Manufacturing is coming home
Brisbane-based art and architectural manufacturer UAP (Urban Art Projects) has re-shored much of its production to Australia, pulling it back from its China foundry, thanks to advanced manufacturing techniques, pioneering robotics and changed global…
Sep 19 19September 19, 2019
Article at The Australian
Two-level gym, foosball tables and beer on tap: Is this Brisbane’s best office?
TechnologyOne - a “living, breathing example of Queensland innovation” - now has offices in six countries and 1300 employees worldwide. It was 1987. Video recorders and pagers were the pinnacle of home tech excellence, Bob Hawke won the Australian…
Apr 03 24April 03, 2024
Article at The Courier Mail
Plugging the gaps in a leaky pipeline
Women in academia anticipate a work-life imbalance and heavier workloads if their career progresses, and face more “academic housework”, adding to the pressure on females in the education system. In what has been dubbed the leaky pipeline, girls and…
Mar 07 24March 07, 2024
Article at The Australian
Studying STEM subjects adds up to success
WOMEN IN EDUCATION Systemic change is required to overcome barriers for people of diverse backgrounds to develop a full career in science, maths and technology, a high-level review has found. The Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review found strategic…
Mar 07 24March 07, 2024
Article at The Australian
Alma Ronlund may have downsized her home maintenance since moving to a retirement village, but she has upsized her lifestyle. The intrepid 85-year-old moved to Azure Blue Redcliffe last year, relocating from her family home of more than 27 years in…
Dec 30 23December 30, 2023
Article at The Courier Mail
The Australian’s Green power list 2023
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Nov 09 23November 09, 2023
Article at The Australian
Trucks without human drivers can save lives and money
When you follow someone, you'll see their latest stories on your homepage in the 'Following' section. Autonomous trucks are being trialled on roads in Australia, as experts warn policy must keep pace with technology. The results of the first trial of…
Oct 15 23October 15, 2023
Article at The Australian
Modern fleet a must for safety and efficiency
Australia should incentivise the modernisation of the nation’s trucking fleet in order to support decarbonisation, while also boosting safety and productivity, peak bodies have urged. Diverse groups including the Australian Trucking Association,…
Oct 15 23October 15, 2023
Article at The Australian
Top 100 Financial Advisers: Frank Macindoe, Koda Capital
For Frank Macindoe, the challenge in long-term investing is to ignore the noise and determine the underlying trends.The adviser and partner at Koda Capital in Sydney takes a considered, multiyear investment approach that aims to minimise volatility…
Sep 20 23September 20, 2023
Article at The Australian
Numbers show the ‘home away from home’ is here to stay
Boarding schools remain a key plank of Australia’s education system, as they meet the schooling needs for a range of young people and their families. The number of students in boarding has continued to rise, as regional students, busy city families…
Sep 05 23September 05, 2023
Article at The Australian
Strength in numbers as sector grows
Parents are prioritising their children’s education in the family budget, with rising costs of living failing to dent enrolments at Australia’s independent schools. Almost one in every six students is now educated at a private independent school – up…
Jun 13 23June 13, 2023
Article at The Australian
Health, wellbeing critical focus for contemporary education
When the students at Silkwood School start the day, they take their place around a large table together with their classmates and teacher. Principal Terry O’Hanlon-Rose says each small group class of no more than 18 students bookends the day with the…
Jun 13 23June 13, 2023
Article at The Australian
Great neighbours will give you more than a cup of sugar
The importance of good neighbours is hard to overstate. The social connection can prevent loneliness, and even improve physical health. Fraser Shores, a Blue Care retirement village, and the Courier Mail are partnering to show the positive difference…
Apr 20 23April 20, 2023
Article at The Courier Mail
Helping refugees and new arrivals to Australia: Census planning counts
The Census is coming in August. Your participation helps plan services for individuals, families and communities. Knowing Census information about where different groups of people live and work helps the Australian Migrant Resource Centre in South…
Apr 15 23April 15, 2023
Article at news.com.au
Why retirees should keep owning pets
Bringing a loving pet into your home has lifelong benefits - and we shouldn’t stop owning a pet when we reach retirement age. Having pets provides people with physical and mental health benefits, as well as social boosts. Image supplied. Azure Blue…
Apr 11 23April 11, 2023
Article at The Courier Mail