Bec Larkin says that she wasn’t sure what she wanted to study when she decided to go to university. Eventually settling on a double degree of Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Economics from UTS and honours in Medical Science from UNSW, Larkin didn’t initially go into the waste and resource recovery industry. “I did my […]
The success of the Australian Matildas on home soil has captured Komatsu after re-signing with the Western Sydney Wanderers. The Wanderers have found a long-term partner in Komatsu, tied together until 2026 after signing in 2021. Komatsu will retain its position on the right sleeve of the Wanderers Liberty A-Leagues home, away and third jerseys. It will […]
Thirteen women graduated from CPB Contractors’ 2023 Women in Construction paid training program on Friday 18 August – with all guaranteed a job on a major Sydney infrastructure project. CPB Contractors Chief Operating Officer and Executive General Manager, NSW & ACT, Major Projects and Tunnelling Don Johnson said programs like Women in Construction can help address the industry’s skilled […]
Thirteen more women have graduated from CPB Contractors’ paid three-week pre-employment Women in Construction training program, transitioning them to work on major state infrastructure programs and fast-tracking their careers in construction. This is the third group of women to graduate from the program, with 18 graduating from the pilot program in NSW last year, and a further […]
THE INSIDE Construction Expo will be an event tradies won’t wanna miss. As well as trade shows with all the latest toys and tools, the expo plans to tackle many of the issues facing tradies nationwide. SEE ALSO: Tradie Tough Tests A particular area of focus for the inaugural event will be growing women’s participation in […]
On the heels of Körber’s 2023 Shipping and Returns Survey, Nikki Jones unpacks some of the findings, as well as what properly integrated supply chain software can do to address challenges and realise opportunities. In the digitally driven era of immediacy and convenience, supply chains have evolved far beyond their traditional function of simple product conveyance. […]
As ALDI Australia announces Anna McGrath as CEO, the new leader re-commits to Price Leadership, confirming that delivering value for Australian shoppers is her unwavering focus. The announcement comes at a time when the business is keenly aware of the impact that it can have on Australian shoppers’ back pockets. “I am honoured to be […]
The scholarship supports women in transport the opportunity to undertake further study, or for women in other industries to make a start in transport. Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) has announced this week it is now accepting applications for the next round of Driving the Difference scholarships. Now in its fifth year, TWAL says this […]
Having gotten her start in trucks in the mines 14 years ago, Jacqueline Larkin has just completed additional heavy vehicle training through the Foot in the Door program, as she seeks to further her skills. The Foot in the Door program is an initiative of Women in Trucking Australia (WiTA), officially launched earlier this year […]
At the joint Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) and Livestock and Rural Transport Association of WA conference in Busselton WA, the winner of the inaugural Rural Transport Rising Star (RTRS) award with the Rising Star awarded to Amy Throckmorton, an Operations Manager working for TGR Transport in Victoria. As the winner, Amy was […]