49 National Coal Strike
Further exploration of the 1949 National Coal Strike from a Queensland perspective.
An Era Of Coal
Amateur documentary depicting the workings and operation of the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine.
Back To Mulligan
A former resident travels back to Mt Mulligan in Far North Queensland with his daughters.
Beneath Black Skies
A documentary that recounts the history of coal mining in the Illawarra region of southern NSW.
Black Gold Kindred Spirits Additional Interviews
Additional interviews about the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine from Black Gold Kindred Spirits.
Black Gold, Kindred Spirits
A documentary about the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine in Victoria, from its inception in 1908 to its closure in 1969.
Blood On The Coal
A feature length documentary charting the history and contemporary challenges for mineworkers on the Queensland coalfields.
CFMEU Mining & Energy Division National Convention 2012
Video presentation for CFMEU Mining & Energy Division's 2012 Convention.
CFMEU Mining & Energy National Conference – For A Clean, Safe and Secure Future
A CFMEU Mining & Energy National Conference presentation in 2007.
Coal Dust, The Invisible Killer
A short documentary highlighting the dangers of dust to the health of mine workers.
Coal Mining The Modern Way – Newcastle NSW
A newsreel about mechanised coal mining in Newcastle, New South Wales in the 1950s.
Digger Goes To Parliament
A short documentary in which Digger Murphy recounts how his grandfather Charles Kilpatrick participated in the 'Suicide Squad' to abolish Queensland's Upper House of Parliament in 1921.
In Working Memory
A compilation of footage depicting underground mining, railways and locomotive manufacturing in Australia.
Infamous Victory – Ben Chifley’s Battle For Coal
A dramatised documentary about the 1949 National Coal Strike from the perspective of Labor Prime Minister Ben Chifley.
Interview With Jack O’Shea
Interview footage with a miner about industrial turmoil on the NSW coalfields.
Interview With Jason Travis
Interview footage with a miner about the dangers of individual contracts.
Kemira – Diary Of A Strike
A documentary about the 1982 Kemira Colliery strike in Wollongong New South Wales.
Last Stand At Nymboida
A documentary about the Nymboida coal mine rebellion in northern News South Wales in 1975.
Last Stand At Nymboida – Recreations
Raw footage of underground recreations for the documentary Last Stand At Nymboida.
Last Stand At Nymboida – United Collieries
Contemporary underground footage of coal mining at United Collieries in the Hunter Valley.
Life On The Picket
A documentary about life on the picket line during the Vickery coal mine strike in 1995.
Lockout
A documentary about the violent Rothbury Lockout on the Northern District coalfields of NSW in 1929-30.
Longwall Mining At Invincible Colliery
A short documentary demonstrating longwall mining at Invincible Colliery.
Manic Studios – Mine Safety A Matter of Life And Death
A satirical campaign ad against removing union safety inspectors from Queensland mines.
Manic Studios – Where Is Marius BBQ
A satirical campaign ad protesting BHP's neglect of coal mining communities in Central Queensland.
Oakdale – 6.3 Million Reasons To Belong To The Union
A video covering the 1999 Oakdale colliery closure and the loss of worker entitlements.
Oaky North Mine Christmas Letter
A campaign commercial against the Oaky North Mine lockout in Queensland.
Open Cut Safety, Induction Training
A short documentary concerning open cut coal mine safety for new workers.
Peter Garrett at Austar Coalmine – March 13 2007
Archive footage of Peter Garett visiting the Austar coal mine.
Powlett Express Newsreel
Early newsreel footage of union and community events in the Wonthaggi District.
Story Of A City
A government film showcasing the industrial city of Newcastle in New South Wales in 1945.
Strike Support
Extended first hand account of Queensland coal miner strike support and organisation.
The Coal Miner
A government short documentary about mine mechanisation in New South Wales in the 1950s.
The New Ipswich
A government film showcasing the industrial city of Ipswich in Queensland during the post war period of the late 1940s.
The Past We Inherit The Future We Build – Fred Moore With Andrew Denton
Extended ABC TV interview between Andrew Denton and Fred Moore.
The Story Of Harmers Haven
A short documentary about the establishment of Harmers Haven, a working class coastal settlement near Wonthaggi.
The Women
One of the first women to work on the Queensland coalfields recounts her battle to win maternity leave.
Training Film For Union Delegates
A training video for CFMEU - Mining & Energy Division's union delegates.
View From Below
A short documentary introducing new coal miners to underground work and safety measures.
Working The State Coal Mine
A short documentary tour of the State Coal Mine Tourist Mine in Wonthaggi.