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jobs before shifting to the driver’s seat after completing Visy’s female driver training program.

Since taking to the wheel, she says she hasn’t looked back.

When the story was published online, many truckies shared their words of encouragement via our Facebook page.

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Sludge continues his recovery

Lindsay Ward added, “It’s good see someone had a fair bit of knowledge on how the transport works before hopping behind the wheel. Enjoy, you get to see Australia and they pay you for it.”

While Simon Smith wrote, “Wow! That’s awesome! Well done champion!”

WELL known truckie Paul ‘Sludge’ Andrews is undergoing more surgery, as he continues his long recovery after a motorcycle accident earlier this year.

The truck driver, who many know from his regular appearances on Outback Truckers, together with his purple 2008 Peterbilt 379 called ‘The Phantom’, was rushed to hospital on March 4.

Many of our readers have wished him well afer the latest update was shared online.

“Good luck with your treatment, it’s no fun. I feel for you, I have been in your shoes,” said Micheal Radamanthos.

Tracey Akers wrote, “All the best, love watching you on Outback Truckers and the truck you drive is my favourite truck – Peterbuilt. Love them.”

HAVING recently upgraded to her MC licence, 43-year-old Nicole Phillips spent two decades in office

“Well done. U will love it. Been on road been 17 years, still love it,” said Joanne Culhane.

“Good on you Nicole,” wrote Travis Scadden.

“Well done, take care,” added Fred Meyer.

And Michael Ryan said he’d give Nicole a wave when she’s travelling through Parkes.