Sunday 20 July 2008
Mark your diaries 28-30 November in Brisbane
The content of our annual conference is coming together nicely.
We have some exciting speakers confirmed on issues that you want to hear about.
Mark your diaries and start to plan your travel to be there.
Sunday 13 July 2008
AGM in Perth on 26 September
Don't forget that this years AGM will be held in WA on 26 September.
If you live in WA here is your chance to come along and meet with the board and have your say.
Also when the AGM papers come out, there is your opportunity to nominate to join the Transport Women board.
The AGM will be followed by dinner, venue tba
Sunday 6 July 2008
New board member in Melbourne
We have another new board member, Jacquelene Brotherton from Oxford Cold Storage in Melbourne.
Jacquelene has many years experience in the Transport Industry with a background in livestock and at last gives us a Director in Melbourne.
Jacquelene understands many of the issues faced out there on the roads and in transport offices around Australia every day.
Welcome Jacquelene.
Tuesday 1 July 2008
Transport Women Australia 2008 Conference
This is to be held in Brisbane from 28 to 30 November at The Mercure Hotel in Brisbane and we are putting together a great program.
The theme this year is Vision, Clarity and Direction.
If you were interested in being a sponsor or attending just let me know at admin@transportwomen.com.au and I will be in contact with you.
Saturday 28 June 2008
WA Happenings
Our WA subcommittee are holding regular breakfasts every couple of months, and now they are planning on putting out some WA news on a regular basis.
Guest speakers at the June breakfast were Paul and Sergio from Power Pro Truck Management system.
Power Pro Truck Management System has been designed to assist Contract and Sub-Contract Drivers in the maintenance of records for Daily Truck Operations.
For further information or to download a trial version visit their website www...
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Saturday 21 June 2008
TWAL Raffle
Shortly we will have tickets available for our raffle this year to be drawn at our conference in November.
Prizes are a $500.00 fuel voucher courtesy of BP, a lovely leather briefcase courtesy of Volvo Trucks and a registration fee for next years ATA Convention on the Gold Coast courtesy of NTI.
All very nice prizes and we thank all three companies for their donations.
Saturday 14 June 2008
Dinner with Pam and Liz
For Queensland members and friends, we will be having an informal dinner in Brisbane on Friday 20 June.
Contact Pam on mobile 0407 503 605 if you would like to come along.
Cost will be - pay your own way.
Saturday 7 June 2008
New Transport Women board member
We are very pleased to announce that Merry Manton from Simon National Carriers has joined the Board of Directors of Transport Women Australia Ltd.
Merry brings to us many years of experience, firstly as an owner operator and now as a valued employee of Simon National Carriers.
This gives us back a presence in Queensland so that local members will have a contact.
Welcome Merry.
Saturday 31 May 2008
Winner
Congratulations go out to Transport Women member Helen Savage who last night took out the National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year award in Canberra.
Well done Helen and well deserved.
Saturday 17 May 2008
Women’s Networking Groups
We would be interested to know if your company or any company you know of has a women's support/networking/membership etc group.
A lot can be learned by sharing ideas so please let us know any details. You can call Pam on 0407 53 605 or contact admin@transportwomen.com.au
Tuesday 13 May 2008
Cummins Women’s Leadership Network Group
Recently our board was invited to meet with the Cummins South Pacific Women’s Leadership Network Group (WLNG) to discuss issues we may have in common.
I was privileged to be able to attend today and what an inspirational group of women they are.
Hats off to Cummins for having a culture in their workplace that allows their women to network and think tank on ways to attract people to the industry and work on other issues such as work in the community.
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Tuesday 6 May 2008
School visits
Alice Springs High School pupils have been getting visits from Liz and Marie from the National Road Transport Hall of Fame, talking to them about the transport industry and career paths available.
Well done girls, every little bit helps in educating our young, and this is especially relevant and important given the shortage of interested applicants for all areas in our industry.
Monday 5 May 2008
National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year Finalists
Our congratulations go to members Helen Savage and Carol Single who are both finalists in the National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year Awards.
It is wonderful that each year Transport Women Australia has members of such high calibre who reach finalist status. Well done ladies.
The third finalist Chris McGregor was a popular speaker at our conference last year and congratulations also go out to her.
Wednesday 30 April 2008
Transport Women take on Fuel Issue
One of our members has had enough of the high fuel prices and has started an email campaign to MP’s and Politicians, alerting them to the difficulties we are facing in this industry.
If you wish to take part in this campaign by email or mail, contact admin@transportwomen.com.au and we will forward you the draft letter and lists of addresses.
Good on her, that’s what this industry needs – more people to take a stand and shout from the rooftops about their issues...
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Saturday 19 April 2008
Councillor Martin
Transport Women Vice Chair Liz Martin has recently been elected on to the Alice Springs Municipal Council.
Congratulations Liz
Saturday 12 April 2008
Transport Women Board
Now is the time to start thinking about whether you could spare some time to work for the better of our industry.
We always lack people who are prepared to put up their hand and give a few hours of their time, so if you had ever thought about it, why not give it a go.
The main prerequisite is keenness to have a go, anything else can be worked around.
Our AGM is in September this year in WA so start the wheels of thought in motion, you never know, you may enjoy it.
Wednesday 9 April 2008
ATA Trucking Industry Women of the Year Winners Reunion
Just a reminder about our annual TWAL breakfast at the ATA convention on Friday 30 May. Even if you are not attending the convention you are more than welcome to come along to our breakfast, and hear the Trucking Industry Women winners tell us about the difference the win made to their lives.
Invitations are now out so if you do not have one but would like to go, contact me if you would like one sent out to you.
Friday 4 April 2008
Thank you to Sue Rowe
Sue Rowe our long standing Director from WA has resigned from the board due to work commitments.
Sue has been with us since 2003 which is a huge effort and our thanks as well as those from our Foundation Business Partners go out to her for her input.
Monday 31 March 2008
ATA Council meeting and AGM
Transport Women Chair Pam attended these meetings in Canberra recently and came away with an appreciation for just how much the ATA is doing for our industry, albeit most people are not aware of this and think that it is just the big wigs making all the decisions.
The state and sector organisations are there working for you, the industry, so if you have issues that you think are not being addressed then tell someone who can pass on the message on your behalf.
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Thursday 20 March 2008
Easter Greetings
To all of our valued members, sponsors and friends, we wish you all a safe and happy Easter.
Saturday 15 March 2008
Successful session at LBCA conference in Albury
Attendees at the Livestock and Bulk Carriers Conference were treated to a session on Mentoring and Financial Tips 'n Tricks yesterday when members of our organisation Kathleen Hester - Director, Melissa Strong - National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year and Pam McMillan - Chair were the guest speakers.
Melissa spoke on the value of Mentoring and the program she is involved with at Roadmaster, Kathleen gave the audience some valuable hints on how to deal with difficult financial issues and Pam delivered a brief history of Transport Women Australia with a time line of key events...
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Wednesday 20 February 2008
Mentoring and Training update in Melbourne
A small group was treated to a presentation last night by Melissa Strong - National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year, and Ian Bushby from DECA on the value of mentoring and Training opportunities and facilities at DECA.
The function followed our first board meeting for the year where we set out our plans and goals for the year ahead.
Our speaking topics have been set and we are all looking forward to increasing our presence throughout the country.
Sunday 17 February 2008
Floods in Queensland
Queensland member Carol Single and her family have had a torrid time this week with the extreme wet at Mackay.
While husband Ian was flat on his back literally (with a crook back), Carol was doing what women around the country do in a crisis - trying to keep everyone else sane and together.
With the bridge at Walkerston under six feet of water and the road to their property one metre under, and a two year old granddaughter under foot, Carol set out on the tractor to see if she could pick up her daughter and new grandchild from the hospital they were being evacuated from immediately after the birth...
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Friday 8 February 2008
First WA function for 2008
WA members mark your diaries for Friday 7 March.
Sue Rowe is organising another fun breakfast with further details tba shortly.
Friday 1 February 2008
Melbourne Transport Women Dinner Function
If you are in the Melbourne area on February 19, don't forget our dinner at Rydges North Melbourne with guest speakers Melissa Strong from Roadmaster speaking about mentoring and the program they have at Roadmaster; and Ian Bushby from DECA speaking on training - the essentials for 2008.
This is at a reasonable cost of $45.00 members and $50.00 non members.
Bookings can be made by email to admin or by phoning Pam on 0407 503605
Monday 21 January 2008
New little Transport Woman arrives
Congratulations to Transport Women member Mandy Durkin and her husband Kelly from Kelly Durkin Trucking, Wodonga on the birth of Charlotte Patricia Durkin - a little sister for Chloe.
Monday 31 December 2007
Farewell to 2007
The board of Transport Women Australia Ltd would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and hope you all enjoy a prosperous and safe 2008.
Monday 24 December 2007
Transport Women office closed until 7 January.
We would like to wish our members and friends a wonderful festive season and happy holidays if you are having them.
This office will be closed until 7 January.
Friday 21 December 2007
Albury Xmas function a success
A wonderful time was had by a group of Albury members and friends last night when they met for the first time locally for dinner and an informal chat.
Plans were made to meet on a quarterly basis so if you missed out make sure you come along next time.
Monday 17 December 2007
Transport Women Conference date change
The Transport Women Australia Conference has been rescheduled to November 2008 due to the large number of industry conferences in the first half of the year.
The venue remains at the Mercure Hotel in Brisbane, and work has already started on providing a wonderful event.
Sunday 9 December 2007
Large funeral for trucking identity
The transport industry came out in force on Friday 7th December to pay their respects to the late John Kelly.
John's funeral was attended by well over 400 people from all parts of the trucking industry and other communities as well as from overseas.
John's wife Jenny has thanked the industry for it's massive support and is touched by the esteem in which he was held.
Tuesday 4 December 2007
RIP John Kelly
It was with great sadness that we received the news that our great friend and supporter, John Kelly (JK) from NTI in Sydney had passed away suddenly on Sunday morning 2 December.
John was a true believer in Transport Women Australia Ltd and was the instigator behind the support from our Foundation Business Partners from those very early days.
On a personal level John and his wife Jenny were very dear friends of ours and we along with many others are devastated by this great loss to the industry...
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Saturday 1 December 2007
LBCA conference in Albury
Transport Women Australia Ltd Chair, Pam McMillan has been asked to do a presentation at the Livestock & Bulk Carriers Association Conference in Albury – March 14 2008.
This is a wonderful opportunity for Transport Women with a four hour timeslot including lunch. Work is currently underway with the help of our Sydney sub committee to present something special.
Monday 26 November 2007
Transport Women board for 2007-2008
Pam McMillan – Chair
Liz Martin – Vice Chair
Sue Rowe – Director
Kathleen Hester - Director
Wednesday 14 November 2007
Reunion planned
Transport Women Australia Ltd are planning to hold a reunion of all previous winners of the National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year (RTF and ATA) at our annual breakfast at the ATA Convention in Canberra in late May.
Letters will go out early next year.
Friday 9 November 2007
Stories from the Road
This beautiful hard cover (coffee table) book written by several authors about characters, companies and individuals in the road transport industry is still available and would make a perfect Xmas present.
It features stories about several Transport Women members plus a host of other identities.
Copies can be purchased by contacting Liz on info@roadtransporthall.com or TWAL administration.
Monday 29 October 2007
Informing the Community
We at Transport Women Australia Ltd are currently putting in place a program of visits to community groups and organisations to do some positive PR about our industry.
Melissa Strong, the National Trucking Industry Women of the Year is working with us on this project, and kicked off the program with a speech on Mateship, Safety and Company Culture at the Australian Truck Drivers Memorial at Tarcutta on October 27th.
Transport Women Australia Ltd was well represented with Liz Martin, Vice Chair travelling over from Alice Springs to lay a wreath on behalf of the industry, Pam McMillan, Chair, working there as part of the organising committee and Melissa as a speaker.
Wednesday 3 October 2007
Mentoring
At our September Sydney function, the girls from Roadmaster did an interesting presentation on mentoring, and explained how they have implemented this into their company.
Melissa Strong explained the program, Fiona Gilbert spoke as a mentor and Louise Gault gave her perspective as a Mentee.
We are working on making this a formal mentoring program that will be available to other companies.
Wednesday 19 September 2007
In vehicle phone Kits
Do your drivers have in vehicle phones?
Do you know about the plans to have no in vehicle kits with the new Next G network?
How do you feel about gluing your mobile in to your car or truck?
Pretty second hand way to treat the Trucking industry who collectively must own hundreds of thousands of mobile phones.
You should be shouting from the rooftops to make sure someone hears our concerns – Telstra and the other providers make a motza of money from our industry – they damn well should take notice of our concerns.
Friday 7 September 2007
Award Winners as Spokespeople
Melissa Strong from Roadmaster and a former board member of Transport Women Australia Ltd won the Trucking Industry Woman of the Year award in April this year. Melissa had some stiff competition from other Transport Women members, and is a credit to her company for all the hard work she puts in for the industry and to the community.
Melissa has won a well deserved overseas holiday courtesy of Cummins who sponsor the award and we know she will have a ball.
Melissa and I have been having talks recently to see how the award winners could be utilized to profile the good parts of our industry...
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Saturday 1 September 2007
Book Launch
Transport Women Vice Chair, Liz Martin co authored the book "Stories from the Road" which was launched recently. This is a beautiful book and has in it some stories about lots of well known trucking identities as well as Transport Women members.
Thursday 30 August 2007
Shortage of not just drivers
We recently advertised for an office assistant here at TWAL and with all of the applications we received three were really decent.
At different stages of the week I gave the job to those three ladies and within hours they all phoned back to say they had a better offer.
It appears that it is not just driving that seems unattractive as an occupation, I got the impression that working in a transport office was not desirable either, regardless of what the duties were.
Monday 27 August 2007
Alice Springs Breakfast
Our annual breakfast in Alice was very successful once again, and how great it was in the new area.
We enjoyed a chicken, fruit and champagne breakfast and were entertained by Murray Mac and Greg Livesy before a presentation by Liz Schmidt telling us about her life and also giving some valuable advice on being in business.
We all enjoyed massages and great coffee courtesy of the girls from Shell, and were treated to many giveaways including chokkies, champagne flutes and drink bottles...
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Sunday 15 July 2007
Natroad Conference from 2 to 5 August
Don't forget to book your places for the Natroad Conference being held in Canberra from 2 to 5 August.
Go to www.natroad.com.au and you will be able to download a registration form or book online.
Unknown deposit
Did you transfer seventy five dollars into the Transport Women Australia bank account on 30 April this year?
Do you have a company that has an MTE Operating account?
If so please contact us, we cannot identify the transfer and your membership may have been cancelled.
Either email admin@transportwomen.com.au or phone Pam on 02 6041 6244
Tuesday 10 July 2007
TWAL Conference dates announced for next year
Our conference dates for next year will be 19 and 20 April in Queensland.
Due to the ATA changing their dates to the end of May, we have almost swapped dates.
Planning is underway already for this event so mark your calendars now.
To see some of the action at our 2007 conference, click here
Sunday 1 July 2007
Transport Women merchandise for sale
We have available some quality merchandise for sale.
USB flash drives - $30.00
Letter Openers - $10.00
Car visor note pads and pens - $5.00
Weighted post it note holders - $6.00
Business card cases - $15.00
Thermo travel mug - $10...
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Thursday 21 June 2007
Conference wrap up
Wow, what a weekend, we had fabulous speakers, good food, lots of laughter and prizes, a chance for learning and the experience of some real camaraderie.
After breakfast and the official welcome we started off with a tag team presentation by Kathleen Hester and Stuart Arnold-Levy from Roadmaster giving us tips on how to run successful businesses followed by a brief presentation on the latest news in superannuation by Andrew Stewart the independent Chair of the Transport Industry Superannuation Fund...
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Wednesday 20 June 2007
Transport Women join ATA Council
Transport Women Australia Ltd became Associate Members of the Australian Trucking Association today.
This gives our organisation a seat on the Council with input but no vote.
Our Chair, Pam McMillan is the nominated person to attend the Council meetings which are held four times a year, with the opportunity to be a part of Key Result Area working committees.
Tuesday 19 June 2007
Raffle winner
The winner of our Aboriginal Art painting drawn at the conference is Greg Livesy from Alice Springs.
Well done Greg and ironic that Greg actually packaged the painting for the trip to Melbourne.
Monday 18 June 2007
Conference huge success
Members and delegates enjoyed a fabulous weekend of learning and fun at the Hilton Melbourne Airport on June 16 and 17.
All agreed that it was a great success and are looking forward to what is in store in the future.
More later
Sunday 17 June 2007
Nola Bransgrove retires from TWAL board
Transport Women Australia Chair, Pam McMillan today paid tribute to Nola Bransgrove who has retired from the TWAL board.
Nola was one of the founders of TWAL and was instrumental in setting a solid foundation for the organisation to grow.
A plaque was accepted by Sue Rowe in Nola's absence and the board and conference delegates wished Nola well for her future.
Tuesday 12 June 2007
Four days to go
Last chance to get your bookings in for our Geared up and Going Places - Leadership and Lifestyle conference.
Contact admin today or fax your booking details to 02 6041 2155
Monday 11 June 2007
Liz Martin awarded an OAM
Transport Women Australia Ltd are proud to announce that Director and Vice Chair Liz Martin has been awarded an OAM for her service to Transport in the Queens Birthday Honours.
Liz has worked tirelessly in Alice Springs establishing the Road Transport Hall of Fame and Museum, and is also well known for her work as a Historian and Author.
The research that Transport Women Australia conducted in 2005 and 2006 and the resulting statistics on the Economic and Social Viability of Owner Operators and Small Fleets, would have been almost impossible to achieve without the knowledge and hard work put in by Liz over several months...
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Thursday 7 June 2007
Nine days to go
Bookings are still coming in for our Leadership and Lifestyle conference on 16 and 17 June, so if you hadn't booked it is not too late.
Come along for a weekend of fun and learning in a relaxed environment.
Phone Pam on 0407 503 605 for further details.
Wednesday 30 May 2007
New board member
We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new board member - Kelli Marriott from Eventrans in Brisbane.
Thursday 17 May 2007
Download your Conference Program & Registration form
The Geared up and Going Places Conference and registration form is out in the mail as of today - so keep your eyes on the post!!!
If you would like to download a copy of the program and/or registration form please go the our newsletters page and download from there.
We hope you can attend another successful conference.
Click here to download the registration form.
Monday 14 May 2007
Transport Women Australia Raffle
Transport Women Australia Ltd are holding another fundraising raffle in conjuction with the Geared Up & Going Places Conference to be held on 16 and 17 June 2007.
Prize is "Mud Crab Dreaming" (Valued at $3000)
Original Art by Alan Ah Kit - Aboriginal Artist.
The tickets are at a cost of $5.00 each or $20.00 for 5
Raffle to be drawn on Saturday 16 June 2007 at the Conference in Melbourne
Ticket books will be sent out with conference programs
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Monday 30 April 2007
Perth breakfast enjoyed by many!!!
A wonderful morning was had by all who attended the Perth breakfast this morning.
Mark Langford from BlackBox Control was the guest speaker. Mark ran through an overview of the vehicle tracking system and its use with fatigue management and compliance scenarios.
Make sure you check out our events page to see where our next function is being held.
Monday 23 April 2007
Melissa Strong wins Trucking Industry Woman of Year award
A very big congratulations to our valued member "Melissa Strong" of Roadmaster on winning the Trucking Industry Woman of the Year.
The award was delivered at this years ATA Convention in Cairns.
A wonderful achievement Melissa, Well done!!!
Monday 16 April 2007
Cairns Breakfast at ATA Convention a huge success!!!!
Another fantastic response to our invitation for our Cairns breakfast.
With around 50 in attendance to enjoy a hearty breakfast and listen to our panel of speakers including Jan Pattison of QTA, Liz Martin of the Road Transport Hall of Fame and Desley Owens of Queensland Transport address the topic of "Road Safety is our Business" the morning was another great success.
Thank you to all who attended.
Monday 19 March 2007
High profile speakers for annual breakfast
On Saturday 14 April at the Cairns Convention Centre, well known author and historian, also Transport Women Director and CEO of the Road Transport Hall of Fame at Alice Springs, Liz Martin, along with Membership Liason Officer from Queensland Trucking Association and Road Accident Firefighter, also former Owner Driver representative on the Australian Trucking Association Council, Jan Pattison will join with Desley Owens, Manager Customer Service from Queensland Transport to discuss the topic - "Road Safety is our Business"...
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Friday 2 March 2007
Quarterly Newsletter in preparation
If any members have anything to contribute to our Quarterly Newsletter which will be out in early April, please forward to our administrator asap.
Sunday 25 February 2007
No accommodation in Adelaide
The Transport Women function and board meeting in Adelaide for March has been cancelled.
There is no accommodation available as the city is booked out for the Police games.
Hopefully we will be able to come later in the year.
Tuesday 20 February 2007
Last chance to take part in Group Booking
There is only one week left to take part in the Transport Women Group booking for the ATA convention in Cairns.
The dates are 11th to 15th April at the Cairns Convention Centre.
If you want to save a bit of money contact us now.
Thursday 15 February 2007
Women Race 4
Women Race 4 team is Racing in the 2007 Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race.
They are a team of 20 women and will be sailing onboard "South Passage" and fundraising to support the REDKITE.
Redkite (the new name for The Malcolm Sargent Cancer Fund for Children) supports children and their families through cancer by providing emotional, financial and educational services.
If you would like to know more about REDKITE please logon to the women's health section and go to the REDKITE site...
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Friday 2 February 2007
TDL Industry Round Table (Victoria)
By Nola Bransgrove
For the non Victorians in our membership, and I suspect for a number of Victorian members who may not know of its existence I thought it would be timely to tell you a little about the Transport Distribution and Logistics Industry Round Table, otherwise known as the TDL IRT. Don’t you just love all the acronyms!
The IRT is a collaborative partnership between participants in the transport, distribution and logistics supply chain and the Victorian Government through the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development...
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Monday 29 January 2007
Get well wishes for Liz
The board of Transport Women Australia would like to wish their Vice Chair, Liz Martin a speedy recovery.
Liz hasn't been well but is hopefully well on the way to resuming her busy lifestyle.
Tuesday 23 January 2007
First board meeting for the new year
The Transport Women board met for the first time this year in Brisbane today.
Planning for the years events got underway with priorities being our Breakfast function on Saturday 14 April at the ATA Convention in Cairns, and setting the scene for our Geared Up and Going Places Mark 2 conference in June.
Monday 15 January 2007
Welcome Simone
Simone Rockliff, our new administrator commenced work today.
Monday 1 January 2007
Happy New Year
Welcome to 2007
Monday 25 December 2006
Seasons Greetings
The Transport Women Board of Directors would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas.
Sunday 24 December 2006
Admin closed over the holiday break
The Transport Women Australia office will be closed until Monday 15th January 2007.
For urgent enquiries please phone Pam on 0407 503 605
Friday 8 December 2006
2007 Major conference sponsor announced
The Transport Women Australia board are pleased to announce that the Daimler Chrysler Truck Group will be the major sponsors of our conference next year.
Daimler Chrysler sponsored the Saturday night dinner at our inaugural conference and have shown their full support for us by stepping up to become the main sponsor.
This news augers well for a successful follow up conference on June 16 and 17, 2007.
Tuesday 5 December 2006
Raffle winners announced
The Transport Women raffle was drawn on 5 December and the lucky winners are :
1st prize - Cathi Malone from Brisbane - $1,500.00 travel voucher
2nd prize - Annette Bateson from Golden Square Vic - $500.00 fuel card
3rd prize - Garry Cutler - Dubbo NSW - $300.00 gift pack
4th prize - Iris Preston - Runaway Bay Qld - $150.00 luggage
5th prize - Joclyn Falappi - Allingham Qld - $100.00 Coles Myer Card
Congratulations to all of you - your prizes will be in the mail shortly.
Monday 4 December 2006
Brisbane Xmas function
Our end of year function for Brisbane was held on Friday 1 December and Jill Sanderson spoke to us about her new role at The Leukaemia Foundation and also gave us some interesting statistics about Leukaemia and related diseases.
The White Xmas atmosphere was wonderful and the room had to be seen to be believed. Staff were busy frisking the attendees as they left in case polar bears made their way out the door.
Monday 27 November 2006
Sydney end of year function
Our end of year Sydney function was educational and fun with Kathleen Hester from Roadmaster speaking to us about essential financial information.
The Xmas atmosphere was striking with a black and silver decorated theme, and all attendees had a great evening.
Of note were attendees Denis and Geoff Robertson who were taking part in Movember – both sporting mustaches to raise money and awareness for men’s health problems – depression and prostrate cancer.
Thursday 23 November 2006
New board announced
We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new board member, Carol Green from Publishing Services Australia (PSA).
Carol is based in Brisbane and gives us a presence back in QLD.
Our board for the coming year is – Pam McMillan as Chair, Liz Martin as Vice Chair, Nola Bransgrove as Immediate Past Chair, Sue Rowe, Director and Carol Green, Director.
Monday 20 November 2006
New Administrator appointed
We are pleased to advise that we have engaged the services of a new administrator, Simone Rockliff who will commence in mid January.
Simone comes to us with a background in marketing and transport so she will be a real asset to Transport Women Australia Ltd.
Monday 13 November 2006
Farewell to our administrator
Fiona, our capable administrator has started her own business as an agent for Century Batteries here in Albury.
We had hoped that she may be able to continue on with Transport Women but sadly (especially for me) that is not the case.
The demands of the new business along with being a mum of schoolage children has meant that I have had to advertise for someone new.
She may still answer the phone occasionally as her business is based at our workplace but no longer has the extra time for Transport Women...
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Sunday 12 November 2006
Board nominations
Don't forget nominations for our board close soon.
If you were interested and did not receive the documents, please let us know as soon as possible.
Sunday 5 November 2006
Raffle
Just a reminder that there is only one month until our raffle is drawn.
If you would like tickets, let us know and if you have butts not sent back, please do so.
Tuesday 31 October 2006
What is the WISC PRG?
By Nola Bransgrove
October 25th saw the launch of the Women in Supply Chain Partner Reference Group (WISC PRG) which is attached to the TDL Industry Round Table.
Department of Industry, Innovation and Regional Development Secretary Fran Thorn attended the launch and started proceedings by welcoming all present and gave a succinct and insightful run down of the value of the supply chain and those who work in it and I gave a brief introduction to the concept which has become Women in Supply Chain...
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Friday 6 October 2006
Changed date for AGM
Due to unforseen circumstances the date and place for our AGM has been changed.
The new date is 23 November in Sydney, and our apologies to those members in WA who were planning on attending.
The venue has not been finalised yet but we will announce when this happens.
Sunday 1 October 2006
Board nominations
Board nominations for our next year will be accepted shortly.
If you are interested in being involved please let us know.
Applications will be sent out with the AGM papers in the next week or so.
Saturday 23 September 2006
Transport Women Raffle
Tickets are selling fast for our new fundraising raffle.
Buy a ticket or two or five and you will be in the running for a travel voucher to the value of $1,500.00 supplied by TWAL, a $500.00 fuel card donated by BP, a gift pack donated by NTI and Volvo, $150.00 luggage donated by Macao Consulting or a $100.00 Coles Myer Gift card donated by Branstrans.
Tickets are $5.00 each and you have to be in it to win it.
Contact us for tickets.
Monday 11 September 2006
Trucks Out West Expo
This was another glorious day and the crowds flocked to the Trucks out West Expo at Dubbo on 2 Sept.
Our Transport Women stand had a steady stream of people coming to chat about who we are and what we do.
Full credit to the Australian Road Train Association for this great event and thank you for allowing Transport Women to be part of it.
Thursday 31 August 2006
Alice Springs breakfast
What a beautiful morning greeted us for our annual breakfast in Alice Springs at the Road Transport Hall of Fame. We were entertained musically by Greg and Leigh Livesay and Greg also MC’d the morning. Almost sixty attendees were treated to Marilyn Hams talking about her hilarious exploits on the road over the years.
It is great to see all those husbands, partners and even groups of men coming along, and several Wall of Fame Inductees including Noreen Blanchard, John Nyhus and Marilyn Hams...
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Monday 21 August 2006
Upcoming functions and member update
All roads lead to Alice Springs this week with the annual Road Transport Hall of Fame Reunion on next weekend.
Transport Women Australia Ltd will be holding their annual breakfast on Friday morning 25th August at 8am. If you are in the area please come along and join us.
One of our own members Marilyn Hams is one of the 54 Inductees to the Wall of Fame, congratulations Marilyn.
The following weekend we will be manning a site at the Dubbo Trucks Out West Expo on Saturday 2 September...
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Monday 14 August 2006
Mark your diaries - next conference
The Transport Women board met in Canberra on 4 and 5 August and due to the conference feedback we received, we decided to hold another conference next year.
It will be at the same location- Hilton Airport Melbourne, and on the same weekend in June - 16 and 17th.
Melbourne was the most economical in terms of travel and the easiest place to get to from right across Australia, so keep the dates free.
Planning has now started on the program, however if you have any suggestions for topics or workshops, please let us know as soon as you can.
Tuesday 1 August 2006
Planning and sponsorship
The directors will be holding a board meeting this coming weekend in Canberra, and whilst we are still glowing from the after effects of our conference and the results from our research,we won’t let those feelings cloud our judgment as we work out what our future holds.
What is blatantly obvious to us is that we need more sponsorship or funding if we are to continue on new paths and expand our activities.
Your board are all full time workers in their own businesses and so volunteer their time for Transport Women Australia...
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Saturday 1 July 2006
Membership details
If you are a member and are not listed in the membership list and want to be, you must let us know.
Due to privacy legislation we cannot list your name and details without consent.
Also did you know that if you are a member, then you are able to have a short spiel about your company or yourself in the membership section.
Once entered and logged in you are able to edit your own details.
Wednesday 28 June 2006
Geared up and Going Places Conference report
This was our first time around and I think we did pretty good, in fact I know we did.
It was a lot of hard work and nerve wracking in that last week but we had brilliant speakers, interesting and relevant topics, a great venue and a terrific group of delegates.
The congratulatory letters are still coming in and this is just terrific for our organization.
I have been to and participated in lots of conferences over the past twenty years, and this one took the cake as far as friendship, camaraderie and that feeling of being comfortable amongst your peers...
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Tuesday 20 June 2006
Inaugural conference a resounding success
Wow.
Our inaugural conference was a great success with comments such as fabulous, fantastic, informative, friendly, relevant, fun and more.
A further detailed report will be coming soon but suffice to say if you missed it, you missed being a part of history.
Thursday 15 June 2006
It's finally here
Our inaugural conference is on this weekend in Melbourne. The office is now closed until Tuesday 20 June.
Hope to see you there.
Tuesday 6 June 2006
Geared up and Going Places - Melbourne to Mombasa
We are pleased to announce that we have a special presentation for our Saturday Night Conference Dinner highlighting www.oasisafrica.net - "Geared Up and Going Places - from Melbourne to Mombasa" the story of 2 Australian women who have initiated a rapidly expanding AIDS / Orphanage School in Africa's largest slum - Kibera Kenya - the location of recent feature film "Constant Gardner" featuring Ralph Fiennes and Rachael Weisz.
Orphanage co-founder Lalita Ari, recently returned from Kibera, will talk about their journey for the first time - risking their lives in the process - where the Kenyan Govt / UN and other organisation have failed...
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Saturday 3 June 2006
Hard work pays off.
When we released the results of our research in April, I’m sure that everyone thought that was the end of it but how wrong they all were. We have been busy sending out copies of the research to politicians right across Australia – are you aware there are more than 800? Think about what that means in terms of the perks involved.
A lot of those envelopes have had to be hand addressed and as I’ve previously mentioned we are a bit light on with hands on deck with board members based in other states...
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Thursday 1 June 2006
Top entertainment in store at Inaugural conference
Geared Up & Going Places Inaugural conference -
Our MC for our first conference is Cathy McGowan AO. Cathy is the former Chair of the Regional Women's Advisory Council and is involved in a multitude of boards and committees. She has a great sense of humour and is skilled in community engagement.
Martin Ferguson AM will open the conference on Saturday 17 June, followed by some fabulous speakers.
Our lunchtime guest will be Mavis Robertson AM. Mavis is the spokesperson for the National Network of Women in Super and she is also a trustee of the National Breast Cancer Foundation...
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Monday 29 May 2006
20 Days to go
Geared up and Going Places Conference
We are now on the countdown, 20 days to go and arrangements are pretty much under control.
It is not too late to book, you'll kick yourself if you miss out because the program is terrific.
The interesting thing we've found is that quite a few of our members are planning on being overseas at this time – good on you girls, but this may well impact on whether we have our next conference at this time of year.
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Monday 15 May 2006
Opportunity to be on the board
Transport Women Board
Calling all interested people, if you have ever thought about being involved in your industry, if you are keen to meet new people and go places. If you think you have something to offer other women in the industry or just want to lend a hand – well we need you.
Nothing has brought this home to us as much as putting together a conference when there is no secretariat and we all work in full time jobs. We just simply need more people, and then we could actually accomplish more, because we have big ideas but do not have the capacity to do anything about them...
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Saturday 29 April 2006
Add your details
For all Transport Women members there is now a facility to say a few words about yourself or your company on our members page.
If you are unsure about this feel free to contact us, otherwise you are able to edit your own details.
Tuesday 25 April 2006
Research paper released
Saturday 22 April saw the release of the Transport Women Research paper on the Continued, Social and Economic Viability of Owner Operators and Small Fleets in Rural, Regional and Remote Australia.
This release at our annual breakfast at the ATA convention certainly got the conversation flowing with many and varied comments.
Our panel of Liz Martin, Vice Chair and complier of the paper, Marilyn Hams, Previous Trucking Industry Woman of the Year and small operator, Owen Driscoll, National Transport Insurance, the company who commissioned the research and Stuart St Clair new CEO of the Australian Trucking Association led some lively discussion...
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Saturday 22 April 2006
Winners announced
Transport Women Australia Ltd are thrilled to announce that two of their nominees for the National Awards announced tonight at the Australian Trucking Association convention on the Gold Coast were winners.
Transport Women Australia Qld member Liz Schmidt was announced as National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year - well done Liz and thoroughly deserved for the hard work and effort you have put in over many years.
Kathy Williams from Bunker Freightlines won the Outstanding Contribution to the Trucking Industry award and is also a worthy winner having put in many hours over many years for the betterment of our industry...
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Wednesday 19 April 2006
Letter in search of Trucking team
If you know of anyone who may be interested in the following, contact details are at the bottom of the letter.
Found your web site and contact details and trust you can assist our search for a male and female trucking team who have the cullinary and communication skills to be stars in our planned television travel and cooking series set in Australia.
I'm unsure how to best broadcast our casting call to reach the trucking community but thought you'd no doubt have some thoughts on this...
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Sunday 9 April 2006
Pam and Liz walk the corridors of Parliament
Canberra
We are just back from a whirlwind visit to Canberra where Liz Martin and I presented the results of our Transport Women Research to Ministers and Politicians.
I have to say that it went really well, all but two were really receptive to what we had to say and we were confidant that our visit wasn't the end of it. Without fail they were all unaware of the extent of the financial pressure smaller operators are under, but hopefully we have left them with a better understanding...
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Saturday 1 April 2006
NTI's new Roadteam member
The following is an excerpt of a letter from one of our members Heather Burdon from SA. Good luck to Heather and well done NTI for thinking laterally.
"I have taken up an offer from NTI to become a Roadteam Agent.
After selling our livestock business in 2003 (after 30 years) and a two year break I was looking for a "challenge."
NTI's aim is to recruit people with industry backgrounds, who are regionally based and as importantly, who can have informed discussions with operators, not only about their insurance requirements, but the transport industry as a whole and issues currently being faced...
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Saturday 25 March 2006
Transport Women head to Canberra
Canberra Trip.
A delegation of Transport Women Australia board members are heading to Canberra on Monday 27 March to meet with Ministers and MPs about the results of the research we have undertaken in 2005 and 2006.
Our resident Journalist and Vice Chair Liz Martin has compiled an intricate and detailed report on the statistics gathered, and we believe this is the first concrete data obtained on just how the smaller sector of our industry is faring.
Breakfast at Gold Coast...
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Friday 17 March 2006
Inaugural TWAL Conference Looks Exciting
Plans are now well underway for our Inaugural TWAL Conference titled 'Geared up and Going Places'. We are just finalising the program now and hope to have our website for the conference up and running soon so you will be able to find out all about it from a dedicated site.
We will have sessions on: The good, the bad and the ugly - making money in a competitive climate; and Do we live to work or work to live? - Work Life Balance to name a couple.
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Tuesday 28 February 2006
Release of research results
ATA Convention - Transport Women Breakfast
7 am on 22 April at the Gold Coast Convention Centre is the date for the release of our research statistics on the Economic and Social Viability of Small Operators to industry.
It has been a big year collecting the data and putting it all together, and over the next month we will be visiting politicians in Canberra with an executive summary and our recommendations.
At our breakfast we plan on having a panel of speakers including a politician to talk the issues through, so if you are a small operator, try and come along.
Sunday 19 February 2006
First Tasmanian meeting tomorrow
The Transport Women Australia Ltd board are on their way to Hobart for their first ever meeting in that state on Monday 20 February.
An enthusiastic group of ladies is keen to see what Transport Women have to offer, and to quote them - ' It's about time there is someone who will listen to the issues of the women in this industry'.
Our Tassie member Carol Kingston has done a great job to put it all together, and has obtained sponsorship from her local Volvo dealer, CJD Equipment and Dowling McCarthy Tyres for the morning tea.
Sunday 5 February 2006
Planning underway for Inaugural conference
Conference
The Transport Women board is hard at work putting details together for our Geared Up and Going Places Conference in Melbourne on 17 and 18 June.
Sponsorship packages and the program are almost finalised and will be available soon.
Canberra
Transport Women Australia Ltd have been invited to Canberra at the end of March to take part in Round Table meeetings with selected politicians.
This follows on from a successful event several years ago and we are looking forward to presenting the results of our research then...
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Friday 20 January 2006
Transport Women congratulate new Chair ATA
Transport Women Australia Ltd congratulate Stuart St Clair on his appointment as the new CEO of the Australian Trucking Association.
Stuart has an intimate knowledge of our industry as well as the political scene, and is well placed to understand the tough issues.
As well he has a love of and a passion for the industry, we have valued his advice in the past and look forward to a continued relationship.
We wish retiring CEO Chris Althaus all the best in his new position, and thank him for his assistance and willingness to work with Transport Women Australia Ltd.
Thursday 19 January 2006
Welcome to 2006
Welcome everyone to another exciting and busy year.
Hopefully those of you that had a break are well rested and ready to face whatever the coming year might bring.
Transport Women have a busy year ahead organising our inaugural conference, presenting the results of our research and releasing them to interested parties and heading off to new areas with our functions. Not to mention the ongoing website improvements and various other projects we have on the go.
Administration
Fiona, our administrator is back at work but only two days a week until school goes back, so if you are waiting for an email to be answered or some other form of communication please be patient...
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Friday 23 December 2005
Merry Xmas from all at TWAL
Our calendar/planners have arrived back from the printers and were posted out to members with the newsletters yesterday.
If you require extra copies or would like one please send an email to chair@transportwomen.com.au.
Please note that the Transport Women office is closed until the 16 January, but for any urgent enquiries please contact the above email address.
We at Transport Women Australia Ltd would like to wish all our members and friends a happy and safe Xmas and a restful holiday if you have one.
Tuesday 13 December 2005
Melbourne End of year seminar and dinner
Members and friends spent an informative session listening to Dr Hermione Parsons (DIIRD) on Monday December 12th about her journey through transport to her current position and then adjourned to Cafe La at the Sofitel for a delicious dinner where much networking took place. We were treated by seeing the spectacular Melbourne skyline after dark, as well as seeing a wonderful light show (lightening and storm) followed by a 'water feature' running down the floor to ceiling windows, on the outside of course.
Sunday 11 December 2005
Sydney function a success
Sydney Function
On 7 December at our end of year function in Sydney, members and guests were treated to a presentation by Rosemary Paul, a breast cancer survivor.
Rosemary's story was funny and enlightening with an educational focus, and her work as a speaker is testimony to the wonderful work done by the Breast Cancer Foundation in raising funds and awareness for this disease.
Rosemary is a former international model, who also had a career in Television and film, made lots of TV commercials, and was invited to be the first cover model for the launch of Australian Playboy...
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Monday 5 December 2005
Revised fee Structure and new membership category
At their recent planning retreat the Transport Women Board found it necessary to raise the fees for membership for the year starting January 2006.
The fees will then be reviewed annually in line with CPI.
There was also a new category established - that of Patron, and this will be a once only Lifetime membership.
The new fee structure is -
Individual - $75.00
Student & Pensioner - $45.00
Corporate - $275.00
Patron (Lifetime) - $1,000.00
There are still some old membership applications floating around, and as from 1 January, any of these old applications received will be subject to the new pricing structure.
Sunday 4 December 2005
Transport Women Inaugural Conference
The board of Transport Women Australia Ltd are excited to announce their inaugural one day conference in Melbourne in June 2006.
The title 'Geared Up and Going Places' typifies how we feel about our organisation, and we are looking forward to putting it all together.
The date will be Saturday 17 June with maybe a going home breakfast on Sunday 18th, and the content will be a mix of business/lifestyle/work/wellbeing.
Further details to be announced when plans are in place.
Potential sponsors and booth participants are invited to contact us on 02 6041 4966 or 0407 503 605 or on the email addresses - chair@transportwomen...
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Friday 25 November 2005
Website Upgrade at last
Website upgrade at last!!!!
Today is the day, our new website is being launched this evening in Brisbane - same www address, different look.
New Scholarship Announcement
This evening at our Brisbane function we will hear the details of a brand new scholarship initiative!!!!!!!!!!
Research - Preliminary Findings in!!!
The preliminary findings are in and have been sent to NTI for comment, with findings to date showing definite trends in some areas...
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Friday 18 November 2005
Brand new Scholarship to be launched
Scholarship Announcement
Come along to our Brisbane function on 25 November to hear the details of a brand new scholarship initiative!!!!!!!!!!
Research - Preliminary Findings in!!!
The preliminary findings are in and have been sent to NTI for comment, with findings to date showing definite trends in some areas.
It is still not too late to participate in this research into the Economic and Social Viability of owner operators and small fleets in Rural, Regional and Remote areas of Australia...
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Wednesday 16 November 2005
New website launch in Brisbane 25 November 2005
Research - Preliminary Findings in!!!
The preliminary findings are in and have been sent to NTI for comment, with findings to date showing definite trends in some areas.
It is still not too late to participate in this research into the Economic and Social Viability of owner operators and small fleets in Rural, Regional and Remote areas of Australia.
We really would appreciate people sending back their completed surveys as we would like to have as much data as possible to collate...
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Monday 31 October 2005
Preliminary results in.
Research - Preliminary Findings in!!!
The preliminary findings are in and have been sent to NTI for comment, with findings to date showing definite trends in some areas.
It is still not too late to participate in this research into the Economic and Social Viability of owner operators and small fleets in Rural, Regional and Remote areas of Australia.
We really would appreciate people sending back their completed surveys as we would like to have as much data as possible to collate...
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Friday 23 September 2005
Scholarships available
Not too late, Scholarships still available -
Applications are still open for our annual scholarship for training in the transport industry for 2006. If you or someone you know is looking to enter the industry, upgrade your licence, do a Logistics/Transport course, obtain a forklift licence or maybe do an administration or computer course - the possibilities are endless, then contact us for an application form. Applications close soon and judging will take place later this year.
Keen Bros WA have once again generously offered to sponsor some Western Australian scholarships for next year...
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Sunday 4 September 2005
Alice Springs a great hit
Transport Women Australia Breakfast - Alice Springs.
The Transport Women breakfast held on the Friday morning in the grounds of the Road Transport Hall of Fame at Alice Springs was one of the biggest and best events they have held.
A crowd of around 150 attended, with a good roll up of Transport Women members and all were treated to some lovely music from Ian Castles, MC, and a fascinating and hilarious presentation (plus some poetry) from Mary Meldrum, the Senior Territorian of the Year...
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Sunday 17 July 2005
Transport Women July news
Applications are now open for our annual scholarship for training in the transport industry for 2006. If you or someone you know is looking to enter the industry, upgrade your licence, do a Logistics/Transport course, obtain a forklift licence or maybe do an administration or computer course - the possibilities are endless, then contact us for an application form. Applications close soon and judging will take place later this year. This year in conjunction with sponsors we provided $8,000.00 in training funding...
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Wednesday 29 June 2005
Updating website
It's finally happening, we have started to work on this project.
Sunday 18 July 2004
Transport Women Update
Perth Transport Women held an excellent breakfast on Tuesday 6th July, 2004 at the Inner City Motel, a wide range of industry people listened to two excellent speakers. Allan Smith from NTI presented a very amazing accident analysis conducted by NTI for the year 2002 to 2003, with some specific accident data. Tom Lennon from Worksafe presented up to date information relevant to all managers and employees in regards to Fatigue Mangement, medicals, working & driving hours.
The next function for Perth Transport Women is the evening of Wednesday 15th September...
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