Life getting harder for many despite mining boom
If you're in the right place and the right job Australia is still the lucky country ... but for many struggle street is just around the corner.
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Solid Energy says mine shut down five months ago
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Mayor slams Pike River authorities
Tony Kokshoorn says authorities involved in the Pike River mine disaster have failed to communicate "from day one".
Police: Pike River body fully clothed
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More redundancies at Pike River
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Pike River inquiry critical to Coast's future - mayor
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