There’s been a gender gap throughout the years at all levels of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines all over the world, according to the United Nations. Even though women have made progress towards increasing their participation in higher education, they are still under-represented in these fields. But Global Resource Recovery (GRR), part of Cleanway […]
The new CEO of Clean Up Australia, Jenny Geddes, will join the environmental not for profit in October, replacing retiring chief executive Terrie-Ann Johnson. Pip Kiernan, Chair of Clean Up Australia, said Geddes’ expertise spans government and public affairs, brand management, strategy, and financial management. “The Board and I feel fortunate to have found such […]
A new campaign, ‘She Built It’, has been launched by Minister for Industrial Relations Tim Pallas in a bid to encourage more women to pursue a career in the construction industry. The digital, radio and print campaign highlights the success of women in the industry and has recently been introduced at a social housing construction site […]
Dr Gretchen Gagel looks back upon 25 years of project excellence and forward to the challenges we face as an industry. By Dr Gretchen Gagel Serving as one of the four judges for the 25th anniversary of the Australian Construction Achievement Award in 2022 was an uplifting event that solidified the tremendous pride I feel […]
The trial of a Culture Standard will be piloted at NSW construction sites to improve facilities, working conditions and encourage more women to consider a career in construction. The program will be tested at the new Wentworth Point High School and Mulgoa Road upgrade stage 1 construction sites to address a number of cultural issues. […]
Rachael Keiley’s career in construction spans almost 20 years across plumbing and building, both on and off the tools. Now in a project management position for boutique developer, Coulson Operations, the plumber by trade is heading up an exciting, new project soon to be revealed to the public. Kicking off her trade as a plumber […]
This MC driver bride arrived at her wedding in style, driving herself to the ceremony in a shined-up Kenworth T909, with her father and maid of honour in tow, as she married her farmer beau. Callie Sandilands and Aidan Newton tied the knot on a not-so-sunny day at a lush green sheep and cattle property, […]
MC driver and board director of Women in Trucking Australia (WiTA) Corrina Riley appeared on mainstream television over the weekend to discuss the driver shortage and the need to attract more people into the industry. In recent times, Riley has been doing the rounds to promote truck driving as a rewarding career. The segment that […]
A new Managing Director has joined Krone Commercial Vehicles Group. Astrid Janke has taken over as Managing Director in the design and development division of the Krone Commercial Vehicle Group, effective 1 April 2022. She succeeds Uwe Sasse who has commenced partial retirement. After studying engineering in Stuttgart, Janke can now look back on more […]
Mars, Incorporated has announced the appointment of Dr Abigail Stevenson as its Chief Science Officer (CSO), a role that champions Mars’ involvement in global, cutting-edge scientific discovery. In this role, Dr Stevenson will drive external partnerships with academia, non-governmental organisations and peers; help build the pipeline of leading science and technology talent at Mars; and […]