Christmas Back Pay, Zero Omissions Challenge & Dave vs the Water Truck

Send us Fan MailThis 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.🎧 Listen on Spotify: 👉 https://bit.ly/BIM-Spotify🎧 Listen on Apple: 👉 https://bit.ly/BIM-Apple🎧 Listen on BuzzSprout: 👉 https://bit.ly/BIM-BuzzSprout🎧 Listen on Website: 👉 https://bit.ly/BIM-WebsiteThanks for tuning in to Blokes in Mining Podcast. Make sure to follow the show and chuck us a rating if you're keen—it helps more legends like you find it.Check out our website, you can suss out the merch, drop us a yarn, or get in touch there www.blokesinmining.comAnd if you're one of us, jump into the closed Facebook Group here https://bit.ly/BIM-Facebook or search ‘Blokes in Mining’ and join the crew.Blokes in Mining is proudly produced by Thinking Cap Solutions.We’ll catch you next round.