Justine Jarvinen takes the helm as new chair for Port Authority of NSW
JUSTINE Jarvinen’s appointment as the Port Authority of New South Wales board chair is said to come at an important time for the organisation as its focuses on its Strategy 2030...
Southern Ports' Community Investment Program going bigger than ever
SOUTHERN Ports is set to take its Community Investment Program to a new level after delivering a record-breaking level of funding and applications over the past year. More than...
Auriga barge task helps deliver lung screening unit across Top End
AURIGA Marine is transporting Heart of Australia's new Heart 8 mobile lung screening unit to remote Northern Territory communities, with the first voyage departing this week. The...
Mission raffle enters final fortnight
THERE are just two weeks left in the Mission to Seafarers Sydney's fundraising raffle, with two winners to be offered the opportunity to escort a cruise ship out of Sydney Harbour...
Port of Townsville brews coffee services partnership with Wounded Heroes
WHAT began as a 10-minute conversation at the Townsville Meet the Buyer event in June has turned into a new partnership, with Wounded Heroes now supplying coffee beans across Port...
Industry figure David Sterrett mourned
TRIBUTES have flowed for respected industry figure David Sterrett, who passed away this week just short of his 85th birthday. Dr Sterrett had an impact in several maritime roles...
Fremantle Ports delayed Maritime Day back in 2027
FREMANTLE Ports will bring back its flagship community event, Maritime Day in November 2027 — with organisers promising a larger, more accessible program once major works at...
Southern Ports triples scholarship support
SOUTHERN Ports in Western Australia is to triple its commitment to a scholarship program named in honour of former CEO, Steve Lewis. Applications are now open for the Steve Lewis...
13 community projects for NQBP
NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports is to invest $100,000 in 13 community projects across the region. The funding through the 2026–27 Community Fund is focused on youth engagement, mental...
Dark MoFo spirit engulfs new ro-pax
SPIRIT of Tasmania V relocated from Melbourne’s Station Pier to Hobart’s Macquarie Wharf over the weekend to begin hosting as a venue for MONA’s Dark Mofo festival, after which it...
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Bees, bats, organic foods benefit from NSW Ports grants
LOCAL schools, sporting clubs and a program designed to help local residents build practical skills in growing food, reducing waste, and making healthy, affordable food choices...
Fundraiser launched for MUA member who died while surfing
A FUNDRAISING effort has been announced to help support the family of Nathan Bartlett, an integrated rating and Maritime Union member who died last week while surfing off the New...
Record applications for Port of Townsville Community Fund
NIPPER surfers to bird rescue groups are among the record number of beneficiaries from the Port of Townsville’s 2026 Community Fund. The 63 applications received were whittled...
Paddy signs off with a call to revitalise Australian seafaring
OUTGOING national secretary of the Maritime Union, Paddy Crumlin, has used a lunch gathering to call for greater focus on restoring seafaring as a viable career path for young...
Mission to Seafarers Sydney announces team for the year ahead
THE Mission to Seafarers Sydney held its annual meeting this week, “with strong attendance” and what was described as “a shared sense of purpose” for 2026-27. Chair Rob Dunn...
