Thirteen more women have graduated from CPB Contractors’ paid three-week pre-employment WomenRead More

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 Daimler [...]

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 [...]

Viva Energy Australia has announced it will further advance its partnership with Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL). The agreement reached this week demonstrates an ongoing commitment to advancing women in the transport and logistics industry. By becoming Silver Partners, Viva Energy, a leading Australian fuel supplier, will help TWAL continue to provide programs and initiatives [...]

A UK-trained optometrist now practising in New Zealand has developed the new Beardsworth Reading Chart designed to simplify children’s eye tests and address the shortcomings of current testing resources. Natalie Beardsworth. Ms Natalie Beardsworth, an optometrist with a special interest in children’s vision, launched her reading chart in New Zealand earlier this year and is [...]

Wyndham Clinic Private Hospital Day Surgery in Melbourne’s west has appointed experienced health leader Ms Frances Jordan as CEO and director of nursing (DON). “After 10 years servicing the fast-growing Wyndham community, Wyndham Clinic Private Hospital Day Surgery has a new future-focused CEO/DON and revitalised leadership team who are welcoming new physicians and investing in [...]