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22 May 2019. Blackrock Industries’ success is driven by the strong demand for goods and services in the Hunter region’s booming mining sector. They are a proud Indigenous owned company with a corporate philanthropy that has made a significant impact on the local community in innovative ways. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment

22 May 2019. Blackrock Industries’ success is driven by the strong demand for goods and services in the Hunter region’s booming mining sector. They are a proud Indigenous owned company with a corporate philanthropy that has made a significant impact on the local community in innovative ways. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment

22 May 2019. Blackrock Industries’ success is driven by the strong demand for goods and services in the Hunter region’s booming mining sector. They are a proud Indigenous owned company with a corporate philanthropy that has made a significant impact on the local community in innovative ways. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment

22 May 2019. Blackrock Industries’ success is driven by the strong demand for goods and services in the Hunter region’s booming mining sector. They are a proud Indigenous owned company with a corporate philanthropy that has made a significant impact on the local community in innovative ways. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment

22 May 2019. Blackrock Industries’ success is driven by the strong demand for goods and services in the Hunter region’s booming mining sector. They are a proud Indigenous owned company with a corporate philanthropy that has made a significant impact on the local community in innovative ways. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment

22 May 2019. Blackrock Industries’ success is driven by the strong demand for goods and services in the Hunter region’s booming mining sector. They are a proud Indigenous owned company with a corporate philanthropy that has made a significant impact on the local community in innovative ways. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment

Photography series focusing on Australian businesses that have forged their mark in Trade Advocacy. This series focuses on Quarry Mining, in New South Wales on 22 March 2019. Bringing innovation to Australia’s manufacturing, Quarry Mining develops new products and methodologies in finding solutions for the mining industry. They work at the coalface of mining manufacturing and export equipment to mines in Mexico, Indonesia, southern parts of Asia and Europe. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment.

Photography series focusing on Australian businesses that have forged their mark in Trade Advocacy. This series focuses on Bondi Wash, in Sydney on 23 March 2019. From humble beginnings at a store on Australia's most iconic beach, Bondi Wash's all-natural scented cleansing products are raising the profile of our fragrant native plants to customers across the world. Their expanding business brings great flow-on effects to the local community. They sell wares from local artists and source Australian ingredients wherever possible. They also support 'Enterprise Learning Projects' which works to support local Indigenous businesses. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment.

Photography series focusing on Australian businesses that have forged their mark in Trade Advocacy. This series focuses on Bondi Wash, in Sydney on 23 March 2019. From humble beginnings at a store on Australia's most iconic beach, Bondi Wash's all-natural scented cleansing products are raising the profile of our fragrant native plants to customers across the world. Their expanding business brings great flow-on effects to the local community. They sell wares from local artists and source Australian ingredients wherever possible. They also support 'Enterprise Learning Projects' which works to support local Indigenous businesses. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment.

Photography series focusing on Australian businesses that have forged their mark in Trade Advocacy. This series focuses on Bondi Wash, in Sydney on 23 March 2019. From humble beginnings at a store on Australia's most iconic beach, Bondi Wash's all-natural scented cleansing products are raising the profile of our fragrant native plants to customers across the world. Their expanding business brings great flow-on effects to the local community. They sell wares from local artists and source Australian ingredients wherever possible. They also support 'Enterprise Learning Projects' which works to support local Indigenous businesses. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment.

Photography series focusing on Australian businesses that have forged their mark in Trade Advocacy. This series focuses on Bondi Wash, in Sydney on 23 March 2019. From humble beginnings at a store on Australia's most iconic beach, Bondi Wash's all-natural scented cleansing products are raising the profile of our fragrant native plants to customers across the world. Their expanding business brings great flow-on effects to the local community. They sell wares from local artists and source Australian ingredients wherever possible. They also support 'Enterprise Learning Projects' which works to support local Indigenous businesses. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment.

Photography series focusing on Australian businesses that have forged their mark in Trade Advocacy. This series focuses on Bondi Wash, in Sydney on 23 March 2019. From humble beginnings at a store on Australia's most iconic beach, Bondi Wash's all-natural scented cleansing products are raising the profile of our fragrant native plants to customers across the world. Their expanding business brings great flow-on effects to the local community. They sell wares from local artists and source Australian ingredients wherever possible. They also support 'Enterprise Learning Projects' which works to support local Indigenous businesses. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment.

Photography series focusing on Australian businesses that have forged their mark in Trade Advocacy. This series focuses on Bondi Wash, in Sydney on 23 March 2019. From humble beginnings at a store on Australia's most iconic beach, Bondi Wash's all-natural scented cleansing products are raising the profile of our fragrant native plants to customers across the world. Their expanding business brings great flow-on effects to the local community. They sell wares from local artists and source Australian ingredients wherever possible. They also support 'Enterprise Learning Projects' which works to support local Indigenous businesses. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment.

Photography series focusing on Australian businesses that have forged their mark in Trade Advocacy. This series focuses on Bondi Wash, in Sydney on 23 March 2019. From humble beginnings at a store on Australia's most iconic beach, Bondi Wash's all-natural scented cleansing products are raising the profile of our fragrant native plants to customers across the world. Their expanding business brings great flow-on effects to the local community. They sell wares from local artists and source Australian ingredients wherever possible. They also support 'Enterprise Learning Projects' which works to support local Indigenous businesses. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment.

Photography series focusing on Australian businesses that have forged their mark in Trade Advocacy. This series focuses on Lubrication Engineering Australia, in New South Wales, Australia on 23 March 2019. Rodney Fitzpatrick started at Lubrication Engineering in the Western Suburbs of Sydney as an apprentice over 30 years ago.  After travelling the world, he returned and bought the business from his old boss. Today Lubrication Engineering exports to over 75 countries with more than 30 percent of all sales being export sales. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment.

Photography series focusing on Australian businesses that have forged their mark in Trade Advocacy. This series focuses on Lubrication Engineering Australia, in New South Wales, Australia on 23 March 2019. Rodney Fitzpatrick started at Lubrication Engineering in the Western Suburbs of Sydney as an apprentice over 30 years ago.  After travelling the world, he returned and bought the business from his old boss. Today Lubrication Engineering exports to over 75 countries with more than 30 percent of all sales being export sales. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment.

22 May 2019. Blackrock Industries’ success is driven by the strong demand for goods and services in the Hunter region’s booming mining sector. They are a proud Indigenous owned company with a corporate philanthropy that has made a significant impact on the local community in innovative ways. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment

22 May 2019. Blackrock Industries’ success is driven by the strong demand for goods and services in the Hunter region’s booming mining sector. They are a proud Indigenous owned company with a corporate philanthropy that has made a significant impact on the local community in innovative ways. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment

22 May 2019. Blackrock Industries’ success is driven by the strong demand for goods and services in the Hunter region’s booming mining sector. They are a proud Indigenous owned company with a corporate philanthropy that has made a significant impact on the local community in innovative ways. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment

22 May 2019. Blackrock Industries’ success is driven by the strong demand for goods and services in the Hunter region’s booming mining sector. They are a proud Indigenous owned company with a corporate philanthropy that has made a significant impact on the local community in innovative ways. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment

22 May 2019. Blackrock Industries’ success is driven by the strong demand for goods and services in the Hunter region’s booming mining sector. They are a proud Indigenous owned company with a corporate philanthropy that has made a significant impact on the local community in innovative ways. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment

22 May 2019. Blackrock Industries’ success is driven by the strong demand for goods and services in the Hunter region’s booming mining sector. They are a proud Indigenous owned company with a corporate philanthropy that has made a significant impact on the local community in innovative ways. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment

22 May 2019. Blackrock Industries’ success is driven by the strong demand for goods and services in the Hunter region’s booming mining sector. They are a proud Indigenous owned company with a corporate philanthropy that has made a significant impact on the local community in innovative ways. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment

22 May 2019. Blackrock Industries’ success is driven by the strong demand for goods and services in the Hunter region’s booming mining sector. They are a proud Indigenous owned company with a corporate philanthropy that has made a significant impact on the local community in innovative ways. These stories showcase Australian local businesses who are helping their communities grow as they grow their own business through international trade. International trade creates local jobs, with one in five Australian workers or 2.2 million people employed in a trade-related activity. These jobs may be found in this story collection, from the farmer to the games-developer. In addition to jobs, the flow on effects are noteworthy with all the businesses represented contributing to their community. All are helping to expand their local economies either through sourcing produce or materials for their supply chains; supporting local community organisations; or even through their employees living and shopping locally. For more information go to https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/engage/trade-and-investment-stories#success-through-foreign-investment