Discover our Latest Projects & Insights for the Industry
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, thought leadership, and company updates from Better Than Reality. Here you’ll find our articles, event highlights, and insights into the future of mining, training, and technology.
News & Updates
From Virtual to Reality
Following three days of immersive VR training, Mobile Plant Mechanics transitioned into a live workshop to apply their newly developed skills in a mining environment. In partnership with IEES, which generously opened its workshop facilities, trainees could reinforce knowledge gained through VR simulations with practical, hands-on experience. This powerful combination of virtual learning and real-world application highlighted how Better Than Reality’s solutions can bridge the gap between theory and practice, giving participants confidence while improving safety, performance, and long-term workforce capability.
VR Pilot Program Showcase
Better Than Reality proudly launched its first Virtual Reality (VR) pilot program for Mobile Plant Mechanics, delivered in collaboration with Liebherr Mining, MLG, and HYDAC Group. Over three days, participants experienced highly immersive VR training that replicated real-world mining scenarios, followed by a practical workshop. The program demonstrated how VR technology can enhance workforce readiness by eliminating operational bottlenecks, improving safety outcomes, and accelerating skill development. This pilot is a key milestone in showing how immersive training can reshape learning in the mining industry and beyond.
Webinars & Events
Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) National Conference 2025
Join us on October 29–31, 2025, in Perth, Western Australia, for the BIC National Conference, the premier annual event for the bus and coach industry. Better Than Reality will be showcasing our VR training solutions at a dedicated mini-expo booth, where attendees can experience immersive demonstrations designed to enhance safety, streamline workforce training, and prepare teams for real-world operational challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore innovative technologies, and see how VR is shaping the future of transport and training.
Indo-Pacific Robotics, Autonomy, AI & Cyber Conference (IPRAAC) 2025
Join us on October 7–9, 2025, at the Pan Pacific Perth, Western Australia, for IPRAAC, the premier conference uniting leaders in robotics, autonomy, AI, and cybersecurity across the Indo-Pacific. Building on the success of the Indo-Pacific Space & Earth Conference, IPRAAC offers a dynamic platform featuring keynote sessions, interactive workshops, exhibitions, and technical site tours. Attendees from mining, energy, agriculture, space, defence, and advanced manufacturing will gather to explore emerging technologies, foster cross-sector collaboration, and drive innovation. Learn, network, and shape the future of intelligent systems in critical industries.
Boddington Careers Expo – Inspiring the Next Generation with VR
On 5 September 2025, Blue Tongue joined Programmed at the Boddington Careers Expo in WA to connect with local high school students and showcase the future of workforce training. Our team provided hands-on demonstrations of Better Than Reality’s immersive VR system, allowing students to experience how technology is reshaping safety, skills development, and career pathways in mining and trades. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with students quickly adapting to the simulations and showing genuine excitement about the possibilities of VR in their future careers. Events like this highlight the importance of engaging the next generation early and sparking interest in industries that will continue to play a critical role in Australia’s economy.
Future of Mining: New Ways to Find Skilled Workers
Better Than Reality founder, Tully Young, recently shared innovative approaches to tackling Australia’s mining skills shortage as a keynote speaker at the Future of Mining Australia 2025 conference on July 1, 2025. Drawing on decades of experience, Tully highlighted how upskilling and creating “hybrid” qualifications can bridge gaps across industries—such as preparing car mechanics to work on heavy mining equipment. These programs not only improve workforce readiness and safety but also open new career pathways while easing pressure on in-demand trades like electricians. His insights reinforced the importance of collaboration and adaptability in building the future mining workforce.
