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From the saddle to an office desk, or behind the barriers in Broome to multi-million-dollar stud farms in New South Wales, Kelly Chapman is enjoying her ride in racing. 🏇🏇 On weekdays, Kelly is a Customer Service Officer at Racing and Wagering Western Australia’s Osborne Park head office, while she can also be found at times at regional racecourses across the State working as a barrier attendant. “The two roles are definitely very different, but I really enjoy both of them,” Kelly said. Read more about Kelly's unique career in racing and her love for horses here: https://bit.ly/46cLX0V

The 2000 racegoers at yesterday’s TABtouch Roebourne Cup were greeted by a “blue-tiful” visual reminder to check in with family and friends. As part of the Racing WA Community Fund partnership with the Blue Tree Project, Nor West Jockey Club members, Racing WA and the Blue Tree Project came together to paint the metal tree at the iconic Pilbara racecourse to spread the message “it’s OK to not be OK”. A special thanks to the Nor West Jockey Club, Member for Pilbara Kevin Michel, Blue Tree Project founder Kendall Whyte, RWWA Board Member Colin Holt and the industry participants in attendance for helping make the day possible.

The thrill of Pilbara racing will be on full-display this Saturday at the Roebourne Cup. The Nor West Jockey Club will be hosting the annual feature meeting which is again set to draw racegoers from far and wide to the iconic regional track. The Roebourne Cup is one of the premier events in the Pilbara social calendar, with racing in the region contributing $17.8 million to the WA economy each year and sustaining about 140 full-time jobs. Discover more upcoming and unique regional race meetings on our website: https://lnkd.in/dYMjHd_c

The biggest event on Derby’s social calendar returns this Saturday, with the Kimberley town expecting up to 2000 people to attend this year’s anticipated Derby Cup! The annual West West Kimberley Turf Club meeting is set to draw visitors from across the State to the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley. In addition to being a great social occasion, racing in the Kimberley makes an important economic contribution, generating about $22.9 million for the WA economy each year.

Meet Craig Morrison, the voice of racing in the Great Southern and the well-known local newsagent in the picturesque coastal town of Denmark. Following in the footsteps of his father, Peter, Craig has been calling races for almost 50 years. Read more about his glittering career to-date here: https://bit.ly/3W0JZwU

Marble Bar, known as Australia's hottest town, will come alive on July 6 for the annual Marble Bar Cup. First held in 1893 — the year the town was established — this iconic race meeting is a highlight of the Pilbara social scene. For more than 130 years, the Marble Bar Cup has offered a unique opportunity for people to connect and enjoy a day trackside. Beyond its social impact, racing contributes a significant $1.3 billion to WA's economy annually, with $17.8 million generated in the Pilbara. The Marble Bar Race Club anticipates 2,000 racegoers to attend the 2024 Cup on. Find out more about the iconic race meeting here: https://bit.ly/4cmOOqo

Grants of up to $5000 are now available through the Racing WA Community Fund for groups or organisations that are making a meaningful difference in their communities. The grants, aimed at animal or community-related programs and sustainability projects, will be available to initiatives closely connected to one of WA’s 47 race clubs. For more information, please visit our website or the grant application page here: https://ow.ly/MG2k50Sm7Lb

Ben Reynolds, of our Site Reliability Engineering team, was recently awarded RWWA’s internal Ready To RACE award for embodying the organisational values. We are a diverse workforce, with many different teams spanning across racing and wagering, which includes unique opportunities in tech. At a recent event with one of our partners, She Codes Australia, Ben outlined how coding skills can open doors to exciting career opportunities. Hear more from Ben in our video below.

Last week’s TestConnectWA event was a hit, much thanks to our wonderful sponsors Robert Walters and TABtouch and our engaging presenters, Pallvi Sharma, Kevin Chapman and Daniel Parker-Jurak. We would also like to thank all attendees for their enthusiasm and willingness to share learnings along the way. If you attended, we’d love to hear your thoughts in this feedback survey: https://lnkd.in/giyZjB6C

Excitement is building for our upcoming TestConnectWA event, and we're thrilled to share the agenda:   🔍 Market and Roles in Testing: TABtouch's very own Pallvi Sharma, alongside Daniel Parker-Jurak from Robert Walters, will delve into the dynamic landscape of testing, offering valuable insights into market trends and diverse roles in the industry.   ⌨ Best Test Practices: Kevin Chapman from Planit Testing will take the stage to share insights into the best practices for testing across various industries, providing a roadmap for success.   Following each presentation, attendees will have the chance to engage in discussions at their tables, sharing thoughts and perspectives.   Kickstart your day with complimentary coffee and a light breakfast, courtesy of TABtouch and Robert Walters from 7:30am, before the program starts at 8am.   Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggCe7BgB #TestConnectWA #testconnect #RacingAndWageringWA #TestingCatchups #TestingBreakfast #CoffeeAndTechTalk #Testing #softwaretesting #testautomation