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This week on the Blokes in Mining Podcast, Drew and Dave dive into the big issues hitting FIFO workers and mining crews right now — from the latest Christmas back pay decision sweeping through sites, to the rising cost-of-living pressure smashing wallets right across the mining industry.

The boys break down what the back pay ruling actually means for miners, contractors, and FIFO families heading into the holidays — no corporate fluff, just straight talk from two blokes who live it.

They also unpack the Zero Omissions Challenge, the accountability test rattling mine sites everywhere. Drew explains why most crews fail it, and Dave gives his take on what it actually looks like out on the ground when teams don’tcommunicate properly.

Plus:
🔥 Dave’s Diary returns — including the now-infamous run-in with the water truck that nearly turned him into a mud sculpture.
🔥 The real talk on mental load in mining, long swings, money stress, and how blokes can keep their head straight when everything feels heavy.

If you’re FIFO, DIDO, work underground, operate machinery, or you’re just a bloke trying to survive the mine-site chaos… this episode hits home.

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Dave’s on swing this week, so Drew’s flying solo and jumping into a Q&A straight from you lot.
In this short ep, he answers the questions that have been piling up across the socials — everything from why he started the podcast, what life in the mines is really like, how he got his start, and the stuff most blokes don’t talk about until someone actually asks.

It’s raw, honest, and straight from the cab of the ute… or wherever Drew’s recording from.
A quick episode to get you through the shift, with plenty more coming when Dave’s back on deck.

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This week on Blokes in Mining, the boys are back with a big one.

Dave’s turned up with a fresh tattoo and a new mine site gig, plus he’s back behind the wheel of a 797—but not before getting “coached” by an instructor who may or may not have questioned every life choice he’s ever made.

Drew’s recovering from wedding season mischief and a holiday that ran just a bit too long (his wife is done).

We also get into:

• Christmas rosters and how big they are for FIFO families
• What Christmas on site actually looks like
• The legendary (and risky) seafood night in camp — careful of the prawns
• And Dave’s Diary returns with a deep dive on screen decks (yes, we made it entertaining)

If you’re FIFO, DIDO, mining, construction, or just love a couple of blokes telling it straight — this one’s for you.

Follow, share, and chuck us a rating — it helps more blokes find the pod.

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