Month: September 2014

In the third video in our Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue story series, we hear from Di Sneddon, former editor of the Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue participant as she remembers the “icy” start of the dialogue and the hurdles that the group has overcome. “In the beginning I was hopeful that it wouldLearn more Hear Di’s story about how the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue improves communication and respect

“I think one of the greatest benefits that has come out of the dialogue so far has been that we’ve all learnt a huge amount from each other and every time we meet, I come away thinking ‘gee, I didn’t know that before.’” Dr John Drinan, a retired agricultural scientist and cattle farmer and nowLearn more John gives his views on the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue

“There used to be no dialogue between the mines and the local people – it was them and us.” That’s what Wendy Bowman from Mine Watch tells us honestly in the first of three videos we’re releasing to raise awareness about the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue and just how much things have changed. The DialogueLearn more Hear Wendy’s story in a new video released on the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue