TransLink to develop an app to track capacity

TransLink will introduce a new app mid-December that should inform travellers about capacity on the state’s public transport to improve social distancing.

As more people head back to the office, it’s becoming trickier to spread commuters out on public transport and this new app should enable them to see a forecast of available capacity  on all bus, tram, train and ferry services across south-east Queensland.

Asia Pacific firms look to domestic manufacturing to weaken  reliance on China 

Firms across the Asia Pacific Region are looking to reduce their supply chain reliance on China, and bring manufacturing back to domestic operations.

The latest Asia Pacific CEO survey, conducted by Westpac’s institutional arm, found that out of 113 chief executives surveyed, two thirds had experienced significant supply disruptions during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Farm employers to be reticent in hiring Australian residents

Local fruit pickers are a rarity in Queensland, as some employers are hesitant to hire them despite an ongoing national shortage.

Reilly Wilson, an Australian fruit picker told the ABC it had been hard for her to find work in the farms as the farmers were shocked to see her, asking her what she was doing there.

Sport is Pivotal in BIPOC Communities but More Needs to Be Done

4ZZZ Reporter Kloe recently interviewed Courtney Hagan - Cricket Australia’s Indigenous Engagement Specialist about the importance of sports implementation in Indigenous communities and beyond. They unpack why sports plays a pivotal role in developing social, academic, and networking pathways, as well as scoping what has been done versus what is yet to be done.