Events listed below are either of relevance to the local business community or are delivered or sponsored by the Local Buying Program or Local Buying Foundation.

Build a Life in WA

Western Australia  |  27 Feb 2025 - 27 Mar 2025

Due to the high demand for skilled workers in construction jobs, the WA Government is offering support to suitably qualified building and construction professionals, to move to WA from other Australian states and territories and New Zealand, through the Build a Life in WA Incentive.

Signature Program

Online  |  3 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2025

This 12-week program takes a deep dive into all 13 modules and empowers event organisers with the knowledge, tools and inspiration to revitalise their event. It will reshape thinking, ignite connections, unify communities and help event organisers to develop effective strategies, systems and processes that will ensure long term success and viability.

Associated Non-Technical Skills

Singleton  |  20 Mar 2025  |  8.00am - 4.00pm

Our Associated Non-Technical Skills (ANTS) course covers the 5 pillars of leadership that are essential for frontline supervision. We will cover technical content as well as put into practice the skills obtained.

Preparing for the Net Zero Economy

Online  |  27 Mar 2025  |  12.00 - 1.00pm

An increasing number of small to medium businesses are struggling to keep up with evolving climate reporting requirements and how to prepare for the transition to a net zero economy. Even if you don’t meet the threshold for mandatory climate reporting, it’s important to get started on your climate journey, as your company forms part of your client’s supply chain and thus, you’re likely to get asked for climate data soon.

MCCI Chamber Breakfast

Muswellbrook  |  1 Apr 2025  |  7.00am

Muswellbrook Shire Council update

Mining Legislation Overview

Singleton & Online  |  2 Apr 2025  |  8.00am - 12.00pm

Maintenance of Competence system, explained
– key parts of the WHS Act/Regs, and WHS (Mines & Petroleum Sites) Act/Regs
– key changes introduced by the WHS (Mines & Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2022

We focus on parts of the legislation that is commonly confused or misunderstood, as well as the legislation that underpins our mining operations in NSW.

State of the Hunter

Scone  |  9 Apr 2025  |  7.30 - 9.00am

Start your morning right at a special breakfast event with Dave Layzell, the local Member for the Upper Hunter. Join us for an informative and engaging session where Dave will share the latest updates and insights on issues affecting our region. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow community members, ask questions, and discuss the future of the Upper Hunter. Don’t miss out on this chance to have a direct conversation with your local representative over a delicious breakfast!

Ground & Strata/Tyre & Rims

Online  |  16 Apr 2025  |  8.00am - 12.00pm

– Fundamental concepts of geotechnical design
– Key terminology
– Practical considerations for geotechnical & geological considerations
– Legislative requirements for the conduct of geotechnical hazards in mining
– Key hazards & controls associated with tyre & rim management
– Principles of tyre types
– Case study on tyre incidents

Environmental Management

Online  |  30 Apr 2025  |  8.00am - 12.00pm

Learning from Disasters

Singleton  |  7 May 2025  |  8.00am - 5.00pm

Learning from disasters is a one-day program developed by the NSW Resources Regulator. Core Mine Pty Ltd are approved training providers (ATP# AREQ0017645) to facilitate this program. Attendees will learn about previous events in the mining industry which has lead to fatal (or near fatal) outcomes. You will also be able to identify a set of patterns that are common across these case studies and apply them to your own workplace. A certificate of completion is issued upon completion of this course.

Spon Com, Reactive Ground, UG Workings

Online  |  21 May 2025  |  8.00am - 12.00pm

– Hazards and controls across those 3 hazards
– Legislative requirements associated with risk management
– Practical considerations for these hazards on an open cut mining environment
– Mitigation efforts to reduce the impacts of these hazards

Managing Cultural Load, Cultural Stress in the Workplace

Sydney  |  4 Jun 2025 - 5 Jun 2025

This workshop is psychoeducative and directed at the needs of Indigenous workers. If you wish to better understand how to support Indigenous workers we recommend that you register for the ‘beyond cultural competency to behavioural change’ workshop which is directed to a general audience.

Tailings Storage Facilities

Singleton & Online  |  25 Jun 2025  |  8.00am - 12.00pm

– Legislative requirements for TSFs and Dams in accordance with Dam Safety NSW
– Best practice for dam owners
– Life cycle of TSFs
– Key risks associated with TSFs
– Case studies

Signature Program

Online  |  1 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2025

This 12-week program takes a deep dive into all 13 modules and empowers event organisers with the knowledge, tools and inspiration to revitalise their event. It will reshape thinking, ignite connections, unify communities and help event organisers to develop effective strategies, systems and processes that will ensure long term success and viability.

The Summit

Hunter Valley  |  27 Oct 2025 - 28 Oct 2025

Save the date – more information to come