investment, but the friends you make and the joy the products bring to you.”

According to Mr Boribon, while most of the buyers are from Australia, their interest is not restricted to Australian cars.

“There is always good interest in unmolested original British and European cars and that category certainly has held its value,” he said.

“The Australian muscle have come back from where they were a few years ago but they are still attracting a lot of interest.”

“But again, there is always a market for the right car, with the right history, originality and supporting documents.”

Among the cars auctioned (pictured) was a 1968 Holden HK GTS 327 ‘Bathurst’ Monaro Coupe (Project), which sold for $65,000, and a Holden LH Torana SL/ R5000 Sedan, which sold for $45,500.

A Porsche 930 Turbo Coupe was passed in for around $75,000 and a Holden FB Utility was passed in for around $30,000

MONEY MATTERS 142nd EDITION. 2012

How to choose your financial adviser IF you are a regular reader of Shift Miner you may have noticed we are about as subtle as a sledge hammer smashing a piggy bank when it comes to talking finances.

We are always on at you to make sure you have money saved up for a rainy day particularly if you have a hole in your roof and to ensure you have money to retire on.

And we know that is the first thing on your mind if you are under the age of 35!

You may think we are financial gurus, ready to retire early and buy an island off Airlie Beach, or we have experienced firsthand the terror of Bruce the Repo man smashing his way through your home to repossess the widescreen telly we haven’t made payments on.

So here we go again. This time, however, we are going to give you a few pointers on how to select a financial adviser. Whether you are fearing that Bruce is about to knock on your door to take your boat (once he loads the telly) - or you have a nice nest egg saved and you’d like to create more wealth from it, read on.

The first question to ask yourself is: do I really need advice? Information on money

» continued page 30

Page 29 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012

NKER

MONEY MATTERS 142nd EDITION. 2012

FROM PAGE 29

abounds: friends, newspapers, internet, your divorced Uncle Dave. “You won’t need professional advice for every financial decision you make, but sometimes it makes sense to seek it, such as choosing the right type of investment or preparing for retirement,� says Money Smart (www.moneysmart.gov.au). “An adviser can help you save money and become more financially secure, especially if you are busy or don’t feel confident enough for DIY investment. “An adviser can help you keep on track and work out how you can get the most from taxation and other government concessions.�

So do you need an adviser?

Moneysmart.gov.au suggests professional advice is most valuable when you are going through a big life event, like starting a family, being retrenched or divorced or managing an inheritance. “Don’t think an adviser will make you a millionaire through a secret formula or a magic ability to pick winning investments,�

Money Smart cautions.

“Advisers mostly add value by working with you to get the basics right and develop a plan to help you achieve your goals over time.�

So how do you sort the shonky from the shining?

This is an important decision, so do some research and talk with a few advisers before you decide which one to settle on.

Money Smart says it’s easy to be swayed by an adviser’s confidence, approachability and friendliness. “Don’t let this affect how you judge the quality of their advice. Focus on the advice itself and make sure it’s appropriate for you.�

Ask them questions. What is their professional experience? Hopefully they have been working in their role for longer than five years.

What sort of clients do they have? It’s helpful if they advise people who have a similar situation as yours.

What products do they advise on?

Look for an adviser who has a wide range of products from numerous providers so advice is not limited to a narrow product range.

Mobile Banker, available to you anytime, h the full range of Commonwealth Bank uding:

How do they charge? There are two options: commission from products they push or set fees and charges based upon service offered.

Money Smart recommends you go for an adviser who has set fees. “A flat-dollar fee is preferred over a percentage of assets fee, or a commission, as you will know exactly what you are paying.�

mSTU IPNF QBOE ZPVS QSPQFSUZ QPSUGPMJP OFX DBS PS OFYU IPMJEBZ

Whether you are fearing that Bruce is about to knock on your door to take your boat - or you have a nice nest egg saved and you’d like to create more wealth from it, read on.

ooking at Ĺ˝ LJŽƾ ŚĂǀĞ ĎŜĂŜÄ?Ĺ?Ä‚ĹŻ Ä¨ĆŒÄžÄžÄšĹ˝ĹľÍ? the best banking solutions for you. or Email pamela.pollock@cba.com.au HELLO, HELLO, Our LifePlan service can help put your money to work for you - come and see us today for a Ä¨ĆŒÄžÄž Ĺ?ĹśĹ?Ć&#x;Ä‚ĹŻ Ä?ŽŜĆ?ƾůƚĂĆ&#x;ŽŜ ĂŜĚ Ä‚ Ĺ?ĆŒÄžÄ‚Ćš Ä?ŽčĞĞ.

HELLO, I’M YOUR MOBILE BANKER HELLO,

I’M YOUR HELLO, I’M YOUR MOBILE I’M YOUR www.hsfc.com.au MOBILE MOBILE BANKER BANKER BANKER

all your financial needs - all under one roof.

P: 07 4928 9320 E: info@hsfc.com.au 84 High Street, Rockhampton QLD 4701

I’M YOUR MOBILE BANKER

Myname nameisisPam Pam and a Mobile Banker, available you anytime, My and I’mI’m a Mobile Banker, available to youtoanytime, anywhere. assist with thethe full range of Commonwealth Bank Bank anywhere.I CAN I CAN assist with full range of Commonwealth products and services, including: products and services, including:

t t " MPBO UP QVSDIBTF ZPVS mSTU IPNF " MPBO UP QVSDIBTF ZPVS mSTU IPNF My name is Pam and I’m a Mobile Banker, available to you anytime, t t "O JOWFTUNFOU MPBO UP FYQBOE ZPVS QSPQFSUZ QPSUGPMJP "O JOWFTUNFOU MPBO UP FYQBOE ZPVS QSPQFSUZ QPSUGPMJP anywhere. I CAN assist with the full range of Commonwealth Bank t 'JOBODF ZPVS SFOPWBUJPOT OFX DBS PS OFYU IPMJEBZ t products 'JOBODF ZPVS SFOPWBUJPOT OFX DBS PS OFYU IPMJEBZ and services, including: Speak totome about looking at the bestbest banking solutions for you.

Speak metoday today about looking at the banking solutions for you. t " MPBO UP QVSDIBTF ZPVS mSTU IPNF Call me on 0466 136 925 or Email pamela.pollock@cba.com.au Call me on 0466 136 925 or Email pamela.pollock@cba.com.au t "O JOWFTUNFOU MPBO UP FYQBOE ZPVS QSPQFSUZ QPSUGPMJP I CAN come to you.

I t CAN come to you.

'JOBODF ZPVS SFOPWBUJPOT OFX DBS PS OFYU IPMJEBZ

My name is Pam and I’m a Mobile Banker, available to you anytime, anywhere. I CAN assist with the full range of Commonwealth Bank products and services, including:

t " MPBO UP QVSDIBTF ZPVS mSTU IPNF t "O JOWFTUNFOU MPBO UP FYQBOE ZPVS QSPQFSUZ QPSUGPMJP t 'JOBODF ZPVS SFOPWBUJPOT OFX DBS PS OFYU IPMJEBZ

Speak to me today about looking at the best banking solutions for you.

Call me on 0466 136 925 or Email pamela.pollock@cba.com.au I CAN come to you.

Speak to me today about looking at the best banking solutions for you.

Call me on 0466 136 925 or Email pamela.pollock@cba.com.au I CAN come to you.

Call

Email:

Call Pam Call Pollock 0466 925 Pam 136 Pollock

0466 136 925

Email: pamela.pollock Email: @cba.com.au pamela.pollock

@cba.com.au

Important Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124. Australian Call information: Commonwealth Email: credit licenceinformation: 234945 Important Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124. Australian Pam Pollock pamela.pollock

MyPam name is Pam and I’m a Mobile Banker, available to you anytime,credit0466 925 @cba.com.au licence136 234945 Pollock pamela.pollock anywhere. with the full range of Commonwealth Bank 0466 136I CAN 925 assist @cba.com.au products and services, including: Important information: Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124. Australian

Important information: Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124. Australian credit licence 234945 t " MPBO UP QVSDIBTF ZPVS mSTU IPNF credit licence 234945

t "O JOWFTUNFOU MPBO UP FYQBOE ZPVS QSPQFSUZ QPSUGPMJP t 'JOBODF ZPVS SFOPWBUJPOT OFX DBS PS OFYU IPMJEBZ

Page 30 - Shift Miner Magazine, 30th July 2012 Speak to me today about looking at the best banking solutions for you.

Call me on 0466 136 925 or Email pamela.pollock@cba.com.au I CAN come to you.

Some advisers are paid a mix of fees and commissions. Just make sure you understand how they will be paid, now and in future years.

For more information on financial advisers, go to www.moneysmart.gov.au.

Armed with this information, you will not be in the precarious position of being accosted by Bruce (or Uncle Dave).

MONEY TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS WELCOME to Money Tips. My name is Pam and I am a Mobile Banker with the Commonwealth Bank. In my role I can assist you to achieve your dreams and financial goals.

I have been involved in the finance industry for more than 20 years and would love to talk to you about how I can save you money and help you build your wealth.

I can offer you a great range of accounts to get your money working for you, and offer a savings plan to help you reach those goals.

I can offer you a competitive rate on your home loan or investment loans, as well as great savings on insurances and credit cards under our Wealth Package.

This is a discount package offered to

Commonwealth Bank customers with a home loan of $100,000 or more.

I am available to speak to you when it suits you. As a mobile banker I work flexible hours. I can come to you. I look forward to discussing some great banking solutions with you.

I pride myself on my exceptional customer service, so if you would like to experience my superior service, please give me a call 0466 136 925 or drop me an email pamela.pollock@cba.com.au ________________________________

Commonwealth Bank Pam Pollock - Mobile Banker Central Qld Mobile Banking team 155 Alma Street, Rockhampton Qld 4700 Ph: 04 6613 6925 Fax: 07 32254691 E-mail: pamela.pollock@cba.com.au Our vision is to be Australia’s finest financial services organisation through excelling in customer service.

NOW YOUR PATHWAY TO FREEDOM IS CLEAR

9 South St,

ROMA, QLD $

465,600

Expected weekly rent: $800 - $1000

4

Real wealth through property comes from understanding changing markets and building a balanced and diversified portfolio. Let us cut through the fog of the information overload and show you how to build your Pathway to Freedom with cash positive and capital growth properties. Call now on

2

2