From Resources Victoria compliance inspectors Progressive rehabilitation is not a new idea. But we still visit sites where it’s a challenge for operators to get it right. In simple terms, ‘progressive rehabilitation’ means restoring parts of a quarry as extraction…
Alex Fraser recently supported and attended the official opening of FareShare’s Dingley Farm – a major new development that will significantly increase the charity’s capacity to grow fresh produce for Australians experiencing food insecurity. FareShare is a charity which has…
Built on Family, Drive by Quality In the heart of North-East Victoria, Lawrence Brothers Quarries (LBQ) has steadily built a reputation as a reliable, high-quality supplier of quarry products to civil, agricultural and construction sectors. A Strong Local Foundation Based…
The CMPA 2026-2 meeting was held on18 May 2026 via MS Teams. Attendees included Tej Panesar (Chair), Stephen McKee, Kath MacInnes, Bradley Adams and David Glover. Mark Thompson and Ryan Marshall were an apology. Sand & Stone Issue 145 has…
The CMPA was formed due to issues impacting the extractive industry in 2000, including the major issue of ever-increasing rehabilitation bonds. A number of significant reports have been submitted to various relevant Ministers over the years by CMPA – the…
Every career tells a story and often, it’s the experiences outside a job title that make people most effective in their roles. On International Women’s Day, Komatsu celebrated the women who bring that experience to work every day. Not just…
Management Committee Meeting The CMPA 2026-1 meeting was held on18 February 2026 at Conundrum Holdings in Kilmore. Attendees included Jason Comben (Chair), Tim Bird, Craig Banthorpe, Ashley Day, David McKelvie, David Skidomore, Garry Cranny, Cameron Black, Tej Panesar (Interim Associate…
The CMPA hosted a webinar, Quarry Audit Program, on Thursday 26 February 2026 with presenter, Dr Sven Scheppokat, Lead Engineer, Quarry Materials, Assets and Engineering at the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP). The webinar outlined the process for: Source…
WorkSafe has partnered with The Alfred Hospital to offer free health assessments to eligible workers in the quarrying industry to identify any crystalline silica related disease. The Alfred Occupational Respiratory Clinic (AORC) is located at The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. Why…
Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM) is currently the only available mechanism under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) that can provide operators with tailored work and rest hours. Fatigue management exemptions (permits and notices) allow operators and drivers to use alternative…