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Shaky Budget at mercy of commodity price windfall: MYEFO 12/16/2014

A third term of Coalition government would bring the Budget back to surplus, figures from the federal government's Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) released on Monday ...

'Up to $25,000' in recycling rebates on offer for NSW businesses 12/15/2014

Small businesses looking to reduce their waste costs can take advantage of up to $25,000 in government rebates being offered through NSW EPA.

Korea-Aust FTA 'early Christmas gift' for local firms 12/15/2014

Australian businesses can now take full advantage of opportunities with the nation's fourth largest trading partner, with the Korea–Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) entering ...

Renewable energy deadlock 'could cripple' industry 12/11/2014

Renewable energy firms are pleading with Labor to re-enter talks with the Coalition over Australia's renewable energy target before the end of the year, saying the current political ...

World's first international compliance standard published 12/11/2014

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published on 5 December the world's first international standard for compliance management, ISO 19600 Compliance Management ...

EWP firm inspired to create "World's Tallest Self-propelled Boom Lift" 12/11/2014

Purportedly the world's tallest self-propelled boom lift, 1850SJ Ultra Boom, from elevated work platform specialist JLG, has arrived Down Under and is set to take aerial work platform ...

Aust 'worst-performing developed nation': global climate survey 12/10/2014

Australia's actions against climate change have seen us ranked the worst-performing developed nation in a survey by European non-governmental organisations.

Toyota shutdown sees two-thirds of local workforce axed 12/8/2014

Toyota Australia's plan to end local manufacturing operations by 2017 will see the axing of two-thirds of its workforce – from 3900 to around 1300, according to a statement released ...

GDP data reveals stark truth about Aust's economic growth 12/4/2014

Recent GDP data suggests the Australian economy is considerably weaker than many commentators and policy-makers have been willing to acknowledge.

New Year's Countdown: Top 8 Resolutions for Business Success 12/4/2014

We've ticked off another Financial Year and now we're fast counting down to a change of calendar. While the New Year and personal resolutions go hand in hand, could your business ...

FTAs 'not possible' without cuts to industry assistance: Hockey 12/3/2014

The signing of free-trade agreements with China and South Korea wouldn't have been possible had the government not made 'tough' decisions to reduce car industry assistance, Treasurer ...

Napping on nightshift 'can put workers at risk' 12/2/2014

Sleeping on the job is a necessary reality for many nightshift workers, but a new study suggests that instead of providing an energy boost, a night-time nap might put workers at risk. ...

Manufacturing 'edges ahead' in November: Aust PMI 12/1/2014

The Ai Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) increased by a marginal 0.7 points to 50.1 in November.

Super-fast drilling uses old mining techniques in new ways 11/26/2014

Researchers are working on ways to drill mineral exploration boreholes at a fraction of the cost and time of industry standards by tweaking existing techniques and equipment.

Which industries will benefit most from Aust-China FTA? 11/24/2014

Australia is a net exporter of both goods and services to China, and the FTA is expected to unlock billions in exports.

Industrial automation and ROI: how strong is the link? 11/20/2014

Industrial automation is gaining traction as a needed investment for many companies. The initial capital expense can be daunting, but most companies see a return on investment (ROI) ...

More 'fine detail' needed on FTA 11/19/2014

Concerns the signing of Australia's free trade deal with China could be opening us up to our largest trading partner have been dismissed by Trade Minister Andrew Robb.

Keeping Manufacturing Costs Down 11/19/2014

Global competition in the manufacturing sector creates pressure to keep production costs low and productivity high. This is a difficult balance, particularly when it comes to payroll ...

5 Hot Spots for Manufacturers in the Aust-China FTA 11/17/2014

The Australia-China FTA worth at least $18 billion is expected to be signed on Monday afternoon, however manufacturers still have "mixed feelings" about it, according to Ai Group CE ...

Industry 'will pay dearly' for Canberra's stalled RET talks 11/13/2014

The Opposition's decision to ditch further discussion with the Federal Government on the renewable energy target (RET) unimpressively adds to their track record of vacating the field ...

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