Categories for -Tasmania

Remembering the Beaconsfield Mine Collapse

April 25, 2024 12:45 pm Published by

On this day, 18 years ago, tragedy struck the Beaconsfield mine, located 40 km north-west of Launceston. A rock fall trapped 17 miners underground, leaving three of them in dire circumstances. It sparked a monumental search and rescue effort that would capture the attention of the nation.

Our Tarkine, Our Future

August 23, 2022 4:53 pm Published by

Mining and nature have coexisted in the Tarkine for over 100 years. Mining and conservation have gone hand in hand, making sure that the environment is protected, while supporting local families to keep putting food on the table.   Mining is a critical part of the region’s economy.

Welcome to the AWU Tasmania

March 25, 2022 2:59 pm Published by

Welcome to the Australian Workers’ Union Thank you for your application to join the Tasmanian Branch of the Australian Workers’... View Article

Tassal EBA

February 3, 2022 1:11 pm Published by

Vote NO on Tassal’s EBA! After a protracted negotiation with the AWU, Tassal believes that they have made a wages... View Article

Inghams EBA

February 3, 2022 10:15 am Published by

Vote NO on Ingham’s EBA! After a protracted negotiation with the AWU, Ingham’s believes that they have made a wages... View Article

CBUS Superannuation

December 6, 2021 3:33 pm Published by

Cbus, the largest industry fund for the building, construction industry and allied industries with over 760, 000 members