FIGURE5 Location of remote mining regions
Northern Territory
Karratha
Queensland
Tom Price
Newman
Emerald
Western Australia
Roma
Moomba
South Australia
Roxby Downs
New South Wales
ACT
Victoria
Tasmania
Remote mining regions Major FIFO mining regions
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SkillBuilder discussion Concluding and decision-making 1. What do you know about the remote mining regions shown on the map? 2. Make a list with a partner of the advantages and disadvantages of this kind of remote working. 3. Discuss how remote working might affect the concept of interconnection.
10.5.2 Moving for more space During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Australians left big cities for the countryside. They wanted more space, a garden and a nice view while learning and working from home. Fast internet allowed students to learn and parents to work from home. After lockdowns in Melbourne and Sydney, a population shift occurred from the city to the country. In 2020, regional areas gained
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