What a way to close out the year! We are proud to announce that on Friday last week, at the Engineers Australia FNQ End of Year Showcase 2025, Christina was named the Distinguished Engineer of the Year. She stood alongside five talented men from across the region,...
Hard Hat High Tea - Women in Construction FNQ Christina and Emily attended the Women in Construction FNQ Hard Hat High Tea on 7 November 2025 at the Pullman Cairns International. It was a wonderful end-of-year celebration that brought together so many inspiring local...
The Cairns Engineers Australia Committee hosted another Engineer the Future STEM Night for Kids on Thursday, 23 October 2025, at the James Cook University Ideas Lab. The event aimed to foster curiosity and enthusiasm for STEM among young minds. CJK Fire & Safety...
Last week on the 18th September 2025, Women In Construction FNQ and Nick Williams from Passive Fire Solutions hosted the event - Chicks N Bricks. It was relaxed and informative afternoon filled with drinks, delicious nibbles and great company! Nick kicked off the...
When a speaker had to cancel at the Northern Regional Forum 2025 at the Crystalbrook Riley in Cairns, Christina was invited to step in, with just one day to prepare. She delivered an engaging and thought‑provoking presentation on engineers’ liability and how to...
From Backpacker to Fire Safety Expert The Story of Christina Knorr In Far North Queensland, one woman is redefining fire safety, construction compliance, and entrepreneurial grit. Christina Knorr, founder and managing director of CJK Fire & Safety (CJK), is more...
Women in Construction FNQ Women in Construction FNQ are a Not for Profit Organisation who promote working in the construction industry, either directly or indirectly in Far North Queensland region to engage in a social environment providing opportunity for new...
Celebrating its 11th year this Sunday 23 June is International Women in Engineering Day. This year’s theme is enhanced by engineering. It recognises the incredible contribution women engineers are making to the profession and encourages more women and young girls to...