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Hard Times for Hardwood Sector

Nov 24, 2022 | Categories: Kersten's Rant.

This rant was written by Kersten Gentle. Everyone knows I have sawdust running through my veins and I am a passionate supporter of both the native and plantation-based forest industries. My...

Loose Lips Sink Ships

May 30, 2022 | Categories: Industry News and Kersten's Rant.

There is without a doubt, we are in tumultuous times within the construction industry, with many builders finding it difficult. Rumours have been swirling around about different companies for the...

I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar

Apr 19, 2021 | Categories: Kersten's Rant.

In 1972, Helen Reddy released I Am Woman, which fast became an anthem for the women’s movement and after nearly 50 years since its release, the song was sung by a friend’s daughter in Woiwurrung,...

Now’s Not the Time to Drop Your Pants

May 13, 2020 | Categories: Kersten's Rant.

There is no doubt we are in unchartered times and I honestly couldn’t think of a harder time to run a small business. The stress of keeping work flowing, whilst keeping people employed and a roof...

Warning: Rant in Progress

Nov 26, 2019 | Categories: Kersten's Rant.

The other day when I was voicing my opinion on the terrible policy announcement by Victorian Premier Dan Andrews, someone asked me why. They wanted to know what this had to do with the frame and...

Rant Response

Jun 25, 2019 | Categories: Kersten's Rant.

Following on from my Rant in the last edition of FTMA News titled Stop Leap Frogging the Fabricator, I had a lot of feedback. Some feedback was extremely supportive of my comments, whereas some of...

Rant Warranted – Stop the Leap Frogging!

May 22, 2019 | Categories: Kersten's Rant.

It is important that FTMA Australia listens to their fabricators and when you begin to hear the same message from a number of fabricators you know the issue is becoming serious. One of these issues...

Mental Health in the Workplace

Jun 19, 2018 | Categories: Kersten's Rant.

Mental Health is an issue that I am sure we have all been affected by, whether personally or with someone you know. Mental Health does not discriminate, it affects everyone, no matter what the...

Timber Shortage – Where Are We At?

Apr 24, 2018 | Categories: Kersten's Rant.

With exception of family and friends I have two other strong passions which most people know about. One is Melbourne Storm, for that winning feeling and two is the timber industry, as I’ve grown up...