Close-Up with ‘media expert’ Lisa Davies

Close-Up with ‘media expert’ Lisa Davies

Lisa Davies has spent more than two decades at the heart of Australian journalism — leading some of the country’s most trusted institutions through moments of immense pressure, change, and scrutiny. From a childhood spent moving between remote Australia and regional...
Close-Up with ‘industrial visionary’ Cori Stewart

Close-Up with ‘industrial visionary’ Cori Stewart

Cori Stewart has never stayed in one lane. Today she’s the Founder and CEO of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub — a not-for-profit she spun out of QUT to help businesses translate research into real-world capability.  Since 2020, ARM Hub has become a...
Close-Up with ‘Cyber Guardian’ Lesley Carhart

Close-Up with ‘Cyber Guardian’ Lesley Carhart

Lesley Carhart isn’t just a pioneer in cybersecurity — she’s a storyteller, mentor, and relentless advocate for the people behind the tech. From a childhood spent on a farm outside Chicago, where a single early PC opened the door to programming at age eight, to two...
Close-Up with ‘Tech Humanist’ Melanie Evans

Close-Up with ‘Tech Humanist’ Melanie Evans

Melanie Evans is the kind of leader who makes change feel not just possible, but personal. She’s delivered high-stakes digital transformations across telcos, infrastructure giants, and critical industries, all while centering people, purpose, and practical action. Her...