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WOMEN IN MARITIME: Stacey Jackson, ocean sailor

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ENCOURAGING stronger female representation in Australian sailing while also promoting health and sustainability was the aim of an all-female crew that sailed the yacht Wild Oats X...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Stacey Jackson, ocean sailor

WORKPLACE LAW: Mentally healthy workplaces – preventing and managing risks

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WE HAVE been seeing investigations by workplace safety regulators into allegations of psychologically unsafe workplaces that expose workers to the risk of psychological and...
WORKPLACE LAW: Mentally healthy workplaces – preventing and managing risks

MARITIME LAW: Cruise passenger claims regimes under review

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AUSTRALIAN ports have welcomed an increasing number of passenger vessels over recent years. According to Susan Bonner, the vice-president and managing director, Australia and New...
MARITIME LAW: Cruise passenger claims regimes under review

THE GRILL: Craig Carmody

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You’ve had a varied career, what are some highlights? Clearly, working for Australian prime ministers – you can’t beat that [Mr Carmody was director of policy in the Office of the...
THE GRILL: Craig Carmody

Hitting the greens for a good cause

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FOR the past 20 years, the golf day has raised money for the Oncology Unit at the Westmead Children’s Hospital. Since the golf day’s inception it has raised well over $600,000,...
Hitting the greens for a good cause

Merry Christmas to all our readers

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THE Paragon DCN office will be closed from 5pm 21 December until Monday 7 January. We would like to wish all our readers and supporters a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We...
Merry Christmas to all our readers

THE GRILL: Chris Waites

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You recently became CEO of Gippsland Ports – what does your role entail? Gippsland Ports is responsible for the management and development of five local ports and two waterways...
THE GRILL: Chris Waites

2018 Maritime Awards digital magazine now available

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A FULL list of award winners and quality photographs from the 2018 Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards is now available in digital form. Entitled 2018 Winners, the...
2018 Maritime Awards digital magazine now available

VIDEO: Jeanine Drummond's acceptance speech

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INAUGURAL winner of the Women in Shipping & Maritime Logistics Award, Jeanine Drummond, has spoken of the need for a bold approach to bringing about gender diversity in maritime...

THE GRILL: Cameron Butchart

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Interview with Cameron Butchart reveals insights on his role at the Port Authority of NSW, his sea-faring career, and personal interests including veganism and cycling. What does...
THE GRILL: Cameron Butchart

THE GRILL: Stephen McKittrick

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Stephen McKittrick reflects on his career in international forwarding, sharing insights on industry changes, career advice, and his passions for ski racing and Formula 1. How long...
THE GRILL: Stephen McKittrick

THE GRILL: Jonathan Lafforgue

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Jonathan Lafforgue discusses his diverse role at NSW Ports, his career journey, travel for work, personal interests, and favourite places. What does your job entail, what do you...
THE GRILL: Jonathan Lafforgue

THE GRILL: Kelly McGinty

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Kelly McGinty talks inspirational Australians, why Deadpool is an amazing movie and getting more women into logistics What is your job? I am business development and project...
THE GRILL: Kelly McGinty