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Top business leaders to sleep rough for one night
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
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
Glenn Cooper AM, Executive Chairman of South Australian icon Coopers Brewery Ltd, has been announced as the new Chairman of Australian Made Campaign.
Federal budget 2014: how industry will benefit
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
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 ...
'Wood pulp' packaging may help slash global plastic consumption
By-products of wood and wool are being turned into biodegradable packaging by scientists at Deakin University's Institute for Frontier Materials, in a new project that hopes to slash ...
Australian PMI: manufacturing falls sharply in April
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) for April recorded its lowest reading since July 2013 with the latest seasonally adjusted ...
Fed funding increase for auto sectors 'modest but important'
An assistance fund enabling automotive industries in Victoria and South Australia steer their way through the planned mass exit of major car manufacturers has been increased to $155 ...
'Botox of plastic' could mean huge savings for power industry
A new material that prevents plastic from ageing has been developed by CSIRO – offering huge environmental and cost savings for the energy industry.
Training crisis threatens industry's future: AMWU
Australia risks destroying the training capacity it will need to transform manufacturing due to governments nationwide starving and dismantling TAFEs.
Trade ties with Asia 'critical' for a successful economy
On Tuesday 8 April, Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb and his South Korean counterpart, the Minister for Trade, Industry and Energy Yoon Sang-jick, formally signed the ...
Business, rice farmers beg to differ on Japan FTA
Tony Abbott announced this week (Monday, April 7) Australia had finally struck a historic trade deal with Japan, a move that will allow a number of local industries – most significantly ...
Half of Aust workers "deeply worried" about future
Half of Australian workers worry about their work, a survey by the Centre for Workplace Leadership at the University of Melbourne has found.
'Kangaroo Paw' assists drought-hit farmers
Drought-affected farmers are encouraged to visit mobile service centre 'Kangaroo Paw' as it continues its tour of Northern NSW to test their eligibility for income support by lodging ...
'UNCOVER' summit opens new world for mining
The hunt has begun to discover Australia's next resources hotspots, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry Bob Baldwin said on Monday this week (March 31).
New 'compass' for construction industry
In May, Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) will release its new Customised Forecasts Dashboard, a new data portal for businesses large and small to generate tailored ...
Manufacturing contracts again in March: Australia PMI
The latest seasonally adjusted Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) contracted again in March – down 0.7 points to 47.9 (readings ...
Exporters optimistic: Australia's international business survey
Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb recently welcomed the release of Australia's International Business Survey 2014 as the most significant snapshot of Australian exporters ...
Australian Made, Australian Grown logo: supporting local industry
The Australian Made Campaign has created a video to help tell the story of the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo – Australia's only registered country-of-origin trade mark.
Economic report 'reinforces' value of resources industry
The mining industry continues to underpin the Australian economy, with new figures showing the production phase of the boom is gathering momentum.
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