Yeah Pete mining is going gangbusters now, thought about it but like being home most nights. The money is incredible but so's the cost of living in those areas. Carton of **** in brisbane around $45, in the mining towns more like $90, not that you can drink anyway coz they test every day and if you get sprung, your outta there. Mate of mine has a rental near one of the mines up north, normal brick 4 bedroom place, nothing flash, where i live would be about $350 - $400 to rent PW, hes got it out for $1500 PW, crazy stuff.