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With a family history in mining, combined with her love and passion for reporting, it was no surprise that she entered the field she did. As a speaker or MC, Babs is able to relate to and interact with any audience she is with.

She is professional and known for her sense of humour and quick wit, making her an ideal interviewer or facilitator for any event. Many of our members and staff commented on what a great job you did in assisting us with the program.

In particular your wrap up of the day's events was informative and entertaining. Steve Knott. Chief Executive. Since the event I have had positive feedback from a number of guests who attended the function on how much they enjoyed Babs' presentation style. Taylor James. During that time Babs did many secondments to the WA Goldfields ABC and was instrumental in creating a permanent resources position there as well as moving the national position to Perth where many mining decision miners are based.

Mining is in her blood. Perth, WA. Her heart as well as her head. North American investors and miners are sniffing around for Australian gold companies at the annual Diggers and Dealers Conference in WA. Copper, nickel and zinc to shine in ABC Rural. There's a strong link between your morning cup of tea and Australia's abundance of base metals. Growth and disruption: the mining trends that company boards need to address ABC Rural.

The Deloitte report on mining trends says company boards must change to meet a rapidly changing industry. Years of lobbying pays off for the Winemakers' Federation of Australia as the Federal Government launches action against Canada over alleged protectionist behaviour. The mining upturn sees the ASX slug it out with the Toronto Stock Exchange for investment as traditional rivals go head to head.

Be properly prepared for medical emergencies on your outback holiday ABC Rural. Drive safe, pack a first aid kit, download some apps, list your medications and you should be ready for medical emergencies during holiday travel. The rise and rise of the noodle and why everyone wants a piece of it ABC Rural. Japan is ending 40 years of state-controlled rice growing with its farmers expected to concentrate on producing wheat for noodles, and Australian farmers see an opportunity.

After four or five years in the doldrums, was by most definitions a good year for Australia's mining sector and its race to perfect its future in the digital mine. Coal consumption drops, likely to plateau until ABC Rural. International Energy Agency report predicts coal demand to plateau as its place in energy mix declines by New landscape for oil and gas industry by ABC Rural.

Accounting firm BDO predicts changes in oil and gas industry in including likelihood of WA gas to the east coast and demand for ethically produced product.

A report prepared for the United Nations into failures of dams used in the mining industry finds, while the overall number has declined, the number of serious failures has increased.

New non-fracking technology close to market but scientists and farmers need more convincing ABC Rural. By Babs McHugh. Farmers are wary over a frack-free drill development but are willing to consider it as power prices skyrocket. Robots and tech get mining vocational training tick ABC Rural. The rapid transformation of the Australian mining industry has companies concerned that Australia may not be able to fill the growing and future workforce needed.

Women on the frontline — rise of the female firefighters ABC Rural. Firefighting roles that were once the preserve of men, are increasingly being filled by female volunteers.