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Last time we spoke about the end of the Bougainville campaign. In June 1945, the Australia and Allied forces intensified their campaign in the Pacific, spearheaded by General Hammer, as they battled entrenched Japanese troops on Bougainville. Following the capture of the Soraken Peninsula, the Australians aimed to control the strategic Hongorai River but faced fierce resistance. Meanwhile, General Kanda adjusted his strategies, pulling back Japanese forces to a defensive perimeter around Buin, allowing his troops to regroup. Australian battalions, notably the 24th and 57th/60th, pressed forward, making significant gains despite encountering numerous obstacles, including concealed mines and relentless counterattacks. The turning point came when they crossed the Hongorai River, marking a vital milestone in their advance. Ultimately, the combination of perseverance and tactical maneuvers set the stage for future successes within the broader context of the Pacific Theater. This episode is the Fall of Wewak Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  In the last episode we finished off the Bougainville campaign. Now its been 4 long ass grueling years for the boys fighting in New Guinea. Today we are finally going to finish that story.  As we last saw, by early April 1945, General George Stevens and his 6th Australian Division were making significant strides in their Wewak offensive. The campaign, aimed at capturing the strategically important town of Wewak, was crucial for disrupting Japanese forces in New Guinea and aiding in their eventual defeat. Brigadier King's 16th Brigade had effectively secured the But and Dagua areas, notable locations that played vital roles in the region's agricultural landscape and supply lines. Simultaneously, Brigadier Moten's 17th Brigade was concentrating its efforts along the Ninab River, a key waterway that would facilitate the final drive toward Maprik, a town essential for both its infrastructure and resources. Facing intense Australian pressure, the remnants of General Mano's 41st Division were forced to retreat northwestward to Wora, a strategic village located near the coast, while the Miyake Force reorganized itself along the defensive line formed by the Imbia, Neligum, Kumbungua, and Bainy rivers. This area is characterized by its rugged terrain, dense jungles, and numerous waterways, making it a challenging environment for military operations. On April 3, General Moten ordered the 2/7th Battalion to advance toward Maprik and the Agricultural Station, aiming to seize this vital supply center. At the same time, the 2/6th Battalion was tasked with moving towards the Screw River to block any potential enemy retreats to the north. Hayforce, a composite group of Australian troops, was directed to push forward to the Maprik-Marui road. This mission was critical as it aimed to establish a new airfield, designated as Hayfield, to alleviate the pressing supply issues faced by Australian forces. The Australians began their assault towards Maprik, yet they quickly discovered that the enemy was well-prepared to defend this food-producing region. Throughout the week, they were largely limited to patrol actions as they engaged with scattered enemy forces. Concurrently, Hayforce advanced eastward, encountering strong resistance at Wora on April 10. This strategic location, once teeming with activity, had become a focal point for Japanese defense. On April 12, feeling increasingly under pressure, General Mano opted to abandon Wora, allowing him to concentrate his forces more effectively at Bainyik. This decision was pivotal, as it permitted Australian forces to secure the site of the proposed airstrip, enhancing their logistical capabilities.  Meanwhile patrols had been pressing on from village to village. On 28th March, for example, Sergeant J. W. Hedderman, of the 2/6th, a notable leader in these as in earlier operations, had led a reconnaissance to Kulkuil and Gwanginan. Next day he led a fighting patrol which took Kulkuil with a carefully-planned surprise attack. On the 30th Lieutenant Errey's platoon (16), with Hedderman as platoon sergeant, attacked Gwanginan. Hedderman confused the enemy by shouting to imaginary platoons to right and left (thus incidentally drawing fire on himself); and when the leading section was halted he brought down supporting fire and enabled it to move again. A man was wounded within 10 yards of the enemy's pits; Hedderman went forward, killed two Japanese with grenades, and dragged his comrade to safety. The enemy were 25 to 30 strong and the attack failed despite these gallant efforts. Hedderman covered the withdrawal, firing until all others had gone. On 30th March a patrol found Mairoka clear of the enemy and on 4th April Lieutenant Gordon's platoon established a patrol base there. On the 7th Errey's platoon attacked a village to the east of the Milak villages but without success, Lieutenant Errey being killed, and Sergeant Layfield wounded. Chicanambu was occupied on the 9th. On April 15, two companies from the 2/6th pushed eastward towards the Screw River. Over the next five days, they faced strong opposition as they engaged in fierce skirmishes and patrol actions to secure critical territories, ultimately capturing Wambak, Kombichagi, and Bungara. Each of these locations represented not only strategic advantages but also a deepening impact on the local population and the broader campaign dynamics. On April 15, 1945, the 2/7th Battalion launched its main assault, with one company advancing towards the line of Nimrod Creek. This location, nestled within the dense jungles of New Guinea, proved to be strategically significant yet perilous. As they approached, Australian troops encountered heavily defended and camouflaged pillboxes, fortifications designed to protect the Japanese troops stationed in the area. Despite the challenges, they managed to secure a long, kunai-covered spur to the northeast of a critical area known as Maprik 2 by the following day. On April 17, another company from the 2/7th continued the offensive, advancing toward a target referred to as Maprik 1. They reached a point approximately 400 yards northwest of the objective but soon found themselves in a precarious situation as they became surrounded on both flanks the next day. It was not until April 19 that they successfully broke through to the southwest, escaping their encirclement.   The House Tamboran feature, a prominent ridge north of Maprik 1, was finally secured on April 20. This strategic high ground was essential for controlling the surrounding terrain and allowing further advances in the area. The following day, the 2/7th began probing towards the Maprik airstrip and Bainyik. Their efforts to secure the airstrip were fruitful within the next few days; however, they faced staunch resistance at both Maprik 2 and Bainyik, where Japanese forces continued to mount a determined defense. On April 25, the Australians crossed the Screw River, a vital waterway that flows through this region, on their way toward Midpum Creek, which they reached the following day. This movement was crucial for maintaining momentum in the campaign. While the 2/7th Battalion was engaged in heavy fighting, patrols from the 2/6th Battalion successfully secured the Neligum villages, although they encountered strong Japanese resistance at Mangumbu. This locality, bordered by lush vegetation and steep hills, served as a vital defensive position for Japanese forces. Simultaneously, intelligence reports about a small enemy contingent under Lieutenant-Colonel Takenaga Masaharu positioned at Tau prompted a swift response. On April 16, a platoon from the 2/5th Battalion departed from Aitape, a coastal town known for its strategic significance during the campaign. They tracked down the Japanese troops and engaged them at Kubriwat on April 24. After the Kubriwat engagement, Colonel Takenaga's troops managed to shake off pursuit by the Australians; yet as the Australians continued to harass them, Takenaga ultimately decided that they would surrender. They took a leaflet containing a notice of surrender that one of the soldiers had been carrying, added some conditions underneath in English, tied it to a pole for the Australians to find, and left the area. Scouts from Miles' platoon then found the leaflet and brought it back with them. On May 2, the Australian platoon spotted Takenaga's unit near Womgrer village, and asked a native to help them make contact. Two truce bearers from the Japanese side came to the Australians to negotiate, and on the following day Takenaga's unit surrendered at Womgrer and were disarmed. At the time of surrender, Takenaga's unit consisted of 42 men: five officers (including Takenaga), four warrant officers, and 33 non-commissioned officers and soldiers. They were equipped with five light machine guns, 17 rifles, five pistols, and 750 rounds of ammunition. The prisoners, escorted by Miles' platoon, marched for three days in an orderly fashion to Maprik Airport, and were then transported to Aitape. Takenaga's unit were held in Aitape for around one month, before being broken up and sent to prison camps in Lae and in Australia, where they received good treatment. They were all interrogated, and in particular, Takenaga was transported to Manila for a detailed interrogation. As well as giving character information about the commanders of the 18th Army, Takenaga gave his opinion of how the Allies should deal with Emperor Hirohito: "If the Emperor is killed then the Japanese people will resist until the bitter end, but if there is an order from the Emperor then they will probably surrender peacefully." Back in the Maprik sector, while Hayforce conducted probing operations and successfully captured Yentagim in early May, the Miyake Force began a withdrawal toward the Loanim-Yamil-Kumbungua line. This defensive line was a series of natural features and fortified positions designed to obstruct the advancing Australian troops. On the northern flank, the 2/6th Battalion also continued to patrol eastward, successfully securing the strategically important Mangumbu on May 2. This advancement not only disrupted enemy operations but also paved the way for further Australian advances in the region. On May 8, 1945, the 2/7th Battalion launched a decisive attack, successfully capturing part of the Kumbungua Ridge, a strategically significant high ground dominating the surrounding terrain. Two flame-throwers had now been received by the 2/7th and on 8th May these were used to drive the enemy from part of the narrow steep-sided Kumbungua ridge. The Japanese made off, abandoning 30 weapon-pits, but engaged the Australians from a knoll farther up the ridge. Just three days later, they captured the southern end of the ridge while another company moved to occupy Waigakum 1, a forward position that offered a crucial vantage point over the area. Flame-throwers were proving very effective. On 10th May the 2/7th occupied Waigakum 1, and on the 11th a platoon with flame-throwers attacked and took a position where the defenders abandoned 50 packs. Another platoon approached the knoll at the south end of the Kumbungua ridge from the south, attacked up a steep slope and put to flight the defenders who abandoned 25 packs and 100 sticks of gelignite. The Japanese opened fire, however, from higher up and, the ground being unsuitable for defence, the platoon withdrew. By May 13, following effective air support that softened enemy defenses, central Kumbungua was found abandoned by Japanese forces, a testament to the pressure the Australians had applied. The following day, after another heavy bombardment from both aircraft and artillery, the entire ridge was finally secured, marking a significant accomplishment in the campaign. Pressing on, the Australians cleared the area northeast of Kalabu by May 26. However, they faced stiff resistance and found it challenging to make further advances. As a result, the 2/7th Battalion reorganized to defend the captured positions, consolidating their gains to ensure they could withstand potential counterattacks from the tenacious enemy. In the meantime, on May 17, Waigakum 2 fell to Australian troops. This success forced the cutoff remnants of General Mano's 41st Division to begin their retreat to the east, as the Australians patrolled further towards Malba, another critical location along their advance. The loss of Waigakum to the 2/7th Battalion in mid-May had a very upsetting effect on the Japanese. It was the point of junction between Miyake Force, now 800 strong, and the 41st Division and, according to General Yoshiwara, this loss led directly to the withdrawal from Kalabu and Loanim. On the 19th a platoon, guided by natives, surprised six Japanese in a garden south-east of Kalabu. Here Private Jenkins" came upon one Japanese asleep outside a weapon-pit. As he was within feet of me (wrote Jenkins later) I thought it was an excellent opportunity to take a prisoner so I woke him with a light kick and pulled him to his feet with my left hand, keeping my Owen gun in my right. I had managed to get my prisoner some paces from his position when a slight noise alerted his mates and they opened fire on the patrol. With this the Jap broke from my grasp and I was forced to shoot him. One other Japanese was killed and the others made off.Turning their attention northward, the 2/6th Battalion attempted to attack the village of Jamei on May 20. However, they were met with fierce resistance from Japanese defenders, which compelled the Australians to bombard the area intensively with artillery and air strikes until the enemy was finally forced to retreat on May 25. While the Australians were continuing to probe towards Yamil, elements of the 2/7th Battalion executed successful attacks in the Malba area, which was ultimately secured by the end of the month. This marked a crucial step in their advance as they pushed deeper into enemy territory. Meanwhile, in the coastal sector, Brigadier King's 16th Brigade concentrated its efforts east of the But River, extending up to the Kofi area. At the same time, Brigadier Martin's 29th Brigade assembled at But, preparing for the final drive toward Wewak, a town that had become a strategic target for Allied forces in their campaign to eradicate Japanese presence in New Guinea. On April 14, the 2/1st Battalion passed through the lines of the 2/2nd Battalion, launching an attack toward the Karawop-Wisling area. This sector, known for its rugged topography and dense underbrush, finally fell to the relentless Australian assaults two days later after a series of intense company-level attacks. On April 25, the 2/1st Battalion occupied the crucial 1800 Feature without facing any opposition. This high ground provided them with significant tactical advantages in the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, the 2/3rd Battalion, positioned to the north, successfully launched an attack on Boiken Plantation. Their efforts were rewarded as they advanced to Kalimboa the following day, further consolidating Australian positions in the region. On April 27, 1945, the 2/2nd Battalion moved swiftly through the advancing lines, pushing forward to Hawain and crossing the river in their quest to engage Japanese forces. Concurrently, the 2/3rd Battalion patrolled south along Boiken Creek, where they encountered significant enemy resistance in the Koanumbo area. After a series of determined assaults, this area was ultimately secured by May 2, allowing the Australians to fortify their positions. At this point in the campaign, Brigadier Martin's 19th Brigade took over the advance towards Cape Wom, and subsequently, the strategic objective of Wewak. This movement coincided with preparations by Lieutenant-Colonel Eric Hennessy's 2/6th Commando Regiment, which was organizing for a surprise landing east of Cape Moem, a critical maneuver aimed at outflanking Japanese defenses. On May 3, the 2/4th Battalion advanced from Hawain, managing to cover six miles without facing any opposition. By the next day, they reached Wom without incident. As night fell, Australian patrols had already established a presence along the Waringe River, preparing for further actions. During this time, patrols targeted Japanese stragglers in the vicinity, eliminating several and gathering intelligence. Reconnaissance units were then sent forward to Minga Creek to assess enemy positions while the 2/4th secured Yarabos on May 7, progressively tightening the noose around Japanese defenses. Meanwhile, the 2/8th Battalion, positioned on the right flank, engaged in a series of minor clashes, successfully capturing Ranimboa on May 4, followed by Numikim just days later. These advances were crucial in pressuring the remaining Japanese forces, which, under Generals Adachi and Nakano, were increasingly evident in their abandonment of the substantial base at Wewak. Their main forces began to withdraw over the rugged terrain of the Prince Alexander Mountains, leaving behind strong rearguards tasked with covering their exit routes from Wewak. To counter this withdrawal, the 2/11th Battalion and the 2/7th Commando Squadron were dispatched on a wide encircling movement towards the Sauri villages and Wirui Mission, aiming to cut off the retreating Japanese forces. Meanwhile, the 2/4th Battalion crossed Minga Creek and launched an attack towards Wewak on May 8, seeking to claim the final strategic stronghold. Two days later, bolstered by supporting tanks and artillery, the 2/4th Battalion initiated a vigorous assault on Wewak Point. This area, positioned at the very tip of the peninsula, was essential for controlling the coastal approaches to Wewak. After a hard-fought engagement, the Australians successfully seized the entirety of Wewak Point, subsequently mopping up the remaining Japanese soldiers who had entrenched themselves in the caves along the cliffs, effectively concluding the intense fighting in this region. At 12.15 two companies were ordered to mop up.cThat afternoon a flame-thrower fired into a bunker apparently lit a dump of bombs which blew up. Smith's company found several occupied caves and, since the Japanese would not surrender, merely picqueted them until engineers arrived and blew up the entrances, sealing the Japanese in. It was estimated that about 50 perished in the caves; by midnight 65 other dead had been counted and three 75-mm guns and two 20-mm had been captured. In a brilliant action the Australians, supported by tanks and more than 40 field guns, had lost only 2 killed and 17 wounded. Mopping up was continued next day, and no live Japanese remained on the point by midday. Finally it was estimated that from 180 to 200 Japanese had been killed. On May 11, 1945, following their progress along the Big Road, the 2/11th Battalion set out to occupy the strategic 620, 710, and 770 Features. However, they soon encountered unexpected resistance over the following days. This was not merely an isolated skirmish; it was part of a broader engagement as they pressed their advance against the entrenched Japanese defenders. Meanwhile, an important operation was unfolding to the west. The 2/9th and 2/10th Commando Squadrons, supported by a small flotilla formed around the sloop Swan, successfully landed on Dove Bay's Red Beach, located just to the west of Forok Point. This maneuver was critical, as it disrupted Japanese supply lines and provided the Australians with a foothold to cut off the Wewak Road. Following their landing, the squadrons dispatched patrols eastward, further isolating Japanese forces. The next day, the 2/3rd Machine-Gun Battalion secured the junction of the Wewak Road and Forok Creek, a key point for controlling the surrounding areas, while the 2/9th Commando Squadron patrolled past Mandi, gaining valuable intelligence. The 2/4th Battalion, capitalizing on this chaos, pressed forward to secure the Wewak airfield and the Wirui Mission, both of which were vital for maintaining air support and supply routes in the theater of operations. On May 13, the 2/11th Battalion successfully captured the 620 Feature, a crucial hill that provided vantage points over the battlefield. However, they struggled to take the 710 Feature the next day, as Japanese resistance intensified in the rugged foothills south of the Big Road.  On 14th May, the 2/11th being heavily engaged in the foothills south of the Big Road, Lt Martin had ordered the 2/4th to attack Wirui Mission, which was on a steep kunai-covered hill about 300 feet high dominating the airfield. Approaching from the east through tall kunai the leading com-pany with a troop of tanks soon took the first objective-dominating ground about half way up the hill. Captain Smith's company passed through and, with the tanks, whose crews estimated that they killed about 30 Japanese, reached the top. By nightfall the top and the eastern slopes were held but the Japanese were fighting back from bunkers on the north-west slopes. Next day Smith's company attacked these remaining bunkers. The lead-ing section was halted by intense fire after several men had been hit. Private Kenna, in the supporting section, which was firing on the bunkers at a range of only 50 yards, stood up in the kunai grass in full view of the enemy and fired his Bren at one of the Japanese machine-gun posts. The Japanese machine-gunners returned his fire but failed to hit him. Kenna then said to Private Rau who was beside him that the Japanese "had a bead on him" and he asked for Rau's rifle. Still standing, he fired four rifle shots and silenced the enemy post. He then took the Bren again and opened fire on another post about 70 yards away and silenced it too. The remaining post was then knocked out by a tank; soon the 2/4th and 2/11th were in contact. About 40 Japanese were killed and perhaps 20 escaped in the fight for the mission. Large quantities of weapons, vehicles, generators, tele-phones and other equipment were found there. Possession of Wirui Mission gave complete control of the Wewak coastal plain. Captured papers made it possible to make a fairly precise estimate of the forces immediately round Wewak: Kato Force, built round the 25th Airfield Battalion and about 300 strong, was holding from Sauri to Wirui Creek; Jinka Force, about 400 strong, was holding from Wirui Creek to the east, including Boram airfield, and south into the range as far as Passam; to the east was Aoyama Force, of unknown strength; the coastal plain to a depth of about 1,000 yards was not held in strength, and it was thought that there would be little opposition on the coast at least as far as Boram airfield Supported by artillery fire and through persistent efforts, the 2/11th finally took the 710 Feature on May 15, which allowed them to begin patrolling towards the 770 Feature and the nearby Klewalin, two additional strongholds that were key to the entire operation. Simultaneously, since May 11, the 2/7th Commando Squadron had been engaged in fierce fighting. They maneuvered through a series of knolls in the Sauri villages area, which they ultimately cleared by May 16, further tightening the noose around Japanese defenses. On that same day, after intense air and naval bombardments prepared the way, the 2/8th Battalion began their advance toward Boram. This crucial location fell into their hands unopposed by nightfall, allowing significant advances in the Australian front line. However, on May 17, as the 2/8th Battalion continued its push to the mouth of Boram Creek, they encountered a strongly-held Japanese position. This area, characterized by intricate terrain and dense jungle cover, presented formidable challenges as they sought to advance further into Japanese-occupied territory. The enemy bunkers would remain a formidable obstacle until May 20, when a heavy bombardment finally rendered them inoperative. Following this, the Australians seized the opportunity to exploit their gains and advanced further east to occupy Cape Moem. This maneuver allowed them to establish contact with the commando force at Brandi Plantation just two days later, strengthening their foothold along the coast. On May 24, the 2/11th Battalion occupied the strategic 770 feature after enduring its own heavy bombardment. Three days later, they managed to destroy the last remnants of enemy forces south of the 710 feature, marking a significant step in the campaign. On May 25, the 2/4th Battalion also launched a patrol into the village of Koigin, taking the location after a sharp and intense fight. However, amidst these operations, Brigadier Martin fell ill with malaria and was temporarily replaced by Lieutenant-Colonel John Bishop, a shift that would guide the troops through the operational challenges ahead. By the end of May, the 6th Division had pushed most remnants of the Japanese 18th Army away from the coast, including their vital base at Wewak. The Japanese forces were now confined within the rugged, mountainous terrain, squeezed between the 17th Brigade, positioned forward of Maprik to the west, and the remainder of the 6th Division to the north. In preparation for the next phase of their campaign, General Moten set out to secure the line from Solongan to Kulauru Mission. The 2/5th Battalion relieved the 2/7th Battalion and moved against Kulauru and Ulupu, while the 2/6th Battalion advanced towards Yamil. The Australians acted swiftly and decisively, rapidly capturing Newton's Knoll and Palketia during the first week of June. On June 10, after extensive air strikes and bombardments weakened enemy defenses, the 2/6th Battalion successfully entered Yamil. Just three days later, on June 13, the 2/5th Battalion continued their momentum by capturing Yamil 3 and Yuman as the beleaguered Miyake Force began its retreat towards Ulupu, indicating the deteriorating situation for Japanese forces in the region. Despite the Australians' relentless advance and the heavy bombardment inflicted upon them, the Japanese remained determined to defend Kunai Spur. Their tenacity meant that the Australians could only secure Yamil 4 on June 24, underscoring the intensity of the fighting in this strategic area. At this critical juncture, the 2nd New Guinea Battalion arrived in the Hayfield area to patrol southwards towards Kwimbu, Mikau, and Kunjinge. These movements further reinforced the Australian positions and set the stage for the continuing efforts to dismantle the last remnants of Japanese resistance in the region. On June 11, 1945, the 2/8th Battalion successfully seized Hill 1 after a concentrated air and artillery bombardment that softened up the enemy defenses. This pivotal victory allowed them to establish a critical foothold in the area, vital for subsequent operations. Just five days later, on June 16, both artillery and aircraft targeted Hill 2 and Shiburangu, two crucial positions that had become points of interest in the ongoing campaign. After numerous attempts and repeated efforts by the infantry, the Australians ultimately captured Hill 2, a strategic vantage point that further pressured Japanese forces in the region.At 8 a.m. on 16th June aircraft struck both Hill 2 and Shiburangu and then the artillery began a program in which 3,000 rounds were fired. One company began to advance on Hill 2 at 9.30. Warrant-Officer Fisk's platoon, which was forward, met heavy fire from snipers on both flanks and machine-gun fire from the hills and lost one man killed and one wounded. It withdrew to the cover of the spur and moved to outflank the enemy on the left. Meanwhile at 9.45 a second company had taken the pocket without opposition. At 10 a.m. the first company was still held. The men rested under the lip of the hill while the artillery again bombarded the enemy's positions and flame-throwers were brought forward. At 1.30 the company surged over the crest of the hill and, after close fighting in which each bunker was grenaded, the surviving Japanese fled leaving 38 visible dead and perhaps another 20 buried by the air and artillery bombardment. The Australians lost 2 killed and 3 wounded. "Aerial bombing coupled with artillery concentration does not deter the enemy from fighting nor unsettle him unduly," wrote the battalion diarist. "Such fanatical resistance in face of such odds makes the capturing of these strong points no light task." Meanwhile, the 2/4th Battalion worked diligently to clear the eastern side of the Koigin-Tazaki track, progressing 600 yards south of Koigin by June 13. This advancement helped secure vital supply routes and reinforced the Australians' operational capabilities. On June 14, the Australians continued their momentum by successfully securing Mount Kawakubo, another significant terrain feature. Five days later, on June 19, the 2/4th and 2/11th Battalions launched a coordinated attack towards Tazaki. Thanks to the overwhelming support of air and artillery bombardments, Tazaki ultimately fell into Australian hands by June 24, marking yet another victory in their relentless push against Japanese defenses. On June 22, the 2/8th captured the last knoll before Shiburangu. Following this success, artillery began to register targets on Shiburangu, setting the stage for a significant assault. By June 27, after a particularly heavy air and artillery bombardment that saturated the area with firepower, the 2/8th Battalion launched a bold attack to seize Shiburangu. Utilizing an outflanking maneuver, they managed to surprise the fierce defenders, overcoming their determined resistance. As the 2/4th Battalion cleared the remaining enemy pockets in the Tazaki area, the 2/8th Battalion pressed their advantage, attacking and securing the area to the west on July 3. The two battalions effectively linked up two days later, solidifying their control over the region and paving the way for further advances in the campaign. Looking back to the southwest, after nearly three weeks of stiff resistance, the Japanese finally abandoned Kunai Spur on July 3, 1945. This withdrawal opened the door for Australian forces, who swiftly occupied Ulupu just two days later. The effort to clear the surrounding area began in earnest, but it wasn't until July 8 that the strongly-held northern knoll was taken after intense fighting. On July 9, through a sustained bombardment, the Japanese were driven out of Ulum, marking a significant breakthrough; their defense system had been shattered. Following this success, patrols from the 2/5th Battalion advanced rapidly, moving forward about 2000 yards with only minor skirmishes. They reached and occupied Kulauru Mission on July 11, reinforcing the Australians' control over the area. Pressing northeast, the remaining Japanese forces in the vicinity were rapidly dispersed, and by July 18, Ilipem fell into Australian hands. During this time, the 2/6th Battalion was busy securing the Ulunkohoitu Ridge, further consolidating the Australians' hold on the region. At the same time, the 2nd New Guinea Battalion had been probing south and east, successfully securing critical locations such as Kongambe, Kwandaning, Naila, and Gisanambu. With the Japanese now regrouping along the Kaboibus-Ahegulim-Gwalip line, General Moten aimed to accelerate the advance, directing both the 2nd New Guinea Battalion and the rested 2/7th Battalion to converge on Gwalip. Meanwhile, the 2/5th and 2/6th Battalions pressed east towards Kaboibus. Despite facing challenges and some failed attacks against Dunbit and Aoniaru, the New Guineans were able to concentrate their forces near Gwalip by July 22, and five days later, Sigora fell to their determined assault. On July 30, they launched an attack and captured Ulama, nearly catching General Mano's headquarters at Winge in the process, which forced the defenders to retreat towards Suaui. As momentum continued to build, the 2/5th Battalion pressed on, supported by heavy air strikes. By August 1, they had successfully taken Gwenik, further disrupting Japanese lines. The following day, as the Australians advanced along the Kaboibus Ridge, they successfully occupied the Kaboibus villages. To their astonishment, they encountered only minor opposition, underscoring the disarray within the Japanese ranks as the Australians continued their relentless push through the region. On August 4, 1945, the 2/5th Battalion successfully seized Ahegulim, a strategic location that added to their momentum. Three days later, they captured Malabeim, completing their objectives in the region. Following this success, the Australians began probing towards Mount Irup, further extending their influence over the landscape. Concurrently, on August 6, the 2/7th Battalion embarked on a wide movement from Sigora aimed at Kiarivu, reaching this target two days later. This advance was part of a broader campaign in which New Guinean troops also secured key areas such as Miyamboara and Mananingi, reflecting the persistent efforts of Moten's 17th Brigade as they conducted their final offensive actions. Turning to the eastern front, the 8th Brigade's 30th and 35th Battalions had relieved the 2/4th and 2/11th Battalions in early July, taking charge of the Wirui Creek-Mandi area. On July 13, Brigadier Martin, who had resumed command of the 19th Brigade, ordered the 2/8th Battalion to capture the critical positions known as The Blot and Hambrauri. Following this directive, the Australians successfully attacked and seized The Blot the very next day. On July 16, Hambrauri 1 fell into Australian hands without opposition, allowing them to begin probing towards another strategically important feature: St. Patrick's. After significant preparations and a heavy bombardment, St. Patrick's was captured on July 21. The following day, the 2/8th Battalion captured Hambrauri 2 with little resistance, showcasing their growing operational effectiveness. During this time, the 2/1st Battalion executed a diversionary thrust along the Sambukaua Track, drawing Japanese attention away from main Australian advances. Simultaneously, the 2/6th Commando Regiment faced daring infiltration attempts to the west in the vicinity of Boiken, further complicating the operational landscape.  On June 24 five Japanese approaching along the beach entered the Angau compound at Wisling, stole 3 Owen guns, a pistol, and 3 Japanese rifles. A patrol followed these marauders, killed 2 and retrieved the weapons. Next day about 10 Japanese ambushed a party of the 2/10th Commando Squadron south of Boiken Plantation and killed Lieutenant Martin and wounded 4 others; and that night about 20 stole into the plantation. On June 28 signs were found that some 35 Japanese had slept the previous night 400 yards from a commando perimeter. On July 23 a commando patrol had a sharp clash with perhaps 40 Japanese in the hills south of Wanpea and more than 15 miles west of Wewak; 8 Japanese were killed as well as 4 Australians. The Japanese were justly proud of the valour and successes of the raiding parties which harassed the Australians between Wewak and Dagua in May, June and July. Several groups were organised and trained for these enterprises, the most celebrated being led by Lieutenant Saito Hachiro of the 78th Regiment who had first earned fame as a patrol leader in the Huon Peninsula fighting. In June his party set off to raid Maprik, but was intercepted, Saito and most of his followers being killed. From June 15 onwards two parties of raiders operated in the Karawop and Boiken areas with the object of diverting their enemy's strength away from the 51st Division farther east. These parties, which claimed to have killed more than 100 Australians (a wild overestimate) were the ones coped with by the 2/6th Commando Regiment. Another series of raids in late July and early August were considered less successful, because of improved Australian security measures. On July 25, Japanese General Adachi issued orders for a "last stand" around the areas of Nyakombi and Sassuia. The main body of the 18th Army was now in an are facing north and west. The 51st Division was on the right opposing the troops advancing from Wewak, the 20th Division in the centre and the 41st on the left. Yoshiwara had now reported that the food resources of the Sepik area were less than had been believed, though there might be more in the hinterland. Already about 2,800 troops were stationed in the Sepik Valley from Marienberg to about Kanganaman and were living off the country. Adachi decided to make a last stand in the area embracing, in the north, Nyakombi and Sassuia. Here they would fight on "as long as ammunition and food are available and at least until the end of September". Liaison was to be maintained with the force in the Sepik area which was to prepare to carry on "ambush warfare" after the main force had been wiped out. This plan had been conveyed to Field Marshal Terauchi, commanding the Southern Army, and he approved it on 8th July. Despite its many setbacks during the campaign, Terauchi sent a citation to the 18th Army. It was the first time that a Japanese army had been so honoured. The citation ran: "To the 18th Army and all attached units: With Lieut-General Hatazo Adachi as your com-mander, you have fought vigorously for three years in north-east New Guinea, where numerous epidemics prevailed and where the terrain was hitherto unknown to any Japanese. When the enemy occupied the west coast in April 1944, to cut off supplies, you learned to live off grass and trees, and by making the best of the situation, you conquered all unfavourable conditions. Officers and soldiers alike displayed the true spirit of the Japanese Army. Wherever you encountered the enemy, you crushed them and inflicted many casualties. You have inspired fear into the hearts of the enemy and diverted their sea and air strength, thereby contributing much to the Southern Army's operations and furthermore, to all the Armies of the Empire. You were able to accomplish this through the excellent leadership, planning, fidelity and character of your Army Commander. By the sense of sincerity, loyalty and moral obligation of all the troops, you have set a model for all men to follow. I hereby present this citation and proclaim this to all the Armies."  Amidst these developments, Major General Stevens was orchestrating a series of troop reliefs along the front lines. King's 16th Brigade was set to replace the 19th Brigade, which in turn would relieve the 17th Brigade to the west, ensuring continuous pressure on Japanese positions while maintaining the momentum of the Australian advance. Consequently, on July 28, 1945, the 2/2nd Battalion relieved the 2/8th in the Hambrauri area, immediately dispatching patrols to probe towards Numoikum. Their operational efforts culminated in the successful seizure of Mount Shoto on August 2. By August 6, with the backing of artillery fire, the Australians had secured Numoikum and Rindogim. However, this marked the last offensive action in the area, as the Australians shifted their focus to patrolling forward in order to consolidate their gains. By the end of the Aitape-Wewak Campaign, the 6th Division had sustained significant casualties, with 442 men killed and 1,141 wounded, while inflicting heavy losses on Japanese forces, estimated at around 9,000 killed and capturing 269 prisoners. With this chapter closed, it was time to shift the scene to Balikpapan, where the conclusion of the Borneo Campaign awaited. As we rejoin the action, by July 9, General Milford's 7th Australian Division had largely secured the Balikpapan area. Brigadier Chilton's 18th Brigade executed a successful landing at Penadjam, Djinabora, and Teloktebang on the western side of the bay. Simultaneously, Brigadier Eather's 25th Brigade advanced towards Batuchampar along Milford Highway, while Brigadier Dougherty's 21st Brigade secured key positions in the Sepinggang and Manggar areas. On July 10, the 2/31st Battalion secured the Cello position and the fallen-timber area directly in front with crucial support from artillery and tanks. In a bold move, one of their companies launched an attack towards the position known as Coke; however, this assault was met with fierce resistance and was ultimately repelled by intense crossfire from well-entrenched defenders. To the left of their advance, the 2/6th Commando Squadron probed toward Sumber Kiri, successfully securing the village and bolstering the Australians' hold in the region. At this moment, the 2/27th Battalion took over the left flank at Manggar, which allowed the exhausted 2/14th Battalion to probe towards Sambodja without risk of being outflanked. The next day, as the 2/27th moved through the 2/14th to occupy Lamaru, the 2/25th Battalion began the process of relieving the weary 2/31st, ensuring that fresh forces could continue the advance. On July 12, the commandos initiated probing operations towards a position known as Charm, successfully occupying both Cloncurry and Abash in the following two days. These captures were significant in securing the area and maintaining the momentum of the Australian advance through Balikpapan. After extensive patrolling on both sides of the highway, the 2/25th Battalion finally dispatched two companies on July 14 to occupy the strategic locations of Cart and Calm. These efforts led to the successful securing of Cocoa, Calm, and Chair, all achieved without resistance. That same day, to the east, patrols discovered Amborawang and the ridges north of Bale unoccupied. Recognizing this opportunity, the 2/27th Battalion moved into the area three days later. On July 15, the 2/9th Battalion sent patrols towards Separi and along the Parehpareh River, aiming to cut the enemy's lines of communication. Concurrently, the 2/25th Battalion solidified its control over Cart, enabling them to dominate the highway from both the east and west. However, their position was soon contested as they faced a series of heavy Japanese counterattacks during the following nights, testing their resolve and defensive capabilities. By July 17, the 2/25th had moved to occupy Charm, situated prominently by the highway, while a company from the 2/33rd Battalion took over Cart, allowing both units to repel yet another strong night counterattack from Japanese forces. The next day, the 2/27th finally entered the unoccupied Sambodja area, while patrols began to probe westward toward the Milford Highway. On July 19, the 2/31st Battalion cleared the last remnants of Japanese presence from the highway, paving the way for uninterrupted Australian operations. The following day, the 2/25th destroyed a robust enemy pocket, allowing them to occupy Abide without further incident. On July 21, the remaining Japanese forces retreated from the Batuchampar area, prompting the Australians to push toward Pope's Track while extensively patrolling northward. By this time, the bulk of the 2/1st Pioneer Battalion had been landed at Djinabora, establishing a patrol base in the Tempadung area. A week later, following a naval bombardment, the Australians occupied Pamaluan and began probing operations to the east and north. This series of actions marked the conclusion of the Battle of Balikpapan. The Australians opted to halt any offensive operations at this point and instead focus on consolidating their positions through enhanced patrolling. During the course of the battle, Australian forces tragically suffered 229 killed and 634 wounded, while inflicting significant losses on the Japanese, with approximately 2,032 killed and 63 captured. Thus, Australian casualties for the broader Borneo Campaign totaled around 2,100, while Japanese losses were estimated at around 4,700. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. General George Stevens led brave troops against the entrenched Japanese forces aiming to capture the strategic town of Wewak. Despite fierce resistance and rugged terrain, they successfully advanced, featuring key victories after relentless battles. Australian artillery and infantry engaged in daring assaults, securing vital positions like the Kumbungua Ridge and establishing airfields. As the campaign progressed, Japanese forces dwindled, ultimately surrendering at Wewak. 

Slippery Slope is a four-part "true crime" podcast from Dave O'Neil and Brad Oakes. After all that drama, it’s time for the big opening. Will it be a success? Will the kids love it? More importantly will Greg the mayor of nearby town Cloncurry approve? Slippery Slope is written and hosted by Dave O'Neil and Brad Oakes. Original music by Itinerant Production Editing by Courtney Carthy Published by Nearly Media Thank you to all the guests involved in the making of Slippery Slope. In this episode: Kim Coghlan Danielle Slade Troy Rowling Rob Katter MP Shae Donovan at the pool Find more information about the podcast at nearly.com.au Looking for a comedian for your next event? Book Dave O'Neil! Contact: hi@nearly.com.auSupport on Lenny.fm: https://www.lenny.fm/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slippery Slope is a four-part "true crime" podcast from Dave O'Neil and Brad Oakes. After all that drama, it’s time for the big opening. Will it be a success? Will the kids love it? More importantly will Greg the mayor of nearby town Cloncurry approve? Slippery Slope is written and hosted by Dave O'Neil and Brad Oakes. Original music by Itinerant Production Editing by Courtney Carthy Published by Nearly Media Thank you to all the guests involved in the making of Slippery Slope. In this episode: Kim Coghlan Danielle Slade Troy Rowling Rob Katter MP Shae Donovan at the pool Find more information about the podcast at nearly.com.au Looking for a comedian for your next event? Book Dave O'Neil! Contact: hi@nearly.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AuKing Mining Ltd managing director Paul Williams talked with Kerry Stevenson at Proactive about the company's recent agreement with Orion Resources, focusing on gold assets in the Cloncurry region of Queensland. Williams highlighted that AuKing initially acquired a 15% stake in Orion Resources and has now secured approval to increase its ownership to 50% by investing $5 million by June 30, 2027. The acquisition aims to leverage existing infrastructure and near-term production opportunities, with operations potentially commencing within the next 6 to 12 months. "We're incredibly pleased to be involved in this project," Williams stated. He noted that the deal consolidates key gold assets under one corporate entity for the first time, eliminating previous ownership complexities. Additionally, AuKing recently engaged with the owner of the historic Tick Hill gold mine, which could present another avenue for near-term gold production. The Cloncurry project includes a permitted processing plant at Lorena and several historical mining leases, which, according to Williams, provide a strong foundation for development. The company has also strengthened its leadership team, with key appointments including mining engineer Mark Fisher, geologist Dr. Kylie Prendergast, and finance executive Nick Harding. With gold prices remaining strong, AuKing sees significant potential in these assets and is focused on delivering shareholder value through strategic acquisitions and operational development. For more updates on AuKing Mining and other investment insights, subscribe to Proactive's YouTube channel, give the video a like, and turn on notifications for future updates. #AuKingMining #GoldMining #ASXStocks #MiningInvesting #OrionResources #Cloncurry #GoldProduction #MiningNews #InvestingInGold #TickHillGold #QueenslandMining #MiningUpdates

AuKing Mining Ltd (ASX: AKN) managing director Paul Williams talked with Proactive's Tylah Tully about the company's progress at the Cloncurry Gold Project and its ongoing collaboration with Orion Resources. Williams outlined AuKing's initial 15% interest in the project and how Orion Resources was acquiring key assets, including the Lorena processing plant. He explained Orion's ‘hub and spoke' business model, where a centralised plant processed material from multiple projects, offering a strategic advantage in the region. A major highlight is the Tick Hill Project, historically known for its high-grade gold deposits. AuKing Mining has entered into an MoU to collaborate on processing materials from Tick Hill through the Lorena plant. Williams emphasised that this agreement set the stage for potential early operations at Lorena, even before Orion finalised its asset acquisition in April. He also discussed the $2 million capital raise being conducted by GBA Capital to support Orion's acquisition efforts and fund study work at Tick Hill. AuKing Mining is working closely with Orion to ensure the transition is seamless and that studies and refurbishments are completed efficiently. Looking ahead, AuKing Mining aims to finalise studies, assemble the necessary personnel and commence site preparations, ensuring a smooth ramp-up of operations post-acquisition. #AuKingMining #GoldExploration #CloncurryProject #TickHill #OrionResources #MiningInvesting #ASXStocks #MiningNews #GoldMining #InvestmentUpdates

Ένα ορυχείο ψευδαργύρου στην ενδοχώρα στρέφεται στη χρήση αιολικής ενέργειας. Το ορυχείο Dugald River της MMG Limited στο βορειοδυτικό Κουίνσλαντ τροφοδοτείται παραδοσιακά με φυσικό αέριο. Σε εξέλιξη βρίσκεται μελέτη σκοπιμότητας για την αξιολόγηση της δυνατότητας εγκατάστασης ανεμογεννητριών στο ορυχείο κοντά στο Cloncurry.

AuKing Mining Ltd (ASX:AKN) managing director Paul Williams talks with Proactive's Tylah Tully about the company's challenging 2023 and its strategic plans for 2024. Despite difficulties, including a significant drop in share price and shareholder dissatisfaction, Williams expressed optimism for the year ahead, focusing on major projects and leadership changes. Williams highlighted the Cloncurry Gold Project in Queensland, where AuKing is earning a 15% interest, describing it as a significant opportunity ready for production. He also discussed the company's copper-zinc asset in Western Australia and its uranium interests in Tanzania, alongside newly acquired projects in Canada exploring rare earths and niobium. Looking to 2025, AuKing Mining plans to advance its Cloncurry project, initiate drilling campaigns and generate consistent news flow. Additionally, the company plans to strengthen its leadership team by appointing three experienced directors to enhance its capabilities. #ProactiveInvestors #AuKingMining #ASX #ASXAKN #GoldExploration #CopperMining #UraniumProjects #CloncurryGold #JuniorExploration #RareEarthElements #MiningNews

Tim Pratt loves driving and trucks in particular. He can be found loading cattle and getting them to their destination at any time, night or day. Tim's love of driving started early, when he took any opportunity, he could to jump in his parent's mail truck and deliver the mail and freight with his dad on the Normanton mail run as a kid, a measly 21 hour round trip. In a full circle moment, Tim and his wife Groove, later went on to have the Normanton mail run contract themselves. Tim is a local Julia Creek boy who spread his wings to Cloncurry for a while, but returned home. His love of trucks started early and Tim & Groove now operate Pratt Cattle Transport. More Than Mail is proudly brought to you by Brodie Agencies, McKinlay. Contact Jim Brodie on 0427468713. You can follow More Than Mail adventures on Instagram, on Facebook, or at morethanmail.com.au  Or, you can send me an email hello@morethanmail.com.au

AuKing Mining Ltd (ASX: AKN) managing director Paul Williams joins Proactive's Tylah Tully to talk about the $1.385 million funding the company has secured from a shortfall placement following its rights issue, and explain the details of an earn-in agreement it has entered with Orion Resources Pty Ltd for a North Queensland gold project. Funds received from the placement will support the earn-in agreement with Orion, where AuKing can secure a 15% interest in a project near Cloncurry by spending $1.5 million on exploration by December 2025. The Cloncurry package includes mining and exploration tenures, including the Mt Freda/Golden Mile Project and the Lorena processing facility. Immediate activities for AuKing will include drilling at the Mkuju Uranium Project in Tanzania, resource upgrades at the Koongie Park Copper-Zinc Project in Australia and preparations for Canadian and Saudi projects. Additionally, AuKing will make significant board changes, with three mining professionals joining, while one director retires. #ProactiveInvestors #AuKingMining #ASX #OrionResources #GoldExploration #Cloncurry #FundingSecured #ASXMining #MiningInvestments #BoardChanges #UraniumDrilling #KoongiePark #MtFreda #LorenaPlant #MiningProjects #ExplorationFunding #GoldCopper #EarnInAgreement #MiningUpdates #MineralResources #TanzaniaUranium #ASXNews #GoldProcessing

We had our podcast interview with Keith Ballard safely “in the can” before he reported for duty at Saturday's Julia Creek Cup fixture at Mount Isa. It's now history that the legendary jockey went out a winner on the final ride of his 55 year career. Keith was winless in the first four races, but turned it around in the last when he went straight to the lead on Metal Bar and romped home by more than five lengths in the Julia Creek Cup. The fairy tale was enhanced by the fact that Keith's wife Denise trains the winner. Two days earlier we caught up with the 71 year old to reminisce a little about his remarkable career. He began by revealing that Denise had been trying to get him to retire for quite some time. He talks about a recent Cloncurry win on Capiteel for his trainer wife and acknowledges the support of trainer Tanya Parry. Keith talks about Denise's former riding career in an era when female jockeys were battling for recognition. He says Denise isn't too tough on him when his judgement is astray. The veteran says he was humbled in the extreme when the Ballards of Mount Isa were inducted into the Racing Queensland Hall Of Fame in 2021. Keith talks about the likelihood of withdrawal symptoms in the months ahead. The evergreen horseman says his nerve has remained intact.  He gives a few reasons for his longevity as a professional jockey. The Longreach born horseman says he was initially inspired by the riding success of his uncle Jim Ballard.  Keith pays tribute to his stoic and hard working mother, and speaks of his six brothers. He recalls his very first race ride, and an unforgettable first win on the very same horse.  Keith says he's been relatively lucky when it comes to race falls, but he looks back on one bad buster at age 62- the worst fall in his long career. That fall occurred at remote McKinlay best known as the venue for many scenes in the famous Crocodile Dundee movies. Keith remembers some of the best horses he's ridden over more than half a century. His number one vote goes to Mr Ziesel, big by stature and big on ability. He pays tribute to the consistent Kerr Street. He won nine races on the horse in one season including the 1983 Darwin Cup. Keith remembers King Wells. He won 17 races on the former Victorian. The veteran says his career wouldn't have been complete without a Birdsville Cup win. He ticked that one off the bucket list in 2009. Keith talks about Sahara Canadian. He won 11 races on the grey, including one at faraway Ballina. He talks about another prolific winner in Be Somebody. He once drove 1000km to ride the horse at Darwin even though he knew the gelding couldn't win. Keith pays tribute to a handful of jockeys for whom he had special admiration. He makes special mention of a talented bush trainer. Keith pays a heartfelt tribute to son Dan, a very talented jockey whose career has been terminated by weight problems. Ballard says his failure to ride a metropolitan winner doesn't faze him too much. He talks about a handful of other jockeys who rode into advanced years. It was a great pleasure to talk to a genuine Queensland racing icon.

Coffee with Samso Episode 199 is all about the meaning of Critical Minerals for Australia. Are we spending the right amount of money? The low-emission world loves these two words and in resource-rich Australia where we are world leaders in supplying the feedstock for the world, are we sheep or should we start to be smarter with our fund allocation? Should we play our own game and be one controlling the weather and be smart with our resources? Should we be asking, are all metals critical and who are the beneficiaries of the critical nature of these metals? Should Australia be a more important part of the future Clean Energy Revolution? In today's episode, we talk to a man who gives us thoughts to ponder and maybe actions to take. Are all metals critical and what does critical mean? Should we look at the real meaning and outcome of the term Critical Metals? Tim Craske is here because I read his abstract for the recent AUSIMM Conference on Critical Minerals. Australia's list of critical minerals all occur in abundance. As a nation of suppliers of raw materials, are these metals critical at all for Australians? Or are they just critical for the commodity markets that we deliver into? As we have seen recently with external pressures on commodity prices, lithium and nickel can be critical EV battery components yet be subject to more cyclical price volatility than major metals. This makes Australian scoping and feasibility studies fragile, and investors nervous. According to Tim, by taking a complex-systems thinking approach to modelling these new resources, we can have better outcomes. However, a systems-thinking approach will only be truly transformational if we develop downstream processing and manufacturing industries here in Australia. This is described by CSIRO as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to reinvigorate our manufacturing and technology sectors. Get yourself a coffee or your favourite beverage and watch or listen and see if Tim Craske makes any sense: Chapters: 00:00 Start. 04:00 Introduction. 04:46 All about Tim Craske. 07:11 Did Western Mining influence your thinking today ? 09:38 What does Critical Metals mean to Tim Craske? 10:39 Australia List of Critical Metals is too long. 11:54 The problem with the Critical Metals List - Everything is not Critical. 12:27 The One and Only Critical Metal - Copper. 13:09 Is Coal a Critical Metal? 13:42 The UK Coking Coal Public Impression. 15:07 The Disconnect of the Carbon Footprint Discussion. 16:07 Changing Lithium Story. 16:42 Why Australia should recreate the Iluka Anomaly 17:10 Understanding the Long Term Marginal Lithium Market 18:55 Should Australia adopt an Indonesian model of investing a Downstream Process. 20:59 What is Australia willing to do to compete? 21:27 Do you think the recent discussion of banning "Dirty" nickel could happen? 22:40 An Example Why Banning "Dirty" Nickel will not work. 24:30 What should Australia be focusing on? 26:11 Understanding the China - Chinese Competitive Business Strategy. 27:24 Why does ASEAN embrace China and the West have an Anti-Chinese Perception? 29:48 Is there a colonisation concept being played out in the Critical Metals Story? 31:08 Where should Australia focus on with Critical Metals? 33:37 Mining of Copper is not that Green. 34:27 Nett Zero Emission. 35:30 Is Zero Emission a Fantasy. 36:48 The Indonesian Nickel Business 38:00 What would Nuclear Power do for the Australian Mining Industry. 38:35 Should Australia chase Tier 1 projects for sustainability of the industry? 40:53 The Power of Tier 1 deposits. 41:57 The Need for Governments to be more Understanding on Process of Mining. 42:35 Can Small Explorers explore for Tier 1 Deposits? 44:02 The lack of New Mines. 45:34 Raising money from the market to Test Geological Concepts is hard. 47:06 Can Australia develop a Downstream Resource Industry. 51:05 Difficulties of the REE Industry. 51:53 What could Spark a Mineral Exploration Bull run. 54:26 China needs the Critical Metals more than anyone else. 55:09 Understanding The Chinese Thinking. 55:40 The Government Loan is a Red Hearing. 56:30 The Dangers for the Mining Industry in regards to the way we treat Critical Metals. 57:12 Tim Last Words. 59:22 What Weather will do to Solar and Wind Farms. 59:54 The Nuclear Solution. 1:00:33 Conclusion.   About Tim Craske Tim Craske is a skilled and successful mineral explorer and mentor with over 40 years' experience in project generation, exploration management and technical innovation gained in Australia, North and South America, Asia and East Africa. He spent his first 20 years with WMC Resources during which he discovered the Ernest Henry and E1 iron oxide copper-gold (IOCG) deposits in the Cloncurry district, northwest Queensland. He was also involved in the targeting of the West Musgraves province for copper and nickel pegging the core licences on which all the deposits (Nebo, Babel and Succoth) have been found.  Since leaving WMC Tim has worked in both the junior and major company sectors including Exploration Manager for Sirius Resources up to the establishing of Nova as a prime prospect General Manager Exploration Consulting at Vale and Exploration Manager - New Commodities at Iluka Resources.  Tim Craske is Managing Director and Chief Facilitator for Thinker.Events and also a director of Thinkercafé.org that specialises in developing innovative thinkers, thinking organisations, and disruptive technology solutions for industry, education and government sectors.

This week Rob is joined by Thomas Mugford,  Branch Manager for Mareeba, Tolga, Richmond and Cloncurry for Nutrien Ag Solutions in Far North Queensland.  Tom joins us to discuss the diverse opportunities and industries the region has to offer. 

We talk with Janessa Bidgood, Principal from Outback Auctions And Real Estate in Cloncurry about homes for sale around $200,000 dollars. First home buyers are making the move! Listen here: https://apple.co/3wub8Le ► Subscribe here to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/user-xyelbri7gupo ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealestatepodcast/?hl=en  ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070592715418 ► Email:  myrealestatepodcast@gmail.com    The latest real estate news, trends and predictions for Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. We include home buying tips, commercial real estate, property market analysis and real estate investment strategies. Including real estate trends, finance and real estate agents and brokers. Plus real estate law and regulations, and real estate development insights. And real estate investing for first home buyers, real estate market reports and real estate negotiation skills. We include Hobart, Darwin, Hervey Bay, the Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Central Coast, Wollongong, Geelong, Townsville, Cairns, Ballarat, Bendigo, Launceston, Mackay, Rockhampton, Coffs Harbour.     #sydneyproperty #Melbourneproperty #brisbaneproperty #perthproperty 

This week on the Regional Update, we are joined by agronomist Angus Dalgliesh.Angus is an agronomist with Nutrien Ag Solutions who has recently moved from Dalby to Cloncurry in north-west Queensland, taking on the challenge and opportunity in the burgeoning cropping region. Though weeds aren't a problem at this early stage, growers are finding an overabundance of rats impacting their systems, to which Angus is keen to find a solution for.Learn more about WeedSmart by visiting our website. Don't forget you can follow us on Twitter too.

BHP gets us rolling today with an announcement on exceptional items (read Nickel West write-down). South 32 (S32) was next on the block with their half year result and their notable decision to press on at Hermosa. Wesfarmers (WES) gave an update on Mt Holland which we touched on as well as Whitehaven's (WHC) half year numbers. Plus a rapid fire on Capstone, KIN/PNX, OBM + TNC.All Money of Mine episodes are for informational purposes only and may contain forward-looking statements that may not eventuate. The co-hosts are not financial advisers and any views expressed are their opinion only. Please do your own research before making any investment decision or alternatively seek advice from a registered financial professional.Podcast Partners:VRIFY – Transforming the way Mining companies communicate to 3DEmail grant@vrify.com (no e)RSVP to the Vrify/Money of Mine drinks this Friday at https://shorturl.at/iyBUW InvestorHub – The go-to Digital Platform shaking up the Investor Relations industryrhori@investorhub.com DSI Underground - Supplier of Ground Support Products to the Mining and Tunnelling industrieshttps://www.dsiunderground.com/contact SMEC Power & Technology – Electrical Guru's for the Mining Industrysales@smelectrical.com.au McMahon Mining Title Services (MMTS) – Australia-wide tenement service expertshttps://www.mmts.net.au/#contact Anytime Exploration Services – Exploration workers, equipment, core cutting/storage + much moreseamus@anytimees.com KCA Site Services – Underground mining machine hire for IT's, normet's, trucks and moreadmin@kcasiteservices.com.au Brooks Airways – Perth's leading charter flight operatorsops@brooksairways.com K-Drill – Safe, reliable, and productive surface RC drilling ryan@k-drill.com.au(0:00:00)Introduction(0:01:08)Going through the quality checklist(0:05:27)BHP's BIG writedown(0:16:17)S32 try to give Hermosa a bit of shine(0:42:57)Wesfarmers up & running at Mt Holland(0:44:53)Whitehaven's big drop in cash flow(0:50:00)Capstone Copper's chunky capital raise(0:50:56)KIN + PNX in talks(0:54:10)Ora Banda on the up(0:55:29)True North give some colour on Cloncurry 

Bore Head was owned by Robert Chaplain from Cloncurry and his sister Carmel Burke, and won the 1965 Caulfield Cup. He won five major cups in his career - Queensland Cup, Ipswich Cup, Australian Cup, Doomben Cup and the Caulfield Cup. Once his racing days were done, Bore Head retired with the Chaplains at Boomera Station where Bob's son Damien remembers riding him as the night horse. More Than Mail is proudly brought to you by Brodie Agencies, McKinlay. Contact Jim Brodie on 0427468713 or Lachy Smith on 0401168915.  You can follow More Than Mail adventures on Instagram, on Facebook, or at morethanmail.com.au  Or, you can send me an email hello@morethanmail.com.au  

When the 42-Up train landed at Mt Isa in 1938, there was something strange about the mail cart. One of the locks was different, not regulation, and when they opened the door, they found two bags missing.Join Holly & Matthew as they look into Australia's DB Cooper and the legacy he left behind.

Our first stop is to Cloncurry, to fill our water tanks and pick up supplies, before we overnight at the historic (and recently reopened) Quamby Hotel. This fantastic little pub in one of the most remote places in the country allows camping out back, and serves up great meals, cold drinks and plenty of smiles. Then, we push on to Karumba, driving through Normanton and taking in the sights of the famous Purple Pub, and Krys the 8 metre crocodile! We set up camp at the Karumba Sunset Point Caravan Park and experience everything this town has to offer including the Les Wilson Barramundi Centre and the Sunset Tavern. Plus, Paul has a brilliant day aboard Kerry D's Fishing Charter and catches more fish in one day than he has his entire life! We give the new air fryer a run and cook up freshly caught fish and chips… delicious!   Get your hands on our new The Red Centre eBook and start planning your road trip to Uluru and Central Australia - https://thefeelgoodfamily.com/product/the-red-centre-ebook-the-ultimate-road-trip-to-uluru/ This episode is proudly brought to you by our mates at Stratus Outdoors, Protect The Adventure.  Keeping plastic bottles out of landfill by turning them into quality camp gear. Take advantage of our 15% Discount - https://www.stratusoutdoors.com.au/ (ENTER FEELGOOD DISCOUNT CODE) Listen to our Feel Good Road Trip Spotify playlist here -https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47S2LkmpBxztMEH8sw6Frt?fbclid=IwAR0Xk2BwpoAhbk5Xvl1cwadO2FzPVl2PHboIWNDPmtzW_F-1-4fKfw4AalU Be sure to Subscribe and join us for all of the road trip adventures! Check out the footage from our latest episodes on our Family Travel Australia YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/@TheFeelGoodFamily Subscribe to Jasperoo - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCceGx3esRSQBYZfWvf4KVtw  Our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/thefeelgoodfamily has a new destination video every Sunday night at 6.30pm (AEST). We would love to connect with you on Facebook, Instagram and our website www.thefeelgoodfamily.com  Our Family Travel Australia Podcast is now LIVE and available on all podcast platforms, with a new episode aired every Friday night 8:30pm [AEST].

Our first stop is historic Charters Towers, before making our way through the Dinosaur Country of Hughenden and Richmond. We visit the fascinating Kronosaurus Korner and camp off grid in the town's low cost RV park. Then we continue further west to the ghost town of Mary Kathleen, located between Cloncurry and Mt Isa, and cook up the best campfire dessert we have ever tried! Only 2 ingredients (and one of them is healthy!), this is one every member of the tribe will love! Get your hands on our new The Red Centre eBook and start planning your road trip to Uluru and Central Australia - https://thefeelgoodfamily.com/product/the-red-centre-ebook-the-ultimate-road-trip-to-uluru/ This episode is proudly brought to you by our friends at Nakie – the world's first 100% recycled hammock! Relax wherever you go with the awesome range of Nakie products. Take advantage of our 15% Discount - https://www.nakie.co/?ref=feelgood (ENTER FEELGOOD DISCOUNT CODE). Listen to our Feel Good Road Trip Spotify playlist here -https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47S2LkmpBxztMEH8sw6Frt?fbclid=IwAR0Xk2BwpoAhbk5Xvl1cwadO2FzPVl2PHboIWNDPmtzW_F-1-4fKfw4AalU Be sure to Subscribe and join us for all of the road trip adventures! Check out the footage from our latest episodes on our Family Travel Australia YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/@TheFeelGoodFamily Subscribe to Jasperoo - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCceGx3esRSQBYZfWvf4KVtw  Our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/thefeelgoodfamily has a new destination video every Sunday night at 6.30pm (AEST). We would love to connect with you on Facebook, Instagram and our website www.thefeelgoodfamily.com  Our Family Travel Australia Podcast is now LIVE and available on all podcast platforms, with a new episode aired every Friday night 8:30pm [AEST].

This episode we travel 320km from Devils Marbles, Karlu Karlu Conservation Reserve, to Barkley Homestead in the Northern Territory. We're travelling on a road we've never driven before, the Barkley Highway that runs between the NT and Queensland, which has recently reopened after flood waters conflicted a lot of damage to the road earlier in the year. Our first overnight is at the recently reopened Barkley Homestead, in their large off grid camping area. The Barkley Homestead has suffered major flood and fire damage over the last 12 months, and has finally reopened their restaurant, campground and fuel station to campers and travellers by.  We then hit the road heading east and cross the border into Outback Queensland. We set up camp half way between Mt Isa and Cloncurry, in the ghost town of Mary Kathleen. Once a bustling town servicing one of the world's most lucrative uranium mines, Mary Kathleen has a fascinating story and an incredible history worth exploring.  Our epic road trip from South East Queensland to the incredible Red Centre – Uluru and Kata Tjuta – the beating heart of Central Australia, is underway!  We'll be driving approximately 7500km over a 28 day period to complete this mini lap of Australia – a road trip we believe every Aussie should experience in their lifetime!  This episode is proudly brought to you by our mates at Adventure Pumps – extend your time camping off grid with their fantastic 12v water transfer pump kit! Take advantage of our 10% Discount - https://adventurepumps.com.au(ENTER FEELGOOD DISCOUNT CODE) Listen to our Feel Good Road Trip Spotify playlist here -https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47S2LkmpBxztMEH8sw6Frt?fbclid=IwAR0Xk2BwpoAhbk5Xvl1cwadO2FzPVl2PHboIWNDPmtzW_F-1-4fKfw4AalU Be sure to Subscribe and join us for all of the road trip adventures! Check out the footage from our latest episodes on our Family Travel Australia YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/@TheFeelGoodFamily Get your hands on a copy of our 2023 updated Ultimate Travel Australia eBook and start planning your dream travels -  https://thefeelgoodfamily.com/product/ultimate-australia-road-trip-ready-pack-travel-guide/ Subscribe to Jasperoo - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCceGx3esRSQBYZfWvf4KVtw  Our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/thefeelgoodfamily has a new destination video every Sunday night at 6.30pm (AEST). We would love to connect with you on Facebook, Instagram and our website www.thefeelgoodfamily.com  Our Family Travel Australia Podcast is now LIVE and available on all podcast platforms, with a new episode aired every Friday night 8:30pm [AEST].

Luke Chaplain is a fourth-generation grazier from Cloncurry in Northwest Queensland with a big passion for developing UAV's. After purchasing a drone on a study trip in Hong Kong in 2017, he began investigating its functions and capabilities which soon led to a solid business idea. He was later awarded a Nuffield Scholarship which led to funding for trails from MLA and the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. Fast forward a few years and that business idea has evolved into a successful business now known as @SkyKelpie, providing innovative musting and farming solutions, particularly to those struggling with labour shortages. Luke shares his passion for his creation, his journey as a start-up in the Ag Tech and Innovation space and how Sky Kelpie is providing the industry with cost saving benefits, higher productivity, and increased safety for livestock producers in the latest episode of What's Your Beef.

In this episode Barry chats to Duncan Chessell, CEO at Copper Search (ASX:CUS).

Interview with Paul Gow, CEO, and Thomas Schmidt, President of Tribeca Resources (TSX-V: TRBC)Tribeca Resources is a copper exploration company focused on discovering and developing assets in the Coastal IOCG Belt of northern Chile. The company's management team, whose members are significant shareholders of the Company, has world-leading expertise and a discovery history with iron oxide copper-gold deposits in the world's great IOCG Belts of the Carajás district in Brazil and the Gawler and Cloncurry provinces of Australia.

 Two miners who were reported missing at a mine site near Cloncurry have been confirmed dead,several cities are bracing themselves for a scorcher today with a heat wave hitting parts of the country, the second test between Australia and India gets underway today in Delhi,Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been mocked in a new episode of South Park,Paris Hilton has revealed she waited until the last minute to tell her family about welcoming a son via surrogateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While most would be asking Santa for the usual items, the town of Cloncurry in north-west Queensland only wants one thing: more early childhood teachers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jefferis family are synonymous with the Brahman breed. Having notched up a multitude of trophies over their long association with the Beef Australia event, they have a deep affection for not only the event, but the kinship it represents. Rodger and his late wife Lorena built the Elrose Stud into one of the most recognisable names in Brahman cattle. It is the biggest Brahman stud in Australia, having been built up from their Cloncurry base and more recently Central Queensland. In the latest episode of What's Your Beef, we catch up with Rodger over a coffee and talk all things from what growing up in Cloncurry was like, to the experience and importance of building up a purebred Brahman herd and his concentration and focus on data and genetics.

Mounting Yard Friday Trackside edition with Cam Luke and Campbell Brown as they give us their best bets across the day today

About this episode Amy Tinning shares just how Branches Performing Arts literally branches out across the outback by bringing dance education to students in regional, rural and remote communities. Along with her fellow teacher Tammy Gordon the pair cover a combined total of 2,000km every fortnight. That is 300 students across seven towns. Hughenden, Richmond, Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Winton, Longreach and Barcaldine. Basically they teach a whopping 84 scheduled classes, and 80 private coaching sessions, to students in the Northern Territory, Outback Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Distance Dance Significantly Amy first began delivering Distance Dance, Branches' online classes, well before Covid forced us all to transition to remote learning. Subsequently Branches' Distance Dance and has been a leader in the way they have supported students and families unable to attend in-person dance classes due to pure logistics. But distance and dance has always gone hand-in-hand for Amy. As a rural kid who begged her parents to let her attend dance classes Amy inevitably sees no geographical barriers when it comes to learning dance. Creating Community Branches Performing Arts is deeply rooted in connecting dance with kids and their communities, and we are in absolute awe of their dedication to helping outback dancers' dreams come true. Indeed that is part of the reason behind Amy branching out with her Co Stars Dance Company based in Mt Isa. In this way Amy and Tammy are able to provide developing young artists with professional level performance experience and exposure to high quality dance training and artistic processes. The team attend comps, perform at various events and are able to experience the magic of performance, Amy's first love. Please enjoy this conversation with Branches Performing Arts Founder, Amy Tinning. Visit www.apata.com.au for more. Mentions: Branches Performing Arts Website: https://branchesperformingarts.dance Facebook:@branchesperformingarts Instagram: @branches.performingarts Distance Dance classes online Co Stars Dance Company Dirty Feet Outback Dance Festival WAAPA LINK Dance Company View PDF Transcript

Today we have Senator Susan McDonald to give us her take on the current Foot & Mouth Disease situation and how the Agricultural Industry can help tackle the problem politically.  Susan grew up on her family's cattle property near Cloncurry in far north QLD. She studied and worked in the accounting industry before purchasing a chain of butcher shops in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, and ran them for 6 years before deciding to take the plunge into politics. Susan was elected to the Australian Senate for Queensland and is now the Shadow Minister for Resources and for Northern Australia, and the chairman of the Federal Government's Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport committee.You can find out more about Senator Susan McDonald at:https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Parliamentarian?MPID=123072https://susanmcdonald.com.au/ -----------------------Ben spent over 20 years working with successful business owners and farming families which allowed him to unearth the timeless principles on how to successfully grow, protect and maintain wealth.If you want to learn the principles of how to grow your family's wealth throughout the generations, then you might consider joining The Financial Bloke each fortnight for more Wealth & Wisdom.Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and for education purposes only. It is not financial advice. It is not legal advice. No one should act on the information without appropriate specific advice for your particular circumstances. Ben Law is a former financial advisor but is no longer licensed and cannot and will not give you specific or personal advice in this podcast. The Financial Bloke Group Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the information in this podcast.https://thefinancialbloke.com.au/

Gain access to all uncensored and Mine School content here ► https://patron.podbean.com/lifeofminepodcast   Eric Cowan is a legendary Airleg Miner that has had an extensive career in Airlegging and Shaft Sinking. This yarn has some absolute cracking old-school Mining stories (and of course, plenty of fights). You’ll hear about:   – Getting abducted in Cloncurry – Yabbying mission in the brand new troopy – Snatching it and walking 90kms to hitchhike – On the run and hiding in the Townsville Bowling Club – Getting beat up by an 80yr old woman – His best fights ever – Hottest mine he has ever worked at (beyond belief)   Buy all your Life Of Mine Merch here ► https://lifeofminepodcast.com/shop/   Thank you as always to our great sponsors at Entech Mining. If you want to know more about the leader in Mine Consultancy, check them out at http://entechmining.com.au/ Give them a follow on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/company/entech-pty-ltd/   Life Of Mine Socials Follow on Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/lifeofminepodcast Follow on Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/lifeofminepodcast Follow on Linkedin ►https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-of-mine/ Follow on Twitter ►https://twitter.com/lifeofminepoddy   Make sure you subscribe to Life Of Mine wherever you get your Podcasts (some links below):   APPLE https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/life-of-mine/id1459208682 SPOTIFY PODBEAN https://lifeofminepodcast.podbean.com/ TUNE-IN https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business–Economics-Podcasts/Life-of-Mine-p1217337/   If you want to promote your business on Life Of Mine, get in contact with Matt via matt@lifeofminepodcast.com

Gain access to all uncensored and Mine School content here ► https://patron.podbean.com/lifeofminepodcast   Eric Cowan is a legendary Airleg Miner that has had an extensive career in Airlegging and Shaft Sinking. This yarn has some absolute cracking old-school Mining stories (and of course, plenty of fights). You’ll hear about:   – Getting abducted in Cloncurry – Yabbying mission in the brand new troopy – Snatching it and walking 90kms to hitchhike – On the run and hiding in the Townsville Bowling Club – Getting beat up by an 80yr old woman – His best fights ever – Hottest mine he has ever worked at (beyond belief)   Buy all your Life Of Mine Merch here ► https://lifeofminepodcast.com/shop/   Thank you as always to our great sponsors at Entech Mining. If you want to know more about the leader in Mine Consultancy, check them out at http://entechmining.com.au/ Give them a follow on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/company/entech-pty-ltd/   Life Of Mine Socials Follow on Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/lifeofminepodcast Follow on Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/lifeofminepodcast Follow on Linkedin ►https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-of-mine/ Follow on Twitter ►https://twitter.com/lifeofminepoddy   Make sure you subscribe to Life Of Mine wherever you get your Podcasts (some links below):   APPLE https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/life-of-mine/id1459208682 SPOTIFY PODBEAN https://lifeofminepodcast.podbean.com/ TUNE-IN https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business–Economics-Podcasts/Life-of-Mine-p1217337/   If you want to promote your business on Life Of Mine, get in contact with Matt via matt@lifeofminepodcast.com

Fresh off the plane from Cloncurry, Queensland, rural banking specialist Rabobank's Angus Gidley-Baird spoke with Flow listeners about the latest market movements in cattle and sheep in Australia, plus the growing appeal of carbon-neutral branded meat product in Australian supermarkets and beyond

This week on the Brown and Hurley Big Podcast from the Big truck People, Townsville Dealer Principal, Tony Burton travels to Cloncurry to talk with Stephen Curley from Curley Cattle Transport about the Curley history and being one of the leading cattle carriers.

Can you imagine being the only teacher in a school located in remote North Queensland? Can you imagine being that teacher and finding your bed is on the school veranda, you've got to dig your own toilet, and your contract end date is unknown? If you are Viv Chapman, you can imagine it clearly because, well, he lived it. For the rest of you, you'll have to listen to his story and find out what happened next. This is a story set largely around Viv's time teaching in the small town of Malbon, a railway siding some 60km south of Cloncurry in 1969. While his time was brief at Malbon, the months spent there led Viv to later be chosen from more than 250 people to teach in New Zealand. In this conversation, we talk about Viv's career teaching in his various roles as teacher, principal, pastor. His memories are supported by his wife Lyn, who is included in the interview. This episode is for those who want to know what a lifetime of teaching can teach us about how to live.

It's the final episode of the season. Thank you all for listening it is a huge pleasure to bring you these episodes each week. See you next season. Go the Bont Join us for all the best and worst moments from this season's Australian Survivor. Come and talk to us on Twitter! @PreviouslyOnAS

The tech start-up investor is a proud Queenslander, born in the remote town of Cloncurry and raised in Emerald in the State's central highlands. He left school at 15 and joined the Army, enlisting in its apprenticeship program. There, he became a technician working in the field of electronics, telecoms and guided weapon systems. The tech start-up investor is a proud Queenslander, born in the remote town of Cloncurry and raised in Emerald in the State's central highlands. He left school at 15 and joined the Army, enlisting in its apprenticeship program. There, he became a technician working in the field of electronics, telecoms and guided weapon systems. In 1994, at the age of 23, Steve put his life savings of $11,000 on the line to launch his first start-up SE Net which was eventually acquired by Ozemail/UUNet under the stewardship of its founding Director and now Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull. In 2001, Steve teamed up with a schoolmate to launch his second start-up, PIPE Networks, a provider of wholesale telecoms infrastructure that was listed on the ASX in 2005. Eight years later they sold it to the TPG Group for $373 million. Steve spent a year working with Google in California in 2008, leading a project to deliver high-speed telecommunications systems across North America. These days Steve holds a highly acclaimed seat on Channel 10's start-up investment show, Shark Tank Australia, as he continues to scour the globe for major early-stage investment opportunities.

Spy Vs Spy are a true Australian working-class success story.After starting life as vocal supporters of Sydney's homeless squatters in the early part of the 1980s, the band evolved into a strong touring outfit that became the benchmark for pub rock in this country.Although never quite reaching the heights for which they undoubtedly deserved, Spy Vs Spy continued their assault on stages around the country, putting out a slew of successful singles including One of a Kind, Don't Tear It Down and Forget About The Working Week.After lead guitarist/vocals Michael Weiley succumbed to cancer in 2018, original drummer Cliff Grigg set about bringing the band back to its former glory, assembling a talented line-up of musicians to carry the Spys torch into the future while still respecting their past.The result is Spy Vs Spys first album in 28 years, New Reasons, which will be released later this year.To launch the comeback of sorts, the band has released their new single Overland, with Grigg joining HEAVY to talk about Spy Vs Spy and their plans."We're basically about three years old now, the new Spys”, he proclaimed. “Since Michael passed away we've been carrying the flag and his guitar is still with us and is basically the vehicle - the time machine - that Andrew has got to play. All of the songs on the new record, he has recorded with Mike's old guitar so his spirit is still with us still. The Spys are alive!"After such a prolonged absence on the music front, it was vital that the first new music with the revamped line-up not only captured the essence of Spy Vs Spy musically but also provided the impetus for a potential new generation of fans."Strangely enough it (Overland) was the track that we came up with last of all,” Grigg laughed. “We had to come up with ten. We had nine and that was the last one we had and Deano did amazing things. He wrote the lyrics overnight basically and they're brilliant. It's basically a story of surfing from the old days when bands used to go up the coast and play Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at different venues. People would go up the coast with the band and go surfing at the next beach and go and see the band at the next venue. You'd find the same faces that were there at the Cloncurry bar are still with you at the Gold Coast."In the full interview, Cliff discusses the new single in greater detail, runs us through each track on New Reasons and their musical direction, reassembling the band after the loss of Michael, where Spy Vs Spy fit in to the modern music machine, their homecoming show at the Wickham Park Hotel in Newcastle on July 3 and more.

As the son of a NQ shopkeeper, Noel Daley was never gifted a cent. After a taste of working on the property his brother managed near Cloncurry in North-West Queensland, he headed bush to make his fortune.Noel spent years on stations in the North-West working his way up from ringer to Manager. Holidays were non-existent and on rare days off, he dabbled in the burgeoning campdrafting scene. He managed to snag himself a wife and start a family before scraping together the deposit to buy his very own place.Hear Noel’s incredible journey from ringer to owning a million-acre property on the Queensland Northern Territory border.Produced by: Caitlyn Hewitt, Joseph Maloney, Jessica Howard.Sponsored by: Hewitt Consulting Co

(Replay) Professor Gregory Phillips is the CEO of Abstarr consulting and Professor of First People's Health in the School of Medicine at Griffith University.  Gregory is from the Waanyi and Jaru Aboriginal Australian peoples and comes from Cloncurry and Mount Isa. He is a leading change maker, thought leader and medical anthropologist.  He developed an accredited Indigenous health curriculum for all medical schools in Australia and New Zealand, founded the Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education (LIME) Network, and co-wrote a national Indigenous health workforce strategy. He established the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation Ltd in the wake of the federal apology to Indigenous Australians, has advised federal ministers on Indigenous health inequality and was honoured in 2011 with an ADC Australian Leadership Forum Award.  More info at: http://abstarr.com/

Major flooding along the Dumaresq River on the Queensland and New South Wales border has decimated millions of dollars worth of crops exactly a decade on from the record 2011 floods and one of the country's largest independent butchers, Super Butcher has this week changed hands after businessman Damian Hall purchased the chain from the Cloncurry-based McDonald family.

Major flooding along the Dumaresq River on the Queensland and New South Wales border has decimated millions of dollars worth of crops exactly a decade on from the record 2011 floods and one of the country's largest independent butchers, Super Butcher has this week changed hands after businessman Damian Hall purchased the chain from the Cloncurry-based McDonald family.

Banksy and Pinky chat with the Mayor of Cloncurry about the upcoming Survivor Show coming to his town, what does this REALLY mean? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BLAKE CHRISTIAN CPA ON SMALL BUSINESS TAX AND BOB KATTER MP ON NORTH QLD, POLITICS & WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.Blake Christian from Holthouse Carlin and Van Trigt joins us to talk about small business taxation and effective Business structures. Blake Christian is a Tax Partner with Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt (HCVT), a highly specialized firm focusing on specific industries and market niches. Blake has over 35 years of experience in providing tax consulting and compliance services to clients that include multinational, publicly traded corporations and closely held owner-managed businesses. Throughout his career, Blake has specialized in federal, state, and local tax incentive programs. Blake is a well-known expert on US Opportunity Zones, an investment program created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.Federal member of Parliament Bob Katter has strong views on most things and chats to Mike Ryan about Politics, The Bush, Water, The Bradfield Scheme and funny things like tree climbing cattle. Katter’s Australian Party founder and Federal Member for Kennedy, Hon. Bob Katter, is Australia’s second-longest serving Member of Parliament. Bob Katter has been a member of the House of Representatives since 1993. He was a member of the National Party until 2001, when he left to sit as an independent. Bob formed his own party, Katter's Australian Party in 2011 and has been elected twice for his own party. Bob Katter was born in Cloncurry, Queensland. His father, Bob Katter Sr., was also a politician. Bob Katter was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly at the 1974 state election, representing the seat of Flinders. He was elevated to cabinet in 1983, under Joh Bjelke-Petersen, and served as a government minister until the National Party's defeat at the 1989 state election. Bob Katter left state politics in 1992, and the following year was elected to federal parliament standing in the Division of Kennedy (his father's old seat). Bob's son, Robbie Katter, is a state MP in Queensland, the third generation of the family to serve in parliament.BNAP TODAY. Thursday, October 29, 2020

Steven Oliver was born in Cloncurry in North West Queensland and is currently based in Brisbane. He is a writer/performer in myriad fields ranging from poetry and acting to songwriting and cabaret. His written works for the stage include the plays Proppa Solid (published by Playlab Press) and From Darkness (Brisbane Festival), and his one-man cabaret show Bigger and Blacker (Adelaide Cabaret Festival), all of which received rave reviews from both critics and audiences. His poetic works have been published in international poetry journals Ora Nui and Solid Air as well as national journals Australian Poetry Journal and Fire Front: First Nations Poetry and Power Today. His spoken-word piece ‘What Matters’ opened the 2020 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and was televised globally. His written works for the small screen include the web series A Chance Affair as well as Australia’s first Indigenous arts game show, Faboriginal, and the Logie-nominated sketch comedy show Black Comedy (Seasons 1 and 2). Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky, for which he is both writer and presenter, is his latest work. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's fitting that Julie McDonald is our first guest for the Life on the Land podcast. Her story is extraordinary, but many of the challenges and triumphs she's lived through, run parallel to the experience of other women all over rural and regional Australia.For Julie, her story is about falling in love; a life on the land; her husband Zanda, her four daughters; being CFO of one of Australia largest privately owned, beef enterprises, McDonald Holdings and so many more things. Sadly life was to become unhinged seven years ago, when Zanda, passed away after a farming accident on their cattle property 75 kilometres south of Cloncurry in Queensland. She shares this story and talks about life now with Skye Manson for this edition of Life on the Land.Thank you so much to this episode's sponsor, the Zanda McDonald Award. To apply for the 2021 Zanda McDonald Award click here www.zandamcdonald.comWe'll be back next week with the story of another wonderful rural women - make sure you Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss it.If you would like to support this independant podcast publication please share it with a friend (or several).Either text them this episode, or share it on your Instagram stories! Take a screenshot of your app, and show us how you listen by messaging or tagging us – whether that is checking the waters; baking at home; going for an afternoon walk, doing whatever you are doing. Life on the Land is produced by the Manson + Company podcast production house.

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Huge interest in a Commonwealth-funded drought loan prompts Agriculture minister to top it up by 2 billion dollars; the ATSB finds a maintenance fault led to a helicopter crash near Cloncurry in 2017; and, the looming shearer shortage due to COVID-19 border controls.

A 'drone testing range', formally known as the UAS Flight Test Range is on target to have the first UAS in the air in October of this year! A potential game changer for the Australian drone ecosystem, it's going to allow the testing of UAS in a cost-effective, purpose built, industry focused facility in the Queensland town of Cloncurry. Tasked with the job of delivering this requirement is QinetiQ Australia! Having been selected by the Queensland Government to deliver the project, Andrew Crowe (virtually) sat down with key QinetiQ project team members Michael Andrae (General Manager Emerging Business) and Jim Parkes (Marketing and Communications) to discuss all aspects of the project. Want to know about the timeline, planning considerations and key aspects of the UAS Flight Test Range? Have a listen. It's an exciting development in our industry! Enjoy.

On the show today we talk to Professor Gregory Phillips, a change-maker, thought-leader and medical anthropologist. We spoke about issues such as cultural safety, Indigenous health equality, western medical science and the importance of working in an Indigenous knowledge basis.Bio:Gregory Phillips is from the Waanyi and Jaru peoples, and comes from Cloncurry and Mount Isa. He is a medical anthropologist, with thirty years’ experience in leading change in cultural safety, healing and decolonisation. Gregory is Chief Executive Officer of ABSTARR Consulting, is a Professor of First People’s Health, and serves on several boards and committees, including chairing the Ebony Institute, the Cathy Freeman Foundation and AHPRA’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health strategy group.Links:ABSTARR Consulting: http://abstarr.com/Find Gregory on LinkedIn here.

In Mt Isa and Cloncurry as part of the NRL's Road to Regions program, Benny and Satts spoke with rising Cowboys star Reuben Cotter ahead of the 2020 season!

Cloncurry has a heart of gold quite literally, rich in minerals and history.

Heywire winner, Tanyannah Armstrong-Reilly, Cloncurry, Queensland

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.Graziher Up Late: See images from the Cloncurry event Fleur spoke about on the Rural Business Collective Instagram and Facebook stories and feeds. https://www.instagram.com/ruralbizcollective/#stayinthebush - check out where Fleur was recording from this week - Longreach's Saltbush Retreat https://saltbushretreat.com.au/Keep an eye on the 'smashable lager' that is Longtrail lager on the Longtrail Farms Instagram https://www.instagram.com/longtrailfarms/?hl=enSA GM Ban update: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/am/plans-to-lift-gm-ban-on-for-sa-farmers-scuttled-by-opposition/11744514Ord water cuts: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-11-30/water-fight-continues-for-farmers-in-ord-irrigation-scheme/11740526Cheap Water for fodder: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/cheap-water-for-farmers-to-grow-fodder/news-story/1...NT Fishos fined for Black Jewfish airbabgs: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-11-28/black-jewfish-bladder-bust-in-the-northern-territory/11746964Mango trade connection to the Hong Kong protests: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-11-29/exporters-fear-trade-downturn-from-hong-kong-protests/11737964Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

Professor Gregory Phillips is the CEO of Abstarr consulting and Professor of First People's Health in the School of Medicine at Griffith University.  Gregory is from the Waanyi and Jaru Aboriginal Australian peoples and comes from Cloncurry and Mount Isa. He is a leading change maker, thought leader and medical anthropologist.  He developed an accredited Indigenous health curriculum for all medical schools in Australia and New Zealand, founded the Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education (LIME) Network, and co-wrote a national Indigenous health workforce strategy. He established the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation Ltd in the wake of the federal apology to Indigenous Australians, has advised federal ministers on Indigenous health inequality and was honoured in 2011 with an ADC Australian Leadership Forum Award.  More info at: http://abstarr.com/ https://www.limenetwork.net.au/ Today we discuss Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) knowledge in the context of modern healthcare.   The context of history and its impact on ongoing health factors in ATSI peoples Some of the challenges and frustrations faced by ATSI people in healthcare, and in particular the prevalence and impact of unconscious bias/racial bias Positive examples that we can learn about and the resilience and strength demonstrated The differences in approaches to healthcare What is cultural safety? What aspects and values of Aboriginal culture can the health system learn from, adopt and apply? In a clinical setting, how can we change our approach to work with Aboriginal people?   Ongoing resources Apologies for the less than ideal sound quality (mostly when I am talking) as we had to use a backup recording software. Enjoy Friends  

Jane Mcmillan, a grazier just outside Cloncurry tells Justin Smith about the devastation of the floods in North Queensland, which has seen 500,000 heads of cattle worth over $2 billion dollars, perish,with many families losing their livelihood.

Heywire winner Tamica Bradey, Cloncurry, Queensland says it took moving 2,000 kilometres across the country to find home.

Ashley Watt from Why Leave Town talks with Kristyn Akacich of Cloncurry Shire Council and Lorene Chandler of the Cloncurry Local Business Network about their welcome pack concept for new residents and how they are using this to encourage local shopping.

Many lives, too many were lost or broken in World War 1. Our country did her bit! Lads from the Australian bush lent a hand.In this podcast episode, we explore some of these men from Cloncurry, Western Queensland who never made it home. The mystery of some names. The famous identities whose name up until the war graced the pages of the national papers. To the story of finding the headstone of Shaw Wood in Armentieres, France.Shirley Powley who was a long-time resident of Cloncurry wanted to remember these lads with more than a Surname.Intial on the war memorial in town. It became her quest to give these lads a name and let them be remembered for who they were; give them a first name.Shirley has researched and compiled the stories of the fifty soldiers who are inscribed on the W.W.1 panel of the Cloncurry War Memorial. Her book though not yet published is fondly named ‘Think Kindly of Me’ after stumbling upon William McGregor Moore’s letter sent home in which he said, ‘I am not afraid to die, think kindly of me.’Head over to the website to see our blog which includes photos and additional resources. http://www.bindisnbulldust.com/podcast/Subscribe to the PodcastIf you enjoy the show, please subscribe (it’s free) to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy listening, please share Bindis n Bulldust with someone who shares our love of Outback Stories.Join Us on FacebookWe have a (free!) Facebook group where you can ask questions, share your thoughts and experiences and engage with others who love the Australian Outback. Join us by going to Bindis n Bulldust PodcastWant to keep up to date with all that is happening at Bindis n Bulldust head over to our Facebook Page, Twitter and Instagram.Got an idea for an episode, a story to tell, have some feedback or just want to say G’day? Please get in touch.Thanks for listening!CheersHeather Jonsson

Zurack Dempsey, Cloncurry, Qld