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ello and welcome to Mining Life and Living PNG, a free publication catering to those working in the mining and resources industry. With a clear direction toward health and lifestyle, MLL aims to provide interesting stories to assist in the improvement of readers’ work life balance as well as simply entertain with interviews, profiles, travel pieces and regular contributions from experts in their fields. This edition we caught up with Bougainville Copper Limited CEO Peter Taylor to discuss mining in PNG. We also take a look at the wonderful world of mining and how to get involved in this progressive industry. Then we show you how to survive it once you’re through the door. Being a FIFO worker can be tough, so in this edition you can discover how to work through the tricky parts with information on dealing with loneliness on site, and being a FIFO parent. If you are thinking about taking a holiday, check out our feature on beautiful Bali – surf, yoga and total bliss. I’d love to know what you think so get in touch at Lahnee@inflightmagazine.com.au. Until next time, enjoy the issue and keep safe and healthy in your Mining Life and Living! Lahnee Pavlovich Editor, Mining Life & Living Magazine Inflight Publishing

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Meet Peter Taylor Mining Life & Living PNG editor Lahnee Pavlovich had a chat with Peter Taylor, senior executive in the Rio Tinto Group, Managing Director of Rio Tinto PNG Limited, Executive Chairman of Bougainville Copper Limited and Chairman Chairman of the Bougainville Copper Foundation Copper Foundation.

eter you are a man with many hats, can you tell me a bit about what you do? I am a Rio Tinto executive with a range of responsibilities in Australia, Singapore and PNG. This includes being a director of a number of Rio Tinto subsidiary companies including in the PNG context, CEO of Rio Tinto PNG Limited and Chairman of Bougainville Copper Limited. I have also been President of the Australia PNG Business Council since 2011. And how did you get into the industry and to where you are today? Professionally I am a lawyer who formerly worked for a large Australian firm. I specialised in marine law and two of my PNG based clients were Burns Philip and Steamships. My first visit to PNG was in the early 80’s when the OK Tedi mine was being developed. Steamships had the contract to transport materials from Port Moresby to the mine port. During one of my trips to PNG I travelled via Bougainville where I had an opportunity to visit the Panguna mine. Sometime later I was approached by Bougainville Copper (BCL) to join it on a full time basis as head of legal for a period of two years. I agreed, and my initial intention was to return to private practise after the two years, but I liked

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the mining industry so much my views changed and when CRA, as it was then called, offered me the position as head of legal in its Perth office, my private law firm career came to an end. The next several years were spent in a number of roles in what is now the Rio Tinto group. I moved out of a strictly legal role into general management. Typical of the industry I had roles in a number of locations in Australia and overseas. My next encounter with PNG came in 1989 when RTZ (now Rio Tinto plc) took over the minerals assets of oil major BP. I was seconded to the RTZ team for the Australian part of the transaction. In 1997, during heady times for Bougainville and PNG with the “Sandline affair” hitting the headlines globally, I was made Director of BCL.

Then in 2000 RTZ and CRA became embroiled in court proceedings in the US over the management of the Panguna mine. The case never got to consider the merits of the allegations but got bogged down in jurisdiction issues. More than a decade later the case was dismissed after working its way up to the US Supreme Court, I was appointed CEO and then Chairman of BCL during that time. What would you say the current mining and resources economy is like in PNG? Can you see continued growth in this industry? Resource development in PNG is at a critical stage with PNG signalling an intention to play a greater part in the ownership of local resource projects. Reviews of a number of important laws affecting resource developers are under review. This presents an opportunity for PNG to make itself even more globally competitive and attractive to investors. But there are some worrying signs such as an apparent proposed amendment to mining legislation that could stop future mining investment. There are reports of a proposal that all new projects will be required to give the government a 40% free equity. I am not aware of any mining project in PNG current or planned that would be profitable enough to

and cordial ties between Australia and PNG is good for investment confidence. Not only is there a close geographic link between our countries but there are long standing people to people ties that have fostered friendship and mutual respect and a desire to interact both socially and in business. The ease of movement of people and goods is an important part of both the business and people dimensions. Some good work has been achieved on the Australian side with the introduction of online visas; I look forward to the day when that can be reciprocated by PNG. The goodwill is there but there are some technical issues with respect data sharing. I would also like to see the preclearance of goods bound for both countries to avoid delays at entry ports. Both countries need to recognise the global competition for investment capital and trade so we need to work together to ensure we make the most of our combined strengths and maximise bilateral economic development.

Peter with the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Julie Bishop.

“Reviews of a number of important laws affecting resource developers are under review. This presents an opportunity for PNG to make itself even more globally competitive and attractive to investors.” support that level of free carry or anything near it. It would require the developer to carry 100% of the risk and all finance for a possible 60% share in the project. The development stage of any project is the most difficult to fund so I can’t see any developer or financier doing it. I can recall the outcome some years ago when PNG levied an additional 4% tax on the mining industry. Within a year, application for exploration tenements dropped away to almost nothing. It will happen again if the muted changes become law. Hopefully PNG will in the end come up with an investment friendly reform package that makes it more attractive to investors rather than the opposite. Can you tell me a bit about Rio Tinto PNG Limited and their involvement in the PNG resources industry? Rio Tinto has been operating continuously in PNG for more than 50 years. Many of the biggest ore bodies were discovered by it, the first was Bougainville but there was also Ok Tedi (although by a company Rio acquired after the discovery), Misima, Wafi, Hidden Valley, Mt Kare and it also developed Lihir. Rio Tinto is still an active explorer in PNG. You are also president of the Australia PNG Business Council, can you explain the role they play supporting business between Australia and PNG? I am currently President of the APNGBC and

there is a connection with Rio Tinto as well. When I joined BCL the chairman was the late Don Vernon who was one of its founding senior executives. He also founded the business council over thirty years ago and was its patron for many years. One of my roles at BCL was company secretary so I got to attend board meetings and got to know Don well and we remained close friends until his death. Don, while patron, suggested I join the council executive which I did. I was Vice President for many years and became President three years ago. The council is one of the peak industry groups representing a large section of Australian investors in PNG. It has good relations with both governments and their senior officials and has regular meetings with both to discuss a range of investment and economic development issues. It also gets a seat at the table at the annual bilateral meeting between Australia and PNG (the Ministerial Forum) where is has an opportunity to present its views on improving bilateral investment and trade. I also co-chair a business and senior officials working group which was mandated by the Forum. This working group has the task of implementing business related matters that arise at the Forum and report back. Why is a good working relationship between Australia and PNG so important? From an Australian investor’s perspective, close

You are CEO of Bougainville Copper Limited; Can you tell me the forecast for mining operations there? Five or so years ago there was little prospect of redeveloping the mine, there wasn't the support on Bougainville and even if there had been, the gold and copper price was too low to make it economically viable. That has now changed with both the National and Bougainville Governments in support of redevelopment and increasing landowner and community support. There are some important steps in progress now. Reconciliation in the traditional fashion is being planned between the company, landowners and the broader community. A joint committee of key parties is working on agreeing on a process to determine if redevelopment should occur and if so on what terms. The working group will commission a number of studies to collect information to help its deliberations and plan priorities. Peter, what is something we don’t know about you personally? Who is the Peter when the suit and tie comes off? When I am not in PNG I am usually engaged in other work related activity.. My business council responsibilities require regular meetings in Canberra and Port Moresby with political leaders and senior officials. I also represent Australian business interests at regional business meetings of the Pacific Islands Forum. One of the more interesting trips was late last year when I attended the Forum leaders meeting in the Marshall Islands which logistically is difficult to reach from Australia but the New Zealand Air Force kindly gave me ride in its VIP aircraft. I don't mind a spot of fishing and PNG is made to order for such pursuits. I also travel for pleasure with the aim of seeing more than airports, hotels and meeting rooms. n

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Getting into mining ARTICLE FROM WWW.MININGFM.COM.AU

ining is the biggest export earner in Australia and PNG and supports well over 100,000 jobs, so it’s a great, progressive industry to be involved in. Access isn’t always guaranteed though, so we thought it would be handy to get some inside advice on getting into mining. Robert Mencel has been in the industry for 22 years and is now the General Manager of Tallering Peak Operations for WA’s Mount Gibson Iron LTD in Australia. Here he answers some frequently asked questions. Q: IS THE MINING INDUSTRY FOR EVERYONE, OR DO SOME PEOPLE SEEM BETTER SUITED TO IT THAN OTHERS? A: In general, the mining industry tends to suit people who enjoy working outdoors, are happy to work in remote locations and are prepared to work as part of a team.

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Q: FOR HIGH SCHOOL KIDS INTERESTED IN THE INDUSTRY, WHAT SUBJECTS AND POTENTIAL TERTIARY FIELDS WOULD YOU RECOMMEND? A: For high school kids, I would recommend Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Accounting and Biology. For tertiary students I would recommend courses in Science, Geology, Metallurgy and Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Mining, and Electrical). Q: WHAT ARE THE MAJOR BENEFITS TO FAMILIES WHO CHOOSE THE MINING LIFESTYLE? A: The mining industry offers a wide range of lifestyles depending on the role and location. A residential role allows you to live near the mine. In most cases this means living in a small mining community. This has advantages and disadvantages. These communities tend

to be safe, affordable and easy places to live, normally with good sporting, recreational and community facilities. The main disadvantage of small communities tends to be the limited schooling options and health services available. Increasingly as more partners work and have careers, the limited employment options for partners is also seen as a negative. Many mining roles are offered on a fly in, fly out (FIFO) basis. This gives the employee more options where to live, but does mean employees spending time away from their family. The advantage of FIFO for families is the minimal disruption. An employee can work in the mining industry without the need for other family members to change houses, schools and form new social circles. In many cases it also allows closer ties to be maintained with extended family members.

for these companies will help you when next applying for mining roles. Q: DO SOME SHORT COURSES (FIRST AID OR TRUCK LICENCE) IMPROVE AN APPLICANT’S CHANCES? IF SO, WHICH ONES? A: When applying for jobs, it’s important to try and make your application standout above the rest. One way of doing this is to gain additional qualifications. A Senior or Occupational First Aid Certificate and Heavy Vehicle Licence are a good start. Additional training in operating ‘mobile plant’, ‘confined entry’ or ‘working at heights’ will all make you more “work ready” and increase your chance of success. Q: ON A PERSONAL NOTE, TELL US ABOUT YOUR OWN CAREER PATH… A: After high school I studied Mining Engineering and worked at various mines during Q: WHAT TRADES ARE PREDOMINANTLY UTILISED IN MINING? A: Boiler Maker, Diesel Mechanic, Auto Electrician, Electrician, Fitter Q: IF A QUALIFIED TRADESMAN (OR WOMAN) WANTED TO GET INTO THE INDUSTRY, WHAT’S HIS OR HER BEST ROUTE? A: Applying for any job at the moment is very competitive. Like any prospective employee,

having a recognised qualification, respectable work history and excellent references is a good start. Working in an industry similar to the mining industry (Heavy Engineering, Agriculture, Defence, Transport and Forestry) can often provide experience that is seen as relevant to the mining companies. Finally, if you aren’t successful in getting a job initially with a mining company or mining contractor, try getting a job with a company that services the mining industry. The experience gained working

the holidays. After graduation I worked as an underground labourer for a mining contracting company, before accepting a job as graduate mining engineer. After gaining my Quarry Manager Certificate I moved through the roles of senior mining engineer, mining manager and operations manager. After completing further study to gain an MBA, I worked in a number of roles as business manager, project director and general manager for both mining and engineering companies.

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GOLDEN rules for the new

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he first day of any new job is tricky. New people, new rules, new systems. Even if you’re hugely experienced, you can still feel like a duck out of water. Multiply those nerves by 100 if you’re about to head off on your first FIFO job, and you’ve got to think about what to pack and what to expect in camp as well as in your new workplace. Below, a few graduates from one of Australia’s leading resources companies (now into their first and second years at work) offer some golden advice.

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Working on site is unique. You know to be professional at work; however work is not simply the office up here. Professional conduct extends beyond the office and includes the camp, the dinner hall and the tavern. I would recommend not drinking at all while on roster – but if you must, then you need to be conscious that everyone around you, works with you. If you wouldn’t want your mother or boss hearing it or seeing it – don’t say it or do it.

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Make an effort to keep to the routine (it’s not easy). If you regularly speak to your friends or family normally, then call them while you’re up here. If you normally exercise when you’re at home – try and continue it while you’re up here. I initially thought I didn’t have enough time to exercise each day, so I found myself getting worked up over simple things, stressed out and more tired than normal. The routine now is when I’m at work I wake up at 4am to go to gym before work, or straight after work I will rush to get changed and get it done. If I stick to it I have a substantially better swing.

• Learn to sleep on the plane. Most of us are asleep before the safety briefing and only wake up as the plane is landing – that extra two hours’ sleep on a Monday morning is golden. •

If you’re on a 5/2/4/3 roster [that’s five days on, two days off, four days on followed by three days off] and exhausted when you get home on a weekend, force yourself to wake up and get out and about and make the most of the 48 hours. Utilise the time off as much as you can so it feels like you have had a break from work and reconnected with family and friends back home.

• Take your own pillow - bliss! • Make friends. You see these people more than you see your own family, so you should to get to know them and enjoy their company. Otherwise you can feel very isolated. • Leave time to relax when you’re home. I never plan anything for Sundays after 5pm. I always leave a couple of hours in the afternoon to have dinner with my family and sit down to watch TV and unwind.

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This is really important on a 5/2/4/3 roster because you don’t really get an opportunity to switch off from work.

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Get organised with your washing. I always wash my clothes as soon as I get home and pack my bag Sunday morning so I don’t have to worry about it at night.

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Get into a routine first week on site, especially when it comes to exercise and washing nights. Washing lines out the front of your donga are life savers! Bring PEGS!

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Let your family, and especially friends, know what you do on site and the roster you work, so they understand they might not see you for a couple of weeks at a time or why you are tired all the time. In your first couple of weeks, take it easy: 12-hour shifts take a couple of weeks to get used to. For the first couple of months I tried to jam my weekend full of seeing friends, one after the other – but soon found myself heading back to work more tired than when I left. The key is not organising too much.

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Say yes to everything on site! I joined a sports team and played with superintendents and managers – it’s great for networking.

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Remember, you work and live with the people on site so always be self-aware and don’t burn bridges. You will see them in the mess every day, at work in the office, at

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• Push yourself to get out and exercise most nights, even if it is just a quick walk with a friend. • Bring two phone chargers – one for work, one for camp. • Ditch the singlets – you need to wear sleeved shirts to the wet and dry mess. • Have cash in small notes with you – there are few ATMs/EFTPOS facilities available or working. • Don’t use perfume/cologne at 5am – it’s too overbearing and no-one will want to be your friend. Deodorant however is highly,

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• DO NOT lean your seat back on the plane to/from site – it’s the single biggest career limiting move in a FIFO environment. •

Put your delicates in a delicates bag to wash if doing laundry at work – having other strangers touching your underwear is slightly disconcerting.

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Make sure you speak to other colleagues and graduates if you are struggling with the lifestyle change – chances are they’ve had similar struggles.

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f your kids are difficult at times (and let's face it - many of them are!) a clever new e-course might be just what the doctor ordered... Lots of families wonder if the FIFO/DIDO lifestyle is negatively impacting on their children. Generally, the angst is sparked when children start to misbehave more than normal - and their parents automatically assume it must be to do with mum/dad travelling away for work. Truth is though; tantrums aren't limited to children in mining families. Parents across the world battle with wilful kids every day. Michael Hawton, a family psychologist and father of two, knows all about it. In a career spanning 25 years, he's helped over 100,000 parents to get the best out of their children. Following the success of his new book Talk Less Listen More, he's now launched an e-course to help even more parents move beyond smacking, 'naughty corners' and best friend strategies. Essentially, Hawton says success lies in equipping kids with essential impulse-control skills. "The Talk Less Listen More e-course and book provides parents with a fundamental understanding of their role as parents - they have a leadership role, and are not their child’s best friend," Hawton says. "It helps parents to recognise the behaviours they want to stop, the behaviours they want to promote and ways for parents to connect emotionally with their children and build family bonds." Importantly for mining families, where children often need to cope with changing rosters and routines, Hawton's methods also assist parents to focus on building their children’s resilience and maturity by developing the ability to tolerate frustrations and difficult emotions. "Helping kids to develop their 'mental brakes' can develop their ability to manage their emotions and control their behaviour," Hawton says. "These are important skills for young people to have as they mature. Research has shown that kids who can control their impulses do better in social and academic situations." The e-course (which starts at $139 for two months) is delivered over 15 x eight-minute videos, covering topics such as developing children’s impulse control and emotional intelligence. Michael Hawton's top five dos and don'ts for parents 1. Pull yourself together if you want your children to do the same. 2. Organise what you need to let go of, and what needs a response from you. 3. Learn what you're going to do before a crisis occurs, so that when it happens you can avoid panicking. Pilots do this! 4. Develop your own drop-down menu of tactics, so you can retrieve them at a moment's notice, or have reminders strategically placed so you can see them - like on your fridge door. 5. Develop your relationships by set-up opportunities to spend 'good' times together - such as Friday pizza-making nights.

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It’s Just How the Brain Works… BY KATHRYN BERKETT KBKONSULTING.CO.NZ

e all want to be the best parents we can possibly be. This is, however, made rather challenging with all the theories and opinions found in books, magazines, from mother-inlaws and even the well-meaning stranger in the supermarket. So what can we do to sift through all that information and understand what is best for our children? The answer is to get down to basics. We need to understand how the brain develops, understand how it works. By understanding the basic neuropsychology of brain development, we can begin to get an idea of what we can do as parents to ensure we are doing the best we possibly can for our little ones. In this short article, I will attempt to give you the basic recipe for brain growth. I want you to remember, though, that this is absolute basics. In reality, things are extremely complex. Every one of your little cherubs is an individual and we must take into account their incredibly unique combination of genetic potential and personality which will influence how they interpret the experiences they have in their specific environment. When we are born, we have around 100 billion neurons (brain cells). Over the next three years we will be surrounded by sights, smells, sounds, emotions and so much more which will stimulate around one thousand trillion connections. We continue to connect cells throughout our life, but no time will ever be more important for connections than the first three years. Each of these experiences stimulates connections of brain cells. The more often cells are connected (through repeated experience) the stronger and faster the connections become. If a connection is repeated enough, it will become permanent, which is what we essentially understand as ‘learning’. We learn to talk, to walk, to

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empathise, to predict etc. These things are all learnt because we have experienced them. If we don’t experience them, we won’t connect those cells, and that particular learning will not happen. A really good example of this is language. We experience one or more languages, and we learn that language. The languages we don’t hear, we don’t learn. At birth we had the potential to learn all languages, but we will only learn those that we experience. It is the same for all learning, including emotional learning. Once we have learnt something, essentially creating a smooth, fast transfer of information between the particular cells, it becomes easier, more comfortable for us. We can all identify something that feels more safe, more comforting because we have repeated it. Earlier learning is also more likely to feel comfortable and familiar than learning in the later years. Again, taking the example of language helps. If we have learnt a second language in adolescence or adulthood, even if we are familiar with it, our first language will still be the most comfortable. It will be the language we would revert to if we had a trauma. Basically, the early, repeated experiences wire smoother and faster than later connections. Learning essentially develops a feeling of familiarity for the baby/toddler/child/ adult. Familiarity is something we need to understand if we are living in an environment when at least one parent is absent for longer periods of time. It can help us understand why a baby or toddler may not feel secure or soothed by the less present parent, even if that parent loves them unconditionally. For the sake of this example we will assume the mother is the more present parent and the father periodic, but the opposite situation would create the same outcome. If a baby has experienced, night after night, mother singing the song, stroking

their head and tucking them in, it is the sound, sight, smell of mother that forms connections with the area of the brain that allows us to feel calm and secure. The repetition of this routine has created smooth, strong pathways in the brain, activating the calming reaction sometimes just by hearing or smelling mum. Then one night, dad is home and is desperate to spend some time with baby. No matter how much dad loves and adores this child, we need to understand that it is a different voice and smell that carries out this bedtime routine. The lack of familiarity means the connection to the calming area of the brain has not been established. Furthermore, for the sake of survival, the brain is programmed to automatically react with caution and even fear to the unfamiliar. This can be frustrating and dad may even feel offended if the baby or toddler doesn’t find them soothing. This can be exacerbated by the fact he may only be back for a short period of time, so he is eager for the connection to hurry up and develop or return. This is not how the brain works. It develops due to repetition of cooccurring events. The best and fastest way dad can create those connections between himself and the soothing action in the brain would be for dad to enter into the routine with mum. Sit with mum while she reads the story, sings the song, does the bath routine. With both of you there, the soothing connection happens for baby, and the sound and smell of dad will get mixed into the cell connections faster and more effectively. Be patient with all of these relational interactions. Keep repeating positive associations and understand that the baby or toddler will revert to the more familiar parent when really tired or stressed. That is because the connections with them are just that much more practiced. Don’t take it personally, it is just how the brain works. n

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MIND OVER MATTER

Learning to overcome the dreaded feeling of loneliness BY MINING FAMILY MATTERS

oneliness is the unpleasant emotional experience of being alone or feeling disconnected from others. Humans are social creatures designed to live in groups, so we’re prone to suffering when we feel disconnected emotionally or physically from others. Loneliness is probably just part of the normal human experience, but it’s true that people vary enormously in their ability to handle it. Some people accept loneliness as part of life and just get on with things, but others find it so hard to bear that they try to avoid it at all costs: refusing to be alone; or abusing alcohol or drugs to stop the feeling. Coping with loneliness is an important part of making FIFO work for you and your family, and the good news is that you can learn skills to manage loneliness better. One of the first steps in coping better with loneliness is recognising what being lonely is like for you. How does your body feel? What are your lonely thoughts and what do you do when you’re lonely? So this means looking at:

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1. What you THINK when you’re lonely. People who struggle to cope with the experience of loneliness think thoughts like, "I’m so lonely, I can’t cope", "Loneliness is terrible", "I can’t bear this", "My family is far away and I’m here all alone" and "No-one cares about me". They might also imagine that everyone else is happy, connected and having fun without them. 2. What your body FEELS like when you’re lonely. Some people describe loneliness as an ache in their chest. Others say they feel an 'emptiness' in their tummy. Many people describe the feeling of loneliness as an uncomfortable longing for another person. 3. What you DO when you feel lonely. Some people hate the feeling of loneliness so much that they do whatever they can to avoid it. Sometimes trying hard to avoid an unpleasant feeling (like loneliness) can lead to problematic behaviours such as overeating, misuse of drugs, alcohol, pornography and infidelity. Here are some tips for dealing with

loneliness in a more positive way:

Thoughts People who cope well with unpleasant emotions don’t think any amazingly complex thoughts to help them cope. Actually, coping thoughts are pretty dull and repetitive, for example: "I’m OK", "I can cope", "This will pass" and "I’ve handled things like this before". Here are some examples of the sorts of thoughts you could try to cope better with loneliness: • I feel lonely just now, but it’s not the end of the world • I can cope with this • Loneliness is uncomfortable, but it will pass soon • I can do something to make me feel better • It’s only loneliness!

Feelings Most people find that the idea of feeling lonely is worse than the actual feeling. >>

Noticing how loneliness actually feels in your body can help you manage it, partly because loneliness rarely feels as bad as you think it will. Once you realise it’s not as bad as you think it will be, you don’t need to spend so much energy trying to avoid it. Also, like all other feelings, loneliness passes relatively quickly if you get busy doing something else and stop thinking lonely thoughts. So, after noticing how loneliness feels for you, get on with doing something that keeps your mind busy.

Behaviours Activities that engage your brain can distract you away from lonely thoughts, which will help you to feel better. Here are some ideas of positive behaviours you could try: • Learn a new skill that you can do alone, like playing a musical instrument • Call a loved one or friend • Enrol in an online course that interests you, or will further your career • Read a book • Join an online forum of like-minded people, about a cause or topic that interests you • Play a computer game • Exercise • Watch a movie or TV series Also remember to take advantage of any opportunities for social interaction that come your way. This isn’t always easy (if you’re on a remote mine site or oil rig, for example!) or if your partner is away and you have children. But

Loneliness should be a passing emotion that goes away when you’re with people who know and care about you. A chronic sense of loneliness and not belonging can indicate depression

sometimes it’s too easy to say no to people, or assume you won’t be able to do something. For example, a lot of FIFO workers think they can’t participate in sport because they work away. While it’s true that you might not be able to make the top cricket team if you don’t go to training, I know for a fact that many sporting clubs are very happy to have FIFO workers participate whenever they can. For more information on coping with unpleasant emotions like loneliness, check out the Mindfulness Skills CD and the book The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris. You can

buy them online at www.actmindfully.com.au/ bookshop.asp. Note: Loneliness should be a passing emotion that goes away when you’re with people who know and care about you. A chronic sense of loneliness and not belonging can indicate depression. If you feel lonely day in and out, and it seems like you just don’t belong or that no one "gets you" or likes you, it’s worthwhile considering that you might be depressed. If that's the case, please have a chat with your GP and/or visit www.beyondblue.org.au. n

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IN THE COMMUNITY

Kokoda Track Mining Life & Living PNG editor Lahnee Pavlovich had a chat to Aussie Genevieve Nelson about her involvement in PNG and with the Kokoda Track Foundation.

Can you tell me a bit about the Kokoda Track Foundation? The Kokoda Track Foundation is an Australian grassroots charity that aims to improve the lives and livelihoods of the people of PNG. We work in the areas of education, health, community development and microbusiness. The Foundation was established in 2003 initially to support young PNG children on school scholarships, to help them get an education they otherwise would not be able to access. The scholarship program was a great success and grew rapidly; however we quickly realised we couldn’t run a scholarship program in isolation of other support. Often the reality was that there wasn’t a classroom, or a teacher to run a school, or any resources or books for children to learn from. Over the years, the Foundation embarked on a much more holistic approach and now works across a wide range of areas to ensure that communities are healthy, educated and able to improve their lives and futures. And how does it work? In education we build and stock schools, train and support the postings of teachers into remote elementary schools throughout the region, run a tertiary leadership program to find and foster the next generation of PNG leaders, and run a scholarship scheme whereby we have supported over 1,800

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scholarships for students to access an otherwise unattainable education. In health, we train community health workers and nurses and post them into rural aid posts to provide primary healthcare to communities, we deliver drugs and medical supplies that are vital for the provision of this healthcare, and we run child and maternal health initiatives. We also run a range of community development and agriculture programs including a solar light initiative where we have distributed 4,500 solar lights to every family along the Track, we install composting toilets to protect waterways and improve sanitation, we run large-scale food security and disaster relief projects where we help communities survive periods of extreme flooding, and our micro business and micro lending projects empower women to earn an income and improve their livelihoods. How did you get involved in this? My love affair with Papua New Guinea started 14 years ago when I participated in a leadership trek, crossing the Kokoda Track for the first time. This was before the boom in the trekking industry and I was one of only 50 Australians who attempted the Track that year. Numbers then peaked in 2008 with close to 6,000 trekkers crossing Kokoda and these days around 3,500 Australians make the crossing each year. My first crossing was one of the most

horrific experiences of my life; yet it would change my life forever. We trekked in the wet season, three fellow trekkers were airlifted out and we got so far behind schedule that on the last day we had to walk for 22 hours to make it off the Track in time. Looking back I am not sure if I learned much about leadership, but the beautiful people of Papua New Guinea really left their mark. When I was invited to join the Board of the Kokoda Track Foundation in 2003 I didn’t hesitate. I was involved in helping the Foundation develop its aid and development programs along the Track and spent many months living in the remote villages along the Track as I had also directed my university studies to PNG. I completed both my honours thesis and PhD in PNG and examined the influences on student achievement for children living in remote regions across the country. In 2009, I took over as the executive director of the Foundation and the past five years have been an extraordinary journey and period of growth for the Foundation. We now have five full time employees working in our Sydney office, six project officers in PNG, and 20 teachers and six community health workers operating our schools and aid posts along the Track. Over this time I have spent many weeks and months living in PNG and I have now walked the Track 19 times.

local communities. Understanding their needs and getting the internal support we need are the key to our success. I am on the Track at least once a year, and my project offices are on the Track every month developing relationships, evaluating our programs and ensuring that the programs we deliver are sustainable. Our long-term objective is to be able to depart from the region that is healthy, educated and thriving.

What sort of projects are you working on at the moment? In 2013 the Kokoda Track Foundation embarked on its biggest initiative yet: the creation and construction of the Kokoda College. There is currently an enormous shortage of teachers and community health workers in PNG. Approximately 500,000 children are not going to school in PNG and the entire country has roughly 2,700 community health workers for a population now exceeding seven million people. To improve the lives of the PNG people, the people need access to education and healthcare. For the last six months this has consumed a lot of my time – it has been a full time job! Getting the building materials and tools shipped to PNG in eight separate containers, working with the local community from Kou Kou village (20mins from Kokoda) to get the site prepared, getting the containers cleared through customs, raising funds to build and operate the College, re-writing the curriculum to operate out of the College. The main construction will take place in 2014 and we aim to open doors of the College in the middle of the year. How does the Foundation benefit local communities? We work across 40 villages on the Track. We are in constant dialogue with the village elders of the

What’s it like walking the Kokoda Track? It is a life-changing experience; it’s a grueling 96kms through the mud and over mountains, but it is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have anywhere in the world. Many people trek for the WWII history, to walk in the footsteps of their dads or grandfathers who fought on the Kokoda Track; some go for the physical challenge of completing the Track. Everyone comes back overwhelmed by the natural beauty and touched by the beautiful people of Papua New Guinea. Many trekkers on their return get in touch with us. They want to give back to the communities that looked after them on the Track. They experience firsthand how tough the people of PNG are doing it and realise that a small donation can make such a huge difference over there. For $15 one can buy a mosquito net, which keeps a child safe from Malaria. It’s small but often changes a life. What’s it like being an Aussie living and helping in PNG? There is a strong bond between Australia and Papua New Guinea. The people of Papua New Guinea are our nearest neighbours and our friends. My passion for our nearest neighbour has consumed much of my adult life to date. My gender and age have presented challenges in various situations as PNG is a very male-dominated society. Working as a young female in this environment requires enormous patience and a strong commitment. Over time, I was able to develop relationships and trust with the local people, village elders, business and government leaders and other stakeholders that would eventually result in our work progressing and creating lasting impact in communities. Visit www.kokodatrackfoundation.org for more information. n

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Kids to Kokoda BY ASHLEIGH WILSON

trek, a football and hours of training will help improve the lives of Australian and Papua New Guinea teenagers, believes professional boxer and Kokoda trek leader Peter Morrison. Together with the founder of the Young Guns Development Academy Jason Peterson, Mr Morrison has organised an Australian youth Rugby League trip to Papua New Guinea with the aim of setting teenagers on the right path in life. The Kids to Kokoda trip takes young Australians aged between 13 and 16 on a trek along the Kokoda trail before they engage in an exhibition Rugby League match against local PNG youth of a similar age. “The kids are a mixed bunch, some are on the verge of making local representative teams, some are there to improve their fitness and confidence and some might be classed as a little wayward,” Mr Morrison said. Planned for October this year, the trip will allow the young Australians to get an appreciation of the achievements and sacrifices made by diggers during the 1942 Kokoda campaign. “We hope that by getting an understanding of these achievements and sacrifices we will

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improve the kids not only as individuals but as members of society,” Mr Morrison said. The Kokoda trek leader also believes the diversity of the group taking part in the hike will have a similar effect. “We hope that the mix of backgrounds will be a positive influence on both sides of the scale, with each group getting an appreciation for how others live and proper ways to behave,” he said. Despite the different lives the participants lead, they are all equally committed to the tough program; arriving for training at 6am, the teenagers are taught everything from

fitness and strength to theory and dietary advice before being served breakfast and then heading to school. “The Kokoda trip is a reward for these kids, not a given handout, and they must put the effort in to reap any rewards,” Mr Morrison said. “We are already seeing an improvement in the attitudes of these kids. The positive mentoring we are providing is starting to produce results in the classroom and on the sporting field, as well as in their nutrition and confidence. “The effect the trek can have on kids with behavioural issues is amazing, with many since their return changing their colours and starting on the right path in life. “If we can get at them now and start them on the right track then hopefully we are preparing society for some well-rounded contributing members in the future.” It is not just Australians benefiting from the program, however, the Kids to Kokoda trip also hopes to improve the lives of PNG youth. “The idea came about as a way to reward the participants, expose them to our nation’s history and give them an appreciation of what it really means to be an Australian, but also

“The effect the trek can have on kids with behavioural issues is amazing, with many since their return changing their colours and starting on the right path in life.”

as a way to give the people of PNG something back as a thank you for their service to us as wartime carriers during World War II,” Mr Morrison said. “We therefore decided that part of our fundraising efforts would go towards a building project by not-for-profit charity, Network Kokoda.” Network Kokoda’s Sogeri Agricultural Learning Project has been establishing a vegetable garden at the Sogeri National High School where the Kids to Kokoda team will challenge the PNG students in Rugby League. “Prior to the Networks involvement, the students boarding at the school were eating tin fish and rice as their whole diet; they had no fresh vegetables or other produce - not very good motivation to stay at school and learn,” Mr Morrison said. Network Kokoda has been providing the seedlings and training for the school to produce their own vegetables to serve in the students’ meals and to teach students basic agriculture. While funds from fundraising will go towards the project, Mr Morrison believes the Rugby League game at the school will also help the PNG youth. “PNG is the only country in the world where Rugby League is not only the National sport, it is their religion,” Mr Morrison said.

“It is also a third world country where the best way out of poverty is through education. “One of the kids involved in playing against our group could one day go on to be a future leader of PNG and the reason they got there is because they decided to stay at school in order to be involved in activities such as this.” he said. The Kids to Kokoda team has already raised $5,000 which was donated to Network Kokoda

at the Kids to Kokoda Charity Fundraising Dinner on March 2, however, Mr Morrison says further sponsorship would be appreciated as funds are still trying to be raised to send the team to PNG. “By contributing you will be changing some kids’ lives both here and in PNG,” he said. Visit www.ygda.com.au for more information. n

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FIGHTING FIT

How to stay healthy when travelling BY KARINA STEWART KAMALAYA CO-FOUNDER AND DOCTOR OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

efore you set off on your travels, it’s important to prepare your body so you can stay as healthy as possible during your trip. I try to ensure my immune system is balanced and strong before I begin my journey. During my travels I will do my best to keep a regular sleep schedule so that my body can adjust to any time changes and this ensures my immune system remains as strong and healthy as possible because travel exposes us to many more viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms than we would usually encounter in our daily lives.

If you are taking the plane: During flights hydration is very important. I usually carry a large bottle of water and add electrolytes with vitamin C to the water to ensure I am well hydrated. This has the added benefit of boosting my immune system with the extra Vitamin C and I would always avoid alcohol as it is very dehydrating. I will often carry a healthy snack with me as airline food is often not as nutritious as I would like; some good options are fresh fruit perhaps an apple or banana and nuts and seeds or healthy crackers and protein bars. On long distance

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flights, I carry an additional lightweight jacket or sweater with a hood to keep my head and neck from getting chilled and I also take along my own very comfortable eye-shades to get a complete blackout for restful sleep.

daily exercise as soon as I arrive – preferably outdoors as this will help with jetlag. And sunshine on the backs of the knees for 10 minutes, if you can do this over the next 3-4 days, will help jetlag recovery amazingly well.

Supplementation:

Any more tips?

When I am travelling I increase the amount of Vitamin C, E and D I take as well as selenium and antioxidants such as Rhodiola (which is good for counteracting the extra radiation from flights) and I sip on green tea more regularly. I do take magnesium and melatonin at night to aid in falling asleep and these also help me adjust from jetlag. Moving from one hotel to another can be a disruption to sleep so I sometimes carry an herbal blend to support a deeper sleep and herbs such as valerian, passionflower, chamomile and hops are all excellent sleep and relaxation aids which are very safe to take.

I am often challenged when travelling as I usually have long flights to do and experience drastic changes in the weather I am used to, as my schedule is always tight, staying healthy is my goal and it is a challenge! Regular hand washing and paying more attention to hand washing before eating, after touching public areas or before touching your face is something I would highly recommend. Sometimes I carry a small liquid gel cleanser in case of emergencies. Whenever I am travelling I notice the expert travelers dressed comfortably and I will always wear loose layers and comfortable clothing (never jeans) this way I can control my body temperature on a cold airplane and if I want to sleep my blood flow isn’t restricted and I can move into different sleeping and stretching positions easier. Happy traveling. n

When you land at your destination: I love to have either a therapeutic foot massage; it is my absolute favourite as it is so relaxing and healing. I also try to get in one full body massage if possible or at least a neck, shoulder and head massage. I try and get in

Peace and

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air-conditioning, hot water, bedroom with ensuite, bar fridge, coffee and tea making facilities. Most bungalows have verandas overlooking the Coral Sea or Tufi fjord. • Deluxe bungalows are fully air-conditioned, screened and fanned, with private balconies and ensuites. • Standard bungalows are air-conditioned, screened and fanned, with ensuites, some with private balconies. • Deluxe rooms have balconies with outdoor settings. • Amenities include BBQ and dining settings, in-ground pool with views of the fjord below. • The main building is a remarkable design that incorporates the reception, gift shop, library, restaurant and alfresco bar... hello margaritas!

Dine on a selection of local seafood, vegetables and tropical fruits in the resort dining room or enjoy a BBQ grill on the Fjord Terrace accompanied by a wide selection of wines and ice-cold beer. Activities include diving, fishing, bush and nature walks, snorkelling, canoeing, traditional outrigger safaris, kayaking, trekking, bird watching, beach BBQ and great cultural interaction in the village, where you can experience many activities like sago-making, net and spear works, tapa printing, face and body tattooing. Tufi is a stress-free environment where the locals are warm and friendly. A place where you can be left alone or mix with guests and villagers. A place where you can relax, recharge and feel totally invigorated. n

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Papua New Guineaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Unique Cultural Festival Season P

encounters, traditional dance contests, and tours of the sacred spirit houses where men undergo intensive initiation rituals.

apua New Guineaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique festival season kicks off in June and will continue until November. During these months hundreds of culturallydistinctive tribes come together to showcase their variety of colourful traditions. Papua New Guineans travel to all corners of the country to experience the different festivals and this is a truly authentic and traditional way for international visitors to immerse themselves in the cheerful and quirky culture of Papua New Guinea. National Mask Festival, Mid July 2014, Kimbe Tribes from all corners of Papua New Guinea gather to showcase their unique, enormous masks. The masks themselves are incredibly colourful, decorated with feathers, paint, leaves and clay, and the tribesmen celebrate their culture with tribal dances, songs and elaborate costumes.

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Mt Hagen Show, 16-17 August 2014, Mt Hagen The largest cultural event in Papua New Guinea, the Mt Hagen Show attracts up to 75 different tribes from across the country. Tribesmen paint and dress themselves in styles unique to them, and perform dances and songs to showcase the colourful variety of culture in Papua New Guinea and the peaceful relations between tribes.

Crocodile Festival, 5-7 August 2014, Ambunti District The Sepik people honour their special bond with crocodiles in the annual Crocodile Festival, which features live crocodile

The Goroka Show, TBC September 2014, Eastern Highlands Over 100 tribes gather for this festival, decorated in brightly coloured feathers and body paint to represent their people. Performers include the iconic Asaro Mudmen from a nearby village, who wear

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Be my Bali BY LAHNEE PAVLOVICH, PHOTOS BY PABLO PAVLOVICH

ali was never high on my list of places I wanted to see in the world. But it should have been. I spent a magnificent 2 weeks in this Indonesian island country and when I returned home, all I wanted to do was re-pack my bags and go back. Permanently! You see this is what Bali does. It gets in your veins, it pulses through your body and without even realising it - you’re hooked. The culture, the beauty, the proud people and even the independent dogs – this is one incredible island.

Serenity in Seminyak:

Not too far from Kuta but far enough that the crazy market places are replaced with fancy designer boutiques, the restaurants cost a bit more and the people who inhabit the streets are a little less ‘Bintang’, is Seminyak. Seminyak is an almost European inspired version of Bali. You can sip on Italian coffee and eat French croissants straight from the oven while reading the local paper. Or, you can do as we did and indulge in 6 blissful nights at a surf and yoga retreat.

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Welcome to Salt!

The retreat itself was hidden down a laneway right in the beating heart of Seminyak, and when you walked through those big wooden doors to be met by the smiling faces of the staff, a deliciously refreshing drink and cold towel, well, you’d officially entered the chilled zone. Salt combines yoga, surfing, gourmet organic dining, world-class spa treatments, and gorgeous tropical surroundings all under one roof. You can do as little or as much as you want here; think lazy afternoons by the pool, a constant flow of herbal tea and fresh juice, daily morning yoga, surfing the waves at some of Bali’s best breaks, then to top it all off, you get pampered daily! When we were shown to our room, a stunning space with even better views out over the pool, we felt right at home. Leaves were laid out on the bed with our names written on them alongside luxurious creams and lotions, sunscreen and repellent; everything we would need for our stay. After we settled in it was down to the pool for a dip and a head, back and shoulder massage

in the sunshine. And that was pretty much how we spent most afternoons here at Salt. Have you ever sprawled out under the stars and watched a movie play on a big makeshift screen perched snuggly in a tropical garden? Well after a communal dinner by candlelight that’s what the 11 of us did as a welcome to the week on the first night. Complete with organic popcorn I might add. And sleeping wasn’t a problem; we didn’t touch the TV in our room once, instead, listening to the sounds of nature is what lulled us into a peaceful sleep. And you certainly needed a restful night ready for the 7am yoga classes by the pool followed by 2 hour surf sessions with the Salt surf guys. The waves in Bali are legendary. Avid surfers from around the globe converge here to catch the left and right handers; and to be part of that was truly memorable. It didn’t matter if you had surfed before or if you were a total beginner, the boys showed you the ropes and a damn good time out in the waves. And that feeling of having the warm ocean rush over you, paddling onto the waves

and the adrenalin of jumping up and riding the breaks was incredible! For me, the week in the waves reignited a passion for surfing I’d lost years ago. Throughout the week we rode white wash in 4ft swell, and rolling waves in 2ft swell from right out the back. By the end, everyone in the class had stood up and learnt something new. On the Wednesday, to break up the schedule a bit, the team took us on an amazing yacht trip to Nusa Lembongan. A two hour cruise through crystal clear water, with music playing while the sun shone down on you - it couldn’t be beat. Except maybe for the few hours spent anchored just off the island’s shore with the chance to snorkel, take a ride on a banana boat or test your balance on a stand up paddle board. Finished up with a delicious fresh lunch on board, it was one of our favourite days.

One of the things that sets Salt apart from other retreats in the area is the amount of free time you have. There was a schedule but it was flexible and you could do as much or as little as you wanted. And every afternoon there was ample time to lay about by the pool or venture out to the shops and sights of Seminyak. With two free dinner nights, there was also a chance to taste test some of the local and not so local cuisine. And let me just say that the Balinese can cook! We had some of the best food ever in the glamorous restaurants spilling out into the main street of Seminyak. And you can get anything your heart desires! Paired with $4 cocktails, it’s easy to get swept up in Bali fever. For the most part though, a few hearty meals and drinks aside, the week at Salt was about

health, wellness and feeling great. It’s almost hard to describe the feeling of being at Salt. It centres you somehow. You awaken something inside yourself and breathe in a new lease on life and a new way of appreciating it. This might have something to do with the blessing you receive at the beginning of the week. Or it might be the meditation by the pool each morning after your body gets a wonderful stretch from the yoga done in the open air, the sweet Bali breeze cooling your face. It could be the friends you make throughout the week as you share the journey together. Whatever it is, you take a pinch of Salt home with you. Visit www.saltretreat.com

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he Australia and Papua New Guinea Industry Resources and Mining Exhibition is set to be the largest industry event to hit Cairns in 2014. This is the third year the specialist exhibition has been held at the Cairns Showgrounds and will take place on June 11th and 12th. Trade Show Organisers have recently amplified the significance of this event by coordinating the attendance of key decision makers from the Mining, Oil and Gas Industries who are based in PNG and North Queensland. Events Manager Keryn Haynes is preparing for one of the largest trade shows yet. “This is a chance for buyers of the mining industry from across Australia as well as Papua New Guinea to shop around for essential goods and services,” Keryn said. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for the exhibitors to meet these people and build sustainable working relationships with them,” she said. Trade Show Organisers and their sister company Inflight Publishing have extensive access to key delegates from the industry, which stems from the production of their renowned industry-related magazines including Mining Life & Living Australia and Mining Life & Living PNG. “We have the contacts and we’re giving our exhibitors direct access to them,”

Keryn said. “Attendees will experience the best range of quality goods and services and a limited number of exhibitor stands will ensure this selection is optimal,” she said. “All exhibitors will have the latest products and services on display.”

Invitations to attend are being sent out to personnel of the mining resources industry and sugar cane industry in North Queensland, Papua New Guinea, Irian Jaya, Papua, Solomon Islands, and Balkpapan. Entry to the trade show is free and open to the general public on both days. Social networking events and a charity golf day are also planned as a part of the event. Trade Show Organisers aims to boost the Cairns economy throughout the duration of the exhibition urging visitors to take advantage of the tourist attractions North Queensland has to offer during their stay. “Cairns is the ideal location for this event because it’s a major tourism destination and a home base for FIFO employees, which converts to foot traffic directly related to the industry,” Keryn said. This event has the full endorsement of Premier Campbell Newman and his best wishes for success. Exhibitor and delegate registrations are already strong and stall availability is limited to 200. For further information on the Australia and Papua New Guinea Industry Resources and Mining Exhibition, including details on how you can become an exhibitor, visit www.tradeshoworganisers. com.au or contact Keryn on 07 3891 779 or at keryn@inflightmagazine.com.au. n

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Australia & PNG A R T S AU INDUSTRY

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Industry & Mining

Resources Exhibition th th June 11 & 12 2014 Cairns S howgr ounds

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Exhibitors with new products & services on offer!

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