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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
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue learned this week of the passing of Upper Hunter community advocate Wendy Bowman, aged 89. Wendy Bowman was a highly respected advocate for the Upper Hunter community. Over the years she was a forthright advocate on issues around air quality and land use. She was also an active and highly valued member ofLearn more Vale Wendy Bowman
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue presented at the Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s July Breakfast event this week. Representing the Dialogue’s Secretariat, NSWMC’s James Barben provided an update on current projects and priorities, including key issues arising from the 2022 Community Forum Feedback that the Dialogue is seeking to address, the upcoming Pasture RestorationLearn more Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue addresses Muswellbrook community
Members of the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s Joint Advisory Steering Committee met in Singleton this week, with the Dialogue’s proposed 2023 Work Plan high on the agenda. Members discussed and endorsed the plan that has been developed to address issues raised through participant feedback at the 2022 Community Forum. This follows similar discussions at recentLearn more Dialogue Joint Advisory Steering Committee meets
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s Joint Environment Working Group and Social Development Group met this week to dicuss a number of key issues. Members of the Environment Working Group discussed the progress made in planning for the upcoming Pasture Restoration Field Day, which will involve the mining industry, agronomists and other relevant organisations participating inLearn more Constructive discussions at Mining Dialogue Joint Working Group meetings
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s School Mine Tours Program is now underway for 2023! Year 9 students from Muswellbrook High School visited the Bengalla Mine on April 27 and Year 5 students from Aberdeen Public School visited Mt Arthur on May 3. These are the first of a busy schedule of school mine tours forLearn more School mine tours kick off for 2023
Members of the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue Communications Working Group met in Singleton this week to discuss a range of Dialogue matters. As with recent Joint Advisory Steering Committee and Joint Working Group meetings, members provided input into potential actions that the Dialogue may explore in response to feedback gathered from participants in the 2022Learn more Dialogue Communications Working Group meets
A new but familiar face has joined the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue. While Cate Sims is new to the Dialogue she will be familiar to many people in the Upper Hunter due to her past working with the Upper Hunter community and within the mining industry. Cate will oversee stakeholder engagement and communications for theLearn more New face joins Dialogue
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s Joint Advisory Steering Committee (JSAC) held its first meeting for the year this week. Committee members discussed the participant feedback session from the Dialogue’s 2022 Community Forum in Muswellbrook, reviewing comments and potential actions discussed by the Joint Working Group meetings recently. With a range of environmental issues raised, asLearn more Dialogue’s Joint Advisory Steering Committee meets
Members of the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s Joint Environment Working Group and Joint Economic and Social Development Working Group met in Singleton this week for the first meeting of the year. Both groups discussed feedback provided by industry stakeholders following last year’s Community Forum, particularly around environment, economic and social issues. The feedback will beLearn more Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue kicks off 2023 meetings
