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Changes to Simtars email addresses
08 Oct 2024
From 7 October 2024, Simtars email addresses will change from com.au to qld.gov.au to align with other Queensland government entities.
Simtars Tour - MEU and UMWA
27 Nov 2023
Simtars hosted a delegation from the MEU (Mining and Energy Union) and UMWA (United Mine Workers of America) on 23 November. The delegation spent the morning meeting members of the Simtars Executive Team and technical staff.
59th Australian Underground Coal Mines Rescue Competition
25 Oct 2023
Simtars was honoured to be a sponsor of the 59th Australian Underground Coal Mines Rescue Competition held at Anglo American’s Moranbah North Mine.
Simtars and RSHQ Support return to work placement
15 May 2023
Simtars was pleased to partner with WorkCover Queensland as a Recover@Work employer, hosting our very first candidate over the last few months.
Coal India Ltd visit to Simtars
24 Feb 2023
Simtars hosted a delegation from Coal India on 20 February 2023, during their week-long study tour of Australia visiting training and research organisations, manufacturers, and an operating coal mine.
Apprenticeship Awards – A proud moment for the Simtars workshop team
30 Nov 2022
Simtars proudly continues to promote improved safety and health outcomes for the resources industry. The workshop is the backbone of many services provided by Simtars. Not only maintaining the facilities and equipment on site, but in providing technical and engineering solutions to underpin research projects, accident investigations, and supporting our emergency response capability.
UQ Masters in Occupational Health and Safety Science students visit Simtars
08 Nov 2022
UQ Occupational Hygiene students and their lecturer, Dr Kelly Johnstone, were recently given insight into the important work conducted by Simtars in supporting safety and health in the resources industry.
Joint Chemical Engineering Committee (JCEC)
31 Oct 2022
The Queensland JCEC (Joint Chemical Engineering Committee) which incorporates Engineers Australia (EA) and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) visited Simtars this week, spending an afternoon with Simtars technical staff.
Open Cut Mines Rescue challenge
06 Oct 2022
Simtars was proud to be a sponsor of the recent Open Cut Mines Rescue challenge hosted by QMRS at Boonal Rescue Station from the 30th of September to the 1st of October 2022.
Cambodia Government delegation visits Simtars in July 2022
31 Aug 2022
On the 19 July 2022, Simtars hosted 23 staff from Cambodia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, two representatives from the WWF and Oxfam and three Queensland University of Technology (QUT) staff.
Simtars Welcomes First Female Executive Director
01 Jul 2022
In April 2022, Kerri Melkersson was welcomed as Simtars’ first female Executive Director in the organisation’s 39- year history.
Simtars supports apprenticeships
15 Jun 2022
Simtars continues to promote improved safety and health outcomes by actively supporting emergency preparedness and response.
Minister for Resources tours Simtars Redbank
15 Jun 2022
Simtars Redbank was delighted to welcome the Honourable Scott Stewart MP, Minister for Resources, for a site tour of the facilities on 7 June 2022.
QMRS Memorial Cup
23 May 2022
The 2022 QMRS Memorial Cup mines rescue competition was held at Broadmeadow coal mine on Thursday 12 May, with four mine teams entered and a Barbarians team formed using additional trained personnel.
Last updated: 11 May 2022
