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Dialogue Pasture Restoration Field Day summary published in ‘The Land’ newspaper

The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s recent Pasture Restoration Field Day was recognised recently with an article published in ‘The Land’ on Thursday 16 November by respected agronomist and journalist Bob Freebairn. Bob Freebairn participated in the Dialogue’s Pasture Restoration Field Day held on Wednesday 11 October 2023, which brought together agronomists, government, industry and communityLearn more Dialogue Pasture Restoration Field Day summary published in ‘The Land’ newspaper

Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue Steering Committee and Working Groups meet

The Upper Hunter Dialogue’s Joint Advisory Steering Committee (JASC) and various Working Groups met this week for the final round of 2023 meetings. It was a special JASC meeting as we farewelled the Dialogue’s Chair, Sarah Withell, who is stepping down after nearly 5 years. As the longest serving Chair of the Dialogue, Sarah wasLearn more Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue Steering Committee and Working Groups meet

Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue publishes latest air quality analysis update

The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue continues to analyse Upper Hunter Air Quality Monitoring Network (UHAQMN) data, with a new 2021/22 update publicly released following an initial report in 2020. To address concerns from some community representatives about a perceived worsening of air quality in the Upper Hunter region, the Dialogue developed an analysis project toLearn more Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue publishes latest air quality analysis update

Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue holds Pasture Restoration Field Day

The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue held its Pasture Restoration Field Day this week, bringing agronomists, government, industry and community stakeholders together to share their knowledge and see mine rehabilitation land first hand. Around forty people attended the field day, visiting areas at Glencore’s Liddell coal mine and the Bloomfield Group’s Rix’s Creek operations that haveLearn more Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue holds Pasture Restoration Field Day

Final preparations underway ahead of Pasture Restoration Field Day

The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue (UHMD) is finalising arrangements for its upcoming Pasture Restoration Field Day in just over a week. The Field Day will be held on Wednesday October 11, and will include tours of mine rehabilitation projects with a particular focus on pasture establishment. The tour is an opportunity for agronomists, mining industryLearn more Final preparations underway ahead of Pasture Restoration Field Day

Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue Joint Advisory Steering Committee meets

Members of the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s Joint Advisory Steering Committee met on Wednesday for their third meeting of the year. Head of Sustainable Transition at BHP Liz Watts joined the meeting to update members on the progress of an ongoing PhD research project examining sustainable closure practices and to provide findings from a recentLearn more Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue Joint Advisory Steering Committee meets

Dialogue School Mine Tours Program takes students to Rix’s Creek

As part of our ongoing program of community engagement, member company The Bloomfield Group recently hosted a series of school mine tours co-ordinated by the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue. Year 5 students at Singleton Public School toured Bloomfield’s Rix’s Creek Mine, where they were given the opportunity to learn about the benefits of mining andLearn more Dialogue School Mine Tours Program takes students to Rix’s Creek

Dialogue Joint Working Groups meet

Members of the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s Joint Economic and Social Development and Joint Environment Working Groups met in Singleton this week to discuss the latest Dialogue projects and activities and learn more about the progress achieved in 2023 so far. The meetings provided an opportunity for members to share feedback on a recent reviewLearn more Dialogue Joint Working Groups meet

Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue preparing for pasture restoration tour

The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue (UHMD) is preparing to host a Pasture Restoration Field Day later this year that will involve tours of mine rehabilitation and information sharing focusing on pasture establishment. The tour will take place in October across a number of mine sites in the Upper Hunter that have been rehabilitated to pasture,Learn more Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue preparing for pasture restoration tour

Dialogue Communications Working Group meets

Members of the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s Communications Working Group met earlier this week. The working group discussed and endorsed the Draft Report resulting from the Dialogue secretariat’s review of our stakeholder engagement and communications strategies. Members of the group were key contributors to the review, which is designed to improve or enhance the dialogue’sLearn more Dialogue Communications Working Group meets