Mining Life & Living NSW Issue 13

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WE SPEAK TO THE BOYS FROM CHANNEL SEVEN’S HOOK, LINE & SINKER

Beat the Baby BluesA MINING COUPLE’S GUIDE TO SURVIVING EARLY PARENTHOOD

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contentsISSUE 13

6 BEAT THE BABY BLUES A mining couple’s guide to surviving early parenthood

10 FISHING FANATICS We speak to the boys from Channel Seven’s Hook, Line & Sinker

28 THE HOLDEN VOLT Holden and ChargePoint’s first electric charging station unveiled

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5 FIFO WORK REST AND PLAY The importance of balancing the three

8 WATER EFFICIENCY Don’t just fly in and fly out of it

15 WINTER WHALE WATCHING Head to Port Stephens to see the amazing Humpback Whales migrate

19 SMARTER TRAVEL BITES Pack a healthy attitude for eating when travelling

20 UNREAL FUR It’s so much better to go faux

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regulars4 WelcomeFrom the editor

10 Chit ChatEach issue, we have an exclusive interview

15 Our BackyardWe journey to somewhere in Australia, easily accessible to you

20 Fashion FeverSomething for the fashion savvy

24 Talkin’ TechnologyThe latest in gadgets and gizmos

27 PuzzlesKeep your mind active with our brain teasers

28 Boy’s ToysFrom economical fuel savers to the coolest supercars, this is always a popular section

30 Talk BackOur regular travel interview

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work-life balance as well as to simply entertain with interviews,

profiles and regular contributions from experts in their field.

You keen fishermen, and women, will be happy this issue as we

chat to the lovely guys from Channel Seven’s Hook, Line & Sinker.

They certainly have plenty of interesting fishing stories to tell! In fact, they even share

with us some of their favourite fishing spots, both locally and nationally.

Our Cirque Du Soleil competition was a great success – thanks to all of you who

entered. Of course, sadly we only have a very limited number of tickets, but as

usual we have another competition this issue for a great getaway to Queensland’s

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Heading off for another round of 12-hour shifts in a hot, dirty and isolated place? We all know it’s not

fun, but is it actually doing you harm? The jury is out on that one as recent media has highlighted the potential health impacts of FIFO employment. In all fairness, there are almost as many studies showing no greater rates of health or relationship problems in FIFO groups, as there are ones that do.

Although many start with a short term plan to make some extra cash - the “golden handcuffs” reign in those who become accustomed to a certain level of living and just don’t want to give up the dollars to return to a city based job.

Make no mistake, your health and wellbeing is a product of the lifestyle you live.

And while there may be arguments regarding the specifics of the data, it’s undeniable that the FIFO lifestyle can easily lead an individual towards both physical and mental burnout if they don’t manage it effectively. The tough work and even tougher culture requires a certain level of proactive resilience.

On site your hours are long and exhausting. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking your leave time is like a holiday - “work hard, play harder”? In that case, where are you finding the time to balance your lifestyle and health? I know, sometimes just keeping up is your immediate goal, however a few proactive steps to look after yourself are what allows you to not only

keep up, but excel. The appropriate levels of work, rest and

play ensure that both your body and mind consistently have the opportunity to relax, recover and be rejuvenated. Good sleep, healthy food choices, regular exercise and some consistent recreational time are essential to sustaining a healthy mind and body – on site and off.

By establishing a routine that is consistent across both locations (work and home) you can build the resilience needed to survive the FIFO lifestyle.

1. Establish regular sleep routines. Although you may sleep longer on leave, try to only add an hour or two to each end of your normal sleep time onsite – drastic changes to sleep length or times makes it harder for your body to establish healthy sleep patterns. Better sleep patterns

improve sleep quality.

2. Make healthy food choices. Comfort foods may be tempting when fatigued, but you’ll get more sustainable energy by eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean proteins.

3. Find time for short, light exercise or recreation activities daily. It’s critical to both physical and mental health. It can be as simple as a 15minute walk, listening to some music or reading a book before bed.

Employers need to address the macho culture of FIFO operations by engaging their employees as a group and empowering them to improve health behaviours. But it’s also up to you to make a choice to develop a more sustainable work-life balance. Failure to acknowledge and understand the impact of the lifestyle you create on your wellbeing can result in a spiraling health decline. By embracing better lifestyle behaviours you can be healthier, happier and successfully navigate the unique challenges of a FIFO work life.

Health by Design increases workplace productivity and satisfaction by helping employees change unhealthy lifestyle behaviours. Their custom health, safety and productivity programs operate both in Australia and Internationally. To find out more, visit www.healthbydesign.com.au or call 1300 30 40 68. n

Andrew Stephenson is based in the United States

and heads operations for the North American division

of Health by Design.

Work, Rest and PlayMakes FIFO a Happy Way


A Mining Couple’s Guide toFROM MINING FAMILY MATTER’S RESIDENT PSYCHOLOGIST, ANGIE WILLCOCKS

SURVIVING EARLY PARENTHOOD


Free professional advice and practical tips

for families in mining and resources.

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Practical ways to keep your relationship healthy and your family happy.

A Mining Couple’s Guide to

Being a new parent is tough, especially when your partner works away. On top of all of the normal worries of being a

new mum or dad, FIFO/DIDO parents worry about the impact of one parent working away on their child.

Truth be told, the FIFO/DIDO lifestyle is probably not ideal for families who are in the first six to 12 months of parenthood, for all sorts of different reasons. But we can't always choose the timing of babies, and sometimes we have to make the best of a less-than-perfect situation. If you have recently transitioned from a mining couple to mining parents (or are considering the scenario) it might pay to think about the following areas:

For the person at home:Practical and emotional support is absolutely vital for new mums. (I know that some mums work away, but mostly it's dads, so please excuse me for referring to the person at home as mum. Of course the same information will apply if you are a dad whose partner works away!)

In our culture, we put a lot of emphasis on mums getting all she needs from her partner, but in many other cultures it's other women who offer support, comfort and guidance. If your partner works away, you'll need to think and plan where your support will come from. One advantage of the FIFO lifestyle is that families can live wherever they like (as long as it's near an airport) so it might be possible to live near family or friends who can help out. If not, you might choose to pay for help (cleaning, gardening, meals etc) and seek out local support services or meeting places for new parents.

Make sure you look after yourself. It's hard to look after a demanding baby when you are not taking care of yourself. I know it's boring, but making sure you are eating well, resting enough and getting a bit of exercise will all help you cope better in the long run.

As soon as possible (often when your baby is about four months old) get into a good routine for you and your baby. Some families have the 'luxury' of not needing a routine for day-to-day life with baby, but single parents and parents whose partners work away don't. Having some predictability in your day is really important when you don't have someone coming home in the evening to give you a break.

As a new mum, it can be really hard to know how you're going and if what you are experiencing is normal. Some days are hard for all new parents. Here's a rule of thumb: if you are coping OK and enjoying being a

new mum most days out of each week, and things are gradually getting easier, then you're probably doing fine. If most days feel too hard, or it's all getting harder as time goes on, you probably need a bit of extra support or help. See your GP or visit www.beyondblue.org.au.

For the person working away:You'll need to feel connected to what's going on at home with baby, even when you're away. Familiarise yourself with your baby's routine so you can take part when you get home. Think of questions to ask your partner when you speak to her rather than relying on her to 'spoon-feed' you baby information - she won't always have the energy. You might even want to spend some time while you're away reading about baby development and milestones so you can be informed and interested in where your baby is at.

Of course communication with bubs when you're away is going to be tricky. A baby can't have a phone conversation! This is not an excuse to back off though, you just have to get more creative in staying connected. Here are some examples that other FIFO/DIDO dads with young babies have tried: record your voice reading a story or singing a song for baby to listen to; read a bedtime or good morning story to baby via Skype.

It can be really hard being away from your partner and baby. Some dads feel very lonely and sad thinking of what they're missing, and some even feel quite depressed or angry. As I always say, make

sure you and your partner are regularly

assessing what's working about FIFO/DIDO

and what isn't. If, after weighing up the pros

and cons, this is still your choice, then you

have to get to work changing your thinking

style to one that will help you cope better.

Sometimes, simply adjusting to parenthood

can be tough too. If you're struggling, or

feeling overwhelmed with feelings of additional

expectation and responsibility, check out

www.beyondblue.org.au (they have a great

free booklet called Hey Dad).

For the relationship:Remember you are working as a team and

each of you has a different role to play. It's

all about shared goals. There's no point

whatsoever getting into a competition about

who is busier or more tired or working harder.

It's tempting to go there with statements like:

"you think you're tired ... try looking after a

baby/working shifts (etc, etc) and then see

how tired you are!” But there really is no point.

You're both tired.

Talk often about how each of you is going ...

what's easy, what's hard, what you need more

help with. Always try to come back to the idea

that you are both on the same team, with the

same goals (to raise a child, pay the bills etc).

Accept that lengthy phone conversations

might be a thing of the past. Find other ways

of feeling connected and loved, like emailing

when you get a chance, leaving notes in

your partner's bag or around the house, or

giving small gifts. (For an insight into what

sorts of things might make your partner feel

more loved by you, check out The Five Love

Languages by Gary Chapman.)

Know that it is very normal for the passion

in a relationship to 'cool' in the first few

months after the birth of a new baby. Most

couples fire things up again at some point.

Having said that, don't wait for the spark (and

energy for sex) to miraculously reappear of its

own accord. Chances are you'll both have to

put in a bit of extra work to get things back on

track. Talk about it, make a plan and just do it!

For baby:Babies need love and attention from one or

two main people who consistently meet their

physical and emotional needs. That's about it,

at least for the first year! n

In an industry such as mining that relies on water to survive and is a heavy user of our precious resource, it is important

that when you knock off, you do your bit for both the environment and to help secure water for the future.

At HomeResidential households are the highest users of potable water in Western Australia, accounting for 71 per cent of total water usage, compared to 19 per cent for business and commercial sectors. This is a similar story across Australia, therefore, at home, you have an opportunity to make the greatest impact.

Small changes around the home can make a huge difference in your annual water consumption, not to mention help the bottom line. Here are five simple tips to help:

• Isittimeforyoutopurchaseanew toilet? You should consider the Caroma Profile Toilet Suite with its integrated hand basin. The sink actually sits on top of the cistern and the water you wash your hands with feeds into the toilet, which can deliver an additional 10% saving in total bathroom use.

• Drippingtapsareasilentkilleraswellas costly water users that are often overlooked. Fixing a leak can save you up to 50 litres per day – not to mention the headache.

• Installingafrontloadingmachinecan save you, on average, 57 litres per cycle. Front load washing machines also use 60% less energy.

• Ifreducingyourtimeintheshowerjust isn’t an option, why not install a 3-star water-efficient shower head that can save you up to 45 litres per day, without compromising your shower comfort. New ‘twin jet technology’ in some shower heads helps achieve a pleasant feeling while saving water, creating a needle like sensation.

• Installingagreywatersystemallowsyou to re-use waste water around the home and can reduce your annual water consumption by up to 30 per cent. Greywater provides your backyard with water all year round, no matter what the climate.

If you have reduced your water consumption at work or at home, you should enter the national 2012 savewater! awards® and be recognised for your efforts.

On Site InnovationAustralia is leading the way in water-efficient technology at both a residential and industrial level. A prime example, that has particular benefits to the mining industry to help reduce water consumption, is a product called AquaArmour. Developed by the Aqua Guardian Group, AquaArmour is

a modular, self-tessellating evaporation and

algal control mitigation system designed to

save up to 88 per cent of evaporation loss

from major water storages and dams. It

provides continuous permeable cover, while

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and stored. Innovations like AquaArmour are

what we need to ensure our water supply is

protected into the future.

For more information on how to become

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WE CHAT TO NICK DUIGAN AND ANDREW HART OF AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE FISHING SHOW, HOOK, LINK & SINKER.

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Popular fishing series Hook, Line & Sinker is now in production with its eighth season after signing a deal

with 7Mate for free-to-air broadcast of 20 new episodes which began in mid May. Scheduled for Saturdays at 5:00pm, the 7Mate agreement includes 20 brand new, premier episodes as well as some of the boys’ best episodes from their previous seven seasons.

Shot entirely in stunning High Definition, hosts Nick Duigan and Andrew Hart take viewers across Australia to find the best fishing spots, provide fishing and cooking tips, and always have a laugh with their wacky sense of humour.

We understand you guys are now in production on the eighth series of Hook, Line & Sinker – what can we expect?Nick: It’s a bit of a break out year for Hook, Line and Sinker. It’s the first time we’ll air nationally on free to air TV (Saturday arvo 7Mate) so we’re racking up the miles all over the country putting together 20 new shows. We really try to strike a balance between some truly spectacular fishing and also the notion that fishing with your friends is meant to be good fun. So from a fishing perspective, we’ve got some sensational game fishing for Blue Marlin off Tweed Heads, some angry, boat eating Mako sharks in Bass Strait, Barra in the Kimberley and plenty of other good stuff as well. On the fun side, we’re both trying to restore a couple of sub $1,000 dollar boats into tournament rockets, we’ll be fishing the croc infested waters of the NT with the world’s most sophisticated radio controlled vessel, the Cindy Maree II and joining the grey nomads for a pilgrimage up the WA coast. So all in all, another day at the office really.

Andrew: It’s a bigger year than ever before! We’ve got shows coming up from all over Australia. From surviving massive seas in Tasmania catching tuna to sunning ourselves in the Kimberley.

For all those keen fishermen out there, can you give us some vital tips on how to snag a great dinner? Nick: It’s probably a bit disingenuous for us to be handing out tips given our track record but here goes! There is a great saying I heard from an old bloke who was bream fishing on the side of a river. He was perched on an old fold-up chair, using an ancient rod and reel and next to him in the ubiquitous white bucket was a brace of nice fish. Andrew and I on the other hand were in a flash new boat with enough lures, rods and reels to stock a tackle shop but hadn’t turned a scale all day. We stopped and asked the bloke the secret of his success and his succinct reply was: “If you want to go fishing, use a lure but if you want to catch fish, use bait.” It’s hard to argue.

Andrew: My biggest tip is to keep it simple and fish as light as you possibly can. It

does not matter what you are fishing for, but if you use the lightest line, the smallest sinker and smallest hook you can, you will get more bites!

Any all time favourite fishing stories?Andrew: My favourite would have to involve our radio control boat, the Cindy Maree II. She appears on the show every season (Cindy Maree 1 was sunk by a giant squid) with a new mission each year of catching a fish on film on remote control. It’s really frustrating, and a bit stupid, but Cindy Maree is very much a part of the show. This year she will battle crocodiles in the NT while trying to catch a barra!

Nick: For me there’s probably one day in my fishing career that stands out as a turning point. It was very early on in the days of Hook, Line and Sinker and up to this point I’d never really caught a big fish. On this day, we headed out east of Tasmania for a spot of Mako shark fishing. The day went well and after an hour or two we had not one but two big Makos swimming around the boat. To cut a long story, after more than four hours of battling the bigger of the two sharks and utterly spent, we managed to tag the fish and let it swim away. It was something of an awaking for me, that fishing was indeed a passion worth pursuing.

For anyone that loves the idea but has never fished before – where is a good starting point?Andrew: Local knowledge is key. If we fish somewhere we’ve never been, it’s important to get somebody who knows what’s going on. That’s why if you’ve never fished before the best thing to do is to go with a charter or a guide. You’ll learn more in one day from someone who knows what they are doing than in a year of trying to do it yourself!

Nick: Yes, find a friend! Do whatever it takes to get in with someone who knows what they’re doing. These days it’s not

that hard. In most places, there are web

forums dedicated to fishing in the local

area and these can be gold mines of

information and more importantly, sources

of potential fishing buddies. Fishing is all

about confidence, once you actually see a

particular technique work for yourself, the

desire to give up and try something else

isn’t nearly as strong.

What are some of your very favourite fishing spots throughout the country?

Nick: It’s hard to rate destinations really

because for us they kind of live or die on

the vagaries of weather and fishing but

I do have a few absolute favourites. The

township of 1770 is just about the picture

perfect pinup of what a Queensland

coastal village should be, gentle pace of

life, not too many people and sensational

access to some beautiful bits of the Great

Barrier Reef.

On the New South Wales south coast is

a little gem of a spot called Bermagui.

It’s not the most fashionable town on the

Sapphire Coast but as a place to catch a

fish, there are very few better. At various

times of the year, Marlin, Yellowfin and

Bluefin Tuna along with Kingfish, Snapper

and just about anything you can think of

can be caught at Bermi. And for truly ‘blow

you away beauty’ and epic scale there’s

no going past the Kimberley region of

WA. We’re fresh back from a trip to the

Kimberley Coastal Camp in the Admiralty

Gulf and sort of can’t stop raving about the

place. The fishing is as good as you would

expect with Barra, Mangrove Jacks and

Mud Crabs in the creeks and Queenfish,

Giant Trevally, Mackerel and Jewfish in

the blue water. Throw in some of the

oldest, most culturally significant rock art

anywhere on earth and a 5 star camping

experience and the Kimberley takes some

beating. n


Nestled in the heart of the Hunter Region is the beachside city of Newcastle. A top ten city in Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel

2011’ guide, Newcastle has a rich history, quirky arts culture and a thriving dining and shopping scene. Newcastle is a city that is always changing, a city with world class business, research and industry, and a city of hardworking genuine people. Whether you’re travelling to the region for a visit or looking for a place to settle down, there is endless choice in Newcastle.

There are few cities in the world beyond Newcastle that can say their city centre is surrounded by eight beaches. Merewether, Newcastle, Nobbys, and Bar Beach in particular are popular surfing and fishing locations, and are conveniently located close to the city centre. Ride the wave of surfing culture that characterises the city and join the locals for an early morning dip, or lunch break surf. Swim in the art deco Newcastle Ocean Baths (opened in 1922), and have fish and chips at the Canoe Pool, built in the late 1930s for young swimmers.

Take a moment to sit and watch the port in action and be amazed as giant 300m freight ships, close enough to touch, are guided into the harbour by comparatively tiny tugs and a pilot flown out to each ship by helicopter. This city is the biggest exporter of coal in the world. Sharing

the harbour with coal ships are freight ships,

fishing boats, ferries, yachts, kayaks and private

vessels, making for a chaotic but exciting scene.

Newcastle is the ideal place to catch some

culture, with a cluster of galleries and boutiques

along Darby Street, Newcastle East and Cooks

Hill. Watch a performance at the spectacularly-

restored Art Deco Civic Theatre, which presents

an amazing, diverse range of shows. Or visit

Newcastle Art Gallery, one of Australia’s leading

regional galleries with a magnificent collection

from local, national and international artists and a

full schedule of impressive travelling exhibitions.

For a walk through Newcastle’s history

tour Fort Scratchley Historic Site, with its

commanding position guarding the Hunter River

Estuary. Overlooking another famous historic

site, Nobbys head lighthouse, the Fortress has

a long and interesting military history. Revisit

Newcastle’s convict past with a trip to the

convict-hewn Bogey Hole, built around 1820

for the personal use of Commandant James T.

Morriset. Located beneath a rocky prominence

that gets battered during rough seas, the Bogey

Hole is a feat of architecture.

To satisfy your appetite, Newcastle offers

a diverse range of dining. Sip cocktails at a

one of the many harbourside Honeysuckle

restaurants with bustling maritime views by

day and glittering shores by night. Dine in

cosmopolitan Beaumont Street, home to a

range of Mediterranean restaurants and quirky

sidewalk cafes. Check out the live music at

one of the many local pubs around the city and

finish up with late night coffee at funky inner city

Darby Street. For those looking for fine dining,

go no further than Newcastle city centre, a busy

business precinct with a smattering of first class

restaurants. Newcastle East also boasts a range

of fine dining restaurants with sweeping views of

the harbour and beaches. n

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Newcastle Art Gallery looks forward to welcoming Tim Storrier , who has been awarded the 2012 Archibald Prize

for The histrionic wayfarer (after Bosch), a self portrait, when the prestigious art prize heads to the gallery in July.

The Archibald Prize is eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike, and never ceases to create lively debate amongst the arts community and wider public.

The annual exhibition, which is judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW, is one of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious art prizes. It’s awarded to the best portrait painting, preferentially of some man or woman distinguished in art, letters, science or politics.

This year’s winning portrait was painted by artist Tim Storrier.

“It refers to a painting by Hieronymus Bosch called The wayfarer painted in 1510 where the figure is believed to be choosing a path or possibly the prodigal son returning,” said Storrier. “It also has other references, I believe, but they are rather clouded in biblical history and time.”

Newcastle Art Gallery last exhibited the Archibald Prize in 2005, when Newcastle artist John Olsen won the award, with his painting, Self portrait Janus faced.

“The Archibald Prize is always one of the most talked about and popular travelling exhibitions in the country,” said Director Ron Ramsey. “We look forward to welcoming it to Newcastle in 2012.”

The Archibald Prize was first awarded in 1921. In this, the 91st year of the prize, there were 839 entries. In 2012, the prize money for the winner of the Archibald has increased from $50,000 to $75,000.

Also announced recently were the winners of the Sulman and Wynne Prizes. Imants Tillers won this year’s Wynne Prize for Waterfall (after Williams), and Nigel Milsom wins this year’s Sulman Prize for Judo House pt 4 (Golden mud). Melbourne artist Raelene Sharp was awarded the Packing Room Prize in conjunction with the 2012 Archibald Prize for her portrait of actor John Wood.

The Archibald Prize 2012 will be on display at Newcastle Art Gallery from the 12th July to the 26th August 2012. For details regarding all exhibitions and events programming, visit www.nag.org.au n


ArchibaldPrize Heading to Newcastle

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(Top) Kate Beynon Lindy Lee (Year of the dragon) Image courtesy of Art Gallery of NSW

(Above) Angus McDonald Tim MaguireImage courtesy of Art Gallery of NSW

(Above) Adam Chang Emile ShermanImage courtesy of Art Gallery of NSW


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thousands of visitors who flock to the region to see one of the largest, most

majestic and very accomplished long distance swimmers, the Humpback Whale, make its migration north to warmer waters.

Making their annual migration up the east coast, it’s estimated that around 12,000 whales make this annual trip between May and October each year.

Port Stephens, which sits on a peninsula, provides one of the best vantage points to view these whales up close. It’s so well known for its great vantage points that locals call Port Stephens the ‘Humpback Highway’.

The majority of large whales in the southern hemisphere follow a general migration pattern. They spend summer in the cold waters of Antarctica, where they feed on enormous

quantities of the prawn-like krill. In autumn, as the temperature falls and ice begins to form on the sea surface, the whales begin their northward migration to more temperate, sub-tropical or tropical waters to give birth and to mate before returning to Antarctic waters at the end of spring.

So far this year, it’s been a fantastic Port Stephens whale watching season; the Humpbacks have shown off with multiple breaches, tail lobs and surface rolls. Cruise passengers have also reported seeing huge pods of dolphins, penguins, sea birds, seals and orcas.

Google will help you find the whale watching operators who operate cruises from the Port Stephens marina throughout the day. The marina is an easy 25-minute drive from Newcastle Airport.

We highly recommend you slot time into

your itinerary to jump on board a cruise and

see for yourself these spectacular giants of

the sea and the amazing display they can

put on. It really does need to be seen to be

believed.

Tips for Whale Watching

• Takeyourcameraandagoodpairof

binoculars.

• Chooseaclear,calmdayfromJuneto

October to take your cruise.

• Spotawhale/sbylookingforthe‘blow’;

the cloud of spray that appears as air is

exhaled through the blowhole.

• Nomorethanthreevesselsshould

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Photo courtesy of Moonshadow Cruiseswww.moonshadow.com.au


AT THE COALFACE OF MINING INNOVATION

MINING & ENGINEERING

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A range of mining community-focused events and information sessions will be a major feature of this year’s Mining & Engineering (M&E) NSW exhibition in

Newcastle in late August.Reed Mining Events will be holding M&E NSW at the

Newcastle Entertainment Centre from 28th to the 30th August.Reed Mining Events is the organiser behind Australia’s

largest and most successful mining exhibitions, including Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX), held in Sydney in September last year, and the Queensland Mining & Engineering (QME) exhibition, held every two years in Mackay.

Key elements of M&E NSW will include a Women in Mining day, a careers and recruitment program, health and welfare sessions for local miners and their families, plus a campaign aimed at encouraging “frontline” miners – operators, maintenance personnel, shift managers and supervisors – to attend.

“Community is a vital element of the ongoing success of the Australian mining industry, and an event such as M&E NSW gives the mining community a unique opportunity to come together and engage with each other,” said Paul Baker, Exhibition Director for Reed Mining Events. “That’s why, over the past two years, we have developed an integrated program to allow anyone who is involved in the mining community – or who is looking at opportunities to do so – to participate in Reed Mining Events exhibitions.”

Mining community-related events that will be an integral part of M&E NSW 2012 include:• WomeninMining,whichaimstocelebratethe increasing role of women in mining – and to encourage greater participation from women who are considering careers in the industry.• AcareersandrecruitmentprogramthroughtheM&ENSW Careers Centre that will bring together mining companies with people from the Hunter and surrounding regions who are looking at careers and opportunities in mining.• Adviceandsupportonhealthandwelfareforlocal miners and their families, with practical information sessions put on by Mining Family Matters.

“With our mining community approach to M&E NSW, we want to get the message out that everyone involved in the mining community, no matter at what level, should come along to the exhibition,” said Baker. “Mining has really moved on from being a ‘male-only’ industry, and it has recognised that it needs to engage with people across the community – not only those currently involved, but those looking at job opportunities, and which will allow the industry to grow and prosper in years to come.

“At the same time, we are also keen to encourage those already in the industry and working in frontline roles to come along to M&E NSW.

“It is a once-in-two-years opportunity for them to see at first hand the latest products, services and techniques that they are likely to be working with in the future.

“It’s also an opportunity for them to identify for their employers new products and services which should be considered – as well as giving ‘hands-on’ feedback to exhibitors and suppliers.

“Over the next few months, we’ll be releasing more details about each of our mining community-related events that will be part of M&E NSW 2012.”

Baker added that mining companies with operations in the Hunter Region who would like to become involved in the M&E NSW Careers Centre should contact Nina Vidale at Reed Mining Events on 02 9422 2451 or [email protected] n

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EATING nutritiously while travelling is an ongoing challenge for the health-savvy traveller, so here are a few tips

to save your waistline and bottom-line. Anyone who travels extensively knows

there can be long stretches between healthy meals and often, just getting to a grocery store may also be difficult, so munching on simple whole foods is out of the question.

The jet-setting crew at Escape Travel have eaten their share of bad in-flight food and takeaway meals when travelling for work or play, so here is a list of their healthy alternatives.

PACK SNACKS FOR THE FLIGHTKicking off a trip on the right foot is important, mainly because of the way it makes you feel when you arrive at your destination. It usually all starts on the flight. In-flight food can be a hit or miss, so it’s handy to have a few backups for when you don’t like what is being served on board.

Packing some substantial snacks, like apples, nuts, muesli bars and dried fruit in your carry-on bag is not only quick to do, but it’s cheap.

DITCH WHITE TABLE CLOTHSNo matter how many top notch restaurants there are in your area, sometimes nothing will quite satisfy your cravings as well as a home-cooked meal. Unless you’re staying in a self-contained apartment, most hotel rooms don’t offer a kitchen, so there’s no way to fire up the stovetop. Instead, check out the kids menu in your room service. These are often staple dishes of a meat and three veg.

FUSSY EATERSIf you’re watching your weight or you suffer from food intolerances, look out for dishes that are not loaded with carbs or laced in cream. Sometimes, if there is nothing that ticks all your boxes on the menu, kindly ask the chef if it’s possible to make a meal that you can eat. Great examples include

stir-fry vegetables with chicken or grilled fish with salad.

BYOBring your own food, particularly if you are travelling domestically. It is safe to pack a box of muesli, packet of crackers or tins of tuna in your suitcase, but beware that any fruits or vegetables must be discarded upon entry to another state or country. Better still, if you can drive to your destination, why not pack a camping stove in the car. These handy little burners are a fantastic way to fire up a quick barbecue dinner.Keen meat-eaters can go as far as bringing vacuum-packed meat with them into some Asian countries, but best to check the entry regulations prior to your departure.For more healthy travel ideas or tips on what you can bring on your travels, speak to a travel consultant as Escape Travel. Phone Escape Travel on 1300 799 783 or see escapetravel.com.au n

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Whether you are viewing a painting for its inspiration or investment potential, there are ways that

enhance the appreciation process - both for the viewer and the painting. How can we really tell if a painting is good or not? The beauty or impact of a painting can be a very personal thing. But there’s more to valuable art than just a pretty face.

The Power and the PassionMyth, art and spirituality lie at the heart of many cultures. Religious reverence has powered some of man’s most fantastical achievements, particularly in art and architecture. From the Egyptian Pyramids to the Sistine Chapel, regardless of our personal beliefs, we truly stand in awe.

There is certainly plenty of art that reflects beliefs and stories in such passionate ways that just viewing them somehow connects us.

Whether they are cave drawings, a canvas of Christianity or an Aboriginal Dreamtime depiction, they will be images that show and share, reflecting how someone somewhere cares.

There was a time when wealth was

lavishly bestowed on spiritual or religious art, particularly in eras such as Renaissance Europe and ancient Egypt. In comparison, our Indigenous cultures see the riches of storytelling as paramount to the art’s value. But then spirituality is not about monetary richness. It is more about fulfilling our lives and souls.

In our modern Western world at least, the artists most dedicated to creating images that uplift the soul and inspire positive passion for life are frequently generous artisans who are doing it out of love. Perhaps this is a predominantly feminine trait, with gentleness and joy being the reward as well the gift. Spiritual art is a diverse genre whose expression gives us all the freedom to fly and dream for a greater good. It is also again attracting a return to high wealth investment. Are we becoming tired of confronting, aggressive or art that shocks or depresses the senses?

BY CELIA BERRELL

How Art Gains Value Part 3

Davson in her art studio hallway

On the Ark of Salvation

The Best AdventureWe’ve embarked upon a journey

that’s our precious gift of life.

And celebrate its glory,

filled with beauty, love and strife.

For now the seas are placid

and the sky’s a radiant blue.

With joy and faith, we take each step.

Your Light will see us through.

Poem inspired by Davson’s painting, On the Ark of Salvation (inset).


Contact Davson Art management to acquire her art from $5,000 and upwards; to learn more about why Davson’s art has experienced better than approximately 20% per annum growth for collector / investors for more than two decades; or to find out more about the Artists of the Ark.

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Many great artists have created spiritually uplifting paintings. Can you match the artist with the title of the painting they created?

1. Sandro Botticelli A. On the Ark of Salvation2. Sharon Davson B. Madonna of Port Lligat3. Vincent van Gogh C. The Virgin and Child with five Angels4. Salvador Dali D. PietaAnswers: 1C: 2A: 3D: 4B

Artists of the ArkDiscussing artist’s spiritual beliefs tends to sound like a testament to their good behaviour! None of us are perfect, but two words aptly describe Davson for a character reference and her spirituality: generosity and gratitude. Her art, particularly since the mid 1990s, has been created with the intention of uplifting and inspiring others in their faith.

Believing we can make a difference in the world may sound presumptuous, but if we are prepared to give of ourselves in the attempt, and meet like-minded people along the way, it might just work. And for Davson it did - and still does. For example, her environmental and world peace charity ventures and initiatives over the past two decades contributed towards many improvements and changes in our global community, as well as helped to bring out the best in everyone they touched.

In 2002, Davson also became a Founding Patron of the Multifaith Association of Newcastle & Hunter Region. Finding common ground between various faiths, the association organised functions that

celebrated the region’s cultural diversity and its compatibilities.

On a personal level, and as a member of Sukyo Mahikari since 1995, Davson is comfortable with faith having different flavours. Sukyo Mahikari includes people of different religious preferences that see their participation in sharing the Light of God and all creation as a natural progression from their foundation beliefs. And gratitude is a key component of any form of spirituality.

Davson incorporates these beliefs into her art, and with some surprising results. The more dedicated to inspiring others she became, the higher the values of her paintings also became. Now several of her major works are re-selling for substantive seven figure sums.

One of the highlights of Davson’s spirituality and artistic career was when her painting With Gratitude Comes Growth was gifted by the Australia-Oceania Region of Sukyo Mahikari for the collection of the Hikaru Memorial Museum Takayama Japan in 1996. Then from February to July 2003, her flagship of spiritual art On The Ark of Salvation became the front-cover illustration for six monthly copies of the

Sukyo Mahikari International Journal.

As an artist who works mainly on

commission, On The Ark of Salvation is one

of only a handful of personal major works

created by Davson. Since the painting’s

creation in 1999, the image has acquired an

impressive provenance through publications

and major retrospective exhibitions of

Davson’s art in public galleries. In 2011, it sold

for $1.3 million, making it the highest valued

painting by a living Australian artist.

Her inspirational paintings are now a highly

valued commodity, and a new art movement is

subsequently taking shape. On 3rd November

2011 in Takayama Japan, the Arkists or Artists

of the Ark was formally pronounced with

Davson as the acknowledged leader and

artistic inspiration. The movement invites

all artists who create in any medium for the

uplifting joy and gratitude of their spiritual

beliefs to become connected.

Could this be a resurgence of spiritual art

rising to the role of lead violin instead of second

fiddle in the wonderful orchestra of art and life?

Sharon Davson and Leo Sayer in front of Gifts of TrustDiscovery

I Wonder What Reality Is

Offering Gratitude Together


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HOLDEN CHARGINGTOWARDS VOLT LAUNCH

Holden and ChargePoint unveiled the first electric vehicle charging station for Volt drivers in Port Melbourne outside Holden’s

Salmon Street headquarters recently. The head-turning Volt charging station is powered

by Origin’s government-certified 100 per cent GreenPower and will be available to Holden Volt drivers in one of Melbourne’s fast-growing business and industrial precincts.

The Holden Volt, on-sale in Australia later this year, is a game-changing electric vehicle (EV) with extended-range capability and can recharge in less than four hours using the dedicated level two, 3.3kW charging station.

To support the Volt launch, ChargePoint has also installed six more green energy charging stations in Holden’s engineering and design headquarters and at its Proving Ground in Lang Lang for Holden


HOLDEN CHARGINGTOWARDS VOLT LAUNCH

employees driving Volt evaluation vehicles and working on the program.

Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, Industry and Innovation, the Hon Greg Combet AM MP was the first member of the public to plug into the petrol pump of the future with one of Holden’s first Volt vehicles.

Joining the Minister for the unveiling was Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle, ChargePoint CEO James Brown and Holden’s Executive Director Engineering Greg Tyus.

Mr Tyus, whose engineering team is responsible for preparing the Volt for Australia, said Volt would change the way Australians think about sustainable transport and Holden.

"Volt can travel a distance of up to 80 kilometres on pure electric driving – more than enough for most drivers to commute each day without visiting a petrol station,” he said. “You can drive emission free and recharge at home from a standard power outlet in less than six hours for around $2.50.”

Origin Executive General Manager Corporate Affairs, Phil Craig, also welcomed the opening of the new piece of EV infrastructure.

“Origin is seeking to support this new technology with electric vehicle charging equipment and services, delivering a simple and effective one-stop solution to consumers,” Mr Craig said. “Together with Holden, Origin hopes to encourage the take up of more electric vehicles in Australia.” n

“THE HOLDEN VOLT, ON-SALE IN AUSTRALIA LATER THIS YEAR, IS A GAME-CHANGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) WITH EXTENDED-RANGE CAPABILITY AND CAN RECHARGE IN LESS THAN FOUR HOURS USING THE DEDICATED LEVEL TWO, 3.3KW CHARGING STATION.”

Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency,

Industry and Innovation

Holden Volt next to new charging station outside Holden Headquarters



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EmmaDean

OCCUPATION: Songwriter/Musician/Performer/Actor/Dreamer (I do these things separately and sometimes all at once!)

FAVOURITE TRAVEL DESTINATION:New York became my favourite travel destination after I performed some showcase concerts there in October 2011. I adore the lush world of cabaret, musical theatre and fringe theatre so I spent most of my downtime going to see shows. I was in heaven. I’m thrilled that I will be back there to perform my show “An End To Dreaming” alongside Jake Diefenbach this August for The New York International Fringe Festival!

TRAVEL TIP:For those gluten intolerant vegos out there like me, be prepared to explain (in multiple ways) that chicken doesn’t actually fit into that category. Oh and, don’t forget the folder with all your tickets and accommodation receipts. Long story!!

MOST EMBARRASSING TRAVEL MOMENT:I was on a plane bound for Melbourne for my first interstate show back in 2003. My bass player and I were going through the check list of things we were to bring. Warm coats - check; keyboard cables - check; violin - check; CDs; uh oh. It was my one job to bring the CDs and I forgot! We ended up dragging our feet around to every CD store in Melbourne and buying multiple copies of our own album to sell at the gig. I am now especially organised and a big believer in making lists!

WHAT’S COMING UP FOR YOU NEXT?I’m currently splitting my time between my own pop-cabaret solo performance and my new electro-fairytale-pop duo with Jake Diefenbach called Geppetto. In June, I will be taking my one-woman-show STRIPPED to Adelaide Cabaret Festival which has been a dream of mine for many years. Geppetto have just finished recording our debut EP with the fabulous Darren Middleton (of Powderfinger fame) and we will be performing at some Australian festivals before taking our show to New York for the Fringe Festival in August. All details can be found on my website www.emmadean.com n


We help support more than the NSW economy.

Mining does far more than just provide jobs and create a strong

economy, because a strong economy is nothing without strong

communities. NSW miners provide over $1.2 billion in royalty funds1

each year, on top of taxes, for essential government services. That’s

enough to employ over 13,000 nurses or buy 2,500 new buses.2

However, for all this, our proudest achievements are our support of

a whole range of community services. Like the Rural Fire Service,

State Emergency Service and funding the refit of a Westpac

rescue helicopter, just to name a few. We help out not because

we have to, but because we want to. We want to be part of the

community. We want to make NSW strong. We want to make

NSW proud. That’s why we won’t rest, because it’s not enough

just to be good for the NSW economy.

We want to be good for NSW.

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