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Last time we spoke about the allied invasion of Balikpapan. In June 1945, the war in the Pacific escalated as American forces, spearheaded by Generals Eichelberger and Krueger, fiercely battled the entrenched Japanese on Luzon. Despite harsh conditions and fierce resistance, the Americans made crucial advances, capturing key positions that rekindled hope for the Filipino people. Concurrently, preparations for the invasion of Balikpapan intensified. The Australian 7th Division assembled for a July 1 amphibious assault against a heavily fortified Japanese defense, known for its formidable coast artillery and entrenched positions. The Australians faced fierce opposition upon landing; however, skilled maneuvering and robust artillery support allowed them to swiftly gain a foothold. As the Australians secured their beachhead, they marked the beginning of a challenging campaign against determined Japanese forces in Balikpapan, setting the stage for further confrontations in the Pacific theater. This episode is Victory at Bougainville 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. We last left off on Bougainville, by mid-April, Brigadier Heathcote Hammer's 15th Brigade had commenced its crucial task of relieving Brigadier Field's weary and battered 7th Brigade. This transition came at a pivotal moment when Brigadier Stevenson's 11th Brigade successfully secured the Soraken Peninsula, a strategic point on Bougainville's southern coast, while also continuing their efforts to contain enemy forces along the notorious Numa Numa Trail, a crucial supply route for Japanese troops. Supported by reinforcements in artillery and air power, Generals Savige and Bridgeford were optimistic about continuing their limited offensive toward the south. Their immediate objective was to capture the line of the Hongorai River, considered a significant tactical advantage, followed by the Hari River, which would serve as the 15th Brigade's main aim. On the opposing side, General Kanda had learned a harsh lesson about the ineffectiveness of banzai charges during the fierce fighting at the Battle of Slater's Knoll. This costly experience prompted him to alter his strategy significantly. He decided to pull his remaining troops back to a defensive perimeter focused around Buin, which is located in the southern region of Bougainville. Here, he reinforced his defenses with garrison troops from Kieta, situated on the eastern side of Bougainville, the Shortlands Islands to the northwest, and the Fauros Islands to the northeast. However, with this concentration of forces not expected to be operational until July, the troops stationed in the forward areas were tasked with executing a critical delaying action in the meantime, buying precious time for reinforcements to arrive. Meanwhile, on April 17, the Australian 24th Battalion began its advance along the Buin Road, a vital route for both supply and troop movement. Two companies made their way toward Dawe's Creek, while another company launched an assault against the enemy strongholds at Kindara. Remarkably, they broke through enemy lines the following day, pushing further to Sindou Creek and Umam Creek. Here, they faced multiple sharp counterattacks over the next week, demonstrating the fierce resistance from Japanese forces determined to hold their ground. As patrols moved deeper into the thick jungle on either side of the Buin Road, the struggle became increasingly intense. Each advance was hard-fought, marked by skirmishes that tested the resolve and endurance of the Australian soldiers. Finally, on April 26, the advance resumed in earnest, making rapid gains toward the Hongorai River. The combination of heavy air support and relentless artillery bombardment had effectively dispelled any opposition along the route, allowing the Australians to push forward with renewed vigor. By May 4, as the 24th Battalion finally approached the banks of the Hongorai River, they encountered significant resistance. However, on the 4th Lieutenant Lawn's platoon was advancing with two tanks and a bulldozer when the crew of the leading tank came to a log across the road and saw movement in the bush. A burst of machine-gun fire from the tank cut the leaves away and revealed the barrel of a field gun. The first round fired from the tank's 2-pounder disabled the enemy gun and the enemy seemed to flee. Farther ahead, however, a mine exploded at the rear of the second tank. It was discovered that it had been exploded with a wire by a Japanese concealed in the bush. Henceforward mines and concealed guns were encountered more and more frequently. They were detected chiefly by the practised eyes of the engineer teams of Major Needham's 15th Field Company who became increasingly skilful. Mechanical detectors were defeated by several sorts of mine employed wooden boxes filled with T.N.T., for example; but their presence was betrayed by protruding fuses, wires, disturbed earth, and confirmed by prodding with a bayonet. As the 24th Battalion neared the Hongorai it became evident that the Japanese intended to make the Australians pay a price for each advance, and that they were willing to trade a field gun for a tank at every opportunity. On the 4th and many later occasions leading tanks were fired on at a range of a few yards by guns cleverly concealed beside the track, but in positions from which the Japanese could not hope to extricate them. In other respects also the Japanese tactics were improving and their striking power was strengthened. Each forward Australian battalion was now under frequent artillery fire, evidently directed by Japanese observers who remained close to the Australian advance, and it was this which was now causing most of the casualties. The shells usually burst in the trees and their fragments were scattered over a wide area with lethal effects. To counter the tanks the Japanese were now establishing their positions not astride the track but about 100 yards from it in places where the tanks could not reach them until a side track had been made. The Hongorai River, a critical geographical landmark, ran through Bougainville's lush terrain, acting as both a natural barrier and tactical objective. In late April, the 9th Battalion had continued to push forward across the Huio River, a vital waterway that intersected with Japanese defenses. They faced some enemy resistance but managed to clear the Horinu-Rumiki Trail by the end of the month. This narrow, winding path had strategic importance, connecting various units and enabling supplies to move closer to the frontline. On May 3, the 9th Battalion was finally relieved by the 57th/60th Battalion, which, due to its relative inexperience, found progress challenging along the Commando Road a route named after the elite Australian commandos who often operated in this area. Their inexperience in facing seasoned Japanese troops led to slower advances in the crucial days that followed. Meanwhile, the 2/8th Commando Squadron had been conducting deep reconnaissance patrols towards the Hari River and along the Tiger Road, determined to discover the extent of Japanese defenses south of the Hongorai. The Tiger Road, notorious for its rugged conditions, was pivotal for troop movements in the region. On May 5, the 24th Battalion, now bolstered by a newly assigned tank squadron, resumed its advance with renewed determination. However, they were once again halted by fierce defenders who launched a strong yet costly counterattack the following morning. This desperate but valiant effort by the Japanese troops resulted in significant casualties and demonstrated their resolve to maintain control of the Hongorai line. Subsequently, the Japanese forces ultimately abandoned their positions along the Hongorai during the night. Finally, on May 7, the Australians reached the Hongorai River, marking a significant milestone in their campaign. At that moment, the 57th/60th Battalion was securing a crucial crossing over the Hongorai on the Commando Road, enabling further advances into enemy territory. With the next objective focused on the line stretching from the Hari River to Monoitu and Kapana, Brigadier Hammer's battalions shifted their tactics for the second and third weeks of May. They undertook deep patrols into Japanese-occupied territory, gathering vital intelligence while also seeking to harass the enemy and disrupt their operations. Additionally, the commandos maintained their patrols along the challenging Tiger Road and established a new patrol base further north at Monorei. This base would serve as a critical outpost for monitoring enemy movements and launching further operations. Meanwhile, the 58th/59th Battalion explored the rugged areas south of the Buin Road, successfully clearing the Aitara Mission. This mission played a crucial role in their broader strategies, as it prepared them to execute a wide flanking maneuver aimed at cutting the road east of the Hongorai, further encircling Japanese forces. To support the advancing Australian forces, New Zealand aircraft launched significant attacks on Japanese concentrations positioned along the Buin and Commando Roads. On May 17, the 57th/60th Battalion crossed the upper reaches of the Hongorai River, advancing across a wide front along the Commando Road to draw the enemy's attention to that area. On the eve of this move Hammer issued an order of the day in a characteristic style. He spoke of his "undying admiration" for and "extreme confidence" in his men and told them that the next few weeks might see the major defeat of the Japanese in south Bougainville. "Go to battle as you have done in the last month and no enemy can withstand you." In the subsequent days, they successfully secured territory up to the Torobiru River, creating pressure on the Japanese lines and disrupting their defensive operations. On May 20, following a powerful air and artillery bombardment, the 24th Battalion finally launched its long-anticipated assault across the Hongorai River. This marked a turning point as they occupied the strategically significant Egan's Ridge by May 22. Egan's Ridge offered an elevated position that overlooked the surrounding terrain, making it crucial for controlling movement in the vicinity. Meanwhile, the 58th/59th Battalion executed a stealthy wide flanking maneuver towards Mayberry's Crossing, positioning themselves strategically to disrupt Japanese supply lines and communication. On May 21, the Australians moved out once more to cut the Buin Road at Runai, an essential route that facilitated movement and supplies for the Japanese forces. In the following days, the remaining sections of this critical road were secured as the Japanese forces west of the Hari River were forced to retreat, effectively diminishing their operational capabilities in the region. As these operations unfolded, the 2/8th Commando Squadron established a new base on Morokaimoro, positioning themselves for further reconnaissance and engagements. They began patrolling towards Taitai and the Mivo River, both vital points of interest as the Australians sought to gather intelligence on enemy movements. In the meantime, the 57th/60th Battalion pressed on to capture the Oso Junction by May 27. However, they encountered harassment from night raiding parties and artillery fire, which highlighted the persistent threat of Japanese resistance in this area. On 2nd June the main advance was resumed, the 58th/59th moving forward without opposition through positions which had been "completely devastated by air, artillery and mortars". "Not one enemy was found alive or dead," wrote the battalion diarist, "although a strong smell of death pervaded the whole area." A prisoner taken later in the day said that the air strike had completely demoralised the defenders, and when they heard the tanks approaching they had fled. On the left the 57th/60th reached the Sunin River against slight opposition. On the 3rd and 4th the 58th/59th continued the advance, moving slowly because of the need to disarm an unprecedentedly large number of mines and booby-traps-more than 100 in three days-until they reached the Peperu River. Patrols moving stealthily forward to the Hari and across it found evidence of much confusion, many positions dug but unoccupied, and small groups of Japanese at large. It was decided to attack frontally towards the Hari next day. At the same time, the 57th/60th Battalion also reached the Sunin River, facing only slight opposition during their advance. On June 6, the 58th/59th Battalion launched an attack towards the Hari River, but despite their efforts, they only managed to gain about 500 yards against strong defensive positions held by the Japanese. The next three days proved challenging as the 58th/59th Battalion, supported by tanks, found their progress impeded by swampy terrain, a road littered with hidden mines, and intermittent shellfire threatening their advance. The combined obstacles of the natural environment and determined enemy resistance severely limited their ability to make significant gains. In light of the pressing circumstances, Brigadier Hammer made a pivotal decision to send the 58th/59th Battalion on a shallow outflanking march to the north. Their mission was clear: cut the Buin Road several miles east of the Hari River. At the same time, the 57th/60th Battalion was tasked with thrusting wide to the south, maneuvering around the Ogorata River to intercept the same road near Rusei. After four days of concentrated air and artillery bombardment designed to weaken enemy defenses, the 58th/59th Battalion commenced its operation on June 12. They sent two companies forward to secure a position along the road, located 2,000 yards east of the Hari. This forward position was critical for their strategy to disrupt Japanese supply lines. Two days later, on June 14, these forces continued their advance eastward toward the Ogorata River, while the remainder of the battalion engaged the enemy at the Hari ford, a crucial crossing point. Despite the fierce opposition, the ford was finally secured on June 15, following another extensive bombardment that significantly diminished the Japanese presence along the road west of the Ogorata. This success was instrumental in facilitating further operations in the area. Concurrently, the 57th/60th Battalion had embarked on their mission on June 11, making slow but steady progress through the challenging, trackless bush. They ultimately found a path leading from Kingori to Rusei, where they began encountering Japanese resistance. Pushing through treacherous swampy terrain and dense bamboo thickets, the Australians reached the Buin Road at Rusei by June 15, successfully coordinating with patrols from the 58th/59th Battalion the following day. In addition to securing Rusei, a robust patrol from the 57th/60th Battalion set out along the northern flank to establish a patrol base north of Musaraka. This base detected a significant enemy presence behind them, leading to a critical reassessment of their positions. Consequently, in late June, the 24th Battalion was dispatched to take over the Taitai-Kingori-Katsuwa area, reinforcing the Australian foothold and securing vital routes in the region. Meanwhile, back to the south, the 57th/60th Battalion began to push eastward toward the Mobiai River on June 16. However, their advance quickly met strong opposition just 400 yards into enemy territory. Faced with determined resistance, the battalion executed a wide outflanking maneuver, a tactical shift that successfully forced the Japanese forces to withdraw by June 19, allowing the Australians to continue their advance. In the following days, the 57th/60th Battalion pressed steadily forward, ultimately encountering increased opposition near the Mobiai River on June 24. A heavy bombardment was launched in an attempt to dislodge the entrenched Japanese forces, but it proved ineffective. However, the next day, the Japanese troops had mysteriously withdrawn, allowing the Australians to secure a vital crossing over the river. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the 58th/59th Battalion moved in to occupy the newly attained Mobiai positions. Meanwhile, the 57th/60th and 24th Battalions advanced farther north, preparing for an outflanking maneuver aimed at Shishigatero, a critical tactical point lying to the northeast. In anticipation of an Australian offensive, General Kanda dispatched the 23rd Regiment to establish a defensive base near the Mivo ford. This strategic relocation was part of his preparations for the final defenses behind the Mivo River, as Japanese troops sought to hold their ground against the advancing Australians. By June 28, the 57th/60th and 24th Battalions reached their designated assembly areas, where they successfully repelled several Japanese counterattacks. The next morning, they began their advance southeast, shrouded in the loud thunder of artillery barrages that paved the way for their push. They reached the Buin Road at the confluence of the Ivana, Koopani, and Mivo Rivers, making significant headway. At the same time, the 58th/59th Battalion aimed to open the road for the 24th Battalion, positioned about 1,000 yards away. However, they encountered sharp resistance from Japanese forces defending their positions fiercely. Following this notable success, as Hammer's units faced and repelled various Japanese counterattacks at their new positions, General Bridgeford directed Brigadier Noel Simpson's 29th Brigade to the frontline to relieve the beleaguered 15th Brigade. Each incoming battalion was met with sharp clashes as they moved up, as Japanese forces sought to maintain their hold on strategic territory. Finally, on July 10, Hammer's units were relieved, a long-awaited reprieve after weeks of grueling combat. Despite the shift in command, Simpson's battalions began sending patrols forward in preparation for a crossing of the Mivo River. Unfortunately, due to the heavy resistance encountered and the onset of relentless rains that would continue throughout the month, this final offensive was never carried out. Instead, the troops were limited to vigorous patrolling activities during July and August, maintaining a presence but unable to launch significant offensives in the harsh conditions. Many of these patrols encountered fierce opposition, signaling that the enemy intended to mount a determined defense along the Mivo line. These patrols regularly captured crucial documents from Japanese soldiers ambushed along the tracks leading to their forward positions, allowing Australian forces to construct a clearer picture of the enemy's intentions and deployments. Among these daring reconnaissance missions was one conducted by a patrol from the 42nd Battalion, led by Lieutenant Oldfield. Tasked with scouting a potential crossing at the Mivo, Oldfield and four other soldiers discovered the river was in flood. Undeterred, they stripped off their gear, swam across the turbulent waters, and advanced 500 yards beyond the riverbank, without any weapons. The weight of the Australian artillery and mortar bombardments altered the enemy's tactics. Rather than holding fixed positions, the Japanese began to dig in less and instead employed a strategy of hit-and-run raids and ambushes executed by small groups of three to ten men. Before July 10 arrived, the relentless rain compelled a second postponement of the advance; the new date for the operation was set for July 24. However, the downpour continued to intensify. By July 10, even the patrols could not cross the flooded Mivo. "Torrential rain flooded the divisional area, reducing the Buin Road to a treacherous sea of mud and creating a series of islands between the various rivers." On July 17, conditions worsened further, with a dramatic eight inches of rain falling in just 36 hours. The new challenge was no longer about advancing troops but ensuring that the men were fed where they remained. Virtually all the bridges along the lines of communication were washed away, and all the rivers were flooded; the Mivo was now surging at a speed of twelve miles an hour. As a result, the forward units could only be supplied via air transport. It would take weeks to repair the damaged roads and bridges, leading to D-day being postponed until late August. As the southern operations unfolded, General Savige made a strategic decision to bring Brigadier Arnold Potts' 23rd Brigade from Munda and its surrounding islands to Torokina. Upon arrival, Savige immediately tasked the 27th Battalion with taking over the central sector beyond Pearl Ridge. The Australians quickly began bombing and launching attacks in the Berry's Hill-Hunt's Hill area, ultimately securing this crucial location on May 16. Following the seizure of Berry's Hill, the 27th Battalion conducted patrols toward key positions at Sisivie, Tokua, Base Point 3, and Wearne's Hill throughout late May. On June 3, they initiated an attack towards Tiernan's Spur, making significant progress before being relieved by the 7th Battalion. The 7th Battalion, upon taking over, adopted an aggressive posture, and on June 11, they attacked Tiernan's Spur, successfully securing the feature this time. Soon after, a combination of reconnaissance and air bombardment set the stage for an assault on Wearne's Hill on June 16. However, they encountered strong opposition and were unable to seize its crest until June 20. In parallel operations, a company captured Sisivie without encountering resistance on June 12. Another company was dispatched to establish a forward base in the Wakunai Valley, successfully creating observation posts that overlooked Inus Point and the large Numa Numa Plantation by June 21. After conducting extensive bombardments against remaining Japanese positions, the Australians finally secured the remainder of Wearne's Hill on June 24. Starting June 26, the 7th Battalion began probing towards Centre Hill, which they ultimately found abandoned on July 6. Meanwhile, on July 3, Tokua was occupied as a base for future operations probing north toward Ibu and Buritsiotorara. Artillery and aircraft continued to harass North Hill, which was finally captured on July 13. Just five days later, Cameron's Hill was also successfully attacked and secured. The 7th Battalion then pressed forward along the main track towards Charlie Creek and McInnes Hill, achieving their objectives by August 8 as the remaining Japanese forces were forced to retire to Numa Numa. Looking north, the 55th/53rd Battalion took over from the exhausted 26th Battalion in early April, following the fall of the Soraken Peninsula. Upon assuming command, Lieutenant Colonel Stevenson immediately directed the 55th/53rd to cross the Nagam River and launch an attack towards Pora Pora, a key strategic location in the region. The battalion pressed on along the main coastal track, but on April 13, they faced an unsuccessful assault against the enemy positioned at McKinnon's Ridge. Meanwhile, a company from the battalion moved through an inland route, encountering no resistance as they advanced to a position just two miles from Pora Pora. Recognizing the resolute enemy defenses along the main track, the Australians initiated a program of heavy artillery bombardment, complemented by flanking maneuvers designed to outmaneuver the entrenched defenders. This relentless strategy began to pay off, eventually forcing the Japanese to retreat on April 21. During this critical period, the unopposed company on the inland track continued to push forward until it was only one mile from Pora Pora. In the following four days, the 55th/53rd Battalion fought its way into the Pora Pora bottleneck, engaging in fierce combat that successfully expelled the Japanese forces by April 30. With this victory, the Australians were able to continue their advance northward, making rapid gains against a retreating enemy. On May 4, they captured the Ratsua jetty, a vital logistics point that facilitated further operations. Two columns of the 55th/53rd commenced a swift march towards Ruri Bay, while a company from the 26th Battalion successfully seized Torokori Island on May 6. Three days later, as they finally approached Ruri Bay, the Australians successfully repelled an enemy ambush. However, Brigadier Stevenson's orders were now to halt their advance at the Ratsua-Ruri Bay line and focus on active patrolling extending northward to Tarbut and Tarlena. Despite this directive, the situation became increasingly precarious. The Japanese, bolstered by four small provisional battalions of naval troops under Captain Kato Ekichi, grew aggressive beyond the established line. Daily patrol clashes erupted, with Australian positions and supply lines subjected to constant ambushes. Recognizing the need for reinforcements, the weary 55th/53rd Battalion was relieved by the 26th Battalion on May 21. In response, the 26th immediately dispatched two companies to thrust forward in the area south and east of Buoi Plantation. However, these units quickly encountered strong counterattacks, while patrols faced heavy resistance around Siara and Chindawon. As Stevenson's forces found themselves facing a fortified opponent stronger than anticipated, permission was granted to send two companies from the 31st/51st Battalion to take over the western sector on June 3. Despite this reinforcements, the Australians continued to struggle to make meaningful progress northward. After the 26th Battalion had been in the line for three hard weeks its diarist wrote that the campaign had become one of "holding a superior number of enemy by the aggressive action of a tired depleted battalion-companies were no more than half strength and had been in forward areas continuously for four months". The battalion's fighting strength on 3rd June was only 23 officers and 353 other ranks. The constant patrolling, the artillery fire and the raids on jeep trains on tracks well to the rear were wearing down the men's spirits. In response to the persistent challenges, a strategic decision was made to outmaneuver the Japanese by landing a reinforced company of the 31st/51st Battalion at Porton Plantation, aiming to approach the enemy from the western flank. During the early hours of June 8, the assault force successfully landed unopposed and swiftly established a perimetric defense reaching 150 yards inland. However, the surprised defenders quickly regrouped, unleashing a barrage of machine-gun fire that effectively thwarted the unloading of heavy weapons, reserve ammunition, and essential supplies. Although supporting artillery fire was effectively directed at the Japanese positions, the Australians soon found themselves pinned down as Captain Kato reinforced the defenses surrounding their perimeter. To complicate matters further, a convoy of Australian supplies and reinforcements attempting to reach the newly established perimeter was successfully repelled by the tenacious defenders during the night. The next morning, it was decided to withdraw the force late that evening. However, as the Australians prepared for their retreat, the Japanese launched a strong counterattack from three sides. The enemy attacked in relentless waves, and although they were met with devastating Australian fire, the pressure forced the company to pull back towards the beach. In the morning they launched what was evidently intended as a final blow, thrusting from three sides. Now estimated at over 400 they attacked in waves and were mowed down by the Australian fire. To confuse their enemy they shouted English phrases such as "Watch the right flank", "Throw it in the middle", "It's only me, Jack", and so on. The Australians pulled back towards the beach and at 1 p.m. During the afternoon, three landing craft moved towards the beach under heavy enemy fire in an effort to embark the soldiers. Unfortunately, two of the crafts were overloaded and became stranded. One eventually drifted off with the tide during the evening; however, the other remained besieged by heavy fire throughout the night. On June 10, Australian forces continued their attempts to rescue the stranded men, launching efforts under the cover of a strong air attack. At dawn on June 10, there were 38 living men on board the besieged landing craft, commanded by Corporal Hall. Their meager arsenal included two Bren guns, five Owen submachine guns, and nine rifles. The remaining rations consisted of eight tins of fruit or vegetables, three or four tins of meat, and three tins of condensed milk. Corporal Hall devised a defensive plan to maximize their chances of survival. He removed the wooden shelves under the overlapping sides of the ALCA to create protective cover under the flaps for all the troops. The dismantled wireless set was discarded overboard to free up additional space. To assist with breathing during rising tides, each man was issued six-inch lengths of copper piping. A continuous watch was kept from the coxswain's enclosure to monitor Japanese movements and report any developments. The soldiers cleaned and oiled their weapons using lubricant sourced from the engines, ensuring that they were well-maintained and ready for use. A medical kit was placed in the capable hands of a member of the 19th Australian Field Ambulance, who diligently distributed morphine and dressings as needed. At 15:30 on June 10, a concerted effort to rescue the stranded survivors commenced. An intense and precise air attack targeted the enemy positions, but unfortunately, it failed to hit the pillbox from which most of the fire directed at the barge was originating. Bombers dropped inflated rubber rafts near the landing craft in an attempt to assist, but Japanese gunfire prevented any men from reaching these lifelines. Under the cover of an artillery smoke screen, a landing craft attempted to reach the shore. However, enemy fire wounded several crew members, including the coxswain, damaging the steering gear and causing the craft to circle out of control. Amidst this chaos, Corporal Hall attempted to silence the pillbox with a Bren gun, but his efforts were in vain. In a desperate bid to assist the aircraft in locating the target, he splashed bullets towards the pillbox, yet the attempt proved futile as the damaged landing craft was forced to withdraw. They successfully repelled several Japanese parties attempting to swim out to the immobilized craft during the night. Finally, in the early hours of June 11, the besieged Australians were rescued by three assault boats, managing to pull them from the critical situation. In this endeavor, the Australian forces suffered significant losses, with 23 men reported killed or missing and 106 wounded. Among these casualties, five killed and seven wounded belonged to the 42nd Landing Craft Company. Estimates suggest that the Japanese forces faced losses of approximately 147 confirmed dead, with an additional 50 likely killed. The infantry units suffered specifically dire consequences, with two officers killed and three wounded, these included both company commanders, leaving only Lieutenants Patterson and Reiter, two young veterans from the 6th Division, as the sole surviving leaders from six platoon commanders. Additionally, 14 other ranks were reported killed or missing, while 57 were wounded. Of those wounded, five were sent to the field ambulance suffering from exposure, and nine sustained cuts and bruises. The repulse of the Australian attempt to land near Porton on June 8, 9, and 10 significantly boosted Japanese morale. Observers reported that the landing occurred on a rough strip of beach, making it difficult for the enemy to negotiate the surrounding reefs. The high ground in the vicinity provided an excellent vantage point for the Japanese, allowing for optimal placement of automatic weapons. In response to the Australian advance, Captain Kato swiftly dispatched 150 troops from Chabai to reinforce the approximately 100 men already engaged in combat. These reinforcements succeeded in thwarting any further enemy landings, ultimately pushing the Australians back to the beach, from where their remaining forces were evacuated in haste. Kato estimated that around 250 Australians had landed, resulting in the loss of 60 killed and 100 wounded, alongside 26 Japanese fatalities. If the Japanese report regarding their own losses is accurate, it suggests that both sides engaged in this grim action sustained approximately equal losses. Moreover, during this battle, the reinforced 26th Battalion failed to exploit this diversionary attack, missing the opportunity to push against the stubborn resistance of Captain Kato's isolated posts. On June 20, Brigadier Potts' 23rd Brigade began taking over the northern sector, with orders to contain the Japanese forces in the Bonis Peninsula and patrol towards Buka Passage. This relief operation was completed by the end of the month. However, the 8th and 27th Battalions continued to face harassment from Kato's deep patrols throughout July. Ultimately, the overextended 27th Battalion on the right flank was withdrawn on July 22 to allow the 8th Battalion to successfully attack and capture Commo Ridge the following day. On July 24, the 8th Battalion launched an unsuccessful attack on Part Ridge. However, this heavy assault shook the defenders, paving the way for the Australians to capture the ridge against light opposition on August 5. This marked the last major action of the Bougainville Campaign. In total, Savige's 2nd Corps endured losses of 516 Australians killed and 1,572 wounded. It is estimated that approximately 8,500 Japanese soldiers were killed by Australian forces and their native allies, while an additional 9,800 succumbed to illness during the Australian period on Bougainville. By the end of the campaign, only 23,571 men remained out of about 65,000 who had been on the island when the Americans launched their attack in November 1943. Now, attention turned westward to Balikpapan, where General Milford's 7th Australian Division successfully landed on July 1. They secured an important perimeter extending through Santosa Hill, Parramatta, Mount Malang, and Stalkudo. The battle resumed the following day, with the 2/14th Battalion advancing along the Vasey Highway to seize the Sepinggang airstrip unopposed. Meanwhile, the 2/3rd Commando Squadron took over the area northeast of Stalkudo, though they made little progress toward the Lady Schofield feature due to heavy enemy fire. The 2/27th Battalion strengthened and extended its hold on the high ground northwest of Stalkudo. The 2/16th Battalion pressed northward, successfully capturing Resort, Owen, and Oxley without sustaining any losses. The 2/12th Battalion took Potts and consolidated its position on Portee. The 2/10th Battalion conducted mopping-up operations in the secured areas, patrolling vigorously forward, and also seized Mount Sepuluh. Lastly, the 2/9th Battalion, supported by a troop of tanks, cleared Kandasan town along the coast as far as Signal Hill. By the end of the day, Brigadier Eather's 25th Brigade had landed to take over the central portions of the front, tasked with pushing inland astride the Milford Highway. On July 3, one company of the 2/10th Battalion advanced through the port, while another cleared the Tank Plateau, and a third focused on the lower ground between the plateau and Parramatta. Concurrently, the 2/9th Battalion, supported by its troop of tanks, successfully took the Santosa barracks, which they had bypassed the previous day. The division now held a bridgehead approximately five miles wide and one mile deep, successfully securing one of the two airstrips. On July 3, light aircraft began operating from this newly established base. However, unloading heavy equipment and stores proved to be a challenging task, causing considerable anxiety among the troops. A swell made it difficult to transfer loads to Landing Craft Tank (LCTs) and small craft, while it was impossible to run the Landing Ship Tank (LSTs) directly onto the beach. By 06:00 on July 3, progress was evident, with 985 vehicles and 1,932 tons of various equipment and stores successfully landed, alongside 16,950 men ashore. Later that morning, an LST began unloading at a pontoon jetty constructed on Green Beach by an American naval construction battalion. The captured port was a scene of devastation, characterized by wrecked workshops and warehouses, leaving little more than twisted, rusty steel and piles of rubble where houses once stood. The seven wharves designed for ocean-going vessels had all been burned, rendering them unusable. Among the debris, one dump of scrap iron collected by the Japanese from the ruins measured 520 yards long, with another scrap pile opposite it stretching about 150 yards. As unloading operations continued on the main beaches, the 2/14th Battalion began moving towards the Manggar airstrip but found themselves halted at Batakan Kechil. The 2/27th Battalion took over the defense of the Sepinggang strip, and the 2/3rd Commando Squadron discovered the Lady Schofield feature abandoned, allowing their patrols to press on more than a mile across the high ground overlooking the Sepinggang River. Meanwhile, the 2/33rd Battalion encountered heavy opposition in the hills above Chilton Road but managed to capture Opus, Operator, and Oxygen, as well as a height to the northeast named Orange. The 2/31st Battalion advanced along Milford Highway, facing increasing opposition, but they rapidly secured the junction with Chilton Road. However, they were unable to capture the strong enemy defenses at Nobody and Nurse. The 2/12th Battalion began a march towards Pandansari but had to assault Nail to eliminate the threat of enemy harassing fire. The following day, while the 2/33rd Battalion occupied Letter and Lewis, the 2/31st found Nobody and Nurse abandoned, allowing them to easily secure these features. One company also took control of Nail and began probing towards Lodge. At the same time, the 2/14th Battalion resumed its advance towards Manggar. They successfully crossed the river and pushed 1,300 yards across the airstrip without facing any opposition. However, after midday, heavy Japanese fire unexpectedly swept across the airfield, resulting in the deaths of several officers at the control tower. Despite this setback, and aided by the fire from destroyer Eaton, the Australians pressed on and ultimately secured Manggar and its airfield. By the end of the day, General Milford had successfully pushed the enemy out of Balikpapan and further secured the Sepinggang and Manggar strips. However, it became clear that Admiral Kamada was attempting to withdraw the remnants of his force to the Batuchampar area, aiming to delay any advance along the Milford Highway for as long as possible. The 454th Independent Battalion continued to hold the commanding terrain north of Manggar, and on July 5, its defenses came under intense naval, air, and artillery bombardment, which initially failed to silence the Japanese guns. Meanwhile, Brigadier Eather pressed his advance north in the center. The 2/25th Battalion took control of the positions at Nurse and Nail, while the 2/33rd pressed on against dwindling opposition to capture Mackay, Marshall, Mutual, and Margin. The 2/31st Battalion moved forward to seize Letter and Lewis, followed by the capture of Laverton and Liverpool. Recognizing the necessity of securing the western side of Balikpapan Bay to facilitate port operations, Milford ordered Brigadier Chilton's 18th Brigade to land the reinforced 2/9th Battalion at Penadjam. Following a naval and artillery bombardment, the landing was executed unopposed during the afternoon of July 5, with patrols of the 2/9th immediately probing north and south to secure the perimeter. The following day, a patrol moved south toward Nanang village and onward to the Sesumpu River, while other units explored the area towards the Riko River and Separi. On July 6, the 2/33rd Battalion successfully attacked and captured Metal and Muffle, but they were ultimately repelled from Judge. Meanwhile, the 2/25th pressed onward, taking control of Liverpool and occupying Huon. Looking southeast, the 2/14th Battalion began to probe enemy positions on this day. A strong patrol successfully captured Waites' Knoll but had to repel a series of strong counterattacks during the night, while another patrol was forced back along Vasey Highway. Over the next few days, the Australians continued to engage, probing and bombarding the commanding enemy positions. Ultimately, the 2/14th launched an attack and captured the Frost and Brown features on July 9, effectively eliminating the enemy threat in that area. Meanwhile, the 2/16th Battalion and the 2/5th Commando Squadron attacked an enemy concentration at Gate on July 6 and secured the position two days later, further solidifying their hold on Grand by July 9. To the northwest, on July 7, the 2/25th Battalion moved to Cult and then attempted an assault on Jam but was repelled by fierce defenders. The following day, while Jam underwent probing and bombardment, the 2/33rd Battalion discovered Justice abandoned after heavy shelling and pressed on toward Joint and Judge. Concurrently, Brigadier Eather had dispatched the 2/6th Commando Squadron into the hills overlooking the Sumber River. They successfully occupied Job on July 8 and seized Freight the following day. By July 9, after a concentrated artillery barrage, Jam, Joint, and Judge finally fell as the 25th Brigade secured the first stretch of the Milford Highway to Batuchampar. The 2/31st Battalion then advanced to a road bend due north of Junior, where they encountered an ambush by Japanese raiders. Meanwhile, a company of the 2/9th Battalion landed unopposed at Djinabora on the afternoon of July 8, and on the following day, a patrol base was established at Teloktebang. 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 Hammer launched a fierce campaign across Bougainville, battling entrenched Japanese troops, they secured the strategic Soraken Peninsula and advanced toward the vital Hongorai River. By July, they had reached the Hari River, significantly weakening Japanese defenses. However, relentless rain hindered further operations.
Elisha Newell and Kathy Skantzos discuss why WA's not-for-profit sector is buckling under pressure of increased demand for services. Plus: VGW's $190m June dividend in bid details; Brightstar eyes Menzies, Laverton production, Aurumin merger; Genus scores SA battery, WA grid work.
David Baker CFO of Elemental Altus Royalties (TSX.V:ELE) (OTCQX:ELEMF), joins me to review a few different royalty partner project updates, development growth on tap in their portfolio of royalties, his take on the Q1 2025 financials and coming one-off payments, and looking ahead to future acquisitions. We kick things off with recent announcement by Focus Minerals Limited (ASX: FML) reporting the sale of their Laverton assets in Western Australia, to A$5 billion Australian miner Genesis Minerals Limited (ASX: GMD) for A$250 million. Elemental Altus holds an uncapped 2% gross revenue royalty over a significant portion of the project, and their management team is thrilled to see a senior producer taking over the project which can fast-track it back into production. Genesis Minerals noted in the announcement the clear potential for Laverton to supply open pit and underground ore to their operating 3 Mtpa Laverton mill approximately 30 km away, after conducting more infill and extensional drilling and internal scoping studies. Next we pivoted over to the recent announcement by Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) reporting a maiden Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Estimate at the Hercules Discovery of 916,000 ounces of gold. This Hercules deposit is part of the South Kalgoorlie Operations ("SKO") in Western Australia, where Elemental Altus holds a A$10 per ounce production royalty. In addition to the royalty, Elemental Altus also has a A$1 million Discovery Bonus over a significant portion of the project, for each new ore body with production and/or Reserves greater than 250,000 ounces of gold, so that will be an added one-off payment. We also touched upon the recent news from Arizona Sonoran Copper Co. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) where it was announced by the Company that they've appointed H&P Advisory Limited as its debt financial advisor for the Cactus Project, a copper cathode development project in Arizona. H&P will work closely with the management team to provide complete and proactive support in all aspects of the project financing process for the Project, acting as the primary interface with lenders. It is expected that Arizona Sonoran may buy back a part of this royalty in a one-off payment later this year, but Elemental will still have good royalty exposure to this project, and it will supplement the copper payments coming in from their Caserones copper royalty down the road. Turning to the financial strength of Elemental Altus, Dave highlighted with the roughly $20 million in cash on hand, the expected revenues over $30 million this year, a number of additional incoming $13-$15 million in one-off payments, and the $50 million credit facility on hand, that the company is in a great position to keep reviewing accretive acquisition transactions in the year to come. If you have any follow up questions for Dave regarding Elemental Altus Royalties, then please email them to me at Shad@kereport.com. In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of Elemental Altus Royalties at the time of this recording, and may choose to buy or sell shares at any time. Click here to view recent news on the Elemental Altus Royalties website
Fred Bell, CEO of Elemental Altus Royalties (TSX.V:ELE) (OTCQX:ELEMF), joins me to review the key takeaways from the Q4 and full year 2024 financials, including record quarterly and annual revenues and cash flows, marking their seventh consecutive year of revenue growth. We also discuss the financial and development growth on tap for 2025, with updates at key royalty partner operations. Full Year 2024 Highlights: Record revenue of US$16.3 million and record adjusted revenue1 of US$21.6 million, up 39% on 2023 Gold Equivalent Ounces1 ("GEOs") of 8,987 ounces (9,122 GEOs in 2023) with production from Korali-Sud pushed into Q1 2025 Record Operating Cash Flow plus Caserones dividends of US$8.7 million, up 42% on 2023, and record adjusted EBITDA1 of US$15.1 million, up 53% on 2023 US$33.5 million of accretive royalty acquisitions including producing gold royalties over Bonikro, Ballarat and SKO mines Repayment of US$27 million of debt, with remaining debt repaid in full in Q1 2025 leaving a fully undrawn US$50 million facility with NBC, CIBC and RBC Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights: Record Q4 revenue of US$5.5 million and record adjusted revenue1 of US$6.8 million, up 21% on Q4 2023 and with no contribution from Korali-Sud Q4 attributable GEOs1 of 2,552 ounces (2,843 GEOs in Q4 2023) Record Operating Cash Flow plus Caserones dividends of US$3.3 million, up 54% on Q4 2023, and record Q4 adjusted EBITDA1 of US$4.8 million, up 72% on Q4 2023 2025 Outlook Record guidance of 11,600 to 13,200 GEOs, translating to record adjusted revenue of US$30.1 million to US$34.3 million, based on a gold price of US$2,600/oz and a copper price of US$4.00/lb This represents a 38% increase in GEOs and 50% year-on-year increase in adjusted revenue at the mid-point of guidance, with full exposure to higher gold prices Production is anticipated to be weighted towards the first half of the year, driven by first gold sales at the Korali-Sud royalty and Caserones shipments delayed from Q4 2024 into Q1 2025 Up to US$15 million in one-off payments, with over US$10 million expected in the first half of the year Fred breaks down the financial strength of the company, and the leverage of it's balance sheet to rising production and revenues in a higher metals price environment. He also highlighted with the roughly $5 million in cash on hand, the expected revenues over $30 million this year, a number of additional incoming $15 million in one-off payments, and the $50 million credit facility on hand, that the company is in a great position to keep reviewing acquisition transactions in the year to come. Wrapping up we cover some of the anticipated growth of the projects at their key cornerstone royalty assets: Caserones, Karlawinda, Korali-Sud, as well key royalties on compelling development projects in their portfolio like Arizona Sonoran's Cactus project in Arizona, Focus Minerals' Laverton project in Western Australia, and Firefly Metals Pickel Crow project in Ontario. If you have any follow up questions for Fred regarding Elemental Altus Royalties, then please email them to me at Shad@kereport.com. In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of Elemental Altus Royalties at the time of this recording, and may choose to buy or sell shares at any time. Click here to view recent news on the Elemental Altus Royalties website
Machetes have been spotted being sold at Laverton Market again, just two weeks after caller Shelly called in with a drive time tip, detailing her shock at the discovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Chợ Trời" Laverton, Melbourne họp hai ngày cuối tuần, đã chứng kiến nỗ lực, sự chăm chỉ và thành công của nhiều thế hệ người Việt suốt nhiều chục năm qua, với cả người bán và người mua, chợ đã trở thành thói quen và một phần cuộc đời họ.
3AW Caller Shelly was "shocked" when she saw the machetes at the Laverton Market, and said they were the "size of her arm." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brightstar Resources Ltd (ASX:BTR) managing director Alex Rovira talks with Proactive's Tylah Tully about the company's latest updates, including its 2025 production program, expansion of the Laverton Hub and progress on key underground projects. Rovira confirms that operations have begun at the Second Fortune underground mine, marking a significant step in monetising the company's assets. Brightstar has started ore haulage before processing in March, which will generate cash flow to fund exploration and development. Under its ore purchase agreement with Genesis Minerals Ltd, up to 500,000 tonnes of ore will be processed through the Laverton mill. Discussing growth plans, Rovira highlighted Brightstar's commitment to becoming an owner-operator, with a definitive feasibility study (DFS) underway to refurbish the Laverton Hub's processing infrastructure. He also notes that the company remains debt-free and hedge-free, positioning it to maximise gains from strong gold prices. On exploration, drilling has commenced at the Sandstone Gold Project to expand resources and upgrade inferred ounces for future mining studies. The company is also progressing the Fish Underground Project, with regulatory approvals expected soon. Brightstar aims to have two underground mines operating concurrently at Laverton by mid-year. #BrightstarResources #ASXBTR #GoldMining #LavertonHub #GenesisMinerals #SecondFortuneMine #FishUnderground #SandstoneProject #GoldProduction #MiningStocks #DFS #ProactiveInvestors
Proactive's Tylah Tully breaks down ‘Just the Facts' of the latest news from Brightstar Resources Ltd (ASX:BTR). Brightstar's commenced reverse circulation (RC) drilling at the Sandstone Gold Project in Western Australia's Murchison region. The drilling is part of a broader 55,000-metre RC campaign designed to expand the current 1.5-million-ounce gold resource and target new exploration opportunities. The initial focus is on the Lord Nelson deposit within the 'Lords' project area, where 3,000 metres of drilling are planned to upgrade the 400,000-ounce resource. Drilling will then move to Vanguard Camp, targeting the high-grade Vanguard North deposit with a 4,000-metre campaign. Additional RC and diamond drilling will follow, focusing on resource upgrades, expansions and early-stage targets across the Sandstone Hub. Brightstar's 2025 drilling program will also include work at the Menzies and Laverton hubs, with RC, diamond and aircore drilling set to begin in late Q1 2025. Results from the company's 2024 drilling campaigns at Sandstone and Laverton are still pending release. The company aims to increase the total mineral resource beyond 1.5 million ounces at 1.5 grams per tonne gold, while advancing mining studies. Brightstar is also continuing feasibility and development work at the Fish underground mine at Laverton, which complements its Second Fortune Mine. #ProactiveInvestors #BrightstarResources, #ASX #GoldExploration, #SandstoneProject, #RCDrilling, #DiamondDrilling, #MurchisonRegion, #WesternAustralia, #MiningUpdates, #GoldMining, #ResourceExpansion, #VanguardCamp, #LordNelson, #LavertonHub, #MenziesHub, #FeasibilityStudy, #ExplorationDrilling, #MiningOpportunities, #GoldResource, #AustraliaMining, #MineralExploration
Magnetic Resources NL Managing Director George Sakalidis talked with Proactive about the company's progress at the Laverton gold project in Western Australia. He revealed that the resource now totals 1.9 million ounces, with the primary deposit, Lady Julie North 4, contributing 1.6 million ounces at an average grade of two grams per tonne. Sakalidis emphasised the project's exceptional economics, highlighting that the net present value (NPV) could significantly surpass the previous estimate of A$900 million, which was calculated at a lower gold price of A$3,200. The current Australian gold price is A$4,300. The feasibility study, expected in Q1, will incorporate underground operations in addition to open pits and a CIL processing plant. Looking ahead, Magnetic Resources is conducting extensive drilling to assess deeper gold potential and advancing native title agreements alongside mining lease applications. The company also noted strong interest from potential partners and banks, underscoring the robust investment case for the project. "The economics of this project are unbelievably good," Sakalidis stated. Watch the full video to learn more about Magnetic Resources' ongoing developments at Laverton. Don't forget to like, subscribe to Proactive's YouTube channel, and enable notifications for updates. #GoldMining #MagneticResources #LavertonGold #MiningAustralia #GoldInvestment #ResourceDevelopment #FeasibilityStudy #AustralianGold #MiningNews #ProactiveInvestors
Interview with George Sakalidis, Managing Director of Magnetic ResourcesRecording date: 20th December 2024Magnetic Resources (ASX: MAU) has emerged as a significant player in Western Australia's gold sector with a major discovery in the Laverton region, approximately 300km north of Kalgoorlie. The company has delineated nearly 2 million ounces of gold since staking the ground in 2017, achieved through an extensive drilling campaign comprising 170,000 meters across 1,900 holes.The company's flagship Lady Julie North 4 deposit currently hosts 1.5 million ounces, with a resource upgrade expected in January. Recent drilling results have been particularly impressive, featuring high-grade intercepts including 76m @ 2.5 g/t and 24m @ 5 g/t gold. The deposit has demonstrated considerable depth potential, extending up to a kilometer down dip, supporting plans for both open pit and underground operations.A feasibility study, due in March, will examine development scenarios targeting initial production of 150,000 ounces per year. The project's economics appear robust, with preliminary studies based on a A$3,200/oz gold price showing an NPV of A$925 million, EBITDA of A$1.4 billion, and an impressive 135% Internal Rate of Return with a 12-month payback period.The project's strategic location presents significant advantages, sitting just 10-15km from two major processing plants operated by Gold Fields and Genesis. Both facilities are currently operating below capacity, opening potential opportunities for toll treatment arrangements or corporate transactions. The site also benefits from existing infrastructure, including access to a gas pipeline and proximity to established mining roads.Magnetic Resources, led by Managing Director George Sakalidis, has achieved these results at a remarkably low discovery cost of $9 per ounce. The company is well-funded with A$12 million in the bank, sufficient to complete its feasibility study, and is engaged in discussions with banks regarding project financing.The project's development path appears to have two potential routes: either advancing to production independently or pursuing a corporate transaction with neighboring producers seeking additional feed for their processing facilities. The company has established a data room and is entertaining potential M&A interest, though management emphasizes they are equally prepared to proceed with development independently.With its combination of scale, grade, strategic location, and robust economics, Magnetic Resources represents a significant new development in Western Australia's gold sector. The upcoming resource upgrade and feasibility study in early 2025 will be crucial catalysts in determining the project's ultimate development path.Sign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com
The biggest gathering of Filipino musicians is set to happen on November 16, 2024 at the Philippine Community Centre in Laverton. - Gaganapin ang pinakamalaking pagtitipon ng mga Pinoy na musikero sa November 16, 2024 sa Philippine Community Centre sa Laverton.
The US market closed lower on Wednesday despite the Fed announcing a 50-basis point rate cut in the first rate cut of the interest rate cycle as inflation continues to ease in the world's largest economy. The Dow Jones fell 0.25% on Wednesday while the S&P500 lost 0.35 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq ended the day down 0.31%. Investors likely responded to the 50-basis point rate cut with concerns over the Fed potentially cutting aggressively in fear of further weakening to the US economy in the months to come.Over in Europe on Wednesday, markets closed lower as investors assessed key economic data released in the region. The STOXX 600 fell 0.5%, Germany's DAX lost 0.08%, the French CAC fell 0.57% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day down 0.68%. UK inflation data for August was released yesterday with a flat reading on July of 2.2%, which comes ahead of the Bank of England's rate decision on Thursday UK time where it is expected the BoE will maintain the current cash rate of 5% for another period.The Asia region closed mostly higher on Wednesday as investors in the region digested key economic data including Japan's exports and imports rising 5.6% and 2.3% respectively in August and the country's trade deficit easing over the month. Japan's Nikkei rose 0.5% on Wednesday while China's CSI index rose 0.37% and South Korea and Hong Kong's markets were closed for a holiday.Locally on Wednesday, the ASX 200 ended the midweek session flat after setting a fresh record close on Tuesday as a decline in the price of iron ore hit the big miners.Underwhelming economic data out of China over the weekend placed further pressure on the iron ore price as the world's second largest economy continues its struggle to regain economic expansion and stability post pandemic.Rio Tinto and BHP each fell just shy of 1%, while FMG ended the day down 0.3%.Harvey Norman shares closed flat on Wednesday despite the homewares retailer being hit with a class action accusing the retailer of allegedly selling hundreds of millions of dollars of unnecessary and worthless extended warranties. Harvey Norman said it complied with all relevant laws.Biotech company Imugene received a long-awaited Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA for its CF33-hNIS vaxinia to treat cholangiocarcinoma (COLAN-GIO-CARCINOMA) which is a rare form of bile tract cancer. Shares in the company rose 6.25% yesterday.What to watch today:All eyes locally today will be on Australia's latest jobs data which is out this morning with the market expecting the unemployment rate to remain flat at 4.2% while it is forecast that the employment change is expected to drop to an increase of just 28,000 in August from the high jump of 58.2k reported in July.Ahead of Thursday's trading session the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX to open the new trading day down half a percent tracking Wall Street's loss overnight.On the commodities front this morning oil is trading 1.66% lower at US$70/barrel, gold is down 0.6% at US$2558.84/ounce, and iron ore is up 0.04% at US$91.98/tonne.The Aussie dollar has strengthened overnight to buy 67.65 US cents, 96.13 Japanese Yen, 51.23 British Pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 9 cents.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has initiated coverage of Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD) with a buy rating and a 12-month price target of $2.55/share. Genesis Minerals is a Western Australian gold production and development company focused on the Leonora District with two gold processing plants and four mining centres under the company's belt as well as two critical deposits boasting high grade gold. The company's value is in its 10-year long-term growth plan and the restart of the Laverton plant in December 2024.Trading Central has identified a bullish signal on Adairs (ASX:ADH) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 17-days which is roughl
Melbourne is seeing a rising number of Legionnaires' disease cases. Authorities believe the source is a cooling tower in Melbourne's west, with the investigation focusing on the suburbs of Laverton and Derrimut. Dr Geetanjali Sharma, a GP based in Melbourne, provides insights into the common causes, symptoms, and precautions to protect your family during this health issue.
Could Laverton be a Hidden Gem? Let's Find Out! Every month, we ask our audience to send in a suburb that they'd like analysed. Investorkit's lead research analyst, Junge Ma will be going through the data to let them know whether it's a NO or a GO! The question for today's episode was sent in by Frank, who is asking about a piece of property in Laverton, VIC. He describes the property as an RGZ one that's close to train stations. Technically a part of the LGA of Hobson's Bay, Laverton is found by Junge Ma to be more in line with the LGA of Wyndham while also being located at the border of the two LGA's. It has a whopping nine months of stock, significantly higher than the balanced market level of three to four months. Laverton has also been found to have a higher days on market than the LGA of Wyndham, with 91 days compared to 72 days by the latter. However, Laverton's median house price sits at $650,000. Lower than that of Melbourne's median at $850,000... To find out if this suburb is a GO or a NO, be sure to tune in to this episode as Junge Ma breaks down the data and states the facts about the suburb of Laverton in Victoria. And of course, if you'd like a suburb analysed, click the link below and get in touch! https://pizzaandproperty.com.au/listeners-choice-area-analysis
Magbubukas na sa ika-16 ng Marso ang Philippine Community Centre sa Laverton.
In the episode we chat with Jim Malone, MD of Si6 Metals, who are an ASX-listed exploration company focused on battery and precious metals, operating in Brazil, the Limpopo belt in eastern Botswana and the Laverton gold district in Western Australia. Jim is going to give us an overview of the company, their projects and what the outlook of the company. KEY TAKEAWAYS Si6 Metals is an ASX-listed exploration company focused on battery and precious metals, operating in Brazil, Botswana, and Western Australia. The company's main focus is on strategic direction, managing resources, and increasing shareholder value through strategic spending. Si6 Metals recently acquired a 50% interest in Foxfire Metals in Brazil, with a focus on lithium and rare earth exploration in Minas Gerais. The company completed a drilling program in Botswana, with promising results expected from the Maibele North project. Si6 Metals plans to deploy capital primarily in Brazil over the next 12 months, with a strategic focus on advancing projects in tier one mining jurisdictions. BEST MOMENTS "We've got some great opportunities there and we are in areas where other companies have been very successful." "Botswana is a great place to do business in the mining space in Africa." "We've got good people, you know, for a small company. And we don't have an office, I work out of a house." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org Website: https://www.si6metals.com/ X: https://twitter.com/Si6Metals LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/si6-metals/ Email: info@si6metals.com Jim Malone Email: jm@si6metals.com ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.
Lynas Rare Earths Limited is a Malaysia-based company, which is engaged in the extraction and processing of rare earth minerals, primarily in Australia and Malaysia, and development of rare earth deposits. The Company's assets include Mt Weld, Lynas Malaysia, Kalgoorlie and Lynas USA. Mt Weld is a rare earth mine, located approximately 35-kilometers (km) south of Laverton in Western Australia. Lynas Malaysia is an integrated manufacturing facility, separating and processing rare earths materials, located in the Gebeng Industrial Estate near the Port of Kuantan in Malaysia. Kalgoorlie is a rare earth processing facility which is located in Western Australia. Shares for Beginners and Stockopedia proudly present "Weekend Watchlist". Each week we dissect a company using Stockopedia's Factor driven analysis process. Go to https://why.stockopedia.com/sfb/ for your free trial and special discount offer. Why not join Stockopedia today and take advantage of this special offer of 10% off the first year of membership and see for yourself why Stockopedia is the essential tool for every serious DIY share investor. 14-day free trial included, then a no-quibble 30-day money back guarantee. https://why.stockopedia.com/sfb/ Find out more about Stockopedia by going to my review: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/stockopedia-aunz-reviewDisclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they're offering something of value.Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this show we play some of the speeches from The Big Pig Vigil hosted by Farm Transparency Project and held outside Diamond Valley Pork in Laverton, Victoria on October 22, 2023. The peaceful 24-hour vigil was held outside the facility, which is one of the largest pig slaughterhouses in Australia. The speakers include: Ally Roberts (environmental and animal activist), Catriona Marshall (FTP Outreach and Social Media Coordinator), Kristy Alger (Animal Liberation Tasmania President), Andy Meddick (Animal Justice Party VIC's first Member of Parliament), and Chris Delforce (FTP Founding Director) with introductions by Harley McDonald-Eckersall (FTP Strategy and Campaigns Director). Links: Follow the work of Farm Transparency Project at their website https://www.farmtransparency.org/ and on social media https://www.facebook.com/FarmTransparencyProject/photos_by and https://www.instagram.com/dominionmovement/ Animal Liberation Tasmania https://www.facebook.com/animalliberationtasmania/ & https://www.instagram.com/animal_liberation_tasmania/?hl=en Animal Justice Party VIC https://vic.animaljusticeparty.org/For information on Invasion Day 2024 events on Friday January 26, please refer to the Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance (WAR) Facebook page here for events in Naarm and across Victoria: https://www.facebook.com/WARcollective/ We mentioned the New Recipe eBook: Flavours of Freedom eBook. A group of Global Majority vegans worldwide and co-create this incredible eBook. It serves as both a powerful statement of solidarity with Palestine and a fundraising effort for the humanitarian response in Gaza. Purchase your copy here https://flavoursoffreedom.bigcartel.com/?fbclid=IwAR1VnAe7xGAj-ldhFoxOgs7fkMjRANE8MiBVfpx1W2G8UtuLTaTKCUpvETc The ebook ($10USD) contains: 28 vegan recipes, an original essay by Lisa Betty, and beautiful illustrations by Brittany Loar and Fahed Abboud. 100% of the book´s profits ($7.60 after the platform's commission) will be split equally between PCRF - Palestine Children's Relief Fund https://www.pcrf.net/ and Sulala Animal Rescue https://sulalaanimalrescue.com/ Here is a excerpt from the Introduction: “We support a free Palestine, in that we believe Palestinians have the right to return to their lands, and the right to self-determination. They are entitled to liberation from Israeli occupation, and to live free from violence…This project is also a statement of solidarity. To us, to be vegan is to resist oppression in all its forms. Choosing what and what not to eat is just one means of voicing our dissent. ... Many within our movement have made their names and fortunes by aligning themselves with veganism, but continue to stay silent in the face of horrors perpetrated against marginalised peoples". Music played: We played two songs by Steph Bitter - Better Days and The Straw, both from Steph's EP Playful Thoughts of a Sentimental Heart. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TgpXFhkJf3LQbZwDeooXX https://stephbitter.bandcamp.com/album/playful-thoughts-of-a-sentimental-heart-ep Thank you for listening to Freedom of Species. If you have any feedback on our shows or would like to get in touch, please contact us via email at freedomofspecies@gmail.com or via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/freedomofspecies/ or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/freedomofspecies/
FRV Acting Assistant Chief Fire Officer joins Heidi Murphy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Great Southern Mining Ltd (ASX:GSN) Managing Director Matthew Keane speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive about the exploration company's recent activities and future prospects, particularly in the Laverton region of Western Australia and at the expansive Edinburgh Park Project in Queensland. The most recent update highlighted the resumption of drilling at the Southern Star prospect within the Duketon Project. The small but targeted program aims to explore the depth and down-plunge extension of the known mineralization, with additional attention to a new trend to the west. Keane also touches upon the company's joint venture (JV) with Gold Fields in Queensland, covering an extensive 750 square kilometers. The partnership involves a significant farm-in agreement, with Gold Fields becoming a 5% shareholder in Great Southern Mining. The JV aims to explore large porphyry and epithermal gold-copper deposits, with geophysical work expected to commence shortly. Regarding future goals, Keener expresses the ambition to conclude the year with a clear understanding of the potential resource yield in the Duketon Project in Western Australia. With 10% ownership of the belt hosting 8-10 million ounces, the company aims to outline its resource drilling strategy in the next 12 to 18 months.
Brightstar Resources Ltd (ASX:BTR) managing director Alex Rovira joins Proactive's Elisha Newell after the company established a 1-million-ounce gold inventory over its Laverton and Menzies gold projects in WA. More than 11,000 metres of infill and extensional drilling fed into a resource update for the Cork Tree Well property, increasing contained gold by 20% to just over 300,000 ounces. There's no sign of slowing down; Rovira says a production restart at Menzies, further drilling and an imminent scoping study will generate plenty of news in coming months. #ProactiveInvestors #BrightstarResources #ASX #Gold #ScopingStudy #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews
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Junior footy numbers are surging with girls helping kick participation levels in Victoria to ever higher ground. Police are probing a violent brawl that erupted at a barbecue in the carpark of a Laverton warehouse on Saturday night. Charlotte Viney, the wife of Melbourne footy star Jack Viney, has called out shocking abuse on social media amid another health scare for their baby daughter. The heart of London will be closed off to traffic for several hours on Tuesday to allow the contingent from Australia's Federation Guard to rehearse the King's procession march as frantic preparations for the coronation ramp up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of the Outback Way podcast is about the various events happening along the route in 2023 that would interest travellers planning their Outback Way adventures. There's a whole host of activities and events happening in the different towns and regions along the Outback Way from Winton in QLD, through the NT and across to Laverton in WA. If you're planning a trip this year, make sure you check out what's on during your travel dates. This will be our second last podcast ever. We are wrapping up the podcast, so thank you very much for listening. And also I would really like to thank Perk Digital and Ellen Ronalds Keene for her production of this podcast. It has been a wonderful exercise and we've been able to capture lots of stories and some great information about the journey of the Outback Way. So we have one last final episode coming out later in the month. But in the meantime, enjoy your planning and use the website as much as possible to help with that, and have a very safe trip across the Outback Way!
Interview with Gary Harvey, Managing Director of Rincon Resources (ASX: RCR)Rincon has interests in three highly prospective copper-gold projects in Western Australia, South Telfer, Laverton and Kiwirrkurra. Each project has been subject to historical exploration which has identified major mineralised systems which Rincon intends on exploring in order to delineate copper and gold resources.
Tambourah Metals Ltd (ASX:TMB) executive chairperson Rita Brooks sits down with Proactive's Elisha Newell to discuss the company's projects including the Achilles project in the Nickel-PGE region of the Northeastern Goldfields in WA where it recently identified rare earth element (REE) anomalism in historic shallow drilling. Tambourah has also increased its REE exploration tenure with three new licence applications at the Adam Range Project near Laverton. #proactiveinvestors #TambourahMetals #ASX #Julimar #Achilles #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews
A moment in history. That's how the general manager of the Outback Way, Helen Lewis described Labor's $678 million budget commitment to the Outback Way project. The funding honours the promise made by former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce in February. The additional funding will see the sealing of the 2800km stretch of road between Winton in Qld, Alice Springs in the NT and Laverton in WA completed, creating ‘the Longest Short Cut' and the third trans-Australian Highway. It's a billion-dollar project, first pitched in 1997, and Helen Lewis says it's a game changer for transport, indigenous communities and tourism in the outback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Helen chats to Laurinda Hill, the Manager of the Great Beyond Centre at Laverton in WA. They've had a brand new extension put onto the Visitor Information Centre and have really enhanced a lot of their tourism attractions over the last 18 months - 2 years. Laurinda updates us on the refurbishments and expansion of the centre, including the activities available now and the audio tour, the cafe and gift shop, the Explorers Hall of Fame and the interpretive garden that reflects the history of the region. Helen and Laurinda also discuss updates to events and attractions in Laverton generally, including the Aquatic Centre, the Historic Police Station complex, the history of outback graves, the Golden Quest Discovery Trail, the Laverton Art Galleries and Laverfest which will be in September. Content Warning, this episode does have a brief mention of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Follow on Facebook and Instagram @TheGreatBeyondVisitorCentre or email greatbeyond@laverton.wa.gov.au Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter @OutbackWay1 You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to info@outbackway.org.au and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut. The Outback Way Podcast is produced by Perk Digital.
Tony Shaw is the owner and Managing Director of Indigenous Services Australia. Born on a reserve in Laverton, Western Australia, he is a Wongutha person and a child of the Stolen Generation; he was taken from his mother at an early age and raised in 16 institutions before the age of 14. Tony was raised “white” and forbidden to speak his native language or uphold any cultural beliefs, so when he was finally allowed to return to his family and his home, he was faced with so many challenges and found it difficult to feel like he belonged. This resulted in despair and depression, until eventually he sought the help of his Elders to teach him the language and ways of the Wongai people. Having inherited the fighting spirit of his mother, to whom he dedicates his work, he has embraced his culture and language, which is at the very core of his being. This land always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.To find out more about Tony : https://indigenousservices.com.au/contact-us/This podcast is sponsored by Gym+Coffee Gym+Coffee is Ireland's leading athleisure brand and community. They believe in socialising around exercise and have built a passionate global community who are committed to their Make Life Richer philosophy.Their values and beliefs are everything I stand for and work towards building here in the A County Down Under Podcast, Events and Community here in Australia and internationally.Use my 15% discount code:CAROLINE15 and shop online at www.gympluscoffee.com.au if you're in Australia or if you're elsewhere in the world, check out gympluscoffee.com to find your online store!https://gympluscoffee.com/?rfsn=5908294.153bf12&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5908294.153bf12Follow @acountydownunder for more about life abroad and all our amazing monthly events and weekly sunrise clubs across the world.
E79 Gold Mines (ASX: E79) chief executive office Ned Summerhayes joins Small Caps to discuss the company's exploration plans across its two flagship gold projects in Western Australia. E79 recently listed on the ASX after raising $7 million to advance its Laverton South and Jungar Flats projects. A drilling program is now underway at Laverton South, which is located in the world-class Laverton gold district.More company information:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/E79/
Rincon has interests in three highly prospective copper and gold projects in Western Australia, South Telfer, Laverton and Kiwirrkurra. Each project has been subject to historical exploration which has identified major mineralised systems which Rincon intends on exploring in order to delineate copper and gold resources.
Daniel Kennedy, is here today from Stockdale and Leggo Laverton, to explain to us how real estate is fairing in the south west of Melbourne in and around Laverton. 1. What attracts people to Laverton? 2. What sales prices are we seeing for family homes? How do you see that changing by the end of the year? 3. What sales prices are you seeing for townhouses and units? 4. What areas of Laverton are buyers paying a premium for? 5. Do you find people are drawn to Laverton due to the RAAF base? 6. Do you think prices will continue to be going up in 2022? 7. Do people choose Laverton because it's only a few minutes to the beach, but the prices for Altona and even Point Cook is out of their reach? 8. What's the rental market doing in Laverton? Some parts of Melbourne are struggling to get rental properties, others are flooded with properties they just can't rent? Contact: Daniel Kennedy, Partner & Sales Executive Stockdale and Leggo Laverton/Altona/Point Cook Phone: 0439 391 073 or (03) 8383 2926 Email: Daniel.kennedy@stockdaleleggo.com.au Need Copywriting? Call the 'Real Copy Right' Hotline: 5977 8889 Email: orders@realcopyright.com.au As well as sales copy, we can also assist you with: Rental copy Staff profiles for your new and existing staff members Marketing letters/emails Newsletter articles Marketing material for listing kits, mail outs, etc Website blogs Large scale development brochures and websites
In this episode, Helen shares the 7 Principals of the Leave No Trace approach to travelling the Outback Way, which is so important to protect our beautiful country for the future. There are many designated camping and caravanning sites along the length of the Outback Way and Helen lists them, as well as the Visitor Information Centre contact details for help planning your trip. The Visitor Information Centres on the Outback Way are: Laverton (08) 9031 1361; Yulara (08) 8957 7324; Alice Springs (08) 8952 5800; Boulia (07) 4746 3386; and Winton (07) 4657 1466. For help planning your trip you can also grab our Travel Journal at outbackway.org.au/shop Helen also shares an overview of the Outback Highway Development Council's work and plans over the next 12 months in regards to the road development, funding submissions, industry networks and telecommunications review. You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our travel journal and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to info@outbackway.org.au and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.
Helen shares a bit about the realities of driving the Outback Way, especially in light of the stretches of bull dust that you can encounter. The Outback Way is 2700km long however much of it is not sealed and is in fact a gravel road only suitable for 4WD vehicles and off road campers/caravans. At the time of recording in September 2021, the gravel sections are from Laverton in WA through to Kata Tjuta in the NT, and then again from Hart's Range in the NT through to Boulia in QLD. While there are some short sealed sections around the townships, there are hundreds of kilometres of gravel. The gravel sections can deteriorate quite quickly and pose a very real danger to travellers in unsuitable vehicles or who don't know how to navigate bulldust. This is why the Outback Way is really only suitable for 4WD or high clearance all wheel drive vehicles and off-road campers and caravans. This is also why the Outback Highway Development Council is working hard to secure funding to seal the rest of the Outback Way, which is a large national infrastructure project expected to be finished in 2027/2028. In this episode Helen shares some suggestions on how to drive safely through bulldust sections and what is suitable for a successful trip on the Outback Way. Please take the necessary precautions, we want you to have a safe and wonderful trip on the Outback Way but we also want to ensure that you're aware of some of the hazards that you may confront when you're driving such a wonderful route. We want to be realistic about how the road can deteriorate and we want to warn you so can have the best possible trip You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our travel journal and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to info@outbackway.org.au and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.
Great Southern Mining: A gold project originally sold for $25m and picked up for $25k! Listen to ASX-listed Great Southern Mining CEO Sean Gregory talk to Matt Birney on the Bulls N' Bears Report about Great Southern's 59m long gold mineralised drill intersection near Laverton in WA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brightstar Resources: An exploration company that already owns a mill. Listen to ASX-listed Brightstar Resources Managing Director Bill Hobba talk to Matt Birney on the Bulls N' Bears Report about Brightstar's plan to refurbish its mothballed mill to mine its growing gold resource near Laverton in WA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mining specialist Christopher Ecclestone presents his analysis of Panther Metals PLC's (LON:PALM) to Proactive London. As Chris explains, Panther, launched on the market eighteen months ago and is already looking to divide its portfolio of projects stretching from Ontario's Hemlo camp to Australia's Northern Territory and the storied Laverton gold district of Western Australia. The company intends to spin out its Australian assets on the ASX with a listing to raise A$5mln and the entity will be called Panther Metals Ltd.
Investigators have been told a man boarded a carriage on platform three at Laverton Station at about 11.10am on March 16. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
دولت استرالیا در نظر دارد که مبلغ ۳۳۰ میلیون دلار را برای ارتقاء بخش های کلیدی جاده اوت بک (Outback Way) سرمایه گذاری کند. این بزرگراه به طول ۲۸۰۰ کیلومتر، شهر لورتون (Laverton) در وسترن استرالیا را از طریق شهر وینتون (Winton) در کویینزلند به آلیس اسپرینگز در قلمروی شمالی متصل می کند.
Christmas address for Slovak community in Australia from the Lutheran priest Jan Havjar in Laverton, at the end of a very challenging year - Vianočný príhovor pre slovenskú komunitu v Austrálii od evanjelického kňaza Jána Havjara v Lavertone na konci veľmi náročného roku
Hi Everyone and welcome back to the podcast, proudly brought to you by Overedger Outdoors. Check out the Overedger Pack to make your camping a breeze. If you would like to know more about it have a listen to EP26.This episode we hear Part 2 about the Outback Way, otherwise known as Australia's longest short-cut from Laverton in WA thru the Northern Territory to Winton in Qld.We chat with Helen Lewis from the The Outback Highway Development Council and also the Outback Way podcast,Part 2 sees us travel from the N.T thru to Winton.
Hi Everyone and welcome back to the podcast, proudly brought to you by Overedger Outdoors. Check out the Overedger Pack to make your camping a breeze. If you would like to know more about it have a listen to EP26.This episode we hear Part 2 about the Outback Way, otherwise known as Australia's longest short-cut from Laverton in WA thru the Northern Territory to Winton in Qld.We chat with Helen Lewis from the The Outback Highway Development Council and also the Outback Way podcast,Part 2 sees us travel from the N.T thru to Winton.
Hi Everyone and welcome back to the podcast, proudly brought to you by Overedger Outdoors. Check out the Overedger Pack to make your camping a breeze. If you would like to know more about it have a listen to EP26.This episode we hear all about the Outback Way, otherwise known as Australia's longest short-cut from Laverton in WA thru the Northern Territory to Winton in Qld.We chat with Helen Lewis from the The Outback Highway Development Council and also the Outback Way podcast,We will do this in two parts, starting in Laverton this episode. So if you want to know more about what to see and where to stay, along the way, these 2 episodes are for you.
Hi Everyone and welcome back to the podcast, proudly brought to you by Overedger Outdoors. Check out the Overedger Pack to make your camping a breeze. If you would like to know more about it have a listen to EP26.This episode we hear all about the Outback Way, otherwise known as Australia's longest short-cut from Laverton in WA thru the Northern Territory to Winton in Qld.We chat with Helen Lewis from the The Outback Highway Development Council and also the Outback Way podcast,We will do this in two parts, starting in Laverton this episode. So if you want to know more about what to see and where to stay, along the way, these 2 episodes are for you.
Gunsynd Plc (AIM: GUN, AQSE: GUN) is pleased to announce an update on its investment in Rincon Resources Pty Ltd ("Rincon"), an Australian gold and base metals exploration company. Gunsynd had previously announced in June 2020 that it had invested AUD$250,000 (approximately GBP138,000) in Rincon representing approximately 28% of the issued share capital of Rincon at the time. The board of Rincon has now provided an update to its shareholders relating to operations across its three project areas in Western Australia, and a corporate update detailing its plans to list on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Peter Ruse, Gunsynd PLC Director, commented: "Gunsynd is excited to update shareholders on its investment in Rincon. We are delighted with Rincon's decision to engage PAC Partners Securities Pty Ltd and Ironside Capital Limited Pty to lead the proposed IPO on ASX. We look forward to supporting Rincon, where possible, in the future as it continues its progress to delineate fieldwork programs at South Telfer, Laverton and Kiwirrkurra." https://www.share-talk.com/peter-ruse-director-gunsynd-plc-gun-l-podcast/ (https://www.share-talk.com/peter-ruse-director-gunsynd-plc-gun-l-podcast/#gs.dx1fut)
Catch up on today's show here on the full podcast.We speak to the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison about the hope for a COVID-19 vaccine; Osher Günsberg is too excited; Peter Hitchener gives us a look the scenes; Harley Breen is very manly; you call with your terrible jokes, and Browny shares a country song that takes it too far. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Today's episode is the Live Q&A session we did on Facebook recently, on the 15th July 2020. There's various information about the entire journey from Laverton in WA through to Winton in QLD, answers to questions that people ask on the live chat and it's a great chance to get a diverse cross section of information about the Outback Way. Thank you for tuning into the Outback Way podcast. If you are enjoying our podcast, please leave us a review. And if you're really enjoying our podcast, you may like to become a contributor: through our Outback Way store for $5 you can help with the production of our podcast. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter @OutbackWay1 You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to info@outbackway.org.au and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut. The Outback Way Podcast is produced by Perk Digital.
Joel Fitzgibbon, Shadow Minister for Agriculture & Resources & Federal Member for Hunter, joins Michael to discuss his opinion piece that was featured in yesterday’s Daily Telegraph Re: To protect our food security, we need to come to terms with our vulnerabilities Mr Fitzgibbon writes, ‘If we are to protect our food security, we need to come to terms with our vulnerabilities. Farmers can’t grow food without seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, and veterinary medicines. Yet over recent decades Australia’s reliance on other countries for these on-farm inputs has grown substantially.’ ‘China has become our primary provider of crop protection products. Most alarmingly, Australia is about to lose its only remaining manufacturer of the key active ingredients necessary for the production of our crop protection products.’ ‘Nufarm will close its Laverton plant in Victoria in part because it can’t compete with imported product from China. The high cost of energy is another factor forcing Nufarm’s hand, yet the Morrison Government refuses to act.’ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Helen speaks with Carol James, the manager of Tjukayirla Roadhouse in Western Australia. The Tjukayirla Roadhouse is an important stop on the Great Central Road, Outback Way, located 305km from Laverton and 264km from Warurton. Carol tells us how she came to be managing the roadhouse and what brought her to the very isolated part of Western Australia, a bit about her background and what she likes most about it. Helen and Carol discuss the art, crafts and souvenirs that they stock in the roadhouse from the Blackstone Aboriginal Community, as well as the caves with artworks in them and the nearby Emperor Springs. A few things to note about travelling on the Great Central Road: •A permit is required. You can get one online and it is free. •Most of the Great Central Road is unsealed. Ensure you have spare tyres, you really need two through here. Low profile tyres are NOT suitable. •You must have a working Jack, twice as much water as you think you will need and some cash, as eftpos machines do go down and then you will have to wait for it to be back up. •Be aware there are many camels on the road. •Phone ahead for accommodation. All roadhouses close at 5pm weekdays and are only open 9am - 3pm weekends. Tjukayirla Roadhouse has Opal and Diesel Fuel, food, 10 motel rooms (which you need to prebook) and a large camp grounds with camp kitchen, bonfire area and neat and tidy bathrooms. Get in touch with Carol at the Roadhouse on 9037 1108, check out the Facebook page @tjukaroadhouse and all the info on the website https://tjukayirlaroadhouse.com.au Thank you for tuning into the Outback Way podcast. If you are enjoying our podcast, please leave us a review. And if you're really enjoying our podcast, you may like to become a contributor: through our Outback Way store for $5 you can help with the production of our podcast. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter @OutbackWay1 You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to info@outbackway.org.au and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut. The Outback Way Podcast is produced by Perk Digital.
This is the audio of a Facebook live Q&A session where Helen answers the following questions/covers the following topics: - I have heard the road from NT to Laverton is horrendous, is it? - How much of the Outback Way is sealed and which sections? - What are the plans/dates for the rest of the road sections to be sealed? - All about permits: what is required, where do you need permits for, how do you get them? - Public infrastructure project, how much it costs not to have the road sealed - When is the best time of year to travel the Outback Way? - Can you travel with pet dog on the Outback Way? Are there any issues with 1080 bait? Are there dog friendly campsites? - What are the road conditions and how do we get updates about those? - Where to get the guidebook? - About the Outback Way app and the Travel Journal - Tourism attractions/a little bit about what to see and do in each area - What's the phone signal like along the Outback Way? - About the Outdoor Gallery and the Wifi spots - How much exactly is sealed? - When will the road be sealed from Laverton to Uluru? If you have further questions that haven't been answered today, pop your answers in the comments on this post. Make sure you're following the Outback Way Facebook Page and we will do more live sessions like this in the future. Thank you for tuning into the Outback Way podcast. If you are enjoying our podcast, please leave us a review. And if you're really enjoying our podcast, you may like to become a contributor: through our Outback Way store for $5 you can help with the production of our podcast. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter @OutbackWay1 You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to info@outbackway.org.au and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut. The Outback Way Podcast is produced by Perk Digital.
2020 Easter address for Slovak community in Australia from the Lutheran priest Jan Havjar in Laverton. Exclusive for Radio SBS Slovak. - Veľkonočná kázeň melbournskeho evanjelického kňaza Jána Havjara zo Slovenského zboru Krista Pána v Lavertone na nedeľu 12. apríla 2020, exkluzívne pre Rádio SBS Slovak.
Interview with Ben Peska, president of the Slovak Social Club Ludovit Stur in Melbourne about the tough times with restrictions, closures and banned gathering during the coronavirus pandemic. - Rozhovor s predsedom Slovenského spolku Ľudovíta Štúra v Melbourne Benom Peškom o ťažkej situácii nás všetkých, krajanov, spolku, evanjelického zboru v čase zrušenia spoločenskýách akcií a uzatvorenia klubov, kostolov, a podujatí počas epidémie.
Coming to you live from Laverton in Western Australia, Helen speaks with Julie and Christine about the Laverton Aboriginal Art Gallery. There is a great diversity of artwork on display and all of it is authentic and carefully sourced from the local and regional Aboriginal Art scene. Julie and Christine tell us about the art gallery, and where they source the artwork from. The Laverton Aboriginal Art Gallery has been operating since 2002 and attracts a variety of visitors each year, especially during tourist season, but also schools and other groups for the workshops held there. Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm, you can contact the gallery via Facebook @LavertonLLCCA or email admin@llcca.org.au You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to info@outbackway.org.au and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.
Helen speaks with Patrick Hill, Chairman of the Outback Highway Development Council and Shire President of Laverton in Western Australia. Patrick explains how the Outback Way came into existence and walks us through the history and development of this project. This episode is a replay of the second episode of the Outback Way Podcast, however it's such an important story we felt it warranted being shared again! Turning the Outback Way into reality has been a 20-year commitment to connect Australia, grow the industries throughout inland Australia (tourism, pastoral, mining and horticulture) leading to opportunities for small remote and isolated towns. The driver is more economic and social benefit for the people in these areas. Patrick is a true champion of the bush; having grown up on a station east of Laverton and holding various board positions (Regional Development Australia, Goldfields Esperence, Australia Golden Outback tourism body) he is always promoting and maximising the opportunities for inland WA. You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to info@outbackway.org.au and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.
Annie speaks with Dario Mujkic, Assistant Secretary of the NUW Victoria Branch, about the EBA negotiations at IGA Metcash in Laverton and the expectation on workers to give up their rights for a pay rise. I also spoke with Chris Spindler from the AMWU about the uncertain situation facing workers in Ballarat with the Victorian State Government still yet to announce a new contract for ALSTOM, putting workers jobs in doubt at the regional railway manufacturing plant.
WIN News today announced that it will axe local news services in Bundaberg, Albury, Orange, Dubbo and Wagga delivering another blow to journalism in regional Australia. La Trobe Professor Lawrie Zion says the demise of regional journalism creates news deserts. A vaccine safety project developed in the New South Wales Hunter Valley has contributed to what is now a world-leading national vaccine surveillance system.
Today with Glenney, Member for Kalgoorlie Kyran O'Donnell on the recent State Budget funding $4 Million for Laverton Hospital. Neil Watkinson Editor of the Kalgoorlie Miner with the headlines and Mayor John Bowler on last night's Council meeting including a 0% rate increase.. although its complex.
Helen speaks with Australia's Golden Outback CEO Marcus Falconer and Marketing Coordinator Gabby Simoni. Australia's Golden Outback is an areas that covers over 54% of Western Australia and offers a huge range of fascinating and contrasting experiences for tourists. Helen and Marcus discuss some of the different self-drive routes, including the Great South West Edge (Perth to Esperance), the Road to the Rock (Perth to Mount Augustus) and the most iconic Golden Quest Discovery Trail (Coolgardie to Kalgoorlie-Boulder). They also cover some specific activities for travellers such as golf in Kalgoorlie and 4WD motor biking in Laverton. Gabby then shares her experiences on the Outback Way, and how Australia's Golden Outback and the Outback Way are promoting these iconic regions to visitors from all over the world. Further information about all the different trails, self-drive routes, suggested itineraries, the goldfields and beyond can be found at the website https://www.australiasgoldenoutback.com/ or email marketing@goldenoutback.com You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to info@outbackway.org.au and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.
Can you believe it is February already? This year in Queensland it is the Year of Outback Tourism. In WA it is all about the Road Trip and with Central Australia being the adventure capital of Australia, you better make a plan, pack up your family or travelling buddies and head across Australia from Winton, QLD or Laverton, WA right into the centre, the heart of Australia. In this episode, Helen reviews the podcast's most successful episodes last year, takes a look at what events are coming up this year, and gives a checklist for what to take with you when you go on your trip. It is true when you are camping you need just as much gear for a 1 night, as you do for 15, and nothing beats being prepared to make your trip so much more enjoyable. Find a printed version of the checklist on the Outback Way website. We love bringing you the podcast and we thought our listeners might like a chance to contribute, so for $5 you can support the production of our podcast. Go to https://outbackway.org.au/shop for more details. You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to info@outbackway.org.au and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.
Helen speaks with Laurinda Hill, the Coordinator of the Great Beyond Visitor Information Centre in Laverton, Western Australia. Laverton is the start and the finish of the Outback Way, depending which direction you're travelling, and in this episode Helen and Laurinda discuss the impact the Outback Way has had on the town. Laurinda shares a little of her family history in the area, as well as a bit about Dr. Laver and how the town came to be named after him. Also covered in this episode are the numerous attractions in Laverton, including the Explorer's Hall of Fame, the old police station and jail, the Laverton Outback Gallery and the best coffee shop on the Outback Way! There are a range of accomodation options in the town and also a number of events each year. The Annual Laver Festival is held in May, the Annual Race Day is in October (this year Saturday October 27 2018) and coming up soon, on the 18th of August, the town is having a fundraiser for Queensland farmers. Contact Laurinda and find out more about Laverton at the Great Beyond Visitor Information Centre. Open 7 days, you can call (08) 90311 361 for more information, or find them on Facebook or Trip Advisor. You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to info@outbackway.org.au and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.
Share Talk spoke with Gervaise Heddle, Chief Executive Officer, Greatland Gold PLC (AIM: GGP) from the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum being held in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia over the next two days. Gervaise talks about Greatland being fully funded for 2018, drilling operations at the Ernest Giles project, located 250km north-east of Laverton in the Yilgarn in central Western Australia. We apologise for the sound quality, this is out of our control due to the interview been conducted using an mbl device.
Penalty cuts on July 1 and on Monday June 25 workers at Laverton Cold Storage in Tuginini a suburb of Melbourne started 24-hour rolling stoppages after negotiations for their first workplace agreement broke down. We speak to Junior a delegate with the NUW National Union of Workers for an insight into the dispute.
Want to know how the Outback Way came into existence? Listen to Patrick Hill walk us through the history of this project and turning the Outback Way into reality. A 20 year commitment to connect Australia, grow the industries throughout inland Australia (tourism, pastoral, mining and horticulture) leading to opportunities for small remote and isolated towns. The driver is a more economic and social benefit for the people in these areas. Patrick is a true champion of the bush; having grown up on a station east of Laverton and holding various board positions (Regional Development Australia, Goldfields Esperence, Australia Golden Outback tourism body) he is always promoting and maximising the opportunities for inland WA. You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to info@outbackway.org.au and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.
The last few weeks have been sizzling with industrial disputes, strikes and workers' struggles right across Australia. We will be discussing the struggle and the outcome of the MLDC warehouse workers strike in Laverton and hearing from Bob Carnegie, the Queenlsand state secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia, about the continuous fight of the union members against Hutchinson Ports in Sydney and Brisbane.