Fortescue Metals Group says fly-in fly-out workers are $100,000 cheaper to employ and greedy landlords share the blame for skyrocketing property prices in mining regions.
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Sex infections and mental health problems trouble FIFO workers
Sexually transmitted infections, relationship breakdowns, and parenting difficulties are the most common issues for doctors treating fly-in fly-out workers, according to the Australian Medical Association of WA.
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Hard work forcing miners out of the industry
Despite record pay the brutal hours, drug use, and family pressure of fly-in fly-out work is forcing employees out of the mining industry at an alarming rate.
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Emerald expands airport to cope with FIFO
The Bowen Basin town of Emerald is considering plans for a separate fly-in fly-out airport terminal to cope with a massive increase in transient mining workers.
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Qantas opens Sydney-Newman mining route
The importance of Newman to the Pilbara mining industry is growing, with Qantas announcing a new direct Sydney-Newman flight to meet growing demand.
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Go home FIFO workers: Port Hedland locals
Angry Port Hedland locals have turned out in force for the Port Hedland hearing of the Government's inquiry into fly-in fly-out work.
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Workers for rival miners brawl at pubs
A Port Hedland pub has banned patrons from wearing work uniforms due to rising tensions between the workers of rival Pilbara mining companies.
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Drunk FIFO workers ruining towns
Fly-in fly-out mining workers are ruining Pilbara communities with increased fights, rubbish, and public urination, a Government inquiry has heard.
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Federal FIFO inquiry to visit WA
The Federal Government's inquiry into the impact of fly-in fly-out work on communities, families, and employees will be visiting Western Australia this week.
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Port Hedland approves BHP’s modified FIFO camp
The Town of Port Hedland has approved BHP Billiton's revised plans for a fly-in fly-out camp after rejecting its previous offer.
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Mackay Council conflicted over mining camp
A mining village for close to 1000 miners could be built at Ooralea if approved, but the Mackay Regional Council is in two minds over the application.
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