A shovel (1) includes a pan (2) having a base (3) and at least one enclosing side wall (4). The side wall (4) has an open front portion (5) and a rear portion (6). A pan actuator (9) is hingedly mounted to the rear portion of the side wall (6). A spade (10) is pivotally mounted to the side wall (4). An elongate handle (12) is connected to the spade (10) and extends away from it such that the handle (12) and the spade (10) are maintained in a fixed orientation. The pan actuator (9) is moveable to rotate the pan (2) between a closed position wherein the spade (10) is disposed over or adjacent the pan open front portion (5) and an open position wherein the spade (10) is clear of the pan open front portion (5). 5445A-AU 1 - 16 4 8 a 21
