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IQA Round-Up: The latest news and events around Australia

The Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) members have been busy recently with a series of events including golf days, keynote speakers and the latest Women in Quarrying event.

North Queensland branch annual golf day

On September 13, 2024, the North Queensland branch hosted the 26th Annual Golf Day at Rowes Bay Golf Club in Townsville. It was a fantastic day filled with sunshine, allowing industry peers to connect and enjoy a fun-filled 18 holes of golf.

With 22 registered teams of four, the event fostered great camaraderie among attendees and created opportunities for valuable networking.

The North Queensland branch hosted the 26th Annual Golf Day in Townsville. Image: IQA

A big thank you to all the participants who joined us, making the day such a success.

We’d also like to extend our gratitude to our generous sponsors:

  • Drinks cart sponsors: RLA Finance and Orica.
  • Catering sponsors: Komatsu and Unyte.

Hole Sponsors: Unyte, TSP Group, BQC Quarries, Taro Software, Finlay Screening & Crushing, CAMM Quarries & Concrete, Impact Drill & Blast, Komatsu, Markwell Group, Smarttech Aus, Dodge, SLR Consulting, Brown & Hurley, Aptella, Hastings Deering, and Nordev.

Novelty Competition Sponsors: Britrac, Smarttech Aus, Lincom, ETS Geo Pty Ltd, Ausdraulics, AON, and Gallivanter Travel.

A special shoutout to Greg Rains for his hard work in organising such a memorable event for the North Queesnsland Branch. We appreciate all your efforts.

Queensland and Central Queensland sub-branch AGM

On Thursday evening, 29 August 2024, the Queensland branch and Central Queensland sub-branch gathered at the Broncos Club, Red Hill, for a delightful evening of dining, networking, and the formalisation of the 2024/2025 AGM committee for the upcoming financial year.

During the event, attendees had the opportunity to hear about the recent overseas adventures of the young member network in the UK.

We extend our gratitude to our guest presenters—Keelan McNulty, Ryan Grech, Dean Smith, Siri Schlebaum, and Lachlan Mills—for sharing their insights and key takeaways from the various quarry site tours.

A special thanks to EEA Group for sponsoring the event, and to Anita and Grant for introducing our audience to the latest product offerings.

Queensland branch WIQ fireside chat

On Thursday evening, 5 September 2024, the Queensland branch hosted its second Women in Quarrying (WIQ) fireside chat at the Jindalee Hotel. The event provided a fantastic opportunity for industry peers to come together over refreshments and engage in meaningful discussions.

The Queensland branch hosted its second Women in Quarrying fireside chat. Image: IQA

In line with September’s diversity month, attendees participated in a lively conversation centered on fostering greater diversity within their workplaces and the quarrying industry.

The session, led by Jenny Krasny and guest speaker Jason Johnson, allowed participants to connect and network on all things WIQ.

A big thank you to our WIQ Sponsor, Orana Drill & Blast, for supporting this wonderful event.

Victorian sub-branch networking dinner and AGM

The IQA Victorian sub-branch networking dinner and AGM took place on Thursday 19th September 2024 at The Criterion Hotel in Sale.

The evening began with a brief AGM. The chair provided a summary of the year’s activities, sponsorship, and membership, followed by the election of the new Victorian sub-branch committee for FY25. Laura Bennie was appointed as the new chair, replacing outgoing chair, Adrian Bourke.

Warren Davies attended the Victorian sub-branch networking dinner. Image: IQA

Barry Strong, deputy chief inspector (east) at Earth Resources Regulator (ERR), provided a short overview of ERR’s compliance priorities for the extractive industry for 2024-25.

Attendees were then joined by Warren Davies, also known as ‘the unbreakable farmer’.

Warren is one of Australia’s leading rural mental health speakers and advocates. His presentation centred on resilience, persistence, determination, leadership, and wellbeing, highlighting their moral relevance to all ages and communities.

The event was a great success, featuring engaging presentations and opportunities for networking among members, non-members, and associates.

For more information, visit quarry.com.au

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