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Drug and alcohol policies like environmental charters are becoming popular documents in many Australian businesses. They show the company is a good corporate citizen that cares for ...

Toyota's decision to end domestic production of motor vehicles signals the end of mass car manufacturing in Australia. Toyota, Ford and Holden will all have ceased Australian car ...

The CEO of one of Australia's most progressive manufacturing companies has urged SMEs in the industry not to rest on their laurels too early in the new government term.

High-tech, thin film gadgets — including smartphones and tablets — are being used by a growing number of businesses worldwide.

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) contracted for a third consecutive month in January down slightly by 0.9 points to 46.7 ...

The Australian Industry Group's (Ai Group) annual Business Prospects report released Monday (3 February) shows most CEOs expect conditions to remain weak in 2014 although modestly ...

The recent report that the ATO is chasing a back-log of $18 billion in debt, with small business tax payers accounting for more than 60 per cent of outstanding debt, should ring ...

Precise dosing of ultra pure water with heavy-duty switching cycles and a long service life – this was the customer request received by GEMÜ.

Monitoring the weather in your intensive livestock operation with an Environdata weather station, can save you money, boost profits and increase productivity.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a new campaign to help Australian businesses meet their tax obligations.

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) ended 2013 where it was for most of the year - in negative territory.

Australia has a strong manufacturing history and will have a strong manufacturing future, according to Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane and the Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

Horse vets and CSIRO scientists have given a surprise Christmas gift to ten year old mare, Holly, who suffers from a chronic foot disease.

It's been one of the most often posed questions in industry circles in 2013, with industry, government, media, analysts and lobbyists failing to reach consensus – is Australia's ...

Following Holden's announcement that it will be exiting Australia, business information analysts at IBISWorld provide insights into the outlook for domestic car manufacturing - ...

Australia has moved up to tenth position in the Nation Brand 2013 Study by leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, with its Brand Value growing to US$1.257 billion.

The Australian Made Campaign is urging shoppers seeking out local products and produce this Christmas to look for the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo.

After a promising two months of mild expansion in activity, the Australian manufacturing sector slipped back in November according to the Australian Industry Group's Australian ...

In concrete batching plants the online measurement of moisture in raw materials allows more precise control of the batching process.

How does your operating strategy change when competition increases and commodity prices come under pressure?