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Abbott "bankrupt" of clean energy vision: AMWU
The AMWU has joined industry groups and environmental experts warning Australia would lose potential to develop clean industries and thousands of new jobs if Tony Abbott abolishes ...
Toyota Aust, govts make 'critical' $123m investment
Toyota Australia will make a critical $123 million investment in its local manufacturing operations with the support of a co-investment package from the federal and Victorian ...
Election policy action 'vital' to address looming gas crisis
A new Australian Industry Group report highlights the need for political parties to set out election policies to address the alarming rise in gas prices and the worsening squeeze on ...
Qld govt 'must acknowledge' importance of manufacturing
The downturn in mining has seen manufacturing companies in regional Queensland 'close their doors', causing job losses in communities – and the Australian Manufacturing Workers' ...
'Optimal positioning' for Queensland solar panel owners
A University of Queensland study has identified the ideal tilt and angle for solar panels on Brisbane roof tops.
Safer power line technology lies in 'electric fishes'
Melbourne researchers have invented and patented a way of detecting and locating potential electrical faults along large stretches of power line before they occur.
Using waste heat to produce electricity
Harvesting waste heat from power stations and even vehicle exhaust pipes could soon provide a valuable supply of electricity.
16 simple tips for operating a forklift safely
Safe forklift operation is of paramount importance. These basic tips provide a good starting point to support workplace health and safety guidelines.
China, Australia to tackle climate change together
Chinese and Australian researchers are set to confront the challenges of climate change policy together under a new research program.
Super ceramic may save miners thousands on equipment
A new super-strong ceramic developed by researchers at The University of Western Australia may enable power plant operators to save money on delays and costly repairs, and may prolong ...
How to avoid economic bubbles and crashes
By using methods developed to study the interactions of particles and applying them to economics, researchers at the University of Sydney have shown that small changes can create a ...
New material holds big energy hope
A new material that can store large amounts of energy with very little energy loss has been developed by researchers at ANU.
Local oil, gas industry to benefit from new testing facility
A new testing facility will help Northern Territory-based industry involved in oil and gas to make crucial decisions about the integrity of materials used in fabrication.
After millennia of mining, copper nowhere near 'peak'
New research shows existing copper resources can sustain increasing world-wide demand for at least a century, meaning social and environmental concerns could be the most important ...
To stay or not to stay – that is the employee question
What makes employees leave or stay in organisations and how organisations can improve employee retention is the focus of a public lecture being held at the University of South ...
Industries to fly and fall in 2013-14
As Australian companies begin the new financial year, business information analysts at IBISWorld reveal the industries set to soar and sink in 2013-14.
A long-term solution for building insulation
The way the world is going these days, it's important to look to the long term in any decision, regardless of the stake held.
Making thermal mass work for you
Thermal mass describes the property of a substance where it absorbs heat from the environment.
A simple way to prevent contamination in hydraulic systems
System contamination has been a huge problem for the hydraulics industry for many decades.
Creating comfortable, environmentally-friendly working environments
Construction for Stage Two of the environmentally friendly St Brigid's Primary School development is just about to break ground.
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