Podcasts about queensland rail

Today on the Scoop we celebrate our 100th episode! And the team from Tapod bring you all of the weekly TA & Recruitment News including… a crazy request from HR in the UK, roll backs for non-compete contracts, white collar recruiting taking off in a very interesting location, Queensland Rail wins case against ‘sneaky, deceitful and unfair' employee, children working the mines in Florida? Gen Z prefers to binge tv than work and much, much more. We also have more events than an Olympic Decathlon. Thanks to Indeed and congratulations for sticking with us for 100 episodes – couldn't have done it without you! 

A multinational architecture firm aims to steer the debate over Brisbane's stadium plans in a new direction with an ambitious proposal to transform a Bowen Hills industrial site into a lively stadium hub. But to deliver the vision, Queensland Rail’s Mayne Yard which currently occupies about 21 percent of Bowen Hills would have to be moved out of the inner-city. The man behind the proposal, Stuart Dow from architecture firm Wilkinson Eyre told Dean Miller on 4BC Summer Breakfast, "There's a fantastic piece of land in inner city Brisbane that at the moment is being utilised for an industrial purpose and in the long-term aspirations of most cities you'd want to turn that into something spectacular for future generations to enjoy."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Innovation in Rail signalling and systems isn't just about technology; it's about integrating people and system of systems for successful deployment and ensuring safety, enhancing operational efficiency, and compliances across the Rail Systems." — Mohan SankarasubbuWe're thrilled to announce that our 60th episode of the Railway Transportation Systems podcast features none other than Mohan Sankarasubbu, a distinguished Technical Executive and Engineering Lead at WSP Australia with over 23 years of experience in rail signalling systems!Mohan has been at the forefront of groundbreaking projects across the globe, working with companies like Ansaldo STS , Hitachi Rail for major RIMs like Cross River Rail, Queensland Rail, Rio Tinto, Royhill and Indian Railways. As a Fellow of the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers and a Chartered Professional Engineer, his expertise in ERTMS/ETCS, CBTC, ATP, and more is unmatched.

There were two events in the 1960s and early 1970s that led to a massive change in South East Queensland's passenger railways. The first was the replacement of steam with diesel-electric locomotives by 1969. This inevitably led to faster and cleaner trains. The next big step forward was the introduction of modern electric trains for the suburban system in Brisbane with the first services in November, 1979. On 8 May 1979, the first section of the new system was energised, from Roma Street to permit testing and driver training. On 17 November the same year, the Darra to Ferny Grove sections were officially opened. Today, in Queensland the suburban passenger services in South East Queensland are operated by Queensland Rail electric multiple units, as well as electric tilt train services as far as Rockhampton. The Queensland network is the largest in Australia with over 2,000 kilometres under wires. Today we look at how these electrifying times began for Queensland Rail. We also chat with Neil, he's a Maintenance Group Leader working in our electric train depot at Mayne Yard. If you have a question about the history of our railways in Queensland, send an email to our Historian, Greg Hallam. He would love to hear from you! email: history@qr.com.au

Christmas time and the school holidays would bring back memories of long train journeys to far flung parts of Queensland, for many people. The link between country and regional towns, and the smaller townships, was the railmotor. For many decades in Queensland, the small red painted 45 horsepower AEC motors (based on a London bus design), ‘red rattlers', or the later incarnations of the ‘Tin Hares', through to the streamlined 2000 class ‘Silver Bullets' provided an important connection for many Queenslanders to the railway townships. School children made their journey to school on the ‘RMs', special stops in regional towns were made for intending passengers, and places such as Cooktown, and Normanton became a ‘railmotor' dependent railway from the late 1920s. Our Queensland Rail History podcast, ‘Red Rattler's and ‘Silver Bullets', will look back on the distinctive petrol- and diesel-powered railmotors that were such an iconic part of the Queensland Railways throughout the 20th century.     In this episode of the podcast we talk with Glen Watson who at the time was Officer in Charge at Normanton and driving the Gulflander. He shares many stories and personal experiences to do with his time both in Queensland and around the world for Queensland Rail.You can find images to go along with the episode here: https://queenslandrail.intelligencebank.com/customshare/index/0MXzp?trackingId=JnpAl

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1953 was one of the truly revolutionary years for the Queensland Railways, with the introduction of air conditioned trains on our long distance services in Queensland. The Sunlander commenced service on the 4th June 1953. This new air conditioned train was hauled by a diesel locomotive and by eliminating steam locomotive servicing stops, the transit time from Brisbane to Cairns was reduced from 45 to 41¼ hours.In this episode we'll chat about how these air conditioned trains and their steel bodies coaches, with showers, hot and cold running water and special dining cars revolutionised travel for many people regionally, allowing passengers to keep their cool during Queensland's summers. We'll discuss where the 'Lander' name for our travel trains originated from and also the marketing campaigns the Railways used to promote these luxury tourist services.We'll also chat with special guest, Jen Cahill, and hear about how her career has progressed into becoming a regional train driver. We chat about her time at Queensland Rail, and hear what it's like driving the Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Spirit of Queensland between Townsville and Cairns.We've also pulled together a collection of images that Greg and Annette discuss, you can find these here.If you have any questions about our rail history, please email Greg – he'd love to hear from you! - history@qr.com.au  And, if you're enjoying what you're hearing, please leave us a review. We'd love to hear from you, what you love about the podcast, and what you'd like us to feature on a future episode!  

In the latest episode of the No Limitations podcast A Rising Tide Floats All Boats, Blenheim Partners' Gregory Robinson speaks with Paul Scurrah, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pacific National. In a highly engaging discussion, Paul, having worked at the pinnacle of logistics in Australia across all of rail, air and ports, shares his unique vision for the future of freight transport in Australia. Paul emphasises the need for a big-picture perspective as well as the importance of supply chain as an engine room for growth. Paul provides some salutary lessons from his time at the helm of Virgin Australia including its storied rivalry with Qantas and some advice for current airline management at a time when results and key decisions are much publicised, scrutinised and criticised. Paul sheds light on best practice for managing crises, having led through the darkest days of COVID-19 as well as, earlier in his career, having overseen Queensland Rail when most of its rail network was submerged by unprecedented floods. Paul discusses the substantial opportunities on offer for Australia in rail freight and touches on a range of interesting topics including high-speed rail networks, the appropriate place for ESG in commercial decision-making and the need for an apolitical and bipartisan future for rail and the broader transport sector. Lastly, Paul describes the touchstone values which have sustained him through the difficulties and successes in the upper echelons of corporate Australia, as well as his personal journey that took place away from the Boardroom. Paul was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pacific National in 2021. His executive career began as Managing Director – Wholesale and Group Executive Director at The AOT Group and then as Chief Executive Officer at TravelOnline.com. Thereafter Paul held significant roles as Chief Executive Officer of Queensland Rail and as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of DP World Australia. More prominently, Paul served as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Virgin Australia. Paul has served on a number of Boards, notably Australia Post, Gold Coast Suns Football Club and RPM Global.   Please note: this episode was recorded on 26 June 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1952 was one of the truly revolutionary years for the Queensland Railways. It was in that year that the first DEL (Diesel Electric Locomotives) entered service. The new motive power would forever change the railway landscape of Queensland. Almost overnight, it demonstrating the economic, and operational benefits of modern diesel locomotives. In this episode we'll look at how Queensland Railways progressively transitioned from steam to operate with diesel for the next three decades, on long distance, suburban, and freight trains.We also chat with Melanie Fyfe, Manager of Regional Train Service Delivery at Queensland Rail. Mel discusses the new 2900 diesel loco upgrades, the team of regional train drivers her team oversees, and her career in the railway so far. 

A10 No. 6 is one of the oldest steam locomotives in the world, still capable of operating on a main line. The tiny locomotive has a long, and remarkable history. It was there (well, almost) to witness the beginnings of the railways in Queensland. Today, we will talk about the story of this steam powered time traveller, how in 1965, it was the showpiece of the centenary celebrations of the railways in Queensland, and how important it still, in the third century of its existence.   We also chat with Train Operations Inspector (TOI) Matthew Bushnell and find out first-hand what it was like to drive the A10 No.6! Matt had the great opportunity to drive the A10 back in 2015 for the 150th anniversary of Queensland Rail. We also chat about how his father drove the A10 back in 1991, after the loco had been completely restored.Greg refers to numerous photographs of the A10 No.6 throughout the episode, we've pulled together a gallery of images to view here.If you'd like to see the A10 No.6 in person, head to the Workshops Rail Museum website – www.museum.qld.gov.au and book yourself a ticket! If you have any questions about our rail history, please message us on the Queensland Rail Instagram or Facebook accounts or just email Greg himself: history@qr.com.au And, if you're enjoying what you're hearing, please leave us a review. We'd love to hear from you, what you love about the podcast, and what you'd like us to feature on a future episode.  

Sunail Husnain, Senior Program Manager at Sydney Trains.Sunail started his professional career in Railways in 1994 in Pakistan Railways. He worked as Divisional Permanent Way Engineer to construct, maintain and operation of one of the eight Railways Divisions in Pakistan. Sunail moved to Australia to work as project manager in Queensland Rail and later worked as Senior Project Engineer in Ansaldo, Perth. In 2015 he moved to Sydney to join Sydney Trains as a Senior Program Manager.Sunail has 30 years of experience of Infrastructure delivery management in Railways. Sunail is a strong advocate of transit oriented integrated development and creating customer and operator friendly infrastructure. Sunail is a Chartered Professional Engineer with Fellowship in Engineers Australia and National Engineering Register (NER) for leadership and civil engineering. Sunail is also a PhD researcher and consultant at ANU - Working closely with renowned Economists of CSIRO, Flinders, ANU and UNESCO.

Katarzyna (Kat) Stapleton is the Chief Executive Officer of Queensland Rail, the integrated customer and rail infrastructure business that manages Queensland's railways and train services. Kat has an inspiring discussion with Sally Stannard, PTAANZ Chair and Deputy Director-General (Translink) at the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads. Kat shares insights on her diverse role that involves being an ambidextrous rail operator, focusing on the local croquet club, the economy, community connectivity and working to eradicate gendered violence. Kat also takes us on her professional journey from starting her career in the Canadian Navy, to joining telecommunications in the 1990s and early 2000s, when that sector was going through a fascinating period of change driven by fast-evolving technology, to ending up in rail where she believes there's no better place to work.

An encounter with the South Brisbane railway system during the 1960's was truly a step back in time to the early 20th century. On our latest episode, we'll talk about how the Gabba depot came to be, why it disappeared, and how a ‘flag and bell man' was such an iconic part of the old streetscape and railwayscape of inner-city Brisbane for many decades.   We'll also talk with Greg Rooney, General Manager of the Rail Management Centre (or ‘RMC') and South East Queensland Operations for Queensland Rail. Greg shares his story of his father working various trains over to Wooloongabba depot and why he's excited about the new underground tunnel that will again change public transport on the south side of Brisbane.

A retired skin cancer specialist, his partner and her adult daughter were the victims of a shocking fatal car crash which has left the mother of Broncos star Payne Haas in hospital with serious injuries.  A man has been charged with attempted murder after two people were brutally stabbed in Albion on Friday night.  A veteran Queensland Rail trackworker who was sacked after he drank half a bottle of whisky the night before work has got his job back, with back pay, after the Fair Work Commission ruled his sacking was “harsh”.  After being named by travel bible Lonely Planet as one of the top 10 tourist destinations in the world for 2022, visitor numbers to the Scenic Rim have exploded. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at www.couriermail.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annette and Queensland Rail Historian, Greg Hallam, talk about a time of trains bringing families together to celebrate the holidays, delivering presents and good wishes. From everyone at Queensland Rail, we would like to wish our listeners a happy Christmas,  and we're looking forward to connecting with you again in 2023 with new stories of the railways in Queensland.     

Informative chat with Joel Burge a Day of Operations Controller from Queensland Rail.

Megan Davis was raised as a 'Queensland Rail kid', then in a book-loving household in a housing commission home. She grew up to become a lawyer at the UN, then began a history-making process of helping Australia's First Nations people speak the truth to power (R)

Along with many in affected communities, Queensland Rail has been responding to the recent flood crisis and the recovery of our network from record rain and flooding. Our teams have undertaken a mammoth job to repair damage that was sustained across rail infrastructure in Queensland.  It's hard to convey the full scale of the effort undertaken in the last few weeks, but one thing's for sure – our teams dug deep with planning, persistence and hard work to reconnect communities once again. Sincere thanks to our customers, rail freight partners and the broader community for your patience during this time.We just wanted to assure you that we're working hard to bring you our next episode, however because of these weather events, our team has had to temporarily redirect our focus. A reminder that we love hearing from our listeners, and invite you to connect with us via the Queensland Rail Facebook and Instagram accounts, where you can share your suggestions on what topics you would like us to cover in a future episode. Greg and Annette will be back soon with episode six of the Queensland Rail History Podcast, where we will discuss beautiful gardens of times past, and how their legacy is kept alive today through the beautification of our stations. We thank you again for your patience.

Today we're talking about the crossing of the Main Range from the present day township of Murphy's Creek to Toowoomba, and what truly was a marvellous feat of Victorian era engineering. We also speak with Gavin Anderson, Asset Manager West Moreton for Network Operations South at Queensland Rail. He commenced his career as a ‘Nipper' in a Bridging gang at Miles on the western line, and has been with Queensland Railways etc for 36 years.   As Asset Manager, Gavin looks after the Main Range railway, and follows on a tradition stretching back nearly 155 years of maintaining this important piece of railway infrastructure. He commenced in the Asset Manger role in 2013. If you have any questions about our rail history, please message us on the Queensland Rail Instagram or Facebook accounts. You can also email the team at: communitypartnerships@qr.com.au  We'd love to hear from you, what you love about the podcast, and what you'd like us to feature on a future episode. 

Today we are looking into design and standardisation of the railway. Be it early prefabricated buildings brought over on ships, the choice for narrow gauge or the adapting and tweaking of designs, to give a local solution to problems faced when building a railway in Queensland's climate and landscape. We'll also hear from Andrea Kriss, a Senior Design Manager here at Queensland Rail and hear how the process for building train stations has changed over time. 

 Mark Ryan's story of courage.He grew up in a single-parent household in public housing in Redcliffe, north of Brisbane (parents divorced when my twin brother and I were three years of age after a relationship characterised by domestic violence - mental and physical)He showed promise academically and was included in various gifted and talented programs as a child- One of the first students offered a 'Learning for Life' scholarship through The Smith Family in 1997, which allowed me to study Law and Journalism at QUT- Started my career as a sport journalist in Townsville in 2001, moved to England to play semi-professional cricket in 2006, and stayed there until 2009 working in sports television production- Worked in various media, communications and strategy roles over the past decade with organisations such as Tatts Group, the Gold Coast Suns AFL Club, and MaterIn 2019, I was named runner-up in the Griffith University Responsible Leadership MBA Scholarship competition, sponsored by Queensland Business Monthly.  Since 2017, I've been the Chairperson of Return Serve, which is a not-for-profit organisation which uses free or low-cost sporting activities to help create healthier lives and brighter futures for people from disadvantaged backgroundsHis current role is Manager, Strategic Communications, with Queensland Rail. I've held this role since June this yearWe discussChildhood trauma - how does that affect the human brain and lived experience?Changing a person's story and identity throughout life - building a new narrativeThe effect of identity on relationships and how you're positioned in society - and how a shift in thinking can change your perception (i.e. when you've come from a disadvantaged background, it's easy to perceive that you're not of the same social status as others ... I tended to feel more comfortable relating to people who had also experienced adversity or come from a challenging background)How do I make the most of my brain's plasticity (playing new sports; meditation; gratitude; constant learning; curiosity; etc.)Importance of language in shifting thinking and behaviours (e.g. power of stories and metaphors; performativity; etc. - and how it can be used to translate neuroscience to reach a broader audience)Important shifts we need to make in the way society views people from disadvantaged backgrounds - acknowledging the complexity of social disadvantage and treating it as a complex challenge, not something that can be 'fixed' with short-term measuresWith brain health, shifting from the pathogenic paradigm of health to a salutogenic way of thinking, where appropriate ... again, the human brain and our bodies are complex, they are not there to be 'fixed' as though there is some baseline of healthPsychological safety in the workplace and in society - in organisations, we love ideas that provide certainty (e.g. models of change) which don't embrace the notion of neuroplasticity ... they primarily serve the need for certainty and linear progression amongst people in powerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/selenab)

Mitchell Rice was dismissed by his employer Queensland Rail on the basis of having used a legally prescribed cannabis product to treat his medical conditions of anxiety and insomnia.     He's suing.  Mitchell says he developed the conditions from a combination of extensive shift work for Queensland Rail, as well as caring for his terminally ill mother.    Despite evidence from Rice's medical practitioner declaring that the medication would not affect his capacity to work safely, as long as the medication was taken more than 8 hours before commencing work, Queensland Rail proceeded to terminate his employment.  We're joined by Mitchell Rice and his lawyer Jeremy Kennedy, from Chamberlain's Law Firm.    On today's Briefing, we look at a landmark trial over a man losing his job for taking medicinal cannabis.    Donations For the Legal Fees of Mitchell Rice to Assist Users of Prescription Cannabis Against Discrimination in the Workplace: https://www.gofundme.com/f/donations-for-the-legal-fees-of-mitchell-rice   Todays Headlines Final approval for 5-11 year old vaccinations Barnaby Joyce isolating in Washington after catching Covid Perrottet says increasing NSW cases won't change rules UK government staff parties to be investigated New Zealand to create smoke-free generation   Follow The Briefing AND DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast  Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you get your team to feel as passionately about your business as you do? So they become the front-line in spreading the word? Today on the Remarkable Project, I am honoured to bring you a conversation with the CEO of Pacific National - Paul Scurrah. Paul was the CEO of Virgin Australia when the pandemic hit and before that was CEO at Queensland Rail and also had Non-executive Director roles at the Queensland Suns, AWH and Australia Post.Paul Scurrah is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pacific National, a role he was appointed to earlier this year. As Australia's largest private rail freight company, Pacific National are integral in keeping Australia's economy moving, and have been supporting the country's supply chain since 1855. In this episode of The Remarkable Project Paul talks about why acting authentically in line with your values, and communicating on a personal, human level, are both key to mobilising people towards positive sentiment and a shared purpose.  He also shines a light on why the way an organisation deals with complications or crises can be even more important than how it behaves when all is well and good.Takeaway points: When people feel heard, appreciated, rewarded and secure, they are able to grow. As a leader, be generous with time, be respectful on a human level and offer support on an individual basis, not just a group one. By communicating with people with transparency, timeliness and real leadership, a sense of trust can bring calmness and consideration to even the most critical of situations. Uncertainty is a massive anxiety driver, and it's well known that an uninformed wait feels longer than an informed one, even if you don't have much to share. As a leader you have to be the living, breathing embodiment of your purpose and intent, so that your people can believe in it, and you. The closer you can be to the frontline of people delivering the customer experience, to hear them, to empower them, the more likely you are to make decisions that will be embraced by those staff and customers themselves. Effectively articulating value, and personalising it at every turn, means a race to the bottom in terms of cost doesn't have to be inevitable. There are intangible elements that people are willing to pay more for, including human touch, quality of service, consistency and “feel-good” factor. The optimum way to build deep trust is how you respond to problems or issues and make them ‘right'. Because customers are more engaged with you through that process than when everything goes to plan, there is a real chance to show them that you have their back. Remarkable Quotes: [05:09] “…the way I like to run companies is to be very clear about the culture statement, about the direction, the vision, the purpose, the priorities and the values and behaviours, and they should be designed to work in the best of times and the worst of times.”  [06:15] “…I want to be the boss that I wish I had…would I work for me?”  [15:10] “…people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.” Resources MentionedThe Experience Economy by B. Joseph Pine II and James H. Gilmore [1999] More Information Here >>  Get connected with Paul: Learn more about Paul and connect with him via LinkedInTake a closer look at Pacific National here

Queensland Rail's head of south-east Queensland, Scott Riedel, said the signalling system connected to level crossings was impacted in a suspected vandalism attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 2nd half of our two-part special, we're going to cover the completion of the Kuranda Scenic Railway (KSR). If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, please make sure you start there first. We'll explore some of its famous landmarks that can be seen along the journey. We'll discover what happened to the line when war broke out and why it's still such a popular tourist destination in Far North Queensland today. We'll chat with our Driver in Charge of the Cairns region, with over 25 years of experience driving on the Kuranda range and a Business Associate from our Travel & Tourism team, who began her career at Queensland Rail working as a service attendant onboard the KSR.Construction of the Cairns to Kuranda Railway was an engineering feat of tremendous magnitude. This enthralling chapter in the history of North Queensland stands as testimony to the splendid ambitions, fortitude and suffering of the hundreds of men engaged in its construction. It also stands as a monument to the many men who lost their lives on this amazing project.Rising from sea level to 327m, the journey to Kuranda passes through flat farm fields outside of Cairns, heading up through a dense world heritage listed rainforest, winding through man-made tunnels, over the Barron Gorge, and over towering bridges, passing spectacular waterfalls along the way. This year also marks the 130th anniversary since the Kuranda Scenic Railway was opened. To book a ticket onboard the KSR, please visit: www.queenslandrailtravel.com.auIf you have any questions about our rail history, please message us on the Queensland Rail Instagram or Facebook accounts.You can also email the team at: communitypartnerships@qr.com.au We'd love to hear from you, what you love about the podcast, and what you'd like us to feature on future episodes.

Megan Davis was raised as a 'Queensland Rail kid', then in a book-loving household in a housing commission home. She grew up to become a lawyer at the UN, then began a history-making process of helping Australia's First Nations people speak the truth to power

Megan Davis was raised as a 'Queensland Rail kid', then in a book-loving household in a housing commission home. She grew up to become a lawyer at the UN, then began a history-making process of helping Australia's First Nations people speak the truth to power

Jimmie White, is a living legend of Australian Radio. He has survived the changing decades and now enjoys his senior years on modern age Radio Station Gold Coast 94.1 - Jimmie shares his experiences through the decades including an unfortunate happening on the Graveyard shift live show, and was a sackable offence. Come on and enjoy the ride and listen to the incredible stories of Jimmie White, the DJ referred to as having been through more stations than Queensland Rail.

We all need someone like Rex Urwin in our lives. The Managing Director of Mind Matters and an expert of all matters of the mind makes it his business to empower leaders and entrepreneurs to break through their limits and be their best selves. Unlike most business coaches out there, Rex sees beyond the rigid structures of the workplace. This conversation mainly focuses on how we can revolutionise the way we perform by gaining control of our breathing. Who knew that our thoughts are so inextricably linked to the way we breathe? Listen up for 45 minutes of free advice from a man who has already inspired major organisations such as Queensland Rail, Australia Post and Flight Centre. In this episode you will learn: The importance of good breathing Is the human brain an unlimited mechanism? How to smash glass ceilings How to combat limiting beliefs How to perceive obstacles to make them less harmful The link between breathing and anxiety The difference between breathing and ‘being breathed’ How to get out of the loop of fight-or-flight mode Why we should tap into our inner child Real-life examples of leaders & entrepreneurs who have hit their peak using Rex’s techniques Rex’s company website: http://www.mindmatters.me Email: rex@mindmatters.com For a free copy of Richard Triggs’ best-selling book, Uncover the Hidden Job Market, go to: http://www.uncoverthehiddenjobmarket.com

Hi everyone! Thanks again for tuning in to Season 3 Episode 7! The boys are back! We've got our usual panel on this one as both Ethan and Andy join me for this show. I share my own experience with encountering the Qld Police service while maskless.  We analyse how social media is affecting the MSM with their news posts being hammered with truth comments and comments countering their narrative while the main 'reaction' to their posts seems to be trending towards the HAHA laughing face. Is it because the public can see the emperor is wearing no clothes? Bill Gates is buying up huge swathes of American farmland even though his buddies in the World Economic Forum are touting we'll 'Own nothing and be happy about it'. The end of Private Property is a part of the technocratic future. Will we be controlled through food? Ethan talks us through his latest piece on how Queensland Rail is now boasting about new surveillance capabilities. They're of course selling it to us on safety and security. But is there more to it than that? AH...YEAH! Plus more... Remember the Bonus Content shows are available now to all Patreon supporters for just $5 a month!  Instead of donating money to a charity that most likely won't pass on your full donation to whomever needs it, why not sign up as a patron over at our Patreon account for all the bonus content and extra podcasts! https://www.patreon.com/RealNewsAustralia  PayPal donations can be made me here at RealNewsAustralia.com to help pay for costs associated with bringing you this show if you don't want any extra bonus content for your support. As always make sure you subscribe and give us a 5 star rating on iTunes with a nice little review to help us out! Please consider sharing on social media to ensure we reach a bigger audience!  We're relying on YOU! Links: https://www.patreon.com/RealNewsAustralia - Join Today! http://paypal.me/LeeMaddox79 - Support today! https://realnewsaustralia.com/2021/01/17/bill-gates-americas-top-farmland-owner/  https://tottnews.com/2021/01/16/qld-rail-surveillance-ad/  https://fb.watch/33FJL8bfNi/ - NSW Premier pleading for the public to get tested. We need CASES!  

Lance Hockridge is a globally experienced manufacturing, logistics and transportation executive.He has nearly 40 years’ experience in the transportation and heavy industrial sectors in Australia and the United States with BHP Billiton, BlueScope Steel and Aurizon. Lance retired as Managing Director & CEO of Aurizon in November, 2016 after he successfully lead the privatisation of Aurizon and separation from Queensland Rail. Lance was a member of the Business Council of Australia. He was a private sector member of the Australian Government’s Department of Defence Gender Equality Advisory Board and is a founding member of Queensland’s “Male Champions of Change” group. He was Deputy Chairman of the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence Implementation Council.Lance was the first Australian to be awarded the prestigious UN Empowerment Award in March 2016.He is also the Chairman of The Salvation Army’s Queensland Advisory Council.In this interview, Lance shares with us his take on risk-based decision making, leadership, culture and getting the most out of people even in times of stress.

Sharni Nowland discusses building the case for change with onboarding and compliance training at Queensland Rail.  This is a prequel to episode 47 which was about Queensland Rail’s award-winning program All Aboard.  Sharni describes the challenges faced with onboarding and compliance training in the organisation.  These will be familiar to others.  The first is the lack of organisational-wide governance which results in a cumbersome set of mandatory training modules.  The second is delivering eLearning to regions with poor intent connection.   The third is how to build a compliance business case for a learning program.  Sharni discusses how she tackled these challenges to gain approval to develop the All Aboard program. Host:  Michelle Ockers Guest: Sharni Nowland Resources:  Learning Uncut Episode 47: All Aboard for Engaging eLearning – Julian Davis and Naomi Waldron http://bit.ly/Ep47LU Building a business case for learning https://bit.ly/2SHZZD6 Don't underestimate the importance of effective onboarding https://bit.ly/3dqUmBk What's the value of a great employee onboarding program https://bit.ly/3dmVx4t Great Onboarding eLearning https://bit.ly/2YRPb9x More Episodes & Info: More episodes: https://learninguncut.libsyn.com About the Learning Uncut podcast: https://michelleockers.com/learninguncut/  

Julian Davis of Queensland Rail and Naomi Waldron from Easy A discuss Queensland Rail’s onboarding and compliance refresher program - fittingly called All Aboard.  This program was winner of best onboarding and induction program in the Australian Institute of Training and Development 2019 Excellence Awards.  This program moved onboarding from a cumbersome paper-based three-month long process to a highly engaging digital learning experience that new staff complete on their first day.  With the inclusion of compliance refresher modules, it touches all 7,000 staff and has significant impact in a short period of time.  It’s also a really fit for purpose learning solution. Not only did it meet the technical and design requirements of the project, but significant effort went into making it a strong cultural fit. Host:  Michelle Ockers Guest: Julian Davis and Naomi Waldron  Resources:  All Aboard Program Sample Pages - http://bit.ly/3a5gG1H “Learning Design Tip – Choose a metaphor” by Naomi Waldron and Neil Von Heupt. Suggestions  about how learning designers can select an appropriate metaphor for learning http://bit.ly/2Ple1sz Learning Design Tip – Use stories and humour by Naomi Waldron and Neil Von Heupt  http://bit.ly/2SKHbDM Learning Design Tip – Be consistent in design by Naomi Waldron and Neil Von Heupt. This relates to the simple, consistent learning experience design that was prototyped and tweaked and was really successful in All Aboard. http://bit.ly/37JTTXA Julian’s website – Includes a range of articles and eBooks on the use of technology for adult learning https://digitallearningsolutions.com.au/ More Episodes & Info: More episodes: https://learninguncut.libsyn.com About the Learning Uncut podcast: https://michelleockers.com/learninguncut/

Queensland Rail CEO Nick Easy talks Rail Safety Week with Glen Dinsdale. An important and timely safety reminder as large crowds board Ekka bound trains this week.

The last episode in our first series. This week Uncle Howie and Cousie Cassie are hanging out at the Nambour railway station, avoiding brawls, annoying commuters, and gleaning stories past and present. From the newly minted homeless to the entrepreneurs moving to town: Nambour, the End of the Line. But it's the start for me! 

If you've ever been shopping for a frying pan, then you'll be all too familiar with the overwhelming selections now available on the market. From aluminium and stainless steel to carbon steel, non-stick and standard, it can be a difficult decision to know which one to choose. It's even harder if you're trying to live as low tox as possible. That's why it's important to know some of the dangers of cooking with certain types of frying pans, and why it might be worth investing money on that pan that's been on your wish list. There's not many people that have a two-decade desire to create a high-quality frying pan, but Mark is just one of those people. Big on science, mathematics and engineering, Mark fills us in on how he started out in the workforce at just 14 years old for Queensland Rail. Hungry for innovation, we hear how Mark knocks back international deals, and the thought of mass production to create his own unique range of pans - Solidteknics made right here in Australia. Are non-stick coatings toxic?  If you're one to truly use your frying pan to it's very last days, then you'll know all about those small black pieces that have been slowly flaking off the non-stick coat. While other household bills might be in the forefront of your mind and take priority, your deteriorating frying pan may be doing much more harm than good. The majority of non-stick frying pans are made from a carcinogenic chemical called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). As you continually cook at high temperatures, the non-stick coating of your frypan slowly breaks down. This helps to understand the reason why over time, you start to notice the black flaky pieces coming off. This is where you realise it's time to buy another pan. Unless the manufacturer of the pan specifically states that they have used non-toxic materials, then chances are the materials are harming your health. In one article on The Ecologist, it's reported that Teflon coating is toxic to at least nine types of cells that regulate immunity. In animal studies, there is a strong link between PFOA and cancer, along with thyroid issues and miscarriage. In 2006, an EPA advisory board which consisted of 17 scientists strongly recommended PFOA be labelled a 'likely carcinogen'. Environmental impacts of Teflon Ever wondered what happens to that frying pan you dispose of after the non-stick coating has peeled off? Mark explains from an environmental aspect the damage that's being done and some pretty scary statistics. It becomes quite daunting when you begin to dig through multiple reports on the environmental impacts of Teflon products. American frying pan giant, Dupont, agreed to pay $100 million in a lengthy court case, after they were found to be hiding evidence of drinking water supplies having been contaminated with Teflon. Further, Teflon ingredients had been found in blood samples of mothers who worked in the Dupont factory, which led to birth defects in their children. PFOA's are also beginning to turn up in the blood of wildlife in three continents above the Arctic Circle, including sea lions, polar bears and sea turtles. Sadly, Teflon is simply unable to break down once disposed of, and this shows from water samples being taken from all around the world,  with PFOA showing up in nearly every sample. Interestingly, 80% of non-stick kitchen utensils in Australia are made from Teflon. Making better buying decisions How many frying pans have you bought over the years, probably way too many. Considering how much you use it every week, are you happy with how long they last? It could be time to invest in a quality, non-toxic frying pan that will last a lifetime (just saying). Keep an eye out for companies that pledge to use non-toxic materials, and strive for life-long products. It's becoming quite clear that on your chemical-free journey, purchasing the right cooking applia...

This is the story of Justin Geange, member of our Lived Experience Network (LEN) and one of our trained speakers following his attendance at a Suicide Prevention Lived Experience Speakers Bureau workshop. He also has recorded a song to encourage us all to ask R U OK? Have a listen here https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/hey-are-you-ok-single/id1016087525 Thank you so much for sharing Justin. Podcast length: 6m 20 sec. It is so important to talk openly and safely about suicide but, if listening to this triggers difficult emotions in you, please talk about how you’re feeling with a trusted family member, friend or people at one of our partner organisations. Call Lifeline on 131114, MensLine 1300 78 99 78, Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 or Kids Helpline 1800 551800 FREE. Outside of Australia? Find local support http://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/ #suicideprevention #livedexp #SPALEN #RUOK TRANSCRIPT: G'day, my name is Justin Geange Plumber, Supermodel and daggy dad joke specialist! I just wanted to share my story to encourage, support and inspire those who may be going through some tough times, it does get better and being there for your mates can mean that a problem shared is a problem halved. I was born at an early age in Auckland New Zealand, I grew up in the Auckland area and spent my formative years in the timber town of Tokoroa in the Waikato. Most of these early days I spent singing in pubs, clubs and country music awards around New Zealand and like most awkward teenager I had my fair share of relationship issues that lead to suicide attempts. I was in and out of hospitals in my later teenage years after attempts, breakdown and rehab for alcoholism but at the age of 17 was asked to come to Australia by my cousin to join a band. I jumped at the opportunity of starting a fresh and sold all I had to come over to Australia. I joined the band and after a few very ordinary gigs, the band dissolved and I was stuck in a foreign country with no job. So for the first time in my life I had to do some physical work to pay the bills! I started to labour for my uncle who is a builder, but that wasn’t my cup of tea. Then I worked for a South African bricklayer, and an Aussie concreter and finally an Aussie plumber. It was then that I realised that I loved plumbing “It may be sewerage to you but its bread and butter to me” was the catch cry of a good plumbing friend of mine! And in 1993 I went to TAFE and started a prevocational course in plumbing (I always wanted to be an electrician, but my dad told me to get a trade first!) 1993 was also the year where I fell in love with the most amazing woman Marnie, she was a dancer with a smile bigger than the Sydney harbour bridge and whose eyes would light the darkest of rooms. We met at church, performing in Christmas and Easter musical productions and were married in September 1994. 1994 was a big year, getting married, getting an adult plumbing apprenticeship with Queensland Rail and starting my Mascotting career with the Brisbane Broncos. I started as the Post Box, then moved my way up to buster the cowboy hat, then the Employer Bull and in 2000 I started as Buck the Bronco (as well as throwing in a few state of origin appearances as the cane toad and cockroach and two test match appearances as the kiwi and boxing kangaroo) The years fairly flew by, I worked my way up the ladder at Queensland Rail, Marnie and I travelled extensively as we tried for years to have children then finally after trying many potions and different types of IVF we finally had our first baby Tegan in 2005 and then Chelsea in 2008. During this time I thought I would try my hand at running a plumbing business, a business that I turned into a very small one in a short amount of time and as a result was very fortunate to get another job back in the railways where again I began to climb the ladder. In 2012 I decided that I was going to change the world! And so I ran in ...

Fadumo Elmi is the vice president of Queensland African Communities council.  SBS Somali spoke to her about the recent widely publicized racial abuse of an African man working for Queensland Rail.  She also spoke about her organization's role in fighting racism and prejudice in Queensland.   - Fadumo Elmi waa madaxweyne ku xigeenka golaha bulshooyinka Africanka ee Queensland. Laanta afsomaliga SBS ayaa ka waraysatay tacadi cunsurimo oo dhawaan aad looga hadlay oo lagula kacay nin African ah oo u shaqaynayay Queensland Rail. Waxay kaloo ka hadashay doorka ururkeeda ee ladagaalanka cunsuriyada Queensland.