All Roads Lead to QME | Dean's Desk 12 The past fortnight has been one of RIN's busiest yet. Dean reflects on a successful New Financial Year Outlook, congratulates the 2026 RIN Awards finalists following a record number of nominations, and looks ahead to one of the biggest weeks on the regional calendar as QME arrives in Mackay. With networking events, member meetings and industry conversations around every corner, there's plenty happening across the RIN network. July 16, 2026 By Admin RIN Dean's Desk 0 Comment Read More >>
Tailored Lean Manufacturing Program Delivers Lasting Change for JET Group See how JET Group tailored a Lean Manufacturing program through the Manufacturing Hub, creating a more organised workshop and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. July 7, 2026 By Admin RIN Case Study 0 Comment Read More >>
Manufacturing Hub Collaboration Helps CEPP Queensland Bring AR Technology into Manufacturing Discover how CEPP used Manufacturing Hub connections to adopt Augmented Reality technology, improving accuracy, efficiency and collaboration across its manufacturing operations. July 7, 2026 By Admin RIN Case Study 0 Comment Read More >>
One Financial Year Down, Another Begins | Dean's Desk 11 As another financial year comes to a close, Dean reflects on one of RIN's biggest years yet and looks ahead to what's next. In this edition, he shares why celebrating success through the RIN Awards matters more than ever, previews a packed July calendar, highlights the upcoming New Financial Year Outlook event, and thanks the members, sponsors and partners who made another successful year possible. June 25, 2026 By Admin RIN Dean's Desk 0 Comment Read More >>
Two Signature Events Down, Two To Go | Dean's Desk 10 Dean reflects on a busy start to June, from another sold-out Industry Briefing and growing momentum behind the Regions Before Royalties campaign, to the opening of RIN Awards nominations and a community initiative supporting suicide prevention. With two signature events already complete and plenty more ahead, this edition highlights the conversations, advocacy and achievements shaping our region. June 11, 2026 By Admin RIN Dean's Desk 0 Comment Read More >>
Big Events, Big Innovation & Our Night of Nights | Dean’s Desk 9 Dean reflects on another busy fortnight across the network, from preparations for Safety Conference 2026 through to celebrating major local innovation and the opening of nominations for the 2026 RIN Awards. This edition also highlights industry conversations with Energy Queensland and showcases the strength of Mackay’s manufacturing and mining capability through the launch of 2MT’s new Husky® Dragline Bucket. May 28, 2026 By Admin RIN Dean's Desk 0 Comment Read More >>
Capability, Conversations & Keeping Momentum | Dean’s Desk 8 Dean reflects on one of RIN’s most engaging Industry Briefings yet, shares insights from Australian Manufacturing Week in Brisbane, and discusses the conversations continuing at Queensland Parliament around current regional business sentiment. He also highlights why Safety Conference 2026 is shaping up to be one of RIN’s strongest events yet, with ticket sales closing soon. May 14, 2026 By Admin RIN Dean's Desk 0 Comment Read More >>
This Might Be Our Best Lineup Yet | Dean’s Desk 7 Dean’s Desk returns following the Easter break with a forward look at what’s shaping up to be a big few months for RIN. In this edition, Dean shares an update on the highly anticipated Safety Conference 2026 speaker lineup, final opportunities to be part of QME, and how the team is supporting community initiatives during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. He also highlights a new approach to the May Industry Briefing, designed to capture real-time sentiment from businesses navigating rising costs and uncertainty. With strong engagement across events and advocacy, this update provides a snapshot of the conversations and opportunities shaping our region. April 23, 2026 By Admin RIN Dean's Desk 0 Comment Read More >>
From Global Headlines to Local Conversations | Dean’s Desk 6 From a busy week of events to behind-the-scenes advocacy work and new mentoring connections, Dean provides a snapshot of what’s been happening across the RIN network and what’s ahead. March 29, 2026 By Admin RIN Dean's Desk 0 Comment Read More >>
When IWD Takes Over the Calendar | Dean’s Desk 5 From a sold-out International Women’s Day to important regional conversations and industry–school connections, Dean reflects on a busy few weeks across the RIN network. March 12, 2026 By Admin RIN Dean's Desk 0 Comment Read More >>