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SURAT BASIN

NEWS

28 August 2014

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Affordable housing for Roma

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Farmers fuming over new laws

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Rail line threatens Surat Basin

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SURAT BASIN NEWS

THE NEWSPAPER

JOURNALIST'S

NOTE

IN this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Surat Basin News we touch base on what some may call controversial issues currently being faced by both industry workers and local landholders. There is no doubt the oil and gas industry has boosted the Surat Basin region in an astounding way, however with change there will always be complications. It will come as no surprise to any of our readers that there has been some tension between those in the agricultural sector and those in the mining, oil and gas sectors over the time of our increasing resource developments in the region. Despite the Surat Basin primarily developing as an agricultural sector, it cannot be denied that the mining sector has now become just as important in contributing to a strong and healthy future for the region. I believe there will always be conflict when you are trying to allow two opposing bodies to work together, and I think it is important for both sectors to remember that we all have a common goal. And that goal is the success of the Surat Basin. Some may say people and gas will never mix, however I truly think this is exactly what needs to happen for our region to reach its full potential. From speaking with numerous landholders over my two years working and living in the Surat Basin, I think the most important thing is communication. Once the level of communication and balance between mining and agriculture is attained, I have no doubt we can all work, live and play together in peace.

The Surat Basin News publishes every month and will be delivered via the four dominant newspapers of the region: the Chinchilla News, Western Star, Dalby Herald and The Chronicle. It will reach the homes and offices of almost 50,000 people living, working and playing in the Surat Basin, connecting the business and mining communities throughout the booming region. Surat Basin News is a necessity. It was born out of a passion for Australia's fastest growing communities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a passion for a region of unbridled potential and a future of vast economic growth and opportunities. The newspaper, professionally designed and regionally topical, will be a must read for anyone associated with the exciting Surat Basin.

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INDEX IN THE NEWS

Ostwald accommodation..........Page 17 TSBE CEO learns more about industry........................................Page 20 Dalby man creates app for drivers..........................................Page 21

Update on Australia Pacific LNG.... .......................................................Page 4 Tara locals vs QGC in property battle...........................................Page 6 Human waste storage site approved for Western Downs..................Page 8 New Hope reduces mining lease........................................... Page 10 Murphy Pipe and Civil make a welding record..........................Page 11

Spotlight on women in construction.........................Pages 22-23 Behind the scenes at Creek Cafe Miles........................................Page 24-25 MPC donates furniture to Dalby hospital.........................................Page 26 Gas companies give back to local firies..............................................Page 29

OPINIONS

PLACES AND FACES

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RDO event...................................Page 30 Western Downs art exhibition.....................................Page 31 TSBE event..................................Page 32

DOWN TO BUSINESS Blacksoil Interchange open....Page 16

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THIS WEEK

COUNCILS FUMING OVER FUNDING

AFFORDABLE PROJECT: Alistair Brown (Origin Energy) Peter Schumer (Surat Basin Homes) Maranoa Mayor Robert Loughnan and Nino Di Marco (Horizon Housing) onsite at ‘Lander No. 4’.

AFFORDABLE LIVING ORIGIN HELPS PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS FOR ROMA RESIDENTS

OMA residents will soon have more affordable housing options available, with works starting on the South Street Housing Project ‘Lander No. 4’. Situated on land at 10-12 South St, the ‘Lander No. 4’ development will feature 18 two and three-bedroom townhouses over two stages, for affordable sale and rent. ‘Lander No. 4’ is an initiative of Maranoa Regional Council (providing the land), Origin on behalf of Australia Pacific LNG (providing $1.87 million funding to build the development) and not for profit organisation Horizon Housing, who would develop the project and own and manage the properties ongoing. Deputy Mayor Scott Wason, Portfolio Chair for Housing, said the development would help address the growing population of the Maranoa region by providing additional housing solutions. “It is fantastic that the council, along with Australia Pacific LNG and Horizon Housing are working together to provide our

The large number of suppliers from across the Surat Basin working on the project, further demonstrates our commitment to supporting local content. Origin community relations manager Scott Bird residents with another option for buying and renting in the Maranoa,” Cr Wason said. “Given the development is located across from one of Roma’s first oil wells (Lander Oil Company No. 4 Oil Well), the site’s name is a symbol, to both residents of Roma and to visitors, of a community in transition to greater things on the back of the resources boom.”

Origin Community Relations Manager Scott Bird said the development was providing another opportunity for local businesses to benefit from Origin’s investment in the region. “The large number of suppliers from across the Surat Basin working on the project further demonstrates our commitment to supporting local content,” Mr Bird said. Horizon Housing CEO Jason Cubit said the company was committed to working with the local community, alongside Origin and Maranoa Regional Council, to deliver quality housing solutions. “By providing key workers, local residents, families and seniors the opportunity to rent at a significant discount from market rent or buy quality homes at a reasonable price, Horizon Housing is helping the region secure a brighter and more sustainable future,” Mr Cubit said. Construction has commenced on the first stage, with practical completion due early next year.

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OUNCILS impacted by the mining industry are missing out on millions of dollars in funding as money initially earmarked for them by the Newman government is doled out to other councils across the state. As part of its First 100 Days Action Plan, the Newman government established the $495 million Royalties for the Regions program for 14 regional councils to improve infrastructure and services strained by the mining boom. Local Government Minister David Crisafulli went so far as to say funds would only go to communities at the heart of the state’s mining boom. With round four opening this week State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Minister Jeff Seeney said R4R had been modified in line with the government’s new strategy, funding projects driving economic development in regional communities, as well as making communities more attractive to live, work and do business. “In addition, we have opened up the opportunity for local councils and community groups to draw on the expertise of a range of broader government agencies in ensuring government is investing in the right sort of projects for their regions,” he said.

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IN THE NEWS

LNG ON TRACK

HE Australia Pacific LNG Project continues to make good progress in the Surat Basin region and across the state, with the project on track for first LNG in mid-2015. At the end of June 2014, the upstream part of the project was 76% complete and the downstream was 75% complete. The first train of the Condabri Central Gas Processing Facility was commissioned in June, while Condabri Central Train 2, Reedy Creek Train 1, Condabri South Train 1 and Orana Train 1 reached mechanical completion in June and July. Construction of the remaining 10 gas processing facilities is progressing. Construction of the 530 kilometre main gas transmission pipeline and associated facilities is complete, and commissioning is progressing on plan. Introduction of gas into Australia Pacific LNGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downstream facilities on Curtis Island will be timed to optimise the

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transition from construction to start up and first LNG. A key milestone was achieved during April when purified water commenced being supplied to thirteen properties along the Fairymeadow Road Irrigation Pipeline. Making the water available for beneficial use has enabled expansion of irrigated areas and installation of associated irrigation infrastructure on a number of farms in the area. The Condabri water treatment facility is in commissioning and is expected to be in operation in the second quarter of the 2015 Financial Year. The Reedy Creek water treatment facility is nearing mechanical completion and is expected to be in operation in the third quarter of the 2015 Financial Year. â&#x2013; PICTURED: Simon Drury, who is receiving purified CSG water from the Fairymeadow Road Irrigation Pipeline

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IN THE NEWS

PUBLIC OUTRAGE

FARMERS FIGHT: Wandoan cattleman Barry Rich (below) says his property neighbours the boundary of the Xstrata mine (above) and is concerned proposed changes to resources legislation could take away his rights to deal with any impacts from the mine.

LANDHOLDERS SPEAK OUT ABOUT NEW RESOURCE LEGISLATION

FIGHT FOR RIGHTS PROPOSED CHANGES TO MINING LAWS THREATEN FARMERS’ RIGHTS

ANDOAN cattleman Barry Rich has spoken out on behalf of his fellow landholders and says new legislation to remove public objection to resources development will threaten the rights of farmers across the region. The proposed Mineral and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Bill 2014 represents the first stage in the government’s bid to re-write and modernise the state’s existing resources legislation. Natural Resources Minister Andrew Cripps said, when introducing the legislation in June, the reforms were aimed at adopting a new framework for managing the state’s overlapping coal and petroleum tenures to facilitate co-existence of the coal mining and coal seam gas industries. However, opponents have highlighted several points of conjecture contained in the legislation, namely reducing public objection rights to environmentally risky projects deemed to be low risk and scrapping the need for public notifications for 90% of projects across the state. Mr Rich said he was concerned that under

the new legislation only projects deemed to be high risk would require public notification. The local grazier owns a property on the boundary of the Xstrata mining lease in Wandoan and spent several years in court with the gas company. “We share a common boundary with the Xstrata mine, and there were two mine pits right on the boundary,” he said. “In our case, the land court knocked out the

two large mine pits adjacent to our property, one of which was only 300m from our house.” He said if the laws had been passed before his battle with Xstrata, he would not have had any say in the matters. “We’re a neighbouring property and with the new bill apparently neighbours won’t be allowed to object,” he said. “The way I see it, the objection process is the only opportunity that neighbours and landholders have to protect themselves against the impacts of resource developments. “The impacts from these developments always overlap the boundaries of the mining lease or the petroleum lease. Therefore it’s imperative that the neighbours and the communities have some means of recourse in the process. “We see all too often mining companies and the government trying to push through resource developments with scant regard for the landholders and the communities.” ■ Public notification is currently required for all proposed projects and any person or group is entitled to object.

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WEEPING reforms before the Queensland Parliament which claim to improve protection for regional land owners have been met with wide-spread condemnation. More than 50 people have made submissions to the Agriculture, Resources and Environment Committee, which held a public hearing into the controversial Mineral and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Bill, on Wednesday August 20 in Brisbane. Shine Lawyers, in its submission to the committee, said it had been involved in negotiating hundreds of land-access arrangements in the past six years for landholders across the state. It said proposals in the Mineral and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Bill were extremely concerning. “The government has made and continues to make promises that the idea of the reforms is to harmonise the various pieces of legislation and that no landholders will be worse off unless they agreed to be,” the submission said. “Unfortunately, the proposals do not live up to that promise but rather almost entirely make landholders worse off. “We are of the view that many of the clauses contained in the bill do not have sufficient regard to the rights and liberties of individuals.” Cotton Australia, the peak body for Australia’s cotton growing industry , said in its submission the proposal as it stood potentially reduced the rights of landholders. The Committee must deliver its finding before August 30.

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IN THE NEWS

11 DEATHS IN MINING

AFE Work Australia data has revealed 112 Australians have been killed at work so far this year, with 11 of those recorded in the mining sector. The top three industries for work-related fatalities include transport, postal and warehousing with 42, agriculture, forestry and fishing with 27 and construction 12. Mining fatalities include deaths that occurred in the coal mining, oil and gas extraction, metal ore, gravel and sand quarrying industries as well as industries that service those sectors. Last year, there were 191 work-related fatalities recorded across the country which was significantly lower than the previous year where there were 212 deaths. Safe Work Australia acting chief executive officer Michelle Baxter urged all workers whether employed by a business or self-employed to make work health and safety a priority. “While we have seen a 16% reduction in work-related deaths since 2012, this does not mean workers should become complacent about reducing and eliminating risks while working,” she said. “In particular it is alarming to see the fatality rate for self-employed workers is so much higher than for employees.” Ms Baxter said the decrease in the number of work-related deaths from previous years can be attributed to fewer crashes on public roads, particularly involving workers in cars. “The worker fatality rate in 2013 was 1.64 fatalities per 100 000 workers,” she said. “Male workers had a fatality rate of 2.80 while female workers had a rate of 0.28. “Over the past 11 years, one-third of workers who were killed while working died in vehicle collisions on public roads, one-third in vehicle incidents at workplaces and the remaining one-third of fatalities did not involve a vehicle.” Safe Work Australia will hold its annual safety month across the country in October where the theme will be Work safe. Home safe.

LAND GRAB: Some of the loudest voices in the anti-coal seam gas debate have been silenced as QGC buys up property in the Tara district.

QGC CONTINUES WITH TARA LAND GRAB GAS COMPANY BUYS UP PROPERTIES FROM ANTI CSG PROTESTERS

ARA local Sandra Bamberry said she had heard about the buy-outs happening in Tara, but had not been approached by QGC yet. The Tara "blockies" spearheaded one of the most damning campaigns against coal seam gas in Queensland, with claims families were being poisoned by drilling operations. Now QGC is believed to have spent more than $1million buying properties in the area, many of which have no water or electricity access. Mrs Bamberry lives on Wallaby Track, near Saxon Rig 60, with her husband and two kids. She said she would rather be bought out than have a well on her property. “If they gave us enough to buy something similar we’d accept,” she said. “There are so many empty blocks. The biggest thing is if they bring the legal gas well distance (to a residence) down to 200m.

paradise – and it’s the best price you’ll get in Queensland. I’d expect to pay twice what I paid here to get something as good elsewhere.” A QGC spokesman said the land purchases were routine "to support development of Tara local Sandra Bamberry long-term infrastructure and to minimise impact on residents, particularly those in “That’s just not far enough for me, with rural residential estates". neighbours 600m to the left of me. I don’t Lock the Gate Alliance president Drew have anything against it (gas), but I don’t Hutton said the land-grab was an admission have blind faith in it. that people and gas fields did not mix. “They’d have to buy me out. I wouldn’t want "We applaud QGC for taking this step and we a well on my property.” are waiting to see if the company will do the Like many other Tara property owners, Mrs right thing for the remaining residents who Bamberry said her farm had become her have been suffering a range of health effects home, and it wasn’t just about land. “We half gambled on them buying us out. But from air pollution and black rain," he said. Queensland Health released a report in it’s become our home, and we’ve made some March last year finding no evidence to really good friends,” she said. support health complaints in the area, which “It’s not the best farming land but once you included migraines, nose bleeds and rashes. knock the bull oak out it’s a little slice of .

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QGC LETTER LEAVES WANDOAN RESIDENTS SCRAMBLING

LANDHOLDERS GOBSMACKED MORE THAN 60 FARMERS GIVEN 21 DAYS TO PROVE PROPERTIES SHOULD REMAIN ON MAP

ANDHOLDERS in the Wandoan area have been forced to scramble to stop their properties being struck off a map that identifies potential strategic cropping land. More than 60 farmers were left gobsmacked after they received letters in the mail from coal seam gas giant QGC, instructing them they needed to prove their properties should remain on the “Trigger Map for Strategic Cropping Land in Queensland”. They were given 21 days to respond. The plan is connected to QGC’s push to build 400 coal seam gas wells in the area, along with pipelines, field compression stations and storage ponds. The application, and also the state legislation it was made under, has drawn strong criticism from affected landholders. Much of the angst surrounds the fact QGC made the application before the Strategic Cropping Land legislation was replaced with the Regional Planning Interests Act in June. Legal experts, like agribusiness lawyer Tom Marland, have noted it would be much easier for QGC to get the application through under the old SCL legislation, as opposed to the new laws. Mr Marland explained that QGC would stand to save millions of dollars in mitigation payments to the State Government if it could prove the land should not be classed as Strategic Cropping Land. The Ferrier and Co lawyer called a public meeting in Wandoan for landholders to seek advice on the 120-plus page application document they had received in the mail from QGC. With just a few days’ notice, nearly 60 farmers attended. “This has taken everyone a bit by surprise,” Mr Marland said. “The (landholders’) resentment at being forced to go through this whole process is quite significant.” For farmers like Wayne Chapman, the timing of the application could not have been worse. “Everyone is extended to the absolute max as it is with drought and low cattle prices,” Mr Chapman said. “They’re not making life easy.”

Luke and Melissa Hopkins were equally concerned, with Mr Hopkins questioning how strategic cropping land could be classified by “someone sitting behind a desk in Brisbane”. “Some of this land has a cropping history of at least 40 to 50 years,” Mr Hopkins said. “It’s our livelihood and our future.” The landholders said the legislation for identifying strategic cropping land was “simply unbalanced”. For a farmer to prove his property was SCL he would need to meet eight strict criteria. But for a company like QGC to prove the land was not SCL, it would have to disprove it on .

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just one criterion. In its application, which covered 175 properties across 120,000ha, QGC was testing the properties on the grounds of land slope. Mr Marland stressed that QGC’s application was not illegal, but he said it was hard not to describe it as “cynical”. “Whether it’s in the best interests of co-existence, I don’t know,” he said. “But it has certainly put a lot of people offside.”A QGC spokesperson said the company was following the process and timeframes set by government. “Land that is the subject of our application is regarded as potential strategic cropping land only – that is, it has not been decided whether it is or is not strategic cropping land,” the spokesperson said. “The law says that land that is unsuitable for cropping, or which has not routinely been cropped, is not strategic cropping land. That’s why we have lodged the application.”

Agribusiness lawyer Tom Marland

FARMERS FIGHT: Wayne and Simone Chapman with their son Josh on their property near Wandoan.

MILESTONE: QGC's Managing Director Mitch Ingram with Minister Ian Macfarlane at the new hub.

NEW HUB FOR QGC

URAT Basin gas giant QGC have celebrated a step towards long-term operations in Queensland with the dedication of a new command centre. The facility, known as the QGC Hub, is the nerve centre of natural gas operations from southern to central Queensland. About 120 engineering, commercial and production specialists collaborate to optimise the operation of wells, pipelines and processing plants at the purpose-built facility in QGC’s Brisbane offices. QGC Managing Director Mitch Ingram said leading-edge technology was helping QGC to work safer and smarter. “Our teams monitor thousands of wells, dozens of processing facilities, thousands of kilometres of connecting pipelines and hundreds of people,” Mr Ingram said. “We can now oversee all this equipment in real time and keep our staff safe by pinpointing the location of vehicles and individuals working in remote locations. “The data received at the hub also helps us forecast and improve gas production, helping us to meet our goal of being the best producer of natural gas in Australia.”

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IN THE NEWS

WASTE AND RECYCLING UPGRADE

FEDERAL MEMBER CONCERNED OVER PRIVATE WASTE STORAGE

ESTERN Downs Regional Council Mayor Ray Brown joined Assistant Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Seath Holswich to officially open the new state-of-the-art Chinchilla Waste and Recycling Centre this month. The region's new waste management facility follows in the successful footsteps of the Dalby Waste and Recycling Centre, and marks another step forward in council's ongoing strategy to offer sustainable waste management alternatives as part of its Towards a Waste Wise Western Downs strategy. The Chinchilla Waste and Recycling Centre, which opened to the public at the beginning of August, was jointly funded by Council and the State Government under the Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program (LGGSP).

SCOTT SPEAKS OUT ABOUT STINKY ISSUE

UMAN waste sparked controversy at the last council meeting on the Western Downs with councillors voting to approve a private regulated waste storage site on the Chinchilla-Tara road. Western Downs Regional Council mayor Ray Brown said despite a split vote, the decision was made to go ahead with approving the site. The site would be used for industrial waste including blackwater from power plant boilers. It would also be used to store domestic camp waste over a period of three years. Federal member for Maranoa Bruce Scott opposed the approval and said he was very concerned about the site being used for human waste. Mr Scott recently spoke out about a proposed sewerage pit to store human waste in Roma

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and although he said he could not confirm the Chinchilla-Tara rd site was similar, he had equal concern. “My understanding of the one that is proposed for the Chinchilla-Tara rd is it may differ to the site in Roma, but I am very concerned that if it is also to be a storage site for human effluent, I would certainly be taking the same position as I have with Roma,” he said. “We have gone past storing human effluent in pits.

“Just as it would be treated in any of our towns, human effluent from CSG developments should be treated on site and to the highest possible standard. “It should be treated just as it would be in a sewerage treatment plant in town.” Mr Scott said it was the responsibility of the company to dispose of the waste in an appropriate and safe manner. “Gas companies have a greater responsiblity for the wellbeing of the community,” he said. Mr Scott said there were alternatives available including portable facilities. “I have seen many places including the Diamantina Village near Roma and in the Cooper Basin where portable sewerage plants have been used,” Mr Scott said. “I’m calling on the gas industry to ensure they do not let contracts where the human waste is transported off site, untreated.”

WASTE WOES: Roma resident Mark Edwards and Federal Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott discuss concerns about private waste disposal sites in the Surat Basin.

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IN THE NEWS

FUNDING FOR RESEARCH

COAL CATASTROPHE: Australian Institute researcher Mark Ogge (inset) claims the approved rail line linking the proposed Carmichael coal mine to the port of Abbot Point (above) could threaten the Surat Basin’s coal mines.

RAIL LINE CATASTROPHE RESEARCHER CLAIMS PROPOSED RAIL LINK COULD THREATEN EXISTING COAL INDUSTRIES

HE approval of a 300km rail line linking the proposed Carmichael coal mine west of Moranbah to the port of Abbot Point has come under fire with naysayers claiming it will have a negative impact on other regions including the Surat Basin. Researcher and public liaison from The Australian Institute Mark Ogge has labelled the North Galilee Basin Rail Project a “train wreck” and has said its approval would result in plenty of “losers” across the state. “The only people benefiting from this are the Galilee Basin components and other regions including the Surat Basin are going to lose out of this,” Mr Ogge said. “There will be one winner and just a whole lot of losers.” Mr Ogge said his biggest concern was the

impact the project would have on the current coal industry in both the Surat and Bowen Basins. “I think the approval is going to come at the expense of existing industries including coal in the Surat and Bowen Basins,” he said. “It has the potential to drive down global coal prices and could cause the closure of Surat and Bowen Basin coal mines.” Meanwhile the Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jeff Seeney said it could create up to 2400 jobs and would unlock the resource-rich Galilee Basin for the benefit of all Queenslanders. “The multi-billion dollar coal projects proposed for the Galilee Basin have the potential to create the next wave of resource sector jobs in Queensland and dramatically

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boost our state’s coal exports,” Mr Seeney said. “Our Government’s strong plan to develop this region will set Queensland up for the next 60 to 70 years, allowing us to invest in the schools, hospitals, roads and services we will need for future generations." It’s estimated the rail line will take about two years to build and pump up to $790 million into the Mackay region and over $900 million into the state economy. The proposed standard gauge greenfield rail line will cost $2.2 billion and be able to transport 100 million tonnes of coal a year. The project now requires the Federal Government to make an approval decision under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act which is expected by September 30 2014.

HE University of Queensland’s Centre for Coal Seam Gas has attracted $3.25 million in funding to further its research capabilities. The Centre for CSG’slatest industry partner, Australia Pacific LNG, has committed the funding to the centre’s research program, which focuses on the areas of water, geosciences, petroleum engineering and social performance. Centre for CSG director Professor Andrew Garnett said Australia Pacific LNG was the fourth industry member to support the work of the centre, joining QGC, Arrow Energy and Santos. “We now have a commitment from the four large coal seam gas operators in Queensland which will allow the centre greater scope for researching industry-wide topics,” he said. “Our research will enable the Australian gas sector to better meet the needs of the environment, community, government and industry.” Australia Pacific LNG chief executive Page Maxson said the funding would also contribute to the centre’s education program . “We are very pleased to be supporting the centre, to continue to improve the knowledge of industry practices, and improve social and environmental management and technological innovation,” he said.

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FLOOD MITIGATION

ESTERN Downs Regional Council has geotechnical ground conditions work under way to inform its engineering investigation for flood levee options for Dalby. Mayor Ray Brown said soil samples were being taken to help understand ground conditions as an initial step in assessing the feasibility of different design options. “The more we know now about the ground conditions, the better informed we will be to confirm the most cost effective design and construction method of a levee at Dalby,” Mayor Brown said. “Whatever we do, it has to reduce the risk of above floor flooding to as many properties as possible, but that has to be balanced with keeping the project costs reasonable. “The State Government wants to support us but we need to give them a flood mitigation solution that shows we’ve been smart with the design to keep the construction costs down.” Mayor Ray Brown said Dalby residents may notice Council representatives in utility vehicles with a drill rig at a number of locations across Dalby over the next two weeks, on Council and State-owned land. “Not only are we doing geotechnical studies, the Council team has been busy with a range of other engineering investigations at Dalby to develop levee alignment options as soon as possible. “We are progressing as quickly as possible to ensure we would be able to move forward into construction should funding support become available.”

FLOOD MITIGATION: Western Downs Mayor Ray Brown shows off the Dalby component of the Draft 2014 Regional Flood Study.

ACLAND TOWN AREA REMOVED FROM MINING LEASE

NEW HOPE MINIMISES LEASE APPLICATION

HE New Hope Group has decreased the size of its mining lease application area to honour commitments made under the revised New Acland Coal Mine Stage 3 Project. This reduction in size (officially called a partial abandonment) removes the Acland town area, including Tom Doherty Park, the War Memorial and the Acland No 2 Colliery, from the mining lease application for the revised project. It also removes the southern portion of the mining lease application, ensuring that mining would not come within 10km of Oakey, and that the amount of land disturbed for mining activities will be reduced by more than half. “The reduction in size of the mining lease application demonstrates that New Hope is genuine in the compromises that we have

We have listened to the community and are acting to minimise impacts from our mining activities on the local area and its residents.

New Hope Chief Operating Officer Bruce Denney proposed in the revised New Acland Coal Mine Stage 3 project,” New Hope Chief Operating Officer Bruce Denney said. Under the proposal, the Acland town area will remain in place and a management plan has been developed to ensure the area is maintained.

“We have listened to the community and are acting to minimise impacts from our mining activities on the local area and its residents,” Mr Denney said. “The compromises we have made as part of the revised project are about ensuring that this important local industry, the New Acland Coal Mine, is not lost to the Oakey area. “The mine has been part of this community for more than a decade and is a major economic and social contributor to the local region, providing hundreds of jobs and supporting locals through our social responsibility initiatives, including our Sponsorship and Donations Program and Community Investment Fund. “The current mine will run out of coal in around two years and so this revised project is aimed at keeping the mine going and maintaining the jobs and local benefits.”

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WELDING WIN FOR MPC MURPHY PIPE AND CIVIL CREWS SET WELDING RECORD ON WALLUMBILLA PIPELINE PROJECT

URPHY Pipe and Civil construction crews working on Santos’ Comet Ridge to Wallumbilla Pipeline Loop Project near Roma have set a cracking pace and in the process reset the company’s record book on pipeline welding. The crew of 350 started work on the 120km steel gas pipeline project earlier this year, and have put the foot firmly on the production pedal with an impressive 2.8km recently welded in a single day. MPC Project Manager Tom Fuller said to achieve this result the 70-man mainline crew welded 156, 18m pipes in a single shift - or one pipe every 4 minutes. Mr Fuller said the outstanding production result was made possible through extensive

forward planning, clear communication and good, old-fashioned hard yakka from the project’s entire construction crew. “Welding 2.8km in a single day is certainly an impressive effort and reset the record bar for MPC’s weld crews, but we have assembled a great team for this project and the results of this can be seen every day across the entire operation,” he said. “While our mainline welding crew is averaging around 2km per day, thanks in part to the use of six scorpion welding bugs, our forward crew on pipe stringing has also set an amazing pace. “The same can be said for our lower and lay crew who have done an exceptional job and are averaging nearly 2km in the trench each day, but recently pulled out all stops to record an amazing 5.1km trenched in a single shift – so great efforts across all work fronts.” Mr Fuller said while he was impressed with the outstanding production rates that crews had achieved during the project, he was most pleased with their constant focus on ensuring an injury-free workplace throughout the construction schedule. “Optimum productivity is a goal we MIGHTY MACHINE: Murphy Pipe and Civil’s innovative continually seek, but our entire team Spiderplough which has helped the company achieve a understands that focusing on productivity is 3000km pipeline milestone across Surat Basin CSG fields. never to be at the expense of proper risk

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MARANOA MAYOR FOCUSES ON ROADS

TRAFFIC ISSUES ON AGENDA .

COMMENT Cr ROBERT LOUGHNAN Mayor, Maranoa Regional Council

HE future of our region has never been talked about quite as much as it is now and traffic issues are never far from people’s minds. Here in Roma we’ve seen vast changes in the makeup of our traffic, including millions of tonnes of heavy machinery on our roads and one of the busiest airports in Australia, with 350,000 passengers using the facility throughout the last financial year. Apart from the main roads connecting our towns and of course our Roma Airport, one of our busiest traffic areas of the region at present is one of the main thoroughfares of Roma – McDowall Street. This area has definitely been a priority for us for some time now, and after the Roma CBD Advisory Committee was created last year to gauge the thoughts of residents and local business owners for the future of our CBD’s heart, we are now well underway in making

improvements to this area. To help reduce congestion and make it easier to park in front of the shops, we will very soon be undertaking a regulated parking initiative in the Roma CBD that will see parking restricted to three hour limits. This will see a shift of the long-stay cars parking in the streets of the CBD, keeping the parks readily available, as well as aiding to ease the traffic. As we are aware that many CBD employees need a convenient place to park every day, Council recently constructed and opened a new carpark on Arthur Street (behind the Queensland Ambulance), bringing an additional 34 car spaces to the CBD. To improve the safety of pedestrians and drivers, in the very near future the CBD area become a 40km/h speed limit area. While many already drive slowly through this area, this will ensure all drivers do so. In addition, we will also be looking at the pedestrian crossings at the McDowall Street and Arthur Street intersection to see whether moving them back a couple of car lengths would improve safety and congestion here as well. We have definitely looked for a range of

measures to advance the area, showing that it doesn’t have to involve parking meters and speed bumps – and I am glad this Council hasn’t reverted to that old style of thinking. We haven’t found a way to ban those reversing beepers from the CBD yet, but we are certainly working on it! While on traffic, some rare praise from me this time around for both the Santos GLNG and Australia Pacific LNG projects. Both have recently signed up to substantial agreements that will allow Council to repair and upgrade a number of key roads impacted by CSG activities. Over $200 million is anticipated to be progressively spent on specific Council roads over the next few years. That investment is very, very welcome, albeit

a little overdue. We all hear comments about the potential impacts of the FIFO industry and it is a happy trawling ground for commentary, but let’s be honest about it. Had we insisted that the resource industry house their entire 7,000 head of people engaged in their construction workforce here in Roma, where would be now just a couple of years down the track? We have an incredible opportunity now, through the operational and maintenance phase of all the LNG projects, to secure favourable treatment for our residents, whether they live here already or will be in the future. I believe that the local employment (and our traffic/road conditions) through this next stage will be surprisingly very positive.

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NO ROOM FOR FLY-IN, FLY-OUT MENTALITY IN QLD’S FUTURE

YES TO QLD PLAN A .

COMMENT BRUCE SCOTT MP Federal Member for Maranoa

S the only Federal Member of Parliament living west of the Great Dividing Range in Queensland, I welcome the State’s 30-year plan that’s set to focus on the regions. We can double the population in regional Queensland by creating jobs, opportunity, better health, having reliable communications and by financially supporting social infrastructure like tourism, aged care facilities and day care centres. If we’re serious about decentralisation, away from the coast, we need to promote our regions as attractive places to live and need government infrastructure investment. Maranoa is the largest federal electorate in Queensland – covering about 42% of the state – and I believe there’s an urgent need to balance the books between city and country. Communities in the Surat and Galilee basins should not be left skeletal while cities gorge the profits channelled by the resource industry in the Maranoa electorate. All too often we hear about positive infrastructure projects in the bush – with skin in the game – left idle while Brisbane’s

South Bank receives whole project funding of $1.72 million from the State to upgrade an artificial beach, as an example. With the continued growth of the resource sector, it’s important to promote our region’s liveable country towns – not a blurred dot viewed from the window of a FIFO aeroplane. The FIFO mentality must be resisted and the full suite of recommendations outlined in the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Australia’s report into fly-in, fly-out and drive-in, drive-out workforce practices should be adopted. Unintended FIFO tax perks must end as workers reap the benefits of the Zone Tax Offset and other rebates designed for people who permanently live in remote Australia. Companies enjoy broad Fringe Benefits Tax exemptions for services such as accommodation, transport and meals for FIFO workers, which can also be claimed as a business expense. These unjust practices support a FIFO mentality to the detriment of regional and remote community growth.

ROUND this time last year, I had the privilege of attending the Queensland Plan Summit held in Brisbane where over 600 delegates met to review community feedback and develop the structure for the final plan which was unveiled late last month. It is welcoming to see that essential infrastructure and the future growth of our regional towns and communities still remain a key focus, not only for the State Government, but also for the people of Queensland, who played a key role in drafting 'The Queensland Plan'. With our region being the equivalent size of Switzerland, and encompassing 6 main towns, 23 smaller towns and 99 communities, Western Downs Regional Council is committed to delivering essential infrastructure projects and services that ensure the future prosperity and sustainability of our communities. I admire the Plan's vision to capitalise on our region's strengths such as agriculture, resources, and infrastructure and industry development, while also acknowledging the challenges and opportunities associated with population growth. The Queensland Plan and its vision for doubling the population outside of South-East Queensland provides a great opportunity to work alongside the State Government and the energy sector to face existing and future growth by developing lasting infrastructure that our communities can benefit from. By developing a strong

COMMENT

Cr RAY BROWN Mayor, Western Downs Regional Council

relationship with the resource and energy sector we can build and maintain essential infrastructure such as roads, water and waste. On that note, the Royalties for the Regions program is a great initiative that has significantly benefited the Western Downs and Surat Basin as our communities have been, and continue to be, impacted by resource sector activities. As the aim of the program is to help communities better manage the impacts of resource sector development, I'm concerned that recent announcements are funding projects in regions that are not directly impacted by the resource sector. I believe the State Government needs to revise the overall allocations for the program so that about 60 per cent of the funding supports regions directly impacted by resource developments, with the remaining 40 per cent going to regions not directly impacted by the resource sector. This will help ensure regions like the Western Downs have greater opportunities to address major infrastructure developments and I look forward to having these discussions with the State Government.

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PARTICIPANTS IN THE QUEENSLAND PLAN, THE LARGEST COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY EVER UNDERTAKEN IN THE STATE, HAVE DETERMINED ...

EDUCATION IS KEY TO FUTURE .

ACCORD TASKED TO HIGHLIGHT PRIORITIES FOR SCHOOLS TO ENSURE THEY HAVE THE BEST EDUCATION AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES COMMENT HOWARD HOBBS MP Member for Warrego

AST year the State Government brought together people from across the State to form the 30 year plan, the Queensland Plan. It was the largest community engagement activity of its kind ever undertaken in Queensland with individuals and groups from every corner of the state taking part. Copies of the Plan are available from my Electorate Office or can be viewed at www.queenslandplan.qld.gov.au. “The Queensland Plan” Ambassadors Council has been established and it is their role to engage with the community and government to oversee the plan’s implementation and encourage participation from across the state. Karen Tully from Charleville as a member of the Queensland Plan Ambassadors Council and she was also a Warrego Delegate to the Queensland Plan. Participants in the Queensland Plan highlighted that Education, and its future; as

a key foundation area. The Education Accord is tasked with bringing together ideas that will determine priorities for our schools, and ensure

students are given the best possible education and job opportunities. The Education Accord is one way for community members and our school

students can join the conversation which will help shape the future of education in this state. Warrego Electorate Principal, Teacher and Parent representatives to the Education Accord Summit on 25th September 2014 are Mr Adam Myers Principal of the Miles State School, Mr Steven Bennett of the Thargomindah State School and Mrs Amy Peart of Charleville. These delegates have a wide range of experience from teaching with the School of Distance Education, teaching in isolated communities, and leading one of the only Rural Independent Public Schools. When the Queensland Education Accord was announced an online questionnaire was released and can be found at http://deta.qld.gov.au/about/ educationaccord/education-accordfeedback-form.html. These questions are a platform for all Queenslanders (parents, teachers, employers, employees) to provide their opinions on the seven key questions on Education in Queensland. I look forward to sharing with you the feedback which is generated by the Education Accord in future Surat Basin News Editions.

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SURAT BASIN PROJECTS TRANSITION TO TESTING PHASE IN COMING MONTHS

FUTURE OF SURAT BASIN GAS INDUSTRY IN THE PIPELINE .

PROJECT WILL DELIVER COAL SEAM GAS FROM SURAT BASIN TO GLADSTONE PROCESSING AND SHIPPING FACILITIY BY THE END OF 2014

he development of the onshore gas industry in the Surat Basin is reaching a critical stage as these huge projects transition from construction to testing and ultimately production over the coming months. The three major projects worth more than $60 billion will deliver coal seam gas (CSG) from the Surat Basin along a vast pipeline network to liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing and shipping facilities in Gladstone. The first boatload of LNG is expected to be shipped from Gladstone by the end of this year, with the other two major projects set to follow from mid-2015. Before then, each project will undergo an extensive commissioning program where every component will be tested for integrity and operational readiness, from gas wells, pipelines and processing plants to the ship that will export the gas as LNG. Testing integrity ensures the componentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s construction is sound. For example, a pipeline may be pressure-tested above its expected operating pressure to verify its construction is sound, and safe to work with. This is usually done with water as the pressure can be more easily controlled. The water is reused in further tests of each section of pipe and plant. Operational testing ensures that each component operates as planned, and responds to the control systems and safety requirements. This operational testing often requires flaring excess gas at the well-sites, compressor stations, pipelines and LNG plants. This must be done as not all of the plant has been tested to take the gas, and it is safer to burn off the excess during this phase. Once proven, the gas is saved for commercial sale and the amount of flared gas decreases markedly. Flaring activity is often the most visible evidence of the testing process currently underway across the Surat Basin. It is not an indication of the long term operational activity once the testing or commissioning phase is complete. It is important that the onshore gas industry ensures that local landholders and communities are well informed about these practices especially as it will be a new experience for some in this region. The GasFields Commission recently wrote to the three major CSG-LNG proponents to remind them of their ongoing responsibility to proactively engage and inform the wider Surat Basin community about these typical production testing activities and to respond promptly to queries when they arise. The testing phase also signals a significant transition in the size, type and location of the overall workforce required for these major CSG-LNG projects. The shift from construction to operations and maintenance will see less worker and contractor numbers than previously but there will still be a significant long term workforce living and working in the Surat Basin. In addition, there will be an ongoing well drilling program which the industry estimates will see around 1,300 gas wells drilled annually over the next 26 years to 2040. These drilling crews will continue to operate across the Surat Basin and require a range of support services from engineering and earthworks to accommodation. Again the onshore gas industry must continue to liaise closely with local governments, businesses, landholders and communities to inform them about the various aspects of the transition currently underway in the Surat Basin.

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BRIDGE OFFICIALLY OPENS

OME call it a "corridor of commerce" while others just say it helps people get home safely. But whatever you call it, the new Blacksoil Interchange is a great addition of infrastructure to the region. Officially called the Tom Fountain Overpass, the new bridge opened to traffic this month. The $93 million development links Wulkuraka Road with the Brisbane Valley Highway over the Warrego Highway north-west of Ipswich. Federal Senator Matt Canavan,

Queensland Transport Minister Scott Emerson and Ipswich West MP Sean Choat joined members of Tom Fountain's family on the overpass to celebrate the opening of the bridge which is on the site of Tom Fountain's garage. Senator Canavan said the bridge was a part of the strategy to connect the wealth of western Queensland to the port of Brisbane and Asian markets. "We've got enormous gas and coal resources past Toowoomba and until recently we had third world roads," Senator Canavan said. "With the Second Toowoomba

Crossing announced, this is now going to be a corridor of commerce between the Surat Basin and Brisbane." Minister for Main Roads and Transport Scott Emerson said 40,000 vehicles used the road every day. "The corridor of commerce is true, but daily use by local people - there is big benefits there as well," Mr Emerson said. Ipswich West MP Sean Choat said this Interchange meant a lot to the local community. "The idea of naming it after the late Tom has been the most positive

aspect for the community," he said. "It is great to see Tom's family and those of the late Ron Schmidt who was Tom's great friend and was tragically killed with him in 1984, here \to see the new overpass." The pair died in a road accident at Mt Larcom near Rockhampton. Tom's son Graham who ran the business after his father's death until he sold the premises to the Department of Main Roads in 1996 said the bridge was a long time coming. "This has always been a trouble spot," he said.

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OSTWALD BROS BRING COMFORT TO MILES

LIVING MADE EASY AT THE EASTWOOD MOTEL-STYLE FACILITIES PROVIDE RELAXING ACCOMMODATION FOR WORKERS AND LOCALS ALIKE

INCE opening in April this year, The Eastwood has been meeting the need for fully-serviced modern residences in

resources sector it also offered an attractive accommodation alternative for the general public. Miles. “The Eastwood does offer comfortable While workers have been quick to take accommodation for workers but it’s more advantage of the motel-style facilities, than your standard worker accommodation,” visitors and locals alike are now beginning to Mr Cavanagh said. realise the benefits. “For the short term visitor it’s affordable, Run by Ostwald Bros’ Facilities and secure and just 10 minutes’ walk to the Accommodation, The Eastwood is open to town’s CBD and historical sites. everyone from people travelling through on “For those seeking long-term business or holiday to locals looking for a accommodation, The Eastwood offers a more relaxed lifestyle. unique lifestyle opportunity where shopping, OFA general manager Damien Cavanagh said cooking and cleaning are fully catered for.” that while The Eastwood catered to the The Eastwood has a reputation for quality

home-style meals which are prepared daily by in-house chefs. Housekeeping and laundry services are all provided leaving plenty of time to relax by the pool or in the recreation room. “We offer full service and modern facilities at attractive rates for both short and long-term stays and we’re getting the message out that everyone is welcome to stay here,” Mr Cavanagh said. ■The Eastwood includes 200 serviced, king single and double ensuite rooms with Foxtel and internet/WIFI available.

MINING PAYS BIG

LTHOUGH workers in the mining industry are still leading the race for the highest full-time weekly pay packets in Australia, ABS figures released this month show the industry is setting a slow pace. ABS data of the full-time adult average weekly ordinary earnings in the year to May 2014 found workers in the mining industry were receiving $2493.20 weekly. Professor Phil Lewis, the director of the University of Canberra’s Centre for Labour Market Research, attributed the low annual increase in weekly earnings to construction jobs in the mining industry evaporating, and subsequently job stability. Prof Lewis said it was a similar story in other industries. The ABS calculated the trend estimates of the full-time adult average weekly earnings had increased by just 2.4%, below the CPI figure of 3%. The average weekly earnings for an adult is $1453.90. The figures follows the unemployment rate hitting a 12-year high. Prof Lewis said in a labour market of low business confidence and high job instability, workers were increasingly frightened of losing their jobs and were no longer pushing for wage increases.

COMFY ACCOMMODATION: The Eastwood includes 200 serviced, king single and double ensuite rooms with Foxtel and internet/WIFI available.

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RAISED IN THE FARMING SECTOR BEHIND THE DESK WITH ANTHONY SHORE, GENERAL MANAGER NORTHERN REGION, CLAAS HARVEST CENTRE DALBY ■How did you get into your industry? My family have been in farming all their life – I started in the industry as an auto electrician then moved to working for dealerships in the last 15 years to where I am today. ■What is involved in your role? Day to day running of CLAAS Harvest Centre Dalby – Business Development of Sub-dealers and Service Agents throughout QLD. ■How does your company fit into the Surat Basin? We supply large agricultural CLAAS machinery to the farming sector. ■How long have you lived in the area and what do you like about living here? All my life, 44 years. Just a good bunch of local people and still close to major cities.

■How do you keep busy outside work? I enjoy fixing up cars and motorbikes and dirt bike riding. ■What do you see in store for the Surat Basin region in the next five years? With the population growth in our region and south east Queensland I see a need for two things - more jobs need to be created and primary producers will need better and more economical ways to produce their goods and services. CLAAS are at the forefront of technology in this market, helping the CLAAS harvest Centre Dalby deliver the support and backup to our customers. ■ If you could do one thing that would improve life for those living and working in the Surat Basin, what would it be? Better roads and more airports like the one being built in Toowoomba.

STAYING LOCAL: Anthony Shore, general manager, Northern Region, CLAAS Harvest Centre Dalby.

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TWO DECADES IN THE INDUSTRY BEHIND THE DESK WITH JAMES MCAULEY, MCAULEY CONTRACTING, OWNER/DIRECTOR ■How did you get in trucking and contracting? My family have been in the industry for almost 20 years within Queensland. I always wanted to start my own business and this work is something that I am familiar and passionate about. ■What do you do in your role? I manage McAuley Contracting as well as operate. ■How does your company contribute to the Surat Basin? McAuley Contracting provides transport, specialising in water haulage, general freight and heavy haulage, as well as meeting other needs clients may have, from graziers to major gas companies. ■What opportunities do you see for businesses in the Surat Basin moving forward? I see lots of opportunity for local businesses in Roma and in the Surat Basin. I am a firm believer however, that works in certain areas should be awarded to local contractors and businesses to support these local towns. ■How long have you lived in Roma and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Roma for nearly six years.

Roma is close to major cities, but still a fairly relaxed country town. I find that the locals and graziers are great people, and the town really pulls together with sporting and community events. ■What do you like to do outside work? I enjoy spending time with my young family and I try to camp draft when I can, alongside being the president of the Roma Campdraft Association. ■What do you see in store for the Maranoa region in the next five years? The gas industry has been great for employment and bringing dollars to Roma and the Surat Basin. As the major works move to the next stage, I hope these companies continue to support local businesses. Many companies, including our own, provide competitive rates and dedicated service, whilst putting money back into the local community. ■If you could do one thing that would improve life for those living and working in the Maranoa, what would it be? To be given the opportunity to see local businesses grow and thrive, and continue to promote Roma as a desirable place for families to live on a long term basis.

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COURT WIN FOR MINER

CENTRAL Queensland coalminer, who was awarded $626,280 in compensation after a workplace injury, has had another win in court after his employer attempted to have him stood down on medical grounds. Michael Keith Haylett, 42, developed an injury to his spine which required surgery while working as a dozer operator between 2009 and 2010 at Hail Creek Mine, 120km south-west of Mackay. The Brisbane Supreme Court heard when Mr Haylett returned to work the company retrained him as a drill rig operator. The hearing in April heard Mr Haylett underwent a medical assessment last November under the coalmine workers’ health scheme as prescribed under the Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation. Under that scheme, there are consequences for the employment of a worker who is assessed as unable to carry out the worker’s tasks at a coalmine without creating an unacceptable level of risk. The court heard a company-appointed doctor examined Mr Haylett and found he was unfit to undertake his duties at the mine as prescribed under the regulation. Mr Haylett challenged the doctor’s decision and sought a declaration that his report should be given no legal effect. Justice Philip McMurdo, in handing down his decision, ordered the doctor’s report void.

SITE VISITS: The trip included a visit to the Senex Energy oil field at Moomba (above).

EDUCATIONAL TRIP: TSBE CEO Shane Charles recently returned from a trip to the Cooper Basin.

SHANE CHARLES PROMOTES SURAT BASIN

TSBE CEO EXPANDS OIL AND GAS KNOWLEDGE

TRIP to the Cooper Basin has given Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) a better understanding of the region’s oil and gas industry while also promoting the capability of local businesses in the Surat Basin. TSBE chief executive officer Shane Charles was joined by senior representatives of government and the gas industry for the three-day trip to the basin. The group visited a refinery operated by IOR Petroleum at Eromanga, the Moomba gas facility, shale gas wells and compressor stations operated by Santos, and oil fields operated by Senex Energy Limited. Mr Charles said it not only gave attendees a greater overview of operations in the basin, but also allowed them to cement the Surat Basin’s reputation to become the service centre for the Cooper Basin.

“The purpose of the trip was twofold,” Mr Charles said. “Firstly, we wanted to better understand the nature of what is happening in the oil and gas Industry in that region, and secondly, we wanted to better understand and promote the capability of local business and TSBE members, to compete for work.” He said the trip made it abundantly clear that there was a number of local companies already working heavily in that area, including Neil Mansell Transport, Ostwald Bros, Easternwell and Saxon. "It surprised me that so many people I spoke to were from Toowoomba or South East Queensland,” Mr Charles said. “Given that, and that we have an existing and significant well drilling and servicing hub right here, our region is primed to be the major service hub for the Cooper Basin.”

Mr Charles thanked Santos, Senex Energy Limited and IOR Petroleum for their assistance in facilitating the group to gain access to remote areas and witness first-hand the opportunities available in the basin. "Due to the Surat Basin activity, our local businesses have attained a level of sophistication unmatched in the gas industry,” Mr Charles said. “Because the Surat Basin was the first significant onshore coal seam gas operation, we are excited about the potential for business in this region to be at the forefront of opportunities in other basins as they arise. “We also see lots of opportunities with potential passenger flights to and from Moomba once the new Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport opens.”

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MAKING LOCAL RUN BUSINESS COUNT

SK any of the farmers around the Darling Downs where they go for tyres and most of them will say the same thing - Gerry Browns’. Ask any of the local businesses around the same area where they go for shelving and

again you’ll get Gerry Browns’. For more than two decades Gerry has been operating his Tyre & Shelving business from Carrington Rd in Toowoomba. At 84 years old Gerry is the face of this local family business, which has grown from a

small one-man operation into the single largest Tyre and Shelving retailer in Toowoomba. Stocking everything including wheelbarrow, car, 4WD, tractor & earthmoving tyres as well as the largest stock of tubes, rust bands and Rema repair accessories. On the shelving front they stock everything from small plastic containers and home/office shelving right up to Industrial Warehouse Pallet Racking. The knowledgeable staff are friendly and easy to talk to, and will more often than not be able to find a solution for any tyre or shelving problem. As every member of staff is also a member of Gerry’s Family, you can feel comfortable knowing that you will always be given the best available information to make an informed decision.

LOCAL EXPERT: Gerry Brown, owner of Gerry Browns Tyres & Shelving. With fitting and installation services available, Gerry Browns Tyre’s and Shelving really is a one-stop shop for all your tyres, shelving and accessories needs.

DALBY BUSINESSMAN HELPS SAVE LIVES

APP COMBATS DRIVER FATIGUE

NEW application for mobile devices, Shake to Wake, has now joined the fight against one of the biggest killers on Australian roads – driver fatigue. Dalby businessman Robert Smiley developed the Shake to Wake app in response to the number of deaths and injuries that have occurred in the Surat Basin and the risk of driver fatigue in the area’s booming mining, farming and construction industries. Available for iPhones and iPads, the app helps to keep drivers alert by reminding them that it’s time to take a break. The Queensland Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety has reported that fatigue is one of the leading factors contributing to road crashes and accounts for 16.7% of all road fatalities in Queensland. Rural drivers, commercial drivers and shift workers have been identified by the Centre as the most at risk of driver fatigue. Mr Smiley said men and women in the Surat Basin are doing 12 hour shifts, often working seven days straight and then travelling home to their loved ones. Some of these people work upside-down shifts on a strict rotation of night then day shifts — leaving their bodies out of balance and in need of sleep — and then they push themselves to the limit just to be in their own bed. Mr Smiley travels Queensland roads every

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day and said the Shake to Wake app can help reduce the amount of accidents taking place on Surat Basin roads, and potentially save lives. “I feel the Shake to Wake application is simple to use and will help eliminate the microsleeps and fatigue of the heavy haulage and mining industries,” he said. “This can also help with down time costs and machinery capital losses from accidents for business owners.” Tourists, security guards, travelling salesmen, farmers and graziers transporting stock or grain to major cities could all benefit from the application. It can even be used to wake farmers spending long days in the tractor at the end of a paddock, reminding them to manually turn while they are using auto steering GPS systems. Once downloaded from www.shaketowake.com users can set the duration of the Shake to Wake timer and choose a sound for the alarm.

WAKEY WAKEY: Robert Smiley displays his Shake to Wake app which was made to prevent driver fatigue. When the alarm sounds, the user needs to shake just once to stop the alarm and automatically restart the timer countdown. The countdown and alarm sequence will keep repeating until you press Stop. While drivers can hop out of their vehicle and run around it, or have a coffee or some

food, Mr Smiley stressed that nothing will cure driver fatigue more than a good sleep, as this allows the body to revitalise itself. He added that drivers should also remember to observe and obey local, state and national road rules while operating the device.

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WOMEN IN THE INDUSTRY

HIESS continue to support women in the industry with the company sponsoring this year’s Chinchilla Rotary RDO for Women. Thiess have supported the RDO for Women since its debut in 2012 and this year’s event was held on August 23. QCLNG Upstream Project director Joe Dujmovic said the sponsorship of the RDO for Women was just one part of Thiess’ approach to empowering women on the project and within Thiess as a whole. “With programs such as women in leadership, women in mining, women in services and other mentoring and network programs, we are driving greater participation by women in all recruitment activities,” Mr Dujmovic said. “Thiess’ ground breaking Indigenous Women in Hard Hats recruitment program won “Best Company Initiative” in the Queensland Resources Council Awards for Women this year as well, putting us at the forefront of initiatives for women.” Mr Dujmovic said Thiess’ success in increasing the number of women on their team was testament to the quality of these programs. “Thiess currently employ nearly 200 women on the QCLNG Project over a range of core disciplines that are vital to our business including senior management, engineering, trades, professional services and administration,” he said. “Active participation in industry bodies such as the National Association of Women in Construction and Women in Engineering, various university scholarship programs and work placement programs means we are continually promoting employment opportunities to women.” Other programs such as the Enginhearing Recruitment Program aim to attract and retain female employees by offering alternative work arrangements to help balance work, family and study commitments. Thiess and the Queensland Resources Council have also partnered to fund an $8,000 scholarship for second year engineering female students. ■See profiles on some of our local Surat Basin women working in construction on Page 23.

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WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION

WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION We put some of the Thiess QCLNG Upstream Project women on the spot to find out their perspective on working in the construction industry:

KATY STEENSTRUP Project Human Resources Manager 1. Where is home? I live in Albion in Brisbane. 2. What is your previous work experience and how did you end up in the construction industry? I started out as a Librarian, then decided to branch out and became a Research Officer for the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia (APMESA). My move into employee relations started out in construction then led me on a path through rail, ports, mining and now oil and gas. 3. What opportunities do you think the construction industry offers women as compared to other industries? The industry offers variety, in that no two days are ever the same. It is also great pay in comparison to a lot of the more traditional “female” industries. 4. What advice would you give other women looking to get involved in the industry? Be open minded and flexible. Be prepared to take risks and say yes to opportunities even if you think you can’t do it.

KATY STEENSTRUP Project Human Resources Manager 5. What are some of the misconceptions people have about women working in construction? There is an idea out there that we all want to be men, rather than we actually all want to be treated fairly and judged on our abilities. 6. What was the biggest surprise for you when you started in the industry? I was surprised by how few women there were but also how supportive and friendly men could be. 7. What do you believe women bring to the industry that makes them an asset? Women can multi task, sometimes complain less and want to learn and develop.

SHAUNA BURGESS Mechanical Trades Assistant 1. Where is home? I live at the Sunshine Coast. 2. What is your previous work experience and how did you end up in the construction industry? Prior to working in the construction industry, I worked in security. My work varied from looking after sports teams to working the door of Fortitude Valley nightclubs. Then around five years ago I got an opportunity to start in the construction industry as a Mechanical Trades Assistant and have not looked back! 3. What opportunities do you think the construction industry offers women as compared to other industries? Construction offers a variety of jobs and the support needed to give anything a go if you have an interest in it. 4. What advice would you give other women looking to get involved in the industry? Take any opportunity to get your foot in the door. Have an open mind and listen to the advice from the people with experience. Don’t be offended by constructive criticism. 5. What are some of the misconceptions people have about women working in construction?

SHAUNA BURGESS Mechanical Trades Assistant Common misconceptions are that women only work in the office or as cleaners which is not the case. What was the biggest surprise for you when you started in the industry? The biggest surprise was that I was the only woman out in the field on my first job. Despite that, the guys were great and willing to help out whenever I asked for advice. It was not too long before more women joined the project. 6. What do you believe women bring to the industry that makes them an asset? Women tend to have more compassion and a different perspective on things. We are not afraid to discuss new ideas or ask questions which can lead to jobs being done more efficiently without compromising safety.

ELOISE DENNEY Site Administrator

1. Where is home? I called Brisbane home for a long time, but after moving to Chinchilla two years ago now buying a house here with my partner, Chinchilla will be home for a little while. My family are here too which makes it feel like home. 2. What is your previous work experience and how did you end up in the construction industry? I started off at an architecture firm in Woolloongabba in Brisbane where I worked for four years after finishing school. I studied interior design and worked as a Junior Interior Designer, before taking an interest in the construction side of things. I took up a Bachelor of Construction Management and landed a job in contracts on Brisbane’s Legacy Way Tunnel in 2011. To help broaden my understanding of a different aspect of construction, I took the leap out to Chinchilla

to get experience in the oil and gas industry. I think I will always be involved in some aspect of construction whatever the discipline. 3. What opportunities do you think the construction industry offers women as compared to other industries? Diversity and progression. There are so many paths you can take in many different capacities. There is also the opportunity to take time off between projects if you want to take an extended holiday, start a family or study. Having children is something I think is at the forefront of many women’s minds when they start a career, and the construction industry gives women the opportunity to achieve both a successful career and motherhood at any stage of their career. 4. What advice would you give other women looking to get involved in the

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industry? If the opportunity presents itself and you want it, then go for it. Whether you are driving a truck in the mines, doing an apprenticeship with a builder or want to venture into administration, contracts or health and safety, it’s a fantastic industry to get into and will give you the opportunity to experience pretty much anything you want to get involved in. 5. What are some of the misconceptions people have about women working in construction? That it is only a man’s world. Women have a small but dominating presence in the construction industry that sometimes may not be realised to someone who isn’t involved in this line of work. Woman are involved in every single aspect of a job.

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

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ROM workers to families, Creek Cafe in Miles has something for everybody. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of alfresco dining in the heart of Miles. Whether you’re after a delicious hot meal or a sweet treat, Paula Toohey and her family can serve you up something great. The cafe is open from 4.30am with its dedicated staff up and preparing by 3am each morning. The team offers unique specials every day to keep you guessing and they don’t just stop at the food. The Creek Cafe also offers accommodation packages which include long and short stays, catering for a range of events and companies and a large team of professional cleaners. Inside the cafe you’ll also find hidden treasures created by ‘Homewares by LK’

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THE TOOHEYS CALL MILES HOME

PAULA & HER FAMILY WELCOME YOU now. The owner and manager of Creek Cafe in Miles moved to the town from Dalby five years ago with her husband and children. Paula said she moved to Miles for the quiet life. “It took me a few years to find somewhere that I felt I belonged and I found that in Miles,” she said. “It’s a place where I call home and feel that I have put down some firm roots. “I am originally from Northern Ireland and met my husband Sean there who is Australian. “He never intended to live in Ireland

It has amazing people and a great sense of community. Paula Toohey and missed Australia so we decided to move back here.” Paula worked in the hospitality business for a few years before leaving Ireland but said she struggled to find a job when her and her husband first moved to Dalby. “A nice man called Ben gave me a job at Grassdale feedlot then I worked for NAB where I stayed for a couple of years until our son Darcy was born and we moved to Miles,” she said.

“Our daughters Ariana and Roma fitted right in to life here they soon made new friends while I stayed home with our son and Sean went straight to working two weeks on and three days off. “So much for quiet life.” Paula said the town of Miles had amazing people and a great sense of community. “Our kids are also at home here and they were welcomed at the primary school and now the high school where they have flourished,” she said. “I often hear and read about Miles being the heart of the Surat basin. “Miles is just not where I bought a business it is where my heart is. “It has an amazing sense of community.”

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DALBY HOSPITAL RECEIVES A GENEROUS DONATION

REGIONAL FUNDING

EDERAL LNP Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott said new payments to councils in the electorate would be made this week under the Australian Government’s Financial Assistance Grant program. “Councils in the Maranoa electorate will receive a total of $127,313,811 this financial year,” Mr Scott said. “The Coalition Government is committed to supporting local communities to deliver the services and facilities they need. “Councils are free to spend this untied grant funding according to local priorities, including for infrastructure, health, recreation, environment, employment and road projects.” Mr Scott said the funds would add to additional funding provided by the Federal Government under the Roads to Recovery, Black Spot and Bridges Renewal programmes.

MPC CREW HELPS OUT

RISIS accommodation units being provided to out-of-town families visiting loved ones at the Dalby Hospital, have been given a much-needed makeover thanks to Murphy Pipe and Civil. The pipeline company unloaded a truckload of furniture on the weekend so the hospital could brighten up the units that were regularly provided free-of-charge to visitors. The furniture donation was made possible

after some of the company’s crews relocated from company houses to local worker camps, therefore providing a surplus of washing machines and dryers, televisions, dining tables, sofas and bedroom suites. Dalby Health Service’s Director of Nursing and Facility Manager Colleen Rasmussen said the near-new furniture was a very welcome refresh to the two units the hospital made available.

This furniture donation will really brighten up the two units and provide our guests with a warm and welcoming environment. Dalby Health Service’s director of nursing and facility manager Colleen Rasmussen

“Our crisis accommodation units normally operate at around 90% capacity and provide a very important service to families - who are often in a time of need,” Mrs Rasmussen said. “This furniture donation will really brighten up the two units and provide our guests with a warm and welcoming environment when they are visiting their families in our hospital.” MPC’s Tom Flanagan said it was great that the unneeded furniture was being put to good use and helping make overnight stays for local families just that little bit more comfortable. “Hospital visits are often stressful times for families, so I am pleased we have been able to assist the Dalby Hospital in some way, so that it can continue to provide this great service to people right across the region,” Mr BIG MOVE: The men from Murphy Pipe and Civil unload a truck, two utes and a trailer full of furniture donations to Flanagan said. the Dalby Hospital.

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SERVICE PROVIDER EXPANDS TO SURAT BASIN

LREADY an established service provider across the state and throughout the country, the Haynes Group has now set its sights on the Surat Basin. With more than 20 years’ experience Haynes Group delivers a wide range of services from heavy mobile equipment repair, maintenance and rebuilds, field service trades in fully compliant 4WD vehicles, crane hire, fixed plant shutdowns, labour hire and

recruitment, full project resourcing, refractory and industrial corrosion protection services and the Haynes Auto Glass division. The company will now add the Toowoomba and Surat Basin CSG/LNG, energy and mining developments to its portfolio. Haynes Group General Manager Tim Magoffin said it was an important part of the company’s strategy to support the local regions in which they worked, therefore the

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PERFECT PLANNING: AgForce CSG project officer Daniel Phipps will be running property mapping workshops on the Western Downs.

FREE WORKSHOPS ON COMPUTER MAPPING

LANDHOLDERS PUT IN BETTER POSITION AGFORCE PROVIDES VITAL INFORMATION TO MOONIE LANDHOLDERS ON CSG NEGOTIATIONS

ANDHOLDERS in Moonie will have the opportunity to discover how property computer mapping can assist them with CSG negotiations at a free AgForce Projects workshop on August 28. CSG project officer Daniel Phipps said a property computer map would help landholders negotiate where and when a resource company conducted their activity on their property and assisted in determining fair compensation. “Often a resource company will come to you with a map of proposed infrastructure for your property,” Mr Phipps said. “Having a comprehensive map of your property will put you in a better position if negotiating agreements addressing impacts of mining and resource development on your business. “A map of your property which identifies your farm infrastructure, productive areas and future developments will assist you in assessing the potential impacts from CSG activities, and determine and set conduct provisions and compensation during your negotiations.” Property computer mapping is also useful for landholders looking to enter into coordinated pest control or the Grazing Best Management Practices (BMP) program. “Property computer mapping provides a bird’s eye view of a property, which helps with property planning, grazing strategies, property recovery, monitoring, improving productivity and succession planning,” Mr Phipps said. He said landholders could plot their property

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Often a resource company will come to you with a map of proposed infrastructure for your property. CSG project officer Daniel Phipps boundaries and identify weak spots in regards to the control of feral pests; as well as create buffer zones around watering points to reduce grazing pressure and manage vegetation. “It is a vital tool for property managers who want to be running the most efficient property while ensuring the long-term and sustainable productivity of their land,” Mr Phipps said. The workshop is being held in Moonie on August 28 from 8.45am to 4pm.

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EASTERNWELL GIVES BACK TO COMMUNITY

SAFETY FIRST: QGC general manager Upstream Operations Richard Schokman and Acting Chief Cuperindentent Rural Operations Peter Varley check out the new water tanker donated to the Bennett Rural Fire Brigade near Tara.

QGC SUPPORTS FIRIES BENNETT RURAL FIRE BRIGADE RECEIVES WATER TANK AND FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

S the fire season approaches, Bennett Rural Fire Brigade first officer Peter McGowan said the water tank and firefighting equipment donated to the station could not have come at a better time. “All the dams are low, which means we could have to drive up to 30km to get water in the case of a fire,” Mr McGowan said. “With the new 70,000L water tank, we can store the water here and fill up the trucks onsite.” He said the new water trucks and equipment had started being used from August 25 to train rural firefighters in the area. “It’s been needed for a long time, really since the 2002 fires, which showed we needed something like this so we’re grateful to have the new equipment,” he said. The donation by QGC, worth $392,000,

included the water tank, six trailer units and 11 slip-on units for utility vehicles. Auxiliary stations in the region have received thermal imaging cameras, portable radio batteries and reciprocating saws. QGC general manager upstream operations Richard Schokman said the donation was part of an ongoing commitment to be part of the community. “We have a strong footprint in the region and this highlights our partnership with the rural firefighters. It’s important we support the Rural Fire Service,” Mr Schokman said. He said many QGC staff volunteer for the fire service and it’s a key part of their responsibility. Acting Deputy Commissioner for Emergency Volunteers Brian Cifuentes said the new tanker would also boost response capability. “The new truck and trailers handed over

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OGAN & District Rural Fire Brigade has been announced as one of the local community groups to receive grant funding from Easternwell, in recognition of its valued contribution to the region. The not-for-profit organisation received $1680 through Easternwell’s community grants program to further strengthen its hazard reduction project and public awareness program – a program which sees 30 members volunteer their time to protect and educate the community during natural disasters. Kogan & District Rural Fire Brigade’s Secretary and Treasurer, Vicki Searle, said they were a volunteer-based organisation and therefore the minimal funding they receive goes towards day-to-day expenses and ordinary basics. “Easternwell’s grant has given us the funding we need to purchase new handheld radios for our Brigade members,” she said. “The radio will make a huge difference with fire management and situational awareness. It is also a great way to reward our Brigade members and make their job a little easier. “To some organisations the funding we received may not seem like much, but we feel very fortunate and thankful as it will greatly assist us in ensuring safe, reliable communication between fire-fighters at all times.” Since the launch of the grass-roots initiative in 2011, Easternwell has provided over $62,000 to more than 35 groups in the Surat Basin. Easternwell’s Chief Operating Officer, Tim Phelan, said the grants program was designed to shine a light on the groups and associations that are making a difference in their community, but are in need of a helping hand. “Easternwell is passionate about supporting the regions where we conduct business and our grants program is one of the ways we are creating lasting benefits for these communities,” he said. “Over the years we have provided grant funding to more than 110 groups throughout Australia which has enabled them to grow their services to benefit the wider community.”

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PLACES AND FACES CHINCHILLA ROTARY RDO FOR WOMEN

THE RDO, held on Saturday August 23, featured presentations from guest speakers designed to enable, motivate and encourage women to achieve their goals and believe in themselves. 1. GUEST SPEAKERS: Carren Smith, Kim Morrison, Cyndi O'Mears, Bruce Williams, Tess Bourke and Vicki Savage 2.Jordan Nahi and Nikita Townsend 3.Di Tong and Patrina O'Rourke 4.Yardleigh, Atlantah and Narelle Nothdurft. 5.Gwenda Olm with her grandaughter Grace Bourke. 6. Trudi Webster, Erin Corish and Robyn Haig.

7.Terri Cobb, Tracey Evans and Sue Cobb.

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POTTERS, painters and designers from across the region displayed their artwork for consideration in the 2014 Western Downs Regional Artists' Exhibition Colours of Our Community. The exhibition will be showing at Gallery 107 @ Dalby until Tuesday October 7. 1. Jess Bermingham and Chris Bermingham at the Colours of Our Community art opening at Gallery 107, Dalby.

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TSBE INNOVATION SERIES EVENT 1. Pat Gleeson from Oakey Abattoir, Guest Speaker Michael Murray from Cotton Australia, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Hon Dr John McVeigh and Guest Speaker David Kassulke from AJ Bush. 2. Guest Speaker and CEO of Progressive Green and Utilacor David Evans, Rod Saal from Ag Assist and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Hon Dr John McVeigh. 3. TSBE General Manager-Agribusiness and Export Jo Sheppard, Keith Saunders from Power Tynan, Philip Saal from Power Tynan and TSBE Project Officer Kate Reardon. 4. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Hon Dr John McVeigh, TSBE General Manager-Agribusiness and Export Jo Sheppard and Gavin Walton from Condamine Electric Company.

5. Andrew Walton from the University of Southern Queensland and Pat Gleeson from Oakey Abattoir. 6. Pat Gleeson from Oakey Abattoir and Philippe De Greslan from MWH Australia Pty Ltd.

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STATE FINALIST: Ostwald Brothers school-based apprentice Gemma Hartwig is a Queensland Training Awards finalist for the Darling Downs south-west region.

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EMMA Hartwig’s story of finding her dream career is one of inspiration. The Our Lady of the Southern Cross College captain has gone above and beyond to become a School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year finalist in the Queensland Training Awards for the Darling Downs south-west region. Just two years ago, Gemma hated school and was ready to drop out. After a meeting with OLSCC careers counsellor Libby Baxter, Gemma was convinced to try out a week of work experience in a diesel mechanic role at Ostwald Bros. Despite going into a male dominated workplace, Gemma fitted right in. “I absolutely loved it,” she said. “I had to try twice as hard as any boys would because I had to prove myself.” .

I had to try twice as hard as any boys would because I had to prove myself. Gemma Hartwig When she returned to school, Gemma wrote a thank you letter to Ostwald Bros and after a few months she got the call offering her a school-based apprenticeship. “I’ve been really lucky to be given the opportunity,” she said. Since then, Gemma has turned her perspective on education around. “It gave me a reason to come to school and it made me want to learn and excel in my studies. It’s been a real benefit and it’s made me a lot happier,” she said. In addition to becoming college captain, Gemma joined several public speaking groups to further extend her skills. Ostwald Bros human resources officer Russell Darby said Gemma ticked all the boxes for what the business looked for in an employee. “From the very first day of work experience she showed the right attitude and personality,” he said. Mrs Baxter encouraged Gemma to apply for the Queensland Training Awards because of her strong passion for her job. Gemma was overwhelmed when she found out she had been selected as one of three finalists in the region. “I’m really proud of myself and happy that everything I’d been working towards is paying off,” she said. Gemma plans to continue to work for Ostwald Bros after she finished her apprenticeship and hopes to one day travel with her trade. “You never stop learning in the trade that I’m in,” she said. Gemma will go on to compete for the state award in her category at the Queensland Training Awards on September 19.

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NEW SHELVES GIVE A NEW HOPE FOR KIDS

IDYING up is now a breeze for the children and staff at Highfields Kindergarten after new shelves were installed with support from the New Hope Group. The shelves, located in the kindergarten’s storage shed, are used to store outdoor play equipment and boxes of toys. Highfields Kindergarten Management Committee member Molly Carrigan said the new shelving provided a safe storage area which could be used by both the staff and the children. “The safe storage of all the equipment protects our staff from injury, while allowing the children to access it by way of a special traffic light system,” she said. “The shelves have photo labels so everyone knows where everything goes as well as big green, orange and red spots on the shelf. “Green means the children can get the toys/equipment themselves, orange means they need to ask an adult first and red means that it’s for adults only.”

Mrs Carrigan said safely managing the access to the shed and play equipment helped to promote independence and allowed the children to extend themselves by planning their own outside play. “The children have already made great use of the system and have enjoyed finding some new favourites amongst the equipment,” she said. “Thank you to the New Hope Group for supporting this project and thanks to those community members who bought tickets in our recent State of Origin raffle. “Proceeds from the raffle also assisted with the installation of the new shelves.” New Acland General Manager Andrew McDonald said the company was proud to support community organisations like Highfields Kindergarten. “Safety is paramount at the New Acland Coal Mine, and it is pleasing to see the installation of these shelves is contributing to a safe and healthy environment for the staff and children at Highfields Kindergarten,” he said.

GENEROUS GIFT: New shelves for Highfields Kindergarten.

RAISING FUNDS: At the It's A Bloke Thing Prostate Cancer Luncheon are (from left) Ivan Walls, Jane McVeigh, Gary Gardner, Tom McVeigh, Michael Hubbard and Steven Prowse.

COMMUNITIES GET BEHIND CHARITY

FOR THE BLOKES CAMPAIGN RAISES AWARENESS OF PROSTATE CANCER

GROUP of high-profiled Queensland businessmen and mates have dropped their pants at a special charity lunch, which raised more than $1.2million for prostate cancer research – the most successful of its kind in Australia. Toowoomba-based Gary Gardner, John Wagner, Mark Crampton and John Fitzgibbons announced a major national fundraising campaign – Show Us Your Jocks – on the back of their prostate cancer It’s A Bloke Thing Foundation lunch. Wearing not much more than Akubras, Drizabones and boxer shorts, the four mates launched their quirky campaign in front of the bemused 350 guests, which included motorcycle champion Mick Doohan. The 2014 It’s A Bloke Thing Foundation chairman Gary Gardner said the campaign was a way of engaging all Australians to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research. Mr Gardner, who along with John Wagner had suffered prostate cancer, said there had been overwhelming support from the Queensland community. “This has seen us raise more than $1million for prostate cancer research at our annual It’s A Bloke Thing Foundation lunch in Toowoomba,” he said. “The aim with the campaign is to reach people at a

grassroots level and get them on board too.” He said the community was encouraged to enter the boxer short decorating competition “Show Us Your Jocks” with the chance to win a family holiday to Tangalooma Island in Queensland. All funds from the $10 competition entry fee will go directly to prostate cancer research, with the national winner announced in November this year. For entry details go to www.showusyourjocks.com.au

Prostate Cancer Key facts: ■ Prostate cancer accounts for 30% of all cancers diagnosed in Australian men every year. It is the second most common cause of cancer related death, after lung cancer. ■ While prostate cancer affects both young and old, one in eight men could have prostate cancer by age 75. One in six could have it by age 85. ■ Compared to other cancers, prostate cancer has one of the highest five-year survival rates - 92% - after diagnosis. Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia 2014

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THIESS SAFETY AWARD HELPS SUPPORT BUSHKIDS

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ROYAL QUEENSLAND BUSH CHILDREN’S HEALTH SCHEME RECEIVES $10,000

HIESS has donated $10,000 to the Royal Queensland Bush Children’s Health Scheme (BUSHkids) as part of a QGC safety award initiative on the Queensland Curtis LNG (QCLNG) Upstream Project. Community and Stakeholder Relations Manager, Kyle Roggenkamp said Thiess had provided more than $70,600 to BUSHkids in Dalby since April 2012, when its QCLNG project team nominated to support the charity. “More than half this amount has come directly from the workforce’s generous contribution to fundraising events,” Kyle said.

“The health and well-being of our people is at the forefront of everything we do and this year Thiess has been recognised as QGC Safety Contractor for the Month of January, April, May and June. “Our objective, ‘everyone safe every day’ is founded on our belief that safe projects are successful projects and that all injuries are preventable and I’m please our efforts have also been able to assist our project charity of choice BUSHkids.” BUSHkids General Manager Carlton Meyn said he appreciated the support Thiess has provided for the work we carry out in the Dalby community. Each year the Dalby Centre assists more

than 400 families throughout the Western Downs and Surat Basin area – equating to more than 1,200 individual appointments annually. BUSHkids provides free allied health services including early intervention therapy programs for children from 0 - 13 years experiencing developmental difficulties or delays and/or behavioural or emotional issues. It also provides education programs aimed at empowering parents across the Surat Basin region to assist their child’s development and success. The opportunity came about through Thiess being awarded Contractor of the Quarter

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More than half this amount has come directly from the workforce’s generous contribution to fundraising events. Community and Stakeholder Relations Manager, Kyle Roggenkamp from QGC. The award recognises the company’s contribution and performance against key leading indicator HSSE targets throughout the quarter. Thiess has consistently demonstrated their safety performance through the quarter and have introduced a number of safety initiatives which continue to pursue excellence in HSSE performance.