Media Coverage

WorldSkills Australia has provided a selection of clips from press, radio and television. Select an archive to view some of the recent media coverage.

Newspaper Archive

• Redland Times, Sheet Metal Fabricator Russell Takes Gold At Aussie World Skills - (21-05-2010 - pdf)
• Central Telegraph, Apprentice Takes On The Best - (21-05-2010 - pdf)
• Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Post, National Recognition For Young Apprentice - (19-05-2010 - pdf)
• Great Lakes Advocate, You Beauty, Alex Scored Silver - (19-05-2010 - pdf)
• Central Coast Express-Advocate, Apprentice Ready To Paint Town Red - (19-05-2010 - pdf)
• Gatton Lockyer Brisbane Valley Star, World-Beating Worker - (19-05-2010 - pdf)
• Ballarat Courier, Trying Out For A Trade Career - (15-05-2010 - pdf)
• Colac Herald, Builder's Apprentice Wins National Award - (14-05-2010 - pdf)
• Colac Herald, Builder's Apprentice Wins National Award - (14-05-2010 - pdf)
• Toowoomba Chronicle, Liam Keeps His Cool To Take Out Gold - (14-05-2010 - pdf)
• Ipswich Advertiser, Jake's Career Is On The Boil - (05-05-2010 - pdf)
• Bayside Bulletin, Ben's Going For Gold - (04-05-2010 - pdf)
• Ballarat Courier,Training For A Bright Future - (03-05-2010 - pdf)
• Ballarat Courier - Competitors Best in the Field - (27-04-2010 - pdf)
• Coffs Coast Advocate - Building on his Career - (23-04-2010 - pdf)
• Weekend Courier-Rockingham - Liam to Test Skills Against the Best - (23-04-2010 - pdf)
• Ballarat Courier - Things are Heating up in the Kitchen - (22-04-2010 - pdf)
• Gippsland Times & Maffra Spectator - Tamika is London WorldSkills Bound - (20-04-2010 - pdf)
• Melton Express Telegraph - Apprentice to use his Skills on National Stage - (20-04-2010 - pdf)
• Star - 'Guinea Pig' Mum Aid Beaut Daughter - (20-04-2010 - pdf)
• Subury Leader - Painter Takes on World - (20-04-2010 - pdf)
• The Extra - David Leaves His Mark on His Work - (02-04-2010 - pdf)
• Adelaide Advertiser - Young Tradies to Showcase Skills to World - (27-03-2010 - pdf)
• Courier Mail - A Future in Your Hands - (20-03-2010 - pdf)
• MX Brisbane - Trading on their Talent - (18-03-2010 - pdf)
• Highlands Post - Handy Brothers Head to Brisbane - (11-03-2010 - pdf)
• Melville Times - Medallist Seek Even Higher Skills - (09-03-2010 - pdf)
• Weekend Courier-Rockingham - Turning into Top Machinist - (05-03-2010 - pdf)
• Kalamunda Reporter - Luke Builds Great Gold-Medal Wall - (02-03-2010 - pdf)
• Comment News - Apprentice Skills on Show - (02-03-2010 - pdf)
• Esperance Express - Local to Compete in Brisbane - (26-02-2010 - pdf)
• Bendigo Advertiser - Winning Gold at WorldSkills - (13-02-2010 - pdf)
• Highlands Post - Young Hairdresser is a Cut Above the Rest - (11-02-2010 - pdf)
• Tamworth City Times - Gold Medal for Tamworth's Lucy - (10-02-2010 - pdf)
• Hawkesbury Gazette - Casey Secures WorldSkills Gold - (03-02-2010 - pdf)
• Herald Sun - Student Strikes Gold - (26-01-2010 - pdf)
• Illawarra Mercury - Scouts are in the Doghouse - (13-01-2010 - pdf)
• Camden Advertiser - Silver Medallist Kyle Shows How - (23-12-2009 - pdf)
• Wollongong Advertiser - Deputy PM Tries a Trade - (09-12-2009 - pdf)
• Port Macquarie Express - Hair's How To Do It, Julia - (02-12-2009 - pdf)
• Macarthur Chronicle - Silver Medallist Shows Off Skills - (01-12-2009 - pdf)
• Illawarra Mercury - Gillard's Illawarra Visit Runs into a Brick Wall - (28-11-2009 - pdf)
• Western Advocate - Apprentices Showcases His Skills For Leaders - (26-11-2009 - pdf)
• Range News - Ashley Takes Out Gold With a Silver Creation - (26-11-2009 - pdf)
• Northern Rivers Echo - Kick Starting Young Apprentices - (26-11-2009 - pdf)
• Penola Pennant - Young Workers to Vie For National Honours - (25-11-2009 - pdf)
• Eastern Riverina Chronicle - Top Riverina Apprentice - (25-11-2009 - pdf)
• Bairnsdale Advertiser - Apprentice Gold - (23-11-2009 - pdf)
• Toowoomba Chronicle - Medallists Promote Career Development - (20-11-2009 - pdf)
• Armidale Independent - Master Chefs in Action - (18-11-2009 - pdf)
• Cowra Guardian - Owen Proves a Bright Spark - (18-11-2009 - pdf)
• Southern Times Messenger - Brickie Cements Win - (18-11-2009 - pdf)
• Canning Times - Students Win For Skills in Fashion - (17-11-2009 - pdf)
• Bunbury Herald - Hairdressers Style Their Way to the Top - (17-11-2009 - pdf)
• Daily Telegraph - Skillaroos Praised for Medal Haul - (14-11-2009 - pdf)
• Southern Cross - Foundation of Quality Career - Junee Apprentice Region's Best - (12-11-2009 - pdf)
• Crookwell Gazette - Golden Win For Lester - (12-11-2009 - pdf)
• Joondalup Weekender - Big Effort Sews Up Gold - (12-11-2009 - pdf)
• Sound Telegraph - WorldSkills Winner Wows - (11-11-2009 - pdf)
• Eastern Suburbs Reporter - Emma Wins Gold in Skills Event - (10-11-2009 - pdf)
• Melville Times - Murdoch TAFE Floristry Student is Pick of the Bunch - (10-11-2009 - pdf)
• Port Curtis Port - Apprentices Tested - (09-11-2009 - pdf)
• Gladstone News - Apprentices Show a World of Skills - (07-11-2009 - pdf)
• Weekend Courier-Rockingham - Nathan's 'IT Factor' Blows Away Rival - (06-11-2009 - pdf)
• Joondalup Weekender - Two Hospitality Students Do Their Tafe Campus Proud - (05-11-2009 - pdf)
• Lake Times - Judges Pull Pin on Shane - (05-11-2009 - pdf)
• Manjimup Bridgetowntown Times - Apprentice on Top in Awards - (04-11-2009 - pdf)
• Hawkesbury Gazette - Beauty in the Eyes of Jessica - (04-11-2009 - pdf)
• Burnie Advocate - Coastal Apprentice on Track to Join Industry Elite - (04-11-2009 - pdf)
• Burnie Advocate - Apprentices Vie for State Recognition - (03-11-2009 - pdf)
• Macarthur Chronicle - Bronzed Tradie - (03-11-2009 - pdf)
• Bingara Advocate - Retail Success For Students - (03-11-2009 - pdf)
• Kalgoorlie Miner - Sarah Wins State Cook Off - (03-11-2009 - pdf)
• Port Macquarie News - Megan's Dream to Share Medal Magic - (30-10-2009 - pdf)
• Kiama Independent - Tradesman Eighth in WorldSkills Event - (28-10-2009 - pdf)
• Illawarra Mercury - Skills Team Medal Haul - (24-10-2009 - pdf)
• Singleton Argus - Bronze for Gabrielle - (23-10-2009 - pdf)
• Wimmera Mail Times - Apprentice Welds His Way to Bronze - (21-10-2009 - pdf)
• West Australian - Apprentices and Young Tradies Face off in WorldSkills Eliminations - (21-10-2009 - pdf)
• Irrigator - Gold Strike for Apprentice - (20-10-2009 - pdf)
• Northern Territory News - Young Guns Go Head to Head - (19-10-2009 - pdf)
• Herald Sun - Put Skills to the Test - (17-10-2009 - pdf)
• Penrith Press - Budding Florist Blooms - (16-10-2009 - pdf)
• South Western Times - Apprentice Recognised for Skills - (15-10-2009 - pdf)
• Border Watch - Beauticians Test Skills - (15-10-2009 - pdf)
• Daily Advertiser - Local Skills Shine Bright - (10-10-2009 - pdf)
• Daily Advertiser - Wagga Apprentices Wins - (10-10-2009 - pdf)
• Cairns Post - Beauty Therapist Takes on the World and Wins - (07-10-2009 - pdf)
• Camden Advertiser - Medal by Arrangement - (07-10-2009 - pdf)
• Daily Examiner - Tradesmen Build a Future - (02-10-2009 - pdf)
• Plumbing Connection - Taking it to the World - (01-10-2009 - pdf)
• Electrical Connection - Taking it to the World - (01-10-2009 - pdf)
• Building Connection - Taking it to the World - (01-10-2009 - pdf)
• Guardian Messenger - Skill Test of Beauty Students - (30-09-2009 - pdf)
• Sound Telegraph - Aussie Skills Rate Highly in Canada - (30-09-2009 - pdf)
• Macarthur Chronicle - Silver Success on the World Stage - (29-09-2009 - pdf)
• Northern Star - Wollongbar - (24-09-2009 - pdf)
• Hornsby Advocate - Calgary Skills Stampede - (24-09-2009 - pdf)
• Campbelltown-Macarthur Advertiser - Better than the Best - (23-09-2009 - pdf)
• Border Mail - Plumb Job for Tyson - (22-09-2009 - pdf)
• Macarthur Chronicle - Design Wins Tradie Third Spot in Comp - (22-09-2009 - pdf)
• Weekend Courier Rockingham - 'Exceptional Focus' Shown - (18-09-2009 - pdf)
• Goulburn Post - Nigel Lays Down Bronze - (18-09-2009 - pdf)
• Ballina Shire Advocate - Welder Wins Bronze Medal - (17-09-2009 - pdf)
• Courier Mail - Beauty Contest Where the Stylist gets the Gong - (17-09-2009 - pdf)
• Crookwell Gazette - Taralga Skillaroo's Success at the Trade Olympics - (17-09-2009 - pdf)
• Cairns Sun - Skills Earn Golden Results - (16-09-2009 - pdf)
• Ballarat News - Dean Truly at Top of his Game - (16-09-2009 - pdf)
• Western Advocate - Apprentice Wins Top State Award - (16-09-2009 - pdf)
• Daily Advertiser - Albury Tradie Wins World-Class Award - (15-09-2009 - pdf)
• Ballarat Courier - Skillaroos Finish Strongly - (15-09-2009 - pdf)
• Hills Shire Times - A Web of Talent - (15-09-2009 - pdf)
• Western Advocate - Kelso Sparky Shines at WorldSkills Awards - (14-09-2009 - pdf)
• Courier Mail - Golden Girl of Beauty - (12-09-2009 - pdf)
• Daily Telegraph - Work-Day Heroes Bag Gold Medals - (12-09-2009 - pdf)
• Western Advocate - Local Bricklayer Wins Bronze at WorldSkills - (11-09-2009 - pdf)
• Northern Star - Welding Skills - (10-09-2009 - pdf)
• MX Sydney - Aussies Show Some Skills - (09-09-2009 - pdf)
• Port Macquaire News - Port Snipper Makes the Cut - (09-09-2009 - pdf)
• Central Western Daily - Local Lads Boost Australian Medal Haul at Worldskills Competition - (09-09-2009 - pdf)
• Cairns Post - Best in World from Cairns - (08-09-2009 - pdf)
• Inner West Weekly (Inner West Edition) - Skillaroos Go for Gold in Canada - (08-09-2009 - pdf)
• Sunday Telegraph - Skills in Spotlight - (06-09-2009 - pdf)
• Courier Mail - Tradies Pit their Skills on World Stage - (03-09-2009 - pdf)
• Western Advocate - Creme De La Creme of Apprentices - (03-09-2009 - pdf)
• Lakes Times - Shane's Steeling Himself for Win - (03-09-2009 - pdf)
• Kiama Independent - Kiama's Skillaroo Flies to Calgary - (02-09-2009 - pdf)
• Central Western Daily - Kyles Feels the Pressure as He Takes on the World - (27-08-2009 - pdf)
• MX Sydney - Send-off for Skills Team - (25-08-2009 - pdf)
• Newcastle Herald - Students Put to Test - (21-08-2009 - pdf)
• MX Sydney - Trade Talks Over Brekky - (18-08-2009 - pdf)
• Northern Daily Leader - Youngsters Strut Their Stuff at TAFE - (18-08-2009 - pdf)
• The Irrigator - Trades Put to the Test in WorldSkills - (18-08-2009 - pdf)
• Port Macquarie News - Young Chefs Stir WorldSkills Pot - (17-08-2009 - pdf)
• Daily Telegraph - Aussies are Ready to Take on the World - (15-08-2009 - pdf)
• Southern Highland News - Hard Working Tradies a Cut Above the Rest - (14-08-2009 - pdf)
• Hawkesbury Courier - Teen Takes on State's Best - (13-08-2009 - pdf)
• Daily Examiner - Cut and Colour Above the Rest - (12-08-2009 - pdf)
• Bunbury Mail - Local Skills on Show Globally - (12-08-2009 - pdf)
• Daily Telegraph - Master of Table Service - (08-08-2009 - pdf)
• Newcastle Herald - Hunter Skillaroos to Compete in Canada - (07-08-2009 - pdf)
• Illawarra Mercury - Heat on Trainee Chefs - (06-08-2009 - pdf)
• Port Macquarie Express - Arenea's on Track for National Glory - (05-08-2009 - pdf)
• Ballarat Courier - Our Best in Quest for Gold - (05-08-2009 - pdf)
• Maitland Mercury - Practice in Noisy Surrounds - (04-08-2009 - pdf)
• Hills Shire Times - Key Worker - (04-08-2009 - pdf)
• Blacktown Sun - Wall Done! - (04-08-2009 - pdf)
• Port Macquarie News - Beauticians Launch Skills Competition - (03-08-2009 - pdf)
• CCN Airconditioning - Industry Insider - (01-08-2009 - pdf)
• Lithgow Mercury - Gavin's Out to Prove He's a Bright Spark - (25-07-2009 - pdf)
• Dubbo Photo News - In Training for World Skills - (23-07-2009 - pdf)
• Sound Telegraph - Pair Put Work Skills to Test - (22-07-2009 - pdf)
• Daily Liberal - Gavin to Show World He's a Bright Spark - (21-07-2009 - pdf)
• Port Curtis Post - Impressive Apprentices - (20-07-2009 - pdf)
• The Age - Balance of Trades is Up - (18-07-2009 - pdf)
• Bendigo Advertiser - The World at your Doorstep - (18-07-2009 - pdf)
• Sydney Morning Herald - Balance of Trades is Up - (18-07-2009 - pdf)
• Weekend Courier-Rockingham - Stacey Has a Tilt at Top Tradie Title - (17-07-2009 - pdf)
• Port Macquarie News - Snipper Megan Set to Colour the World - (17-07-2009 - pdf)
• Kiama Independent - Taking Skills to the World - (15-07-2009 - pdf)
• Daily Telegraph - Aussies Chase Gold - (11-07-2009 - pdf)
• Mandurah Coastal Times - Local Skills on Show - (08-07-2009 - pdf)
• Newscastle & Lake Macquarie Post - Mitchell Joins the Top Tradies on World Stage - (08-07-2009 - pdf)
• Gippsland Times & Maffra Spectator - Flourishing Florist - (07-07-2009 - pdf)
• Sunday Mail Adelaide - Let the Trades Begin - (05-07-2009 - pdf)
• West Australian - Motoring Work Wheels - Show Keeps Going - (04-07-2009 - pdf)
• Crookwell Gazette - Nigel Croke to Compete in the 'Trade Olympics' - (02-07-2009 - pdf)
• Post Weekly Goulburn - Paving Way to Gold - (02-07-2009 - pdf)
• Goulburn Post - Croke on 'Course' to Conquer World - (01-07-2009 - pdf)
• Goulburn Post - Nigel's Solid Foundations - (01-07-2009 - pdf)
• Southern Star-Springwood - Skills Challenged - (24-06-2009 - pdf)
• Daily Telegraph - Three Reasons to be Cheerful - (20-06-2009 - pdf)
• Ballarat Courier - Putting Skills on World Stage - (19-06-2009 - pdf)
• Port Macquarie News - Keeping A-Head of Pack - (17-06-2009 - pdf)
• Midland Express - Apprentice Shines - (16-06-2009 - pdf)
• Launceston Examiner - Scholarship Win Sees Andrew Off to UK - (13-06-2009 - pdf)
• Burnie Advocate - Set to Show His Skills to the World - (12-06-2009 - pdf)
• South Eastern Times - Apprentices to Display Skills - (11-06-2009 - pdf)
• Bunbury Mail - Tradesman Triumphs - (10-06-2009 - pdf)
• Central Western Daily - Top Apprentice Goes Up Against World's Best - (28-05-2009 - pdf)
• Daily Telegraph - Aussie Champs Will Take on the World - (27-05-2009 - pdf)
• Campbelltown-Macarthur Advertiser - TAFE Students Put Hands to Excellence - (27-05-2009 - pdf)
• Northern Weekly - Not Just for Decoration - (26-05-2009 - pdf)
• Sunday Mail Brisbane - Buffing up for Gold in Trainee Olympics - (24-05-2009 - pdf)
• Weekend Australian - Nations Ply Their Tradies Against Best Young Talent - (23-05-2009 - pdf)
• Courier Mail - Skills to Challenge the World - (23-05-2009 - pdf)
• Kwinana Courier - Flower Power Stacey's Aim - (22-05-2009 - pdf)
• Newcastle Herald - Young Tyros in Tool Toils - (22-05-2009 - pdf)
• Richmond River Express Examiner - For Young Welder Joshua, The Honours Keep Coming - (20-05-2009 - pdf)
• Kiama Independent - Shane's Skills are World Class - (20-05-2009 - pdf)
• Cairns Sun - Beauty Skills to be Tested - (20-05-2009 - pdf)
• Illawarra Mercury - Aussies Take on Kiwis in Mock Competition - (19-05-2009 - pdf)
• Northern Star - Turning the Heat up on the World Title - (16-05-2009 - pdf)
• Newcastle Herald - Sharpen, Sizzle, It's On - (15-05-2009 - pdf)
• Morning Bulletin - Helen Owes Success to WorldSkills Comp - (09-05-2009 - pdf)
• Whyalla News - Top Apprentices Compete - (20-04-2009 - pdf)
• Coastal Times - Scholarship Win Sees Daniel Bound for UK - (06-04-2009 - pdf)
• Plumbing Connection - Team Australia, The Skillaroos 2009 - (01-04-2009 - pdf)
• Southern Gazette - Sweet Tooth a Winner - (31-03-2009 - pdf)
• Port Macquarie News - A Cut Above - (23-03-2009 - pdf)
• Southern Star, Springwood - Girls Get Tools to Try a Trade - (11-03-2009 - pdf)
• Ballarat Courier - Perrin in Town Ready to Take on World - (10-03-2009 - pdf)
• Illawarra Mercury - Worker's Gold Metal Performance - (21-02-2009 - pdf)
• Shepparton News - Change of Place, and Pace - (20-02-2009 - pdf)
• West Australian - Award-Winning Mechanic Loves Variety - (03-02-2009 - pdf)
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