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“I have to love what I do and believe it makes a difference”
Straight-talking lawyer Georgia Magno brings a sharp mind, an open heart, and a passion for being part of the business strategy to her role as the new Baker Hughes Chief Legal Officer.
“I was told I was too young and had to be more patient”
Brazilian industrial engineer and MBA graduate Livia Soares shares how her unstoppable curiosity and pushing outside her comfort zone has seen her become a global leader. Article for ABB’s Unstoppable campaign.
A new digital ecosystem to boost food safety
Australia has an enviable reputation for food safety and it’s set to get stronger.
CSIRO’s Trusted Agrifood Exports Mission has partnered with government and industry to connect and analyse data to elevate digital food safety assurances to relieve paperwork pressure, boost market opportunities and reduce costs for food producers.
Putting CO2 back where it came from
Enhanced mineralisation – also known as mineral carbonation – is one of the promising methods to safely and permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Australia is helping to lead the way as to where and how it can best be done.
The change-up
What is it that propels a small business to greatness? Three SME founders and leaders share the turning points in their journey to success.
Driving innovation and motivation in a hybrid workplace
How do you drive motivation, innovation and success in a hybrid workplace? Three leaders shared their insights at Think., Qantas magazine’s thought-leadership dinner series.
The Big Idea: Cauldron
How to create the foods, fuels and fibres of the future? For co-founder Michelle Stansfield, hyper-fermentation technology and a partnership model are key. (Monthly feature on startups in Qantas mag.)
Thinking about the future of food
Australia’s Blue Economy CRC gathered scientists to share research on improving the sustainability, adaptability, availability and nutrition profile of seafood. Short report on the webinar.
The Big Idea: Milo
It all started with wanting to keep tabs on his kids racing down the ski slopes ... (monthly feature for Qantas mag on innovative Australian startups).
On the road to happiness
Travel to broaden your mind, uplift your spirit and help the communities and lands you visit, too.
The energy transition’s education imperative
Dr Joe Powell explains how the University of Houston’s Energy Transition Institute is working to grow vital knowledge and disseminate their research.
Chorus of hope
Every year, Moorambilla Voices selects children from country NSW schools for workshops, rehearsal camps and soaring concerts, a program that boosts kids’ confidence and unlocks future opportunities. Meet inspirational founder and choirmaster Michelle Leonard.
Message ON a bottle
In a world full of fakes how can you guarantee that when you open a prized vintage you’re set to raise a glass of what the winemaker bottled? Jeffrey Grosset has a nifty solution.
Qantas Business Passport/The Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Foundation collaborates with governments, scientists, philanthropists and communities to develop and scale solutions to save coral reefs, which are being devastated by climate change. Managing director Anna Marsden explains that global connections are vital to tackle this huge challenge.
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A hoisting hero
Bengt Hedlund has spent his career devising ways to make mining safer by improving the efficiency of critical infrastructure, especially hoisting systems.