As floods and storms impact…

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Research commissioned by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) and the Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB), has revealed inefficient approval processes have cost the industry up to $230 million per year.

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Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) is excited to announce the appointment of its new CEO, Hannah Mathews. Following an extensive search to fill this leadership role, PICA’s Board has appointed Mathews, a nationally…

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In a move that will be widely welcomed by the industry, The Print & Visual Communication Association of Australia today confirmed the formal appointment of Kellie Northwood as the chief executive officer of the association, which has just merged…

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Access to high-profile speakers and its central location are earning Wellington a reputation as a place where organising a conference is easy. The recent inaugural New Zealand Women in Medicine conference is proof of that – organisers intend to secure their biennial event in the New Zealand capital after its resounding success. “Our intention is to keep it in Wellington, given how compact it is, its central location, and how easy it is to tap into quality speakers,”…

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ACS, an association that represents the Australian technology sector, has welcomed the budget presented by the Federal Government on Tuesday, describing it as "a step towards boosting the diversity of the IT industry and the broader economy with its support for families in, or looking to enter, the workforce". ACS chief executive Chris Vein said in a statement: “While we would have liked to have seen more tech focused measures announced, we have long been advocates of…

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Is it time to upgrade or change your CRM? Your CRM or Customer Relationship Management system is likely the most critical database system outside your finance and payroll software. After all, it contains (or should contain) everything you know about your members and key stakeholders. As such, investment decisions about your CRM are important and usually challenging. Despite this, all organisations should…

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Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park brings grandeur to any meeting or event with versatile, modern spaces in the heart of the city. The refurbished conference venues combine the latest in technology and five-star sophistication to create refined spaces ideal for motivating your team or hosting an annual meeting. With room for up to 1,600 attendees, Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park…

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Murrami rice grower Peter Herrmann has succeeded Finley’s Rob Massina as president of the Ricegrowers Association of Australia. Mr Herrmann was accepted into the role by the RGA Board and Central Executive meeting in Leeton on September 7. He had been an RGA member since 1989 and, along with wife Katherine and their six sons, runs a mixed farming operation of rice, sheep, and walnuts. Mr Herrmann has a Bachelor of Laws (2AHons Environmental Law) from the…

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Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) has announced a major change in its top management, with the appointment of a new CEO to take effect on 1 January 2023. Long-serving CEO Rob Lucas will hand over the reins of Caravan Industry Victoria to current General Manager Operations, Daniel Sahlberg, and Rob will become CEO of the National Caravan Industry Training College (NCITC). CIV president Nat Schiavello said the handover was the culmination of a carefully planned succession…

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