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Manufacturing slips, sub-sectors show 'positive signs': Australian PMI
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 ...
CEOs expect 'tentative improvement' amid further weak conditions
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 ...
Caution urged for power-line work after spate of worker deaths
Businesses and workers need to be very careful when working with electricity and power-lines after recent analysis from WorkCover showed there had been 2 electrocutions and 14 electric ...
Not paying tax a dangerous game for small businesses
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 ...
Power-line fault detection system 'could' reduce bushfire risk
A researcher from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) has commercialised smart grid early fault detection technology that can help reduce the risk of bushfires.
Tax tips for Australian businesses
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a new campaign to help Australian businesses meet their tax obligations.
Slow end to sluggish year for manufacturing: Australian PMI
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) ended 2013 where it was for most of the year - in negative territory.
New steel manufacturing hub to galvanise innovation in sector
Forecasts of the Australian steel manufacturing's future are being met head-on with a new research hub that aims to inject innovation into the sector.
Securing Australia's manufacturing future
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.
CSIRO scientists develop 3D printed 'horse-thotics'
Horse vets and CSIRO scientists have given a surprise Christmas gift to ten year old mare, Holly, who suffers from a chronic foot disease.
Life after Holden: metalworkers prepare for the future
The recent announcement that Holden would cease manufacturing operations in Australia by 2017 was not the news local component manufacturers wanted, but it didn't come as a surprise, ...
Mining in 2014: is the boom really over?
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 ...
Flying the flag: Australia 10th in World's Most Valuable Nation Brands
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.
Engineering construction spending 'hard to exceed': ACIF report
The Australian Construction Industry Forum's (ACIF) latest Forecasts reports reflect a series of turning points in the construction industry across Australia, within the different ...
Australian Made Campaign elects former NFF director to board
Queensland sugarcane grower, Alf Cristaudo, was recently elected to the Australian Made Campaign Board of Directors at the organisation's AGM.
Christmas shoppers encouraged to celebrate local products, produce
The Australian Made Campaign is urging shoppers seeking out local products and produce this Christmas to look for the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo.
Local manufacturing orders 'dry up' in November: Australian PMI
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 ...
A quantum leap for quantum computing
A University of Sydney researcher's proposal has led to a new world record for the largest quantum 'circuit board' ever produced — an essential component for a quantum computer made ...
Future electronics 'faster, lighter' with tiny lasers
Faster, smaller electronics are one step closer with researchers from The Australian National University successfully making the first room-temperature lasers from gallium arsenide ...
Slip resistance tests important with introduction of new standards
Ensuring that floor workspace and general traffic areas comply with the recent changes in Safety Standards is now more important than ever before.
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