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Emma Foster

Emma Foster is a freelance writer. Previously, she led Westpac Wire and was a key contributor until December 2022. Prior to joining Westpac in 2013, she spent almost 20 years in corporate affairs and investor relations, primarily in large financial services and consultancy firms, in Australia, UK and Europe. She is also a photographer and podcaster.

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Article title Former refugee’s fix for skills-starved construction industry

Article descriptionAs Australia’s construction sector remains hamstrung by a skills shortage, former asylum seeker Hedayat Osyan says refugees offer an untapped pool of workers ready to step up to meet demand.

By AuthorEmma Foster
Freelance journalist
6 mins

Article title Ewe must be joking? Sheep facial recognition tech on the way

Article descriptionIf it comes as a surprise that sheep don't all look the same, it’s likely to be a bigger surprise to hear technology that recognises their faces is on the cusp of being commercialised with the potential to add significant value to the sheep industry.

By AuthorEmma Foster
Freelance journalist
5 mins

Article title Nundah wonder: the small enterprise blazing a big trail

Article descriptionThe pioneer of a business model now commonly used across Australia’s $21 billion social enterprise sector, is about to turn 25. It was originally created by a handful of people with cognitive difficulties who simply wanted discrimination-free work.

By AuthorEmma Foster
Freelance journalist
6 mins

Article title Unconventional route to the bush for ag prize winner

Article descriptionMitch Highett, recently named co-winner of this year's prestigious agricultural prize, the Zanda McDonald Award, forged an unconventional route into the farming industry.

By AuthorEmma Foster
Freelance journalist
5 mins

Article title Louis Vuitton’s unexpected move in Cape York not a one-off

Article descriptionLuxury brand Louis Vuitton’s move to team up with a conservation charity to help protect biodiversity in Cape York in Far North Queensland is part of a growing trend towards big companies supporting “nature-positive” solutions.

By AuthorEmma Foster
Freelance journalist
5 mins

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