Beaconsfield boss wanted out: inquest Sep 24, 2008
Mr Gill's personal email to the cash-strapped mine's financial administrator Mike Ryan was sent just a few weeks before miner Larry Knight was killed by a rockfall at the Tasmanian mine on Anzac Day 2006. Fellow miners Todd Russell and Brant Webb were famously rescued from the mine after being trapped deep underground for 14 days by the mining-induced collapse the mine says was unforeseeable and unpredictable. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Beaconsfield mine manager flagged quitting, inquest hears Sep 24, 2008
The revelation came today as Mr Gill gave evidence to the inquest into the death of Larry Knight, who was killed in the rockfall at the northern Tasmanian mine on Anzac Day 2006. Mr Gill, who has since left the mine to work in Western Australia, was questioned about an email he sent to the then administrator of the Beaconsfield mine, Michael Ryan. (Australian IT)
Engineer defends managers at gold mine Sep 23, 2008
Matthew Gill was the manager of the Beaconsfield Gold Mine at the time of the 2006 ANZAC Day rockfall ... Jamie Karamatic was in charge of the monthly goal production schedules at Beaconsfield when the 2006 Anzac Day rockfall killed miner Larry Knight and trapped two others for a fortnight. (ABC Online)
War vet recounts Battle for Australia Sep 3, 2008
September 3, 2008 - 3:59PM. World War II veteran Robert Harris recalls his fighting mates doing brave but "stupid things" when engaging Japanese troops in New Guinea during the Battle for Australia. (The Age)
Mine geologist on 'steep learning curve' Sep 2, 2008
Mr Penney was the mine's geotechnical geologist when the 2006 Anzac Day rockfall killed Mr Knight. He has told the inquest that when he started work there in 2003, his role was mainly focussed on gold production but he gradually turned to geotechnical issues which he was not qualified to deal with. (ABC Online)
No review of Beaconsfield safety despite 24 rockfalls Aug 4, 2008
Occupational Health and Safety expert and Beaconsfield accident investigator Michael Quinlan this morning told the inquest into the death of Larry Knight that there were 24 unplanned rockfalls from 2004 to the fatal 2006 Anzac Day collapse ... Professor Quinlan concluded that had steps such as a comprehensive risk assessment and review of risk rankings been conducted, this would have minimised the risk of the Anzac Day rockfall that killed Knight and trapped two other miners for a fortnight. (The Australian)
mine broke safety rule Aug 2, 2008
Relief shift supervisor Phil Malkin yesterday told the inquest into the death of miner Larry Knight that four days before the 2006 Anzac Day rockfall, he was told to ignore a rule suspending mining until 12 hours after the firing of ground. Mr Malkin told Coroner Rod Chandler that on April 21, 2006, underground mine manager Pat Ball had instructed him to begin work in a tunnel during a mandated 12-hour prohibition period on mining. (The Australian)
Miner decided area was 'not safe' after rockfall Jul 31, 2008
Mr Homan said an increase in rock noise leading up the Anzac Day 2006 rock collapse, which killed Knight, was due to the mine trying to get too much dirt out too quickly, out of the same area ... That is the level (of the mine) above where it went bang (on Anzac Day 2006) ; so I sit here in hindsight and say well, I was right , but it s a hard way to say it, he said. (The Australian)
Bryce begins journey to Yarralumla Jul 29, 2008
OUTGOING Queensland governor Quentin Bryce has paid tribute to the military and said she had been proud to receive salutes and "wicked winks from our much-loved veterans on Anzac Day". Ms Bryce, who was the state's 24th governor and will be Australia's 25th governor general, was farewelled today on a chilly Brisbane morning with a formal ceremony at Government House, in the leafy inner-city suburb of Paddington. (The Australian)
Beaconsfield inquest told of production pressure Jul 29, 2008
On Anzac Day 2006, a rockfall 925 metres underground killed Mr Knight, and trapped his workmates Brant Webb and Todd Russell for two weeks. The inquest has more evidence today that workers were under pressure to boost production and keep their jobs. (ABC Online)
Dons deal Magpies a finals blow Jul 27, 2008
Collingwood simply couldn't find anywhere near the required level of intensity to deal with a far hungrier opponent desperate to atone for their mismatch this season on Anzac Day, when the Dons had been hammered by 73 points. You could see Essendon's intent within a minute of the start, when an Adam McPhee tackle on Dale Thomas caused a spill in the Essendon forward line, Angus Monfries pounced on the spoils, and Matthew Lloyd ran into an open goal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bombers batter disappointing Magpies Jul 26, 2008
" For Essendon, beaten by 12 goals the last time the two sides met, the five goals to one first term ensured there would be no repeat of their Anzac Day embarrassment. Welsh booted three inside the first 10 minutes and was the catalyst for his side as they drove forward at every opportunity - Bombers coach Matthew Knights demanding his team adopt an aggressive mindset. Twice Collingwood wound back five-goal leads to within a goal - Travis Cloke kicking three of the Magpies' five unanswered from... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
A bit more to the story, from a bloke who can spin a yarn Jul 26, 2008
Last Anzac Day, a Friday, I wrote about Gavin Long and Charles Bean, former Herald journalists who became, successively, editors of the 36 volumes of Australia's official history of this country's role in two world wars ... The day my Anzac Day piece appeared in print Jon Cleary sat at his typewriter and pecked out a letter. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Email reveals mine safety concerns Jul 26, 2008
AN explosive staff email has revealed that the Beaconsfield gold mine was under too much stress, affecting production levels, safety and workforce morale, two months before the Anzac Day rockfall that killed miner Larry Knight ... "Morale at the mine was very low and getting lower at the time of the Anzac Day collapse," Mr MacKay said in a statement tendered to the court. (The Australian)
Mine put 'money before safety' Jul 25, 2008
The stories emerged as both men gave evidence to the Launceston coronial inquiry into the 2006 Anzac Day rockfall that killed fellow miner Larry Knight ... Mr Russell said he had confidence in his ability to read danger signs in rock, and his feelings of unease had returned before the fatal shift on Anzac Day 2006 ... The surveyor filled out a report describing "large bangs" as the rocks fell, but because it was Anzac Day, a public holiday, he did not expect the report would be seen until next... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Bosses deaf to safety pleas, miner says Jul 25, 2008
The surveyor filled out a report describing "large bangs" as the rocks fell, but because it was Anzac Day, 2006, a public holiday, he did not expect the report would be seen until next morning. Late on Anzac Day, the three miners went to work in the level believing that it was safe. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Webb bitter towards Beaconsfield mine Jul 24, 2008
The question of whether the mine put production ahead of safety before the Anzac Day collapse is a key issue at the Launceston inquest ... Mr Russell said in his evidence a work crew he was part of narrowly missed being crushed by another rockfall at the mine before the Anzac Day collapse. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Mining company walks out of accident inquest Jul 23, 2008
In the Anzac Day rockfall, Mr Knight, 44, of Launceston, died instantly at the controls of a telehandler machine holding aloft workmates Todd Russell and Brant Webb in a cage. Mr Russell and Mr Webb survived in the crushed cage under tonnes of rock for 14 days in a rescue led by the mine management. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Big bang destroys masters' universe Jul 23, 2008
Macquarie Bank's Green is the only master of the universe. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (The Age)
Big bang destroys masters' universe Jul 23, 2008
Macquarie Bank's Green is the only master of the universe. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Drama at Beaconsfield mine inquest Jul 22, 2008
The family of Mr Knight, who was killed instantly in the Anzac Day rockfall, said through AWU lawyer Kamal Farouque outside the court that they were disappointed by the withdrawal. "We think that the inquest would have benefited from the full participation of the mine," Mr Farouque said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Gates open for symbol of the faithful Jul 15, 2008
"I saw some of it. It was just like another Anzac Day." As a lapsed Catholic, he said he would be "struck by lightning" if he was to venture into a church. Pilgrims trailed the cross, which was accompanied by a large icon depicting the Virgin Mary. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bombers name Sheedy as Essendon legend Jul 8, 2008
"On top of this we have the Anzac Day and Dreamtime at the G games - they would not be the games they are today without the creativity and energy of Kevin Sheedy.". Under club policy, coaches and administrators can be inducted the year following their completion of service. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
We'll do our best: scouts ready to help Jul 6, 2008
"The kids like doing it and Scouting, as an organisation, likes to be a part of community events. "We volunteer at the ANZAC Day march and collect for the Salvation Army but, at the City2Surf, the challenge is to get water from somewhere. "Last year we got it from the basement of the building we were located at and carried it up in [clean] garbage bins on a trolley. That was a challenge in itself.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
More footy please, any way it comes Jul 3, 2008
This means that two of the three most-watched games of football on the box this season have not actually been real games of footy Tuesday night coming in third behind Collingwood's Anzac Day drubbing of Essendon, and the much-trumpeted yet ultimately inconsequential Hall of Fame Tribute Match in May ... Essendon v Collingwood (Anzac Day). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Warning over cost of mining inquest Jul 2, 2008
Beaconsfield miner Larry Knight died in the Anzac Day rockfall two years ago ... Mr Knight was killed in the Anzac Day rockfall that trapped fellow miners Todd Russell and Brant Webb underground for a fortnight. (ABC Online)
Boy from Oz is queen of the desert Jun 30, 2008
McKenney, 43, was found unconscious in Rushcutters Bay Park on Anzac Day after having been at a party in Potts Point the night before. Police found a small quantity of the date rape drug gamma-hydroxybutyrate, otherwise known as fantasy or GHB, in his trouser pocket. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Todd McKenney caught with his pants down Jun 26, 2008
McKenney was found unconscious in a harbourside park in Sydney on Anzac Day. He was later arrested after police found a vial of the drug GHB, or fantasy, in his pocket. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
'Battle for Australia' Day in September Jun 26, 2008
"This proclamation will not detract from the importance of Australia's two most significant days of commemoration, Anzac Day and Remembrance Day, on which we remember all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peace operations," he said. 2008 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
McKenney's 'pants down' defence Jun 25, 2008
The 43-year-old musical theatre veteran, who has starred in productions such as The Boy From Oz, was found unconscious by Kings Cross police in Rushcutters Bay Park on Anzac Day ... Later in his record of interview McKenney told police he had been to a party at an apartment in Macleay Street, Potts Point, on Anzac Day eve and had danced so much that he began to overheat and had taken his pants off to continue dancing. (Sydney Morning Herald)
New kid on the block not quite the Brock ... yet Jun 21, 2008
Jones recalled when Brock was coaching Sydney University against Randwick at Coogee Oval on Anzac Day ... "This is Anzac Day," Brock told the team, "we are playing Randwick, the outright enemy. This is Turkey for us. If it was good enough for the boys at Gallipoli, it's good enough for us, and today fellas we do battle!" Brock then strode to the door, ripped it off its hinges and slammed it on the floor, bellowing: "Follow me out: over the top!". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Soon to part: Dragons' special combo Jun 20, 2008
After a stint with Helensburgh in the local Illawarra camp, Brett was re-united with Josh in the Anzac Day clash with the Sydney Roosters that has sparked a run of five victories in their past six matches - including a last-gasp defeat of Manly, secured when Josh put Brett over for the match-winning try. "It feels pretty good when something like that happens," Josh said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Standen too big a flight risk for bail Jun 13, 2008
However, Mr Standen's lawyer Paul King said the crown case was weakened because no drugs were found in the container that arrived in Sydney on Anzac Day this year, or another container that arrived in Sydney last October. This indicated flaws in the police case, he said. (The Australian)
Ken Mackay Order of Australia for service to the Nowra Jun 9, 2008
Mr Mackay was also active in fundraising, management and maintenance of the town bands hall, and playing the solo tenor horn became a regular fixture at Anzac Day services including dawn services throughout the region. But he said being involved with teaching and training young people was the most rewarding role he had played with the band. (Nowra South Coast Register)
Beach Boys: Tim Winton's 'Breath' Jun 7, 2008
It's is a path of spiritual and aesthetic upward mobility, an escape from the drab mid-1970s Australian mill town where the only men with any style are "a couple of local footballers with a nice leap and a tidy torpedo punt" and "those old coves with plastic teeth and necks like turtles" who got drunk on Anzac Day and "sang sad songs on the verandah of the Riverside before they passed out." The first time he sees local hippies riding the waves, Pikelet, as he's called, thinks: "How strange it... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Iemma won't rule out Crime Commission probe Jun 4, 2008
" The AFP say the drug ring's plot was to import the chemicals in a container of rice shipped from Pakistan. They raided the ship when it arrived on Anzac Day but found nothing. It is believed the chemicals were intercepted on the way. Police say the syndicate has been shut down, with 13 other people arrested overseas. Tags: , , , , , , , , Search for news Search Top Stories Just In. (ABC Online)
I knew he had a gambling problem, admits Standen's boss Jun 4, 2008
Sent from Pakistan, it was due to arrive on Anzac Day but was apparently stolen. Standen is best known for his work on the organised crime syndicate which led to the arrest of underworld figure Michael Hurley, who died in prison last year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Diggers don't deserve the diatribes Jun 3, 2008
While the image of the digger as a successful soldier and force for good in the world is a national icon, honoured on Anzac Day and Remembrance Day, for the other 363 days each year our veterans and the efforts of our Defence Force are rarely at the forefront of the thoughts of most Australians. But the withdrawal of our small infantry and cavalry force from southern Iraq, and some spirited professional debate recently about operational limitations on their role, have prompted media commentary -... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Australia lowers flag in Iraq Jun 2, 2008
Soldiers watch the Australian flag at half-mast during an Anzac Day ceremony a month after the Iraq war began ... Soldiers watch the Australian flag at half-mast during an Anzac Day ceremony a month after the Iraq war began ... Soldiers watch the Australian flag at half-mast during an Anzac Day ceremony a month after the Iraq war began. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
THE SITE: 'Found Cameras and Orphan Pictures' May 28, 2008
"This memory card was found on Anzac Day, 25th April 2008 on the roadside at the McIvor Shire side of the Redesdale Bridge in central Victoria, Australia. Looks like the photographer had been to Puckapunyal and Ballarat as well.". Labels. (USA Today -- Tech)
Son sacrifices treasure, not memories May 25, 2008
"I remember his face when we'd visit the shrine. Dad was a different man whenever it was Anzac Day or we visited the shrine. It was just as if he couldn't say things, words wouldn't come.". Source: The Sun-Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Neigh, this is coitus preventus May 24, 2008
You wouldn't do it to a Turk on Anzac Day, would you. Try and top that. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Battle of Beersheba May 20, 2008
ANZAC Day, April 25, records the day in 1915 when the ANZAC (Australia New Zealand Army Corps) fought a valiant but ill-fated battle to take Gallipoli from the Turks in WWI. April 26 commemorates a 1918 ANZAC victory over the Germans in the French village of Villers-Bretonneux, which ended the German offensive in France. General John Monash, a Melbourne Jew who became the first president of the Zionist Federation of Australia in 1927, was the senior commander of the Australian forces at... (Jerusalem Post, Israel)
With this fine deal, I thee wed May 18, 2008
McKenney was arrested on Anzac Day after police were called to Ruschcutters Bay Park where witnesses said he had been head-butting a wall. Police say McKenney identified a vial of the drug GHB, also known as fantasy, in his pocket. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Late' McKenney a no-show in court May 17, 2008
5FM breakfast show with fellow Dancing star Sonia Kruger, was found unconscious in Rushcutters Bay Park in Sydney's eastern suburbs on April 25, Anzac Day. Police allegedly found a vial of the drug GHB, also known as fantasy, in his pocket, and he was taken to Kings Cross police station and charged with drug possession. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Todd McKenney fails to show on drugs charge May 17, 2008
McKenney was charged with possessing a prohibited drug after he was found unconscious at Rushcutters Bay Park on Anzac Day. The radio host and Dancing with the Stars judge was allegedly found with a glass vial of the party drug GHB also known as fantasy in his pocket. (Daily Telegraph)
Beauty and the blowout: the quest that lost its way May 17, 2008
There were quests in 1926 and 1927, again in 1937 and then, on the eve of Anzac Day 1946, Miss Australia was enlisted to raise funds for the Returned Services League of NSW.. The idea went national - but as Anzac Day 1950 approached, NSW took exception to the treatment of Margaret Hughes, its candidate and winner of the 1949 title. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
McKenney today faces the music May 16, 2008
The Dancing with the Stars judge was allegedly found unconscious at Rushcutters Bay Park, in Sydneys East on Anzac Day. Police say McKenney had a vile containing the drug GHB, commonly known as Fantasy. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
Cold front may bring wild, wet weather May 15, 2008
Areas north of Newcastle have experienced recent rains, but NSW's southern and western districts, and Sydney, haven't seen much rain since Anzac Day. "We are looking at a good potential for at least five millimetres right across NSW this weekend," Weatherzone meteorologist Matt Pearce said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Booze and bogans a potent cocktail for ugly Aussies abroad May 11, 2008
It was a violent confrontation on a distant beach early on Anzac Day, but there was nothing glorious or noble about the performance of these Australians ... "Considering it happened on Anzac Day, it was not a good look," says Cunningham ... While he says Phuket is a great place to visit, too many travellers don't realise it can be risky, and not just because Australians such as the Anzac Day brawlers cause trouble. (Sydney Morning Herald)
The Comfort Of Figs May 10, 2008
Some of the images are beautiful, such as this one of a bird: "Head tilted back, round fruit silhouetted in the beak, breast puffed out. Like an Anzac Day bugler at the dawn services his father took him to.". However, particularly at the beginning, the prose often feels laboured, as if the author is straining after a literary effect, rather than simply saying what he wants to say. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
NAB's slash and grab May 9, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
A true identity, fully articulated May 6, 2008
This identity crisis has come about due to a most unfortunate incident on Anzac Day. I was enjoying a game of two-up and a few quiet beers at a local pub, when the incident - involving a misplaced chair leg and a spilt beer - landed me toe-to-toe with a large, sandy-haired and self-professed "Aussie". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
ANZAC sacrifices remembered May 6, 2008
(Times photo/Anton Menning) ANZAC Day participants stand in front of wreaths laid in honor of the fallen ... "The dawn service on ANZAC day has become a solemn Australian and New Zealand tradition," said Australian Army Lt. Col. Craig Burn, liaison officer to the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center ... The first official ANZAC Day commemoration occurred in 1927 in Sydney. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
They're not electric, but the Eels show some spark May 5, 2008
The Dragons will be looking for the same, having ended their own run of outs with an Anzac Day win over the Roosters before having a bye. When you are out of form you need something good to happen to help you find that form again - a close and critical call in your favour, a mistake your opponents wouldn't normally make -and the Eels got the luck they needed against the Panthers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cup presentation lures Compton back to track May 4, 2008
" Music to Fahey's ears FORMER Australian rugby league winger Terry Fahey continued his winning run when Mr Music won the Nyngan Cup on Anzac Day. Mr Music's win as $2.30 favourite followed a win in the Tomingley Cup six days earlier. Ridden by apprentice Jeremy Hammond, Mr Music beat Corso Vannucci and Frenchmans Cap. Prolific bush winner Storm Seeker, trained by Nyngan's Noel Lennon, won the open sprint with Kacie Chater in the saddle. Looker has options STAR Grafton apprentice Ben Looker is... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tah'd with a new brush May 3, 2008
The answer came on the same day from a Fitzphile in Asia, Steve Bell: "I saw him yesterday in Thailand, respectfully attending the Anzac Day dawn service at Hellfire Pass, then again at the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery attending the 11am service. He painted a very respectful figure as he wandered by himself for some time through the graves of many ex-Aussie servicemen who died as POWs." ... TFF attended last week's Anzac Day game between Collingwood and Essendon at the MCG and have rarely seen... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ugly stain can't be wiped easily May 3, 2008
But the quickly burst bubble of Essendon, whose fast-running, ultra-attacking game plan earnt early praise after a 55-point thrashing of North, but was ruthlessly exposed on Anzac Day, gives some credence to his belief that supposedly attractive football is not necessarily sustainable. "It's just too simplistic to say high scoring equals exciting and low scoring equals ugly," Roos said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hawks thrash Collingwood by 65-points May 3, 2008
Centre half-forward Travis Cloke went goalless and was beaten by Trent Croad, Alan Didak was very quiet in the first half but lifted, Josh Fraser was beaten in the ruck and Paul Medhurst managed only one goal after six on Anzac Day against Essendon. Tarkyn Lockyer fought hard in the forward line to finish with four goals, and Heath Shaw, Scott Pendlebury and Marty Clarke got plenty of the ball between them, but did not have the impact of their opponents. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Geelong's Ablett leaves training early May 2, 2008
Jason Laycock and Tayte Pears were dropped following the Anzac Day thrashing by Collingwood, although Courtney Johns kept his place. Port brought in Robbie Gray to replace Chad Cornes, who will be sidelined for up to month because of a hand injury. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
City-Country just a sideshow act for canny league punters May 2, 2008
Dragons long shots to pull off Anzac Day coup against Roosters. text/html-document. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Dawn ceremony honors ANZAC Day May 2, 2008
Sholto Stephens, after the ANZAC Day service April 25 at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery ... Like many Australians, Michael Bates feels very strongly about ANZAC Day ... "ANZAC Day signifies our link to the past, what our soldiers did," Bates said. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Rudd seems to be shying away from necessary battles over defence May 2, 2008
"It's a bit like the Australian Institute of Sport but it costs 100 times more. Everyone feels good about it. You go to the football, you go to Anzac Day, there's a big element of a cultural activity in Australian defence. But just one day, this 2 per cent of GDP we're putting into defence - maybe we'll wish we'd have been preparing to fight a war.". Tange died six years ago, just as the rot set in at the Defence Department he hammered into shape. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
IGN AU's The Week That Was: Anzac Day Edition May 2, 2008
Onion-worthy gaming commentary. Australia, April 24, 2008 - It's been a busy week here at IGN AU, and before we head out the door for the long weekend we figured it was high time we did another 'Week That Was', our semi-regular excuse to highlight what we've been up to and feature pictures we found on google image search. (IGN PC Games)
Anzac Service times Apr 23, 2008
National Servicemen's Association's Tuggerah Lakes Branch assembles for the Anzac Day parade at 11am in Campbell Ave, The Entrance. Toukley RSL sub-branch: March from Toukley RSL Club at 5. (Central Coast Express Advocate)
