Hillhead Quarry has opened registrations for its next event in June 2022 with a raft of household names to appear at the Derbyshire quarry in the United Kingdom.
Trust in your leadership
In the seventh chapter of a series on the characteristics of effective leadership, IQA President Shane Braddy discusses the challenges of being a manager and developing trust, honesty and rapport with workers and staff.
Safety first: Australian statistics on display by SWA
Safe Work Australia has released its key work health and safety statistics for Australia in 2021 with fatalities halved since 2007 across all industries.
Plenary speakers relish the opportunity to re-engage at IQA2022
The IQA has released some further details on three of the confirmed speakers for its annual conference in Newcastle, inclusive from 29 to 31 March, 2022. Read more
Giving Victorian approvals the Mitas touch
A sand quarry has been approved 21km from Ararat, Victoria, and a familiar face in Australian quarrying has shared his learnings after a lengthy approvals process. Read more
Youngest Moon rocks on record only 2 billion years old
Curtin University researchers have helped to refine our understanding of the solar system’s timeline, dating the youngest Moon rocks ever discovered.
Julie Bishop headlines IQA Diversity and Inclusion Conference
The Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) will host its next Diversity and Inclusion Conference on 27 October in West Perth, featuring a former Australian Foreign Affairs Minister as the keynote speaker.
Victorian fossil emblem up for vote
Museums Victoria has opened the ballot box for Victorians to vote on the state’s official fossil emblem, with a rich history lying behind each of the eight candidates.
Female quarry workers set in stone
The Institute of Quarrying has enabled a new statue that tips its hat to female quarry workers to be built near the centre of the United Kingdom.
Effective leaders and empathetic relationships
In chapter six of a seven-part series on the characteristics of effective leadership, Hy-tec Northern Territory’s Ryan Low highlights the importance of empathy in management roles.