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Tasmanian shipping reform promises to create competitive industry 6/25/2014

Tasmania's shipping services are set on a more competitive course with the release yesterday (24 June) of the Productivity Commission's Inquiry Report into Tasmanian Freight and ...

New Sydney rail nerve centre to 'modernise' network 6/20/2014

Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian announced the NSW government will invest $11.4 million this year in a new Rail Operations Centre (ROC) to modernise the railway and reduce ...

Future of manufacturing 'in peril' due to TAFE funding cuts 6/19/2014

The AMWU marked national TAFE Day this week by taking the fight for our apprentices' rights to quality training to the heart of the problem – Canberra.

National vehicle design standards aim to keep pace with technology 6/19/2014

Australian road users will see new road safety standards under the 8th amendment package of the Australian Vehicle Standards Rules (AVSRs).

Industry applauds NSW Budget heavy on infrastructure 6/18/2014

Among the big winners in the NSW government's pre-election budget is infrastructure, with Treasurer Andrew Constance announcing on Tuesday (17 June) almost $405 million being set ...

Mass rally in Sydney for waterfront worker safety 6/18/2014

Hundreds of protesters are set to rally on Toll Group at ANZ Stadium to support waterfront safety following another tragic death for the industry.

Working from home – a convenience or an intrusion? 6/16/2014

A new study has found jobs in which people have a formal agreement to work from home are generally seen as 'good jobs' by employees in Australia, but the picture is less clear for ...

Infrastructure spending 'hurting' state budgets 6/12/2014

An unprecedented surge in infrastructure spending is a major factor responsible for a general decline in states' finances since 2006, a report has found.

Review your business systems, prepare for successful financial year 6/12/2014

As the End of Financial Year approaches, The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is encouraging businesses to review their existing systems and processes to prepare for a successful ...

Australian PMI: manufacturing remains in the red in May 6/2/2014

Manufacturing made slight progress but remained in negative territory in May, according to the latest Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian ...

Australian Made urges businesses to 'get the Australian advantage' 5/28/2014

The not-for-profit organisation that administers Australia's only country-of-origin certification trade mark, the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo, will launch a new initiative ...

Aust govt 'recognises importance' of delivering safer roads 5/26/2014

The Australian government is delivering funding for the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) to improve road and vehicle safety.

Trucks driving work-related fatality figures 5/23/2014

Data released by Safe Work Australia in its report, "Work-related Fatalities Involving Trucks Australia 2003 to 201" shows an alarming number of Australia's truck drivers are being ...

Top business leaders to sleep rough for one night 5/22/2014

With just four weeks to go until the 2014 Vinnies CEO Sleepout, over 900 business leaders have already registered nationally, raising close to $900,000 so far.

2014-15 federal budget overview 5/21/2014

In its first budget, the federal government has attempted to reduce its deficit. IBISWorld forecasts the potential effects of the new federal budget on key Australian industries.

The Australian Made Campaign announces new Chairman 5/21/2014

Glenn Cooper AM, Executive Chairman of South Australian icon Coopers Brewery Ltd, has been announced as the new Chairman of Australian Made Campaign.

Supermarkets under fire again as farmers feel the pinch 5/21/2014

It's not a problem unique to Australia's farm sector, but supermarkets wielding their market power to the detriment of suppliers is amplified by the overwhelming dominance of our ...

Lab-on-a-chip tech 'may' transform workplace drug testing 5/19/2014

An innovative 'lab-on-a-chip' drug testing technology could transform police roadside and workplace drug testing.

Federal budget 2014: how industry will benefit 5/14/2014

Small to medium businesses and construction firms are set to benefit from Treasurer Joe Hockey's first budget, delivered on Tuesday (13 May).

Return to surplus in 12 months achievable: Liberal Democratic Party 5/12/2014

The Liberal Democratic Party has released its own federal budget in an attempt to demonstrate that a return to surplus can be achieved in the next 12 months without harming the ...

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