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SURAT BASIN

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29 May 2014

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LIVING in the Surat Basin for almost two years now I have learnt the region has endless opportunities. Working as a journalist I have the rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn the ins and outs of the region and how its people work. With a new opportunity at the Surat Basin News, I’m excited to expand on my current knowledge of the Surat Basin and delve into the industry a little more. Prior to moving out west from Brisbane, I wasn’t aware just how important the industry was to this region. However over my time working with our local papers I have learnt it is a fascinating and thriving network. I am looking forward to the opportunity to build my knowledge of an industry I believe will continue to create a viable future for our region. For those working in the industry or simply living in the region and being affected by it, I would welcome your knowledge. I will be dedicating my time to this product to ensure we can produce up to date, in-depth coverage of the Surat Basin region as a whole. For story ideas or suggestions email Melissa.Mobbs@ dalbyherald.com.au or contact me directly at our Dalby office on 4672 5508.

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IR travel in the Surat Basin is set to get a lot easier with the announcement that Virgin Australia is close to signing on with Wellcamp airport. Wellcamp Airport general manager Phil Gregory said an agreement between Wellcamp Airport and Virgin was getting closer by the day. “We have been talking for a couple of months and are getting close . . .” Mr Gregory said. He revealed that CASA had flown the proposed flight paths and confirmed there were no problems with the proposed air spaces in and around the airport. Virgin Queensland regional manager Ann Elliott spoke at a Chamber of Commerce and Industry breakfast in Toowoomba last week and quickly declared that no major announcemirent would be forthcoming on that day. However, the 200-plus audience with a

massive Wagners contingent evident sent her a clear and strong message that Toowoomba was desperate for jet services. Mr Gregory, in introducing Ms Elliott, outlined a compelling case for her airline to quickly get into gear and bring their jets to town. Ms Elliott, as expected, spoke about her airline’s connection and commitment to delivering regional services but said she could not add anything further about any possible jet service deal. “Obviously, any deal must make sense for us and Wagners,” she said Ms Elliott said she was in Toowoomba on a fact-finding mission and wanted to hear from Toowoomba and the business community about their air service needs. Chamber CEO Greg Johnson’s suggestion of regular visits by Virgin Australia executives to Toowoomba to enable the business

HIGH HOPES: Wellcamp Airport general manager Phil Gregory hopes Virgin Australia will come on board and provide a service to the area. .

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DALBY BASED COMPANY HOSTS INTERNATIONAL TRAINING

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VAST EXPERIENCE: Mechanics travelled from countries across the globe to Dalby for Waukesha Training.

URAT Basin gas compression service company Exterran has welcomed technicians from across the globe to take part in the first Waukesha Training course to be held in Australia. The Dalby based company hosted trainees over a two week period, in which time they experienced five days of General Engine Technology Training and four days of VHP training. Exterran senior field technician Adam Wilcox said the Surat Basin was an ideal location for the training to take place. “Exterran have invested in a purpose built overhaul facility in Dalby, central to the Surat Basin and many of our clients operations,” Mr Wilcox said. “This is a great opportunity for Exterran and what we represent within the industry.” Houston based trainer Patrick Clophus flew to Australia to conduct the training and he said the first thing he noticed about the Surat Basin were the similarities to his home town. “Driving out to Dalby from Brisbane, a lot of the rural areas look the same as we have at home,” he said.

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“The Exterran workshop is also similar and they actually have two engines out the back natural gas compression experience and we were able to put our hands on so it’s more expertise,” he said. than adequate for the training.” “And while we have experience maintaining, Mr Clophus said the training would not only servicing and overhauling the equipment benefit Exterran but also their clients based on training provided by more senior throughout Surat Basin. technicians, this training will provide us “One of the things you can’t do today is guess Waukesha certifications.” what’s wrong with the engine, you have to be trained on it,” he said. “And at the end of these two weeks these SEE STORY guys will be able to offer that experience.” Exterran’s Dalby branch manager Andrew McLaughlan said the training would expand the company’s opportunities in the industry. Billions pour in to Basin “Exterran is well known in the region for

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IN THE NEWS

NEW MACHINE FOR NEW ACLAND

The Wirtgen arriving at New Acland earlier this month.

MINING MONSTER NEW HOPE GROUP’S NEW ACLAND SITE TO START FOUR MONTH TRIAL OF GERMAN-BUILT WIRTGEN MACHINE .

$7 MILLION mining monster could change the way coal is mined at New Hope Group's Acland site. The site will soon start an in-depth trial of a new surface mining machine all the way from Germany. New Acland general manager Andrew McDonald said the four-month trial would be conducted to test whether the German-built Wirtgen machine would be able to mine the thin coal seams at New Acland in much the same way as its smaller cousin pulls up old road and bitumen surfaces “We are looking at the Wirtgen miner because it is expected to improve mining efficiencies to create significant cost savings,” Mr McDonald said. “It if achieves the expected results, it will save on the use of two Cat D11 dozers and a front end loader. “Currently, dozers are used to rip and stack coal and parting while loaders load the coal and parting into haul trucks. “This Wirtgen machine is expected to extract the raw coal in one seamless process and continuously load it into the haul trucks.” The operational trials are expected to begin in early June after the machine is fully assembled and training has been conducted. “The specialised training for our

The Wirtgen will be part of a four month trial at New Acland coal mine.

New Acland general manager Andrew McDonald

We are looking at the Wirtgen miner because it is expected to improve mining efficiencies to create significant cost savings.

maintenance people and machine operators will go for about a week and then training will also be ongoing throughout the trial period,” Mr McDonald said. New Hope Group chief operating officer Bruce Denney said the New Acland mine was a major economic contributor to the region. “It is currently providing a $300 million injection annually into south-east Queensland’s economy and $110 million each year to the Darling Downs,” Mr Denney said. “New Acland employs more than 300 local people directly, and provides a further 160 full-time contractor jobs and 2,300 indirect jobs.”

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QLEAVE CHANGES BUILDING and construction workers in the Surat Basin have welcomed amendments to an industry long service leave scheme in an effort to make the system fairer. QRC chief executive Michael Roche said the amendments will redress the disproportional contribution being made by the resources sector to the portable long service leave scheme. “Preparedness to review the QLeave arrangements and make changes to the legislation, reflects an understanding and willingness of the Newman government to boost the competitiveness of the resources sector by tackling unnecessary costs and red tape,” said Mr Roche “What had become the norm was for routine mining and gas industry operational activities to be captured by the levy arrangements. “Application of the levy to total project costs also meant that the highly capital intensive resources sector projects had been heavily subsidising less capital intensive parts of building and construction.”

LAW CHANGES ON WAY

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From 1 July 2014

MAKING CHANGES: Minister for Environment Greg Hunt has introduced changes to national environmental laws.

Western Downs Regional Council Mayor Ray Brown

There is still a need for checks and balances, but it minimises the red tape.

treated which can be accredited for approval at a state level. “In line with the One-Stop Shop policy, the Government is amending the EPBC Act to allow the Minister to accredit state and territory processes for approving projects involving the water trigger.” Western Downs Regional Council Mayor Ray Brown said although there would still be red tape involved in the process it was a positive outcome for the Surat Basin resource sector. “There is still a need for checks and balances, but it minimises the red tape,” he said. “It’s a positive thing for both the

resource industry and the agricultural sector. “Anything that can assist these sectors but still keep the security measures that have been put in place for a reason is going to be a win- win situation.” TSBE chief executive officer Shane Charles said he fully supported the change. “It seems incredulous to me that we have had two systems of environmental approval at a state and federal level. This is bureaucracy gone mad,” he said. “ We fully support and congratulate the government for putting an end to mindless duplicity ensuring a faster system for project approvals.” The change comes as the Abbott government reached a key milestone in the hand-over of environmental assessments. Draft bilateral agreements on the handover, between the Federal Government and Queensland and New South Wales, were released for public comment last week. Those agreements form part of the Abbott government’s one stop shop policy to cut red tape and largely remove Commonwealth oversight of environmental assessments.

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HECKS on water resources for coal seam gas projects and large coal mines will be handed from the Commonwealth to state governments under proposed changes to national environment laws. As part of bills introduced by Environment Minister Greg Hunt in parliament this month, the “water trigger” put in national environmental laws last parliament would be devolved to the state authorities. The change would remove the Commonwealth’s responsibility for ensuring groundwater is protected from major projects, a policy which Mr Hunt said before the election would remain in federal hands. However, the handover of the laws, he said, would still ensure the same level of protection, assessment and compliance, as is already the case under the Commonwealth process. “Under the current provisions of the EPBC Act, water trigger projects must go through two separate approval processes,” Mr Hunt said. “This is different to how all other matters of national environmental significance are

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IN THE NEWS

COAL PRICES WEAKEN

MINES ON STRUGGLE STREET INDUSTRY CHIEF SAYS JOBS, REVENUE ON THE LINE

EAK coal prices are bleeding multinational miners dry and drawing smaller and more nimble firms out of the shadows ready to prey on an operation going cheap. Industry conditions are ripe for sales, with the Queensland Resources Council telling the State Government earlier this month it expected one in four coal mines in Qld were now failing to turn a profit. The comments came a few days after former billionaire miner Nathan Tinkler snapped up the mothballed Wilkie Creek mine near Dalby in a deal worth up to $150 million. The south-west Queensland Peabody mine was shut down late in 2013, putting up to 200 out of work. QRC chief Michael Roche said despite vigorous cost cutting, 25 percent of the coal currently produced in Queensland was being done so at a loss, including half of all thermal coal production. “Some of these mines are only staying open because production is a more palatable option than closing operations locked into transport costs levied on a take or pay basis,” he said. “However, with one out of every 10 tonnes of coal currently produced in Queensland in the red to the tune of more than $14, some mines are at extreme risk of shutdown. “If that happens, Queensland could lose up to $1.8 billion in spending with more than 22,000 jobs in the line of fire.” Speaking in Mackay earlier this month Mr Roche discussed just how little companies were earning when INDUSTRY CONCERNS: The viability of coal mines in Qld is being questioned due to weakening global coal prices. their coal is dispatched from port.

HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham

That’s one way to reduce costs in an environment where (coal) prices have come down.

Coking coal – used to create iron ore – currently sells for US$115 per tonne. After port, rail and royalty costs, just $8 of that returns to the company coffers. Energy coal now sells for US$73 per tonne, up to $4 below what it takes for a miner to shift it from the ground to the customer. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said there would be more cuts to come. “That’s one way to reduce costs in an environment where (coal) prices have come down,” he said. “That’s all the companies involved can focus on, finding ways to reduce costs to minimise losses or find ways to profit. “One way to help achieve that is some consolidation. “If the price is right, deals get done.”

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EVELOPMENT in the Surat Basin continues to boom with Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise research showing a total development spend of more than $11 billion. TSBE’s latest Development Status Report has collated the various developments underway (with a construction cost of $2 million and over), in planning and recently completed within the last 12 months, for the Toowoomba local government area. It puts the figure of current developments underway at a staggering $35 billion (includes Wellcamp Airport, National Broadband Network and Transport Network Reconstruction Program) and projects approved and awaiting commencement at $2.1 billion (QIC redevelopment, Second Range Crossing and a Toowoomba substation). TSBE chief executive officer Shane Charles said projects completed within the last 12 months totalled nearly $106 million, while projects proposed totalled nearly $5.9 billion. “This research shows a total development spend within the region of in excess of $11 billion. “These numbers are a great reminder of exactly how much activity is happening in our region and what that means for the community,” Mr Charles said. “We have an unemployment rate far lower than Queensland’s average and major

TSBE Chief Executive Officer Shane Charles

This is an exciting time to be Toowoomba and we will only see more growth in the coming years.

opportunities set to come our way. “This is an exciting time to be Toowoomba and we will only see more growth in the coming years.” In Maranoa, there are $218.8 million worth of infrastructure and services contracts currently underway or in design phase. From a construction point of view, there are $81.2 million worth of projects, and the well-known GLNG and APLNG CSG operations continuing to power ahead.

Key figures

• Projects underway totalled $3.574 billion. Major developments include National Broadband Network ($246m), Wellcamp Airport ($300m), Outer Circulating Road project ($45m), Highfields State High School ($35m), New Acland Mine ($1.7b) and new City Library ($24.5m). • Projects approved and awaiting

BIG BUSINESS: Wellcamp Airport is one of many projects underway in the Toowoomba and Surat Basin regions. commencement totalled $2.169 billion. Major developments include QIC redevelopment ($350m), Toowoomba Second Range Crossing ($1.66b), Toowoomba substation ($74.7m), Eastpointe Apartments ($45m) and Brownesholme Village expansion ($15.5m). • Projects proposed totalled $5.88 billion. Major developments include Interlink SQ ($160m), O’Mara Road upgrade ($21m), Mary Mackillop Catholic High School extension ($30m), New Acland Coal Mine Stage 3

($896m) and Bunnings Warehouse ($43). • Recently completely projects (within last 12 months) totalled $105.9 million. Major developments include 7 Springs Health + Dental ($8m), Drayton Shopping Centre ($20m), Northpoint Shopping Centre ($25m) and Toowoomba Turf Club Track Restoration Project ($7m).Shane CharlesTSBE CEONo other regional city, nor capital city for that matter, will be able to boast the amount of infrastructure development occurring

INDUSTRY WIDE SAFETY WARNING ISSUED SURAT BASIN PROJECTS ON ALERT AFTER DEATHS AT QLD COAL MINES

URAT Basin mines are on high alert after the schock death of 34-year-old electrician at a Central Queensland mine site earlier this month. The death has prompted mining inspectors to dispatch an industry-wide warning, but one safety expert fears there is still too little information available for workers to take action. Paul McGuire was killed at Anglo American’s Grasstree underground coal mine near Middlemount on May 6. It is believed he entered a pocket of the site where there was no breathable air. His death was the 12th mining fatality in the past eight months. TRAGIC END: Surat Basin mines are on safety alert after Police, industry and company investigations recent deaths at Qld sites. are now under way.

Mining Safety Institute Australia boss Mark Parcell said there was still much more to know about the tragic incident. On the information released so far, Mr Parcell said it was unclear how the death occurred. “I’m sure the full and proper investigation will aim to find out what has happened,” Mr Parcell said. “That’s not available from preliminary information. “If nothing else, it’s a reminder not just at mines but at every workplace that the risk at workplaces are real and everyone has to be vigilant. “We can’t afford these terrible incidents,” he said. Anglo American is not discussing the

incident while it remains under investigation The safety alert from the Queensland Mines inspectors describes issues with “inadequate controls” being used to stop people reaching dangerous parts of a mine. It includes “issues” relating to Mr McGuire’s death including the use of barriers around hazardous areas. Proper signage, employees working alone and whether they can access up-to-date information are also named as concerns.

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MINING TAX ABOLISHED

FEDERAL BUDGET A ‘MIXED BAG’ T

HIS month’s Federal budget has been described as a 'mixed bag' of positive commitments and surprising funding cuts for the Surat Basin and the Australian resources industry as a whole. Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche said the budget delivered on key election commitments such as ending the carbon tax and the mining tax. “It also injects some much-needed support to find the next generation of mines in the form of an Exploration Development Incentive targeted at small companies and their investors,” Mr Roche said. The industry chief said the budget downside was led by cuts of nearly half a billion dollars to Commonwealth funding of carbon capture and storage technology development. “It is clear that CCS technology development is not so much an option but a necessity in seeking to extend energy security globally while reducing the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions,” Mr Roche said. “Also of special interest to the resources sector are proposed net savings to indigenous affairs programs and we will be seeking more details on the impacts on employment opportunities for indigenous

WELCOME CHANGE: Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise chief executive officer Shane Charles says a new incentive for smaller companies could have huge benefits in the Surat Basin.

Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise Chief Executive Officer Shane Charles

For our region in particular, this is welcomed news as the mining sector plays a significant part in our region’s economy.

communities in remote and regional Queensland. “Naturally, resource communities are also vitally interested in how the states handle the apparent shift to them in health and education costs. Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise chief executive officer Shane Charles said the government had also announced a Mining and Exploration Development Incentive aimed at smaller companies to explore for new opportunities. “For our region in particular, this is

welcome news as the mining sector plays a significant part in our region’s economy,” Mr Charles said. “Without mining, this region would have struggled through the Global Financial Crisis, and would be doing it tough – especially in light of recent below average agricultural seasons.”

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‘ABHORRENT’ COMMENTS WENT TOO FAR

HE mouthpiece of Queensland mines is asking a senior Labor figure to visit mining villages in Central Queensland after she labelled them “concentration camps” in Parliament. Labor’s mines spokeswoman Jo-Ann Miller told the House she had heard “harrowing stories” about the mining camps. Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney has demanded Mrs Miller retract the statements, describing them as “abhorrent” Mrs Miller said people from resource-rich towns of Moura, Dysart, Middlemount, Blackwater and Moranbah described having to be given permission slips if they wanted to leave their accommodation villages. The Opposition is campaigning for the government to stop allowing 100% fly-in, fly-out arrangements at two major Central Queensland coal mines. At BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s new Daunia and Caval Ridge mines, about 1000 roles were offered only to those living in either Cairns or south-east Queensland. “This policy of denying workers and their families the opportunity of living near their work should be made unlawful,” Mrs Miller said. “It is dangerous, it is discriminatory, it is un-Australian and it is a disgrace.” BMA was given approval for its work arrangements while the former Labor government was still in power. Queensland Resource Council chief Michael Roche said Mrs Miller’s claims were “probably the most extraordinary contribution to the debate” he could recall. “In my experience, no accommodation village deserves the description of a concentration camp,” he said. Mr Roche said he would dispatch a letter to Mrs Miller inviting her to visit a mining camp. Mrs Miller said she had no need to again visit the mining towns, having spoken directly to those affected. “I was told that at some camps, written permission is needed from the company even to leave to buy a newspaper at a nearby town,” she said. Mr Seeney said Mrs Miller should apologise to survivors of Word War II concentration camps for using the term to score political points. Mrs Miller is not the first to make such claims about mining camps. In late 2012, Queensland University of Technology’s Professor Kerry Carrington described them as “hot boxes of crime”, “gulags” and “refugee camps”.

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FUTURE UNCERTAIN: Wandoan farmers have had a win in court, but the future of the massive coal mine planned for their area remains uncertain.

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INING giant Glencore Xstrata has lost its appeal to reduce the amount of compensation it was ordered to pay three Wandoan farmers. It was a big victory for Cowan and Helen Keys, Tom and Janice Edmonds and John Erbacher, whose compensation gave them the economic peace of mind they needed after seven years of uncertainty. Of 44 farms affected by the proposed Wandoan Coal project, announced by Xstrata seven years ago, only those three farmers held their ground as the rest sold privately. After a lengthy legal battle, the Land Court finally settled the debate in June 2013, ordering Xstrata to pay compensation 45% higher than what the company originally offered. The land values determined by the Land Court ranged from $3100 per hectare to $3500 per hectare.

Judge Peter Lyons rejected Glencore Xstrata’s argument and dismissed the appeal, reaffirming the court’s decision and setting a powerful precedent for landholder relations. The Keys’ family trust will be compensated with $11.38m, John Erbacher with $10.77m and the Edmonds with about $8.31m from the Glencore coffers – but only upon grant of the mining leases. Whether these leases will ever be granted is not set. In September 2013 the Wandoan Coal project was publicly “shelved” due to the liquidation of the Surat Basin Rail project after resumption notices for its corridor land lapsed. Mines Minister Andrew Cripps is now under pressure to resolve the uncertainty for the landholders, either by insisting the mining leases be granted so that the landholders are

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GLENCORE Xstrata’s Newlands Northern underground coal mine will suffer the same fate as its $7 billion Wandoan coal project which was shelved in September last year. The company will be shutting down the operation of the Queensland mine in 2015. Development activities will stop at the end of June 2014 following the establishment of the final longwall panel. Completion of these development activities will result in the reduction of around 50 positions at the site. However production will continue until the final coal has been extracted from the remaining longwall panels.

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INQUIRY LOOKS AT RAIL FREIGHT .

COMMENT HOWARD HOBBS MP Member for Warrego

NEW TECHNOLOGY: Checking out the new CSG Globe technology are (from left) GasFields Commissioner Rick Wilkinson, Agforce President Ian Burnett and the Department of Natural Resources and Mines’ Steve Jacoby.

LOOKING FROM ABOVE NEW CSG GLOBE TOOL KEEPS A WATCHFUL EYE OVER BOOMING INDUSTRY .

COMMENT Rick Wilkinson GasFields Commission

UESTIONS I often get about the developing onshore gas industry in the Surat Basin and across Queensland are firstly, who owns the tenure near my property and secondly, how can I find out more about their activities? The good news is that everyone including landholders can access that information and more at just the click of a computer mouse thanks to the Coal Seam Gas (CSG) Globe – a free online tool using the Queensland Globe mapping and data application. The CSG Globe provides easy access to a wide range of information from CSG wells, petroleum wells, petroleum leases, State and privately registered water bores, to State water level monitoring bores and groundwater information relating to the Surat Cumulative Management Area.

The CSG Globe which is based on Google Earth technology was developed by the GasFields Commission together with some very clever people from the Land and Spatial Information team in the Department of Natural Resources and Mines. Since its launch last October, the CSG Globe has had more than 5 million views from not only Queenslanders, but users from around Australia and overseas. The interstate and international interest is not surprising given that we are not aware of any other jurisdiction providing this level of information on the coal seam gas industry in a simple Google Earth format that is accessible to everyone. From usage reports to date, the water bore information in the CSG Globe has been particularly popular. Users can identify individual water bores, look up its history and even download water level plots where they are monitored. On a monthly basis between 4,000 and 6,000 water bore reports are being generated via the CSG Globe. It is heartening to see that the community is actively using the CSG Globe to seek the information they want about the onshore gas industry in Queensland. Improving industry transparency remains a key focus of the

CSG Globe at a Glance…. The CSG Globe maps multiple datasets held by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) and the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (DEHP) such as: ■ Location of CSG and petroleum wells ■ Current exploration permits ■ Petroleum and pipeline leases ■ State and private registered water bores ■ DNRM currently water level monitoring bores GasFields Commission and the development of new tools like the CSG Globe is critical. The Department of Natural Resources and Mines has since released a number of other land-related Globes including Mines Globe and Land Valuations Globe which have also proven extremely popular. For more information about the CSG Globe and how to access it - visit http://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/ mapping-data/queensland-globe

ELCOME to the May Edition of my Surat Basin News column. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my parliamentary colleague Lisa France MP who has been as regular visitor and strong advocate for the Surat Basin and the Resources Industry in the region. Mrs France has held the portfolio since March 2012 of Assistant Minister for Natural Resources and Mines and has now been promoted to the role of Assistant Minister for Finance, Administration and Regulatory Reform. Mrs France has visited many areas of my Electorate on a regular basis, and also developed excellent relationships with many Companies who operate in the Surat Basin and the Local Governments. She has been a great supporter of the Resources Industry and particularly the CSG Industry in our region. Seath Holswich MP has been promoted to the role of Assistant Minister for Natural Resources and I look forward to welcoming him to the Surat Basin and helping him develop the relationships with many who reside and work in the industry and region. Mr Holswich has big shoes to fill following Mrs Frances promotion and I’m sure that he will embrace the challenge. Another matter which I have been working on is the Parliamentary Inquiry into Rail freight use by the agricultural and livestock industries. Anyone who has travelled the Warrego Highway through the Surat Basin will appreciate how much extra heavy traffic is now traversing this Highway. Reducing the amount of heavy freight with the increased use of rail not only reduces the traffic volume but it also increases the life span of the road. In many circumstances the costs can be similar to build a kilometre of road or a kilometre of rail line. However the road has to be rebuilt at taxpayer expense every ten to fifteen years yet the railway doesn’t as it is able to carry the heavy freight loads. As the Parliamentary Committee have travelled the South West and most of the State we have found many impediments to using the Rail freight network. We are now focused on recommendations which will pave the way forward for utilising and expanding the rail network so it is an efficient and viable freight service.

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OPINIONS

GROUND WATER ON RADAR

KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON WATER LANDHOLDERS TO TAKE PART IN WATER MONITORING FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS .

COMMENT CAMPBELL NEWMAN Premier of Queensland

New ground water monitoring

AS companies throughout Queensland already face stringent ground water reporting requirements to government authorities. But we know how important ground water is to everyone on the land so the State Government has introduced a new groundwater monitoring program. It will ensure more accurate information about gas activities throughout the Surat Basin. It will see around 15 groups of around 30 landholders monitor water levels in their own bores over the next three years. It’s part of our commitment for responsible growth of the resources industry. For too long the former Labor government failed to deliver new technologies for Queensland’s landholders, leaving archaic and outdated systems. These new monitoring arrangements will give landholders in areas where there are coal seam gas activities more accurate and faster information about any potential impacts of the industry on groundwater systems.

More Information ■ More information about the CSG groundwater monitoring project is available at: http://watermonitoring.dnrm.qld. gov.au/host.htm

Water releases for region The ag sector will be the big winners of the State Government’s release of 785 megalitres of unallocated water reserves throughout the Surat Basin. The water will be shared between 11 operations in the Surat, Surat East and Surat North management areas of the Great

More information Artesian Basin Water Resource Plan area. This release of available water will support ■ More information about water reindustries including feedlots, poultry farms source planning in the Great Artesian Baand hard rock quarries in the Surat Basin. sin Water Resource Plan area is available It delivers on our commitment to support and grow agriculture as one of Queensland’s four online at: www.dnrm.qld.gov.au economic pillars. It also strikes the right balance between economic development and the responsible and sustainable management of our water resources. The Department of Natural Resources and Mines will investigate whether further unallocated water reserves in the Surat, Surat East and Surat North management Charlton-Wellcamp Enterprise Area is one of areas should be made available for release in Queensland’s largest industrial the future.

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‘INDUSTRIAL’ TOURISM NEEDED .

COMMENT Cr ROBERT LOUGHNAN Mayor, Maranoa Regional Council

HE time is right now for a discussion on future tourism opportunities and particularly, the benefits of introducing some high value tourism to the local market. The recent upgrades of our regional airports and regular flights into the region should prompt us all to consider how some of those plane seats and motel beds can be filled as the resource sector slowly vacates them. We tend to think of the resource sector as an impediment to tourism rather than a party with the ability to supplement and grow it. Roma of course is the home of natural gas in Australia and has enjoyed a special place in the hearts and minds of industry players for over a hundred years, most recently as a bookend to the Surat Basin. And the resource sector actually has some unique opportunities to participate and provide some diversity to our tourism product. Origin has successfully operated regular bus tours of the Spring Gully facility north of Roma for some time and it must be

said that ‘working’ or ‘industrial’ tourism is one of the more exciting developments in regional tourism in Australia during recent times. We do need to find ways to open up some of the sites for regular and controlled visitation and not pretend that sites like ‘the Bend’ at Wallumbilla and ‘Reedy Creek’ at Yuleba are not attractive to visitors. Council is committed to refreshing the ‘Big Rig’ oil and gas complex in Roma to better tell the story of LNG production to tens of thousands of travellers and visitors.

This complex will be modernised to reinvigorate the popular ‘night show’, establish a meeting and training facility and to install educational material to reflect the recent coal seam gas activity. However the tourism opportunities should not just be about the community and Council helping the gas industry to better promote itself to the travelling public. This is something I believe the industry can also do. I was recently invited to join some tourism industry heavy hitters on an all too brief four

wheel drive tour of Queensland’s Sandstone belt to the north of Injune. Mt Moffatt National Park, ‘Saddlers Springs’ and the Lost City at ‘Mt Taber’ are all very unique, very attractive and very remote natural attractions that are crying out for more visitation in line with Premier Newman’s vision to expand our tourism product. The need to develop this in a culturally and environmentally sensitive way would be of extreme importance in the area and that to me means high value, guided bus and walking tours. There is definitely an opportunity for companies, like Santos, to foster and grow tours to these places, even by offering the use of their heavy four wheel drive bus fleet to local tour pioneers, rather than offloading them as the need for the fleet diminishes. The entire Santos board again visited the Maranoa last week to inspect the GLNG activities and to meet with both staff and key members of our community. I am grateful to Chairman Ken Borda and CEO David Knox for taking such a strong interest in our region and tourism opportunities; as well as for being such regular and positive visitors to our region. Importantly, I also welcome their commitment to improving our Council road infrastructure which is currently a major impediment to vibrant and strong tourism industry.

INFRASTRUCTURE SPEND THE RIGHT MOVE .

FUNDING COMMITMENT RECOGNISES THE WARREGO HIGHWAY IS KEY TO AUSTRALIA’S GROWTH COMMENT Cr RAY BROWN Mayor, Western Downs Regional Council

ITH the resource sector continuing to grow at a steady pace across the Western Downs, the Federal Government's $13 billion investment over the next six years to build and upgrade infrastructure across Queensland will encourage economic growth and development in our region as well as ensure our residents and visitors can travel safely

around the region. Of this $13 billion investment, $508 million will be put towards upgrading the Warrego Highway between Toowoomba and Miles. These upgrades will include pavement widening and lane duplication, additional overtaking lanes and intersection safety upgrades. This funding commitment recognises that the Warrego Highway is key to the nation's economic growth and development, while also delivering safer roads for heavy

transport and personal travel users. The Second Range Crossing in Toowoomba is now a 'Top 10' national priority for the Federal Government with a $1.285 billion commitment to constructing the bypass. This project will also need State Government funding, so we eagerly await the State budget on Tuesday 3 June to confirm that the project is fully funded and ready to go-ahead. Once completed, the Second Range Crossing will help open up the Western Downs so that our agricultural and resource sectors can

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JOBS, DIVERSITY AND SECURITY FOR REGION THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT STATUS REPORT PAINTS A VERY POSITIVE PICTURE FOR BOOMING REGION

HAVE often spoken about development in the region. Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) has just released its Development Status Report for both the Maranoa and Toowoomba Regional Council areas. This report attempts to collate the various developments currently underway in those Council areas. It is a great reminder for us of exactly how much activity is happening in the region, and how these developments are supporting our communities. In Maranoa, there are $218.8 million worth of infrastructure and services contracts currently underway or in design phase. From a construction point of view, there are $81.2 million worth of projects, and of course we have the well-known GLNG and APLNG CSG

COMMENT SHANE CHARLES CEO Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise

operations continuing to power ahead. These are not small numbers and are a fantastic indicator of what is happening in the Roma region. In the Toowoomba Regional Council area, there are $1.7 billion worth of infrastructure and services projects, $1.7 billion worth of

mining projects and at least $184.6 million worth of construction projects all currently underway. On top of that, there is a conservative figure of a whopping $7.7 billion that are either proposed or approved and awaiting commencement. What this means is jobs, diversity and security for our region. I often get accused of being overly optimistic for which I do not apologise. We are at a point in time when I strongly suspect we will one day look back and acknowledge this time as the point in history where we got big increases in infrastructure and services throughout the region. We are all striving to have a community where our kids are able to see opportunities and stay in town.

INDUSTRY CAN NOT AFFORD FURTHER TAX HITS Some of the mines concerned are only staying open because production is a more palatable option to closing operations that are locked into transport costs contracted on a ‘take or pay’ basis. However, with one out of every 10 tonnes of coal currently produced in Queensland in the

COMMENT MICHAEL ROCHE CEO Queensland Resources Council

red to the tune of more than $14, some mines are at extreme risk of shutdown. If that happens, Queensland stands to lose up to $1.8 billion in spending with more than 22,000 jobs in the line of fire. The QRCs’ submission to the state government contends that from a public

ITH around one quarter of Queensland’s coal production operating in the red, the Queensland Resources Council’s ‘Strong Choices’ submission to Treasurer Tim Nicholls could not have been timelier ahead of the state budget. The reality check was compiled from information provided by QRC members with assistance from economic consultants, Wood MacKenzie and Lawrence Consulting. Despite cost cutting and productivity improvements in response to a huge drop in global coal prices, 25 percent of Queensland’s coal output is running at a loss, including half of all thermal coal production.

ON THE JOB: Treasurer Tim Nicholls (left) has been urged not to increase state-based taxes such as royalties.

interest perspective, increasing state-based taxes such as royalties is the least desirable option for the state government to return its budget to surplus and retire debt. Queensland’s metals, bauxite and gas producers are also at the wrong end of their respective global cost curves and in no shape to absorb a further royalty hit. Given the government’s need for significant and prompt revenue flows to stabilise debt levels and lower state borrowing costs, the QRC supports the government’s proposal for selected sale or leasing of assets, subject to appropriate regulatory and commercial safeguards being discussed with industry and implemented prior to divestment. To achieve structural improvements in the state’s finances, there is a need for higher revenue flows now and into the future. Government reforms targeted at lowering costs, improving productivity and encouraging new investment in the resources sector will lead to stronger flows of sector royalties to the state.

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ENERGY AND MINING EXPO RETURNS TOOWOOMBA SHOWGROUNDS TO HOST ANOTHER SURAT BASIN ENERGY AND MINING EVENT

HE countdown is on for the Surat Basin Energy and Mining Expo which is tipped to be bigger than ever due to the timely announcement of the 2014 Budget, and the promise of connectivity for the region. This news adds significance to the Expo, to be held at the Toowoomba Showgrounds from June 18-19, as both delegates and exhibitors at the event can expect to get vital information about how the region will be impacted. Event Director, Bob Carroll, said with new infrastructure offering increased connectivity, prospects for the region were fantastic and it was a good time for

businesses to be capitalising on the opportunities to come. “We have several events over the two days of the expo that are designed to deliver essential information on the unfolding opportunities and developments in the Toowoomba region, including the third annual Underground Luncheon series.” Mr Carroll said the two-day event would also provide networking and sales opportunities for industry players from a variety of sectors including transportation, trades, safety, careers, energy, and mining. “The businesses and sponsors who are locked in for this year are the companies who have done their homework, sourced the

world's best products, and have stepped up every area of their business to ensure that they can supply and sustain a high level of service,” said Mr Carroll. “This will be a top shelf event and one that business and industry should not miss.” Luncheon guests will have the opportunity to hear from influential speakers including Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor, Paul Antonio, and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Andrew Cripps, as well as University of Southern Queensland Chancellor and Chairman of Freight Terminals, John Dornbusch, and Shaine Beverage from Queensland Investment Corporation Grand Central Redevelopment.

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rrow Energy invested more than $2.3 million in 45 community projects in the Surat Basin last year, according to its latest annual community investment report. Arrow’s community investment was headlined by Arrow’s continuing contribution to the Queensland coal seam gas companies-funded Surat Gas Basin Industry Aeromedical Evacuation service. Since 2011, this service has minimised industry impacts on community medical services flying more than 200 flying hours and more than 100 retrieval missions for Surat Basin community members. Arrow CEO Andrew Faulkner said the Brighter Futures program was about supporting sustainable development of communities and having an impact at a local level. “In total, Arrow invested more than $4.6 million amongst 117 community projects across the state in 2013,” Mr Faulkner said. “I’m proud of the extent of Arrow’s support to these communities but also of the results. “Arrow’s community investment focus has been on health and safety, education and the environment which has achieved great things for schools, libraries, sports bodies, service groups and towns.” Of Arrow’s investment in the Surat, 62 per cent went to health and safety-related projects, 32 per cent to education and the remainder was invested in environmental projects.

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QGC CO-OPERATES WITH FIRIES WESTERN DOWNS EMERGENCY SERVICES PERFORM PLANNED HAZARD REDUCTION BURNS FOR QGC

AS giant QGC will continue to invest in the long term safety of Surat Basin residents through a working relationship with local emergency services. First officers from Weranga, Tolmah, Kogan and Braemar brigades met in Wilkie Creek last week to discuss the first of four planned hazard reduction burns for the coal seam gas company. First officer of the Wilkiie Creek Rural Fire Brigade Geoff Wrigley said companies including QGC, Arrow and Origin had always had a good working relationship with local brigades and he wanted it to stay that way. “Our working relationship is very tight, they liase with us throughout the year and we meet together to discuss and plan hazard reductions in the area,” Mr Wrigley said. “They have always had our back as well, whenever there is a large fire, they are right there to help with whatever equipment they have.” A QGC spokesperson said the company aimed to maintain the close relationship with local firies. “We are members of local emergency planning committees, district disaster management groups and take part in exercises,” they said. “We also regularly volunteer our fire crews to train with local rural fire brigades and we burn off our land to make sure we’re not creating a risk for our neighbours. “QGC also regularly responds to vehicle accidents and fires in the local area, providing assistance before emergency services crews arrive on the scene.”

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VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION: GasFields Commission representatives meet with rural valuers from across southern Queensland to discuss the impact of the booming gas industry.

HE GasFields Commission met with representatives of the rural valuation industry in Toowoomba earlier this month to discuss current trends and experiences of the onshore gas industry for the rural property market in southern Queensland. Commissioner John Cotter said the meeting was part of an ongoing dialogue with the rural valuation industry in Queensland to share information and insights on how the overlay of the onshore gas industry is impacting on rural property values and compensation matters.

Among the key issues that were raised with the Commission were: ■Need for greater equity between Conduct and Compensation Agreements (CCAs) especially those negotiated some years ago compared to more recently. ■Recognition of the models for negotiating CCAs used by some onshore gas proponents were fairer and more consistent because they took into account not only land valuations, but also the value of agricultural production and the impacts on lifestyle. ■Acknowledgement that for some

landholders the emergence of the onshore gas industry has provided opportunities to develop business to business relationships including additional income from the gas infrastructure on their property. ■The importance of managing the access and movement of people and vehicles on rural properties in relation to both personal security and biosecurity or weed management. Mr Cotter welcomed the feedback and advised that onshore gas proponents have indicated a preparedness to review older CCAs if requested in writing by a landholder.

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In addition, given the recent state of rural industries and lack of property sales with gas infrastructure, Mr Cotter said the general view around the table was that there was still insufficient evidence of a trend in rural property values as a result of the onshore gas industry. Mr Cotter said both the rural and onshore gas industries have been on a journey of learning about each other’s business and that there was a genuine desire to improve understanding and outcomes as the footprint of the onshore gas industry continues to expand.

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Downlands College in Toowoomba then moving to Dalby to start my apprenticeship. ■ How long has your business been operating in Dalby? McIntosh and Son is a long term farm machinery dealership family business with seven branches in WA and one in Queensland based here in Dalby. The company has been operating since 1958, and employs in excess of 200 staff, the Dalby business has been operating under the McIntosh and Son banner since 2004 ■ How has Dalby and the Surat Basin changed over the years? I note the change in diversity and the change in other businesses we do business with now. Dalby and the Surat Basin isn’t solely agricultural based any longer, we are doing business with contractors in the coal, coal seam gas and power generation sectors as

well these days. ■ What do you think the next five years has in store for the region? Supplying, servicing and supporting our customers’ machinery needs in the food and fibre sector will still be our core business in five years time. If we look at the growing population worldwide, there is an ever growing need to feed and clothe the growing population, so we need to be a part of the growth to service the primary producer’s needs. ■ What is your favourite thing about living in this region? The region has been an excellent area to raise a family, and now see my family raising their families. The area offers a lot in fellowship and sporting activities to make you feel at home.

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■ How did you become involved in the business? I have been involved in the farm machinery business in the Dalby region since starting my apprenticeship as a motor mechanic in 1974. I have held various management positions with differing firms in Dalby and more recently with McIntosh and Son since December 2013. My devotion to the farm machinery business extends to being the current Chairman of the Qld Farm and Industrial Machinery Dealers Association, Current Chair and Director of the Motor Trades Queensland, and Current Vice Chair and Director of Motor Institute of Technology Queensland. ■ Where are you from originally? Originally from Bell educated to year 10 in Bell, before going to boarding school at

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■ What is the history of Mounts Machinery in the Roma area? Mounts Machinery has been running in Roma for over 30 years. It started with Keith Mount in the 80’s and is currently owned by Lyle Waldron and Mark Green. ■ How many people does Mounts Machinery employ? Mounts Machinery employs 22 people with a fairly even division of boys and girls. ■ Tell us a bit about your team. Our longest serving employee, Rodney Schefe, has been with us since 1995 and is the “Grandpa” of our team. Closely followed by our Bridge Employment storeperson Mark Althaus who has been coming to us for 9 hours per week since 2005. Mark is a keen football supporter and keeps us on our toes in the footy tipping! ■ What do you think is the most satisfying part of working in Roma? The most satisfying part of working in the town is being able to know our clients socially and see the difference we can make with community sponsorships and activities. ■ What would you say to someone interested in moving to a place like Roma? If you are thinking of moving to Roma come prepared to be an active part of the community and enjoy the benefits of being part of a small town. There are many employment opportunities both within local business and the oil and gas

MOUNTS MACHINERY: Mounts Machinery owners Lyle Waldron and Mark Green lead a team of more than 20 people, including Nicole Wilcox - our feature staffer in this month’s Behind the Desk. industry and we have good infrastructure and a variety of retail outlets which make us not quite as isolated from the big city as we once were.

■ If you could summarise the Maranoa in a few words, what would it be? In a few words the Maranoa is a rapidly developing community with access to great

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PITT CLAIMS JOBS ARE ON THE LINE IN QLD

HANDS ON: Natural Resources Minister Andrew Cripps and says an agreement between the government and resource industry leaders will make the state a global hub for skills.

RESOURCE INDUSTRY LEADERS AND GOVERNMENT COME TO AGREEMENT

FUTURE FOR INDUSTRY SURAT BASIN TO BENEFIT FROM 30-YEAR VISION AND ACTION PLAN FOR QUEENSLAND

HE Surat Basin resources sector is set to benefit from a landmark partnership agreement between the government and resource industry leaders. Premier Campbell Newman said the agreement would set out key actions to help drive economic growth and to create jobs across the state’s resources sector. “This agreement builds on the ResourcesQ initiative which will create a 30-year vision and action plan for Queensland,” he said. “It will deliver a strong plan to ensure that Queensland’s resources industry is supported for decades to come. “Key elements of the agreement include a new Resources Skills Centre of Excellence and a government ‘one-stop-shop’ for the resource industry.” Natural Resources Minister Andrew Cripps

said the agreement identified a joint initiative between industry and government to make the state a global hub for skills and innovation in the resources sector. “We need to develop and grow Queensland into a world-leading mining jurisdiction and .

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It will deliver a strong plan to ensure that Queensland’s resources industry is supported for decades to come.

we plan to do so by examining the options to develop a Resources Skills Centre of Excellence,” he said. “This centre will act as a global hub to co-ordinate, plan, facilitate, promote, lead and deliver resources sector skilling and innovation in partnership with quality education and training providers. “We will also look at including resource industry skills in the school curriculum and the possibility of a flagship school in Brisbane that builds on the role of the existing Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy.” Association of Mining and Exploration Companies regional manager Bernie Hogan said he was pleased the government was committed to working with industry for the long-term benefit of the sector in Queensland.

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MINING jobs in Queensland are under threat and Shadow Treasurer Curtis Pitt said it was a major concern for the state. Mr Pitt said as mining jobs continue to be shed in Queensland and unemployment rises, his thoughts went out to the workers affected and their families. “News that more jobs are being cut from Queensland’s mining industry, this time by Glencore, will be devastating for the workers involved,” Mr Pitt said. “That’s now over 8000 jobs gone in the mining sector alone, and still the Premier has no plan to create and protect jobs in this state. “The Premier is simply sitting on his hands doing nothing while more and more workers are thrown on the unemployment scrapheap.” Mr Pitt said while there was no doubt about the challenges in the coal industry at the present time, the Premier “simply stands aside and does nothing to help those workers be redeployed or upskilled”. “With unemployment skyrocketing to 6.3% in Queensland, there has never been a more important time for the State government to work with industry to ensure those workers can find work elsewhere,” he said. “In Queensland, it’ll be workers and their families that pay the price.”

CLARIFICATION

IN an article in last month’s Surat Basin News, Western Downs Regional Council Mayor Ray Brown was quoted as saying that 80 percent of the royalties collected by governments went to the Federal Government, which is incorrect. Cr Brown actually said that 80% of the “revenues” collected went to Canberra, with 16% and 4% going to the State Government and the council respectively.

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ITH more than 20 years experience, Dalby Radiator Works have developed extensive knowledge and expertise in the radiator industry. The local team are committed to providing high quality products, along with outstanding services and support suited to the ongoing needs of customers. Dalby Radiator Works re-located just over two years ago and built a state-of-the-art workshop facility allowing the company to provide immediate repairs, sales, service and support. They supply superior product designed to meet the challenges of tough Australian work environments and the well-equipped modern workshop facilities is able to accommodate the smallest to the largest of jobs from Australia wide. The workshop also boasts the latest technology including in-house welding, pressure testing, spray painting, chemical cleaning and degreasing facilities. Dalby Radiator Works cater for a wide range of applications across a broad range of industries including; agriculture, heavy transport, crushing and screening, earth moving, rail, exploration, open cut and underground mining and power generation. Services include radiator overhauls; radiator re-coring; heat exchanger repairs and services; after cooler, charge air and

intercooler repairs and testing; and oil cooler repairs. Highly trained staff complete work to the highest possible standard with speed, precision and safety and find the right solution every time, ensuring any downtime is kept to a minimum, so that equipment is out-of-action for as little time as possible. Dalby Radiator Works are an industry leader in Queensland and are now part of the Natrad Heavy Duty Group of Franchisees. The automotive Natrad franchise model began operating in 1984 and recently

expanded into heavy vehicle cooling by establishing Natrad Heavy Duty Specialist branches throughout Australia. Dalby Radiator Works is the latest business to be welcomed into heavy vehicle maintenance under the Natrad HDS brand. Joining with Natrad gives customers recognition of the Natrad brand name while guaranteeing them workmanship by a business with a wealth of experience in the heavy vehicle industry. Heavy vehicles, trucks and earth-moving are our specialty. It’s what we have been doing

Contact ■ For more information about Dalby Radiator Works (Dalby Natrad HDS) call Rob, Karen and the team on 07 4662 2829 or drop in to see them at 16 Loudoun Road, Dalby. for years here in Dalby. It’s what we know and what we are very good at. Through the Natrad HDS brand, Natrad is supporting a specialist radiator supply and repair network for road, earth-moving, rail and agricultural transport machinery cooling throughout Australia. With the support of the Adrad Group, Australia’s leading aftermarket radiator manufacturer, encompassing companies including Air Radiators, CBM, and Natrad, Dalby Radiator Works (Dalby Natrad HDS) has the knowledge and technology to provide industry with expert advice, products and services to suit their applications. They now have Capricorn supplier status which means that automotive trade customers can receive extra benefits. Dalby Radiator Works strive to provide clients with the best possible solution to suit their particular application.

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ASTERNWELL, one of Australia’s leading drilling and well servicing companies and a subsidiary of Transfield Services, has completed its latest rig build as part of its $30 million contract with Santos for the supply of heavy workover services in the Cooper Basin. Having worked with Santos for over 20 years, Easternwell currently manages ten of its rigs in the Surat and Cooper Basin. This latest contract has secured the relationship for a further two years which could be further bolstered with the two one year extension options. Easternwell chief operating officer Darren Greer said the construction, delivery and management of this rig had not only cemented the relationship with Santos but also that of the community in which the company operates. “This rig build demonstrates Easternwell’s commitment to local industry participation. The rig was built locally at our Toowoomba workshop and approximately $4 million was spent with local and regional suppliers,” Mr Greer said. “With 30 new people hired to help fulfill this

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HE number of non-resident workers on the Western Downs swelled by a massive 273% in a two-year period following the emergence of the region as the Energy Capital of Queensland. According to the latest non-resident population projections released by the State Government, the non-resident population of the whole of the Surat Basin reached 12,480 in June 2013, with the Western Downs accounting for 7490 people.The Surat Basin non-resident population projections report, 2014–2020, revealed seven existing gas and coal

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OAD infrastructure in the Surat Basin continues to improve through a working relationship between the resources sector and local government. QGC has joined the State Government and Toowoomba Regional Council in welcoming

the upgrade of O’Mara Road, which will link the Charlton Wellcamp industrial estate with the Warrego Highway. QGC has announced it will contribute $1 million to the roadwork and QGC Vice President of Sustainability Brett Smith said

the new transport corridor would be important for industry and local residents. “The natural gas industry is growing in Queensland and we recognise the need to mitigate our impact on state and local roads,” Mr Smith said. “To date QGC has committed more than $122 million to upgrading, maintaining and repairing public roads. “We also work hard to ensure those using the roads on QGC’s behalf drive safely and responsibly.” Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio said it was the first time a resource company had donated this type of funding. “It recognises the important role Toowoomba plays in the Surat Basin area and is a great effort on the part of QGC,” he said. “This is a critically important bit of infrastructure for a rapidly developing Charlton Wellcamp area. “Together with the money we received from the Royalties for the Region, the donation has been very well received.” The funding will be contributed under the State Government’s Royalties for the Regions program. Under this scheme, QGC has also committed $6.17 million to Western Downs Regional Council and $100,000 to Maranoa Regional WELCOME FUNDING: Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio has welcomed funding from QGC for an Council for road upgrades. upgrade to O’Mara Road.

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TWO high-profile speakers have been added to a list of national and international guests for Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise’s (TSBE) Ag in the Asian Century - National Export and Innovation Conference. Dr Caroline Hong and David Thomas have been added to the program, and will give insights into how to do business with the Asian market. The conference will be held on October 1 and 2 at the Empire Theatre. For more information, visit www.agintheasiancentury .com.au

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IT was yet another solid turnout for Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise’s Dalby event, where Carbon Energy’s Terry Moore shed light on the company’s Underground Coal Gasification operations. More than 150 guests attended the evening event at the Dalby Showgrounds to hear from Mr Moore, General Manager of Operations at Carbon Energy, speak about the company’s UCG trial at the Bloodwood Creek site near Dalby. Carbon Energy has gone on to develop its trial into a commercial reality and is currently working to meet final requirements for their commercial application approval from the Queensland Government. TSBE Deputy Chair Matt Ostwald said it was fantastic to see such strong support for an event in Dalby. “Dalby plays a big role in the Surat Basin and is one of the major hubs within the region, so it was great to see so many show their support, with many guests travelling from out of town,” Mr Ostwald said. “Terry Moore provided an interesting update on the Bloodwood Creek site, and per usual, the format of the evening provided some valuable networking time for all those that attended.” TSBE’s next Enterprise Event will be held in Toowoomba on June 12 at the Middle Ridge Golf Club. Visit www.tsbe.com.au/events for more details. CAPTIONS: 1. Andrew Kibble and Andrew Smith. 2. Justin Wood and Pietro Ellis. 3. Jon Martin, David Nevell and Nathan Swaffer. 4. Jim Strongman, Darren Holmes, Nick Koenig and Michelle Wilcox. 5 .Guest speaker Terry Moore. 6. Joanne Davis, Shane McGuire, John McCormack and Sian Phillips. 7. Damien Cavanagh and Gavin Walton.

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FLIGHTS DELAYED FLIGHTS between Miles and Brisbane have been delayed for the general public until next month. The Qantaslink service was expected to open on April 14 however due to issues with parking, the flights won’t be available until June 16. Western Downs Councillor George Moore said there had been concerns about the availibility of parking within the airport area. “Council will be constructing additional parking as well as a temporary terminal to accommodate those flying in,” he said. Councillor Moore said despite the delays, resource workers would not be affected by the change in schedule. “The air strip is open for charter planes and has been well used by resource companies since October,” he said. “Overall it has been a great addition to the region because it has taken a lot of traffic off of our roads. “It will be all systems go as of june 16 and the general public can benefit from the service.” Qantas Domestic CEO Lyell Strambi said the airline was delighted to be offering customers services on the new Qantas routes. "We've listened to our customers who told us they want direct services to these destinations, with most of them being popular holiday spots," he said. Qantaslink will run nine return flights between Miles and Brisbane every week. The average cost of a one-way flight to Brisbane will be $155 an adult. Twice daily services will operate Monday–Wednesday and Friday and a single service on Thursday. To book a flight, visit qantas.com or call your local travel agent.

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ORIGIN LOOKS FOR IDEAS STUDENTS COULD BE OFF TO NASA

URAT Basin’s brightest young thinkers could be jetting off to NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre later this year thanks to a new Origin initiative, littleBIGidea, that aims to foster creativity and innovation in students from grade 3-8. The competition, launched by Origin, aims to provide a platform for students to continue Australia’s rich tradition of innovation which has seen solar hot water, the black box flight recorder, the fridge and the bionic ear, amongst others, invented and developed on these shores. littleBIGidea judges include James O’Loghlin, former host of the ABC’s ‘The New Inventors’; Christie Burnett, Editor of popular parenting blog Childhood101.com; and Bernard Caleo, presenter of Origin ‘Energy for Schools’ shows. “With new technologies being developed every day, it’s a really exciting time to be encouraging the next generation of Australians to unearth the nation’s next littleBIGidea, no matter how big or small,” said James O’Loghlin. The Top 12 ideas will be selected based on an

exceptional demonstration of originality, creativity, practicality, imagination and innovation. The 12 finalists will be invited to attend the littleBIGidea forum in Sydney this October to present their idea to the judging panel. Three overall winners will win a trip to Florida, USA to visit innovative hotspots including the NASA Kennedy Space Centre, Epcot Theme Park - Walt Disney World and Ripley’s Believe it or Not. Other prizes include $1,000 in education grants for each of the 9 runners-up; $4,000 to spend on energy upgrades for the 12 finalist student’s schools; plus and tickets to an education conference for the teacher nominated by each of these students. Origin National Community Partnerships Manager Amy Stockfeld said the 2013 schools competition Power Pioneers called on students to send in their ideas for energy inventions. “We received over 750 entries and were so impressed with the quality of entries that we decided to broaden this year’s competition to ideas of any kind,” Ms Stockfeld said.

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“Who knows, we may even discover the next fridge or black box in our search! “There are no restrictions on how big or small the idea - it could be an invention, an energy saving technology or a simple way to make life a little easier.” This year marks the 11th anniversary of Origin’s Energy for Schools program (previously called Energy Savers)– one of Australia’s most successful education programs with 40% of primary schools currently teaching the free online resources in their classrooms.

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RADIO STATION SUPPORTS MINERS VISION RADIO AIMS TO HELP MINERS WORKING AWAY FROM THEIR FAMILIES

ANDOAN resident Wayne Chapman is reaching out to miners in the Surat Basin through Vision Radio, a project aimed at helping both temporary and permanent residents in the region. Mr Chapman said he was concerned for the welfare of resource sector workers having to fly in for weeks at a time. “They’re here to help their families get ahead financially but so often the price they pay is the family itself,” Mr Chapman said. Working alongside Mr Chapman, businessman Neil Waller has spent the last two years organising fundraisers to bring Vision Radio to the area. “We see Vision radio as a way of building families and workers up, give them something encouraging to listen to with a positive family-friendly message,” Mr Waller said. The results of Wayne and Neil’s efforts have been the establishment of two new radio stations. This month Vision Condamine North 87.6 FM began broadcasting near the Miles airport and Vision Wandoan 87.6 FM first went to air in November last year. “We aren’t stopping there,” Mr Waller said. “We’re well on the way to fundraising all the costs of another station in Taroom, plus one at Surat. “These will complement more than a dozen other stations across the Downs.” Vision can be heard on the VAST (Viewer Access Satellite Television) on radio channel 613. It also broadcasts on either 87.6 FM or 88.0 FM in Bell, Chinchilla, Condamine North, Dalby, Highfields, Kingsthorpe, Miles, Mitchell, Oakey, Pittsworth, Roma, Tara, Vale View, HELPING HANDS: Ian Worby, Executive Director for UCB Australia & the Wallumbilla and Wandoan. ‘ Vision Radio Network.

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