Australian cricket has taken the first official step into the world of NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, joining a movement that has already generated millions of dollars for sports around the globe. Cricket Australia (CA) and the Australian Cricketers Association (ACA) today announced they have signed a multi-year licensing deal with Singapore-based collectibles platform Rario and NFT trading company BlockTrust, which will enable cricket lovers to own and trade NFTs of some of the most memorable…

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The Foodservice Suppliers Association Australia (FSAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Minnie Constan as its new CEO, following the retirement of longstanding incumbent Vince Crawley effective 6 June. Minnie’s long association with Australia’s foodservice sector stretches back more than two decades to when she was appointed Event Director for Diversified Communications, in which position she was responsible for organising and directing Fine Food Australia, the nation’s premier…

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“Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Peter Hendy as the new Chief Executive Officer”, stated IHEA Chair Mr Alan Finch. “IHEA members are higher education institutions educating domestic and international students in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. IHEA’s primary purpose is to represent its members and grow the respect and recognition of independent higher education and the contribution of a diverse range of providers to Australian…

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After five years’ service on the Board, the past three as Chair, Katrina Raymond is retiring as Chair and Director of Craft Victoria. Current Board Member Matthew Lucas will succeed Katrina as Chair. Lucas assumed the Chair’s role as of Friday 8 April 2022. Raymond said she is pleased to have played a part in promoting the position of Craft Victoria in the creative life of Australia, and the role of makers. Incoming Chair Matthew Lucas thanked Raymond for her service to Craft Victoria…

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The Print and Visual Communications Association and The Real Media Collective are intending to merge to form one "super industry body", in what the protagonists say is a "call to arms" to the print industry to come together and "build the strongest industry we've ever been".The intended merger will bring the two largest industry associations for the paper, print, mail, packaging and publishing sectors together, leveraging from the foundation of the existing PVCA Registered Organisation…

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AFL Commission Chairman Richard Goyder has announced that CEO Gillon McLachlan had advised the AFL Commission of his resignation, which will become effective at the conclusion of 2022. Mr Goyder said that following the successful conclusion of the NAB AFLW season at the weekend Mr McLachlan had informed the Commission of his intention to leave the role but has also agreed he would stay through the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Season to ensure a number of key strategic projects were completed. By…

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Australian Constructors Association today announced Mr Duncan Gibb, CEO Construction Australia – Fulton Hogan, has been appointed as the new President of the Board. Mr Gibb is passionately committed to improving the sustainability and productivity of the construction industry through government and industry collaboration. Mr Gibb said, “I feel privileged to take on the role of President at a time when the construction industry is united in driving positive change. The association…

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The Women Lawyers Association of New South Wales (WLANSW) is the peak professional body representing women lawyers in NSW. They have been committed to improving the status and working conditions of women lawyers since 1952. Today they have a diverse membership of over 9000 ranging from the female pioneers of the legal profession, senior legal leaders and the emerging next generation. The inaugural meeting of WLANSW was held on 6 March 1952. It was the first such association…

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This week NAWIC has officially announced a new National Chair of its Board with the appointment of former Vice Chair, Christina Yiakkoupis. Christina Yiakkoupis has been a director on the Board since July 2017 and Vice Chair since November 2020. The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is an Australian, not-for-profit organisation formed in 1995. NAWIC is led by a team of passionate volunteers who all strive to help champion and empower women in the construction…

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