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Affordable autonomous vehicle available 'within a decade' 10/30/2014

Technology that will make an autonomous car affordable to the average-income person within a decade has been created by an international team of researchers.

Top Consumables & Accessories Industrial Businesses Need 10/28/2014

Industrial consumables and accessories cover many shapes, sizes and applications, but one thing they have in common is their important place across a broad range of manufacturing ...

Warning issued for Aust-China FTA 10/27/2014

Industry has urged the federal government to only proceed with an Australia-China FTA after thorough and genuine consideration has been given to the impact it will have on the local ...

Industry urges Govt to "maintain the rage" on red tape 10/23/2014

The Government's focus on reducing industry red tape is "very encouraging", according to Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Innes Willox.

Soft skills to look for in manufacturing workers 10/22/2014

Manufacturing plants need to be well-oiled machines, both on the floor and in administrative offices. Workers need a strong set of technical skills, which generally can be tested ...

Aust firms 'more optimistic' about next 12 months 10/13/2014

Australian businesses are confident about their prospects for growth with the majority predicting an increase in turnover in the next twelve months, according to research published ...

Predicting mine collapses 10/13/2014

Engineering researchers are investigating ways to better predict the possible collapse of mines, dam embankments and large infrastructure sites.

Advanced manufacturing "critical" to Australia's economic success 10/13/2014

Australia's manufacturing sector has been given a significant boost with the announcement that Australia's largest additive manufacturing hub is now 'open for business'.

7 Great Ways to Motivate Your Team 10/13/2014

Your team is your most valuable business asset. Keeping them engaged, motivated and satisfied should be your highest priority as a manager. Here are 7 great ways I get the most from ...

New CSIRO head will guide organisation through tough times: govt 10/9/2014

There was an air of optimism following the CSIRO's announcement entrepreneur Dr Larry Marshall had been appointed as its new chief executive, with Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane ...

Australian manufacturing: are we ready for the information age? 10/8/2014

Australia needs to play to its strengths and transition from traditional manufacturing into new areas of competitive advantage, a white paper from the CSIRO has suggested.

Services sector drops further in September: Aust PSI 10/7/2014

A continued decline in engineering construction and manufacturing activity compounded another mediocre month for the services sector.

Construction growth hits '9-year high' 10/7/2014

The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) increased by 4.1 points to 59.1 in September.

Roundtable to take lead on Aust carbon capture effort 10/2/2014

An industry-led Leadership Roundtable will be established for the development of low emissions technologies for fossil fuels, the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) announced on ...

Manufacturing slows further in September: Australian PMI 10/1/2014

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) remained in negative territory in September, slipping 0.8 points to 46.5, indicating a ...

Manufacturing shows "renewed vigour" among SME gains 9/29/2014

Australia's SME sector is consolidating the gains of the last 12 months, with one of the highest revenue performances in the last three years and those experiencing revenue declines ...

Industry welcomes Competition Review panel's draft report 9/23/2014

"The Australian Industry Group welcomes today's draft report from the Competition Review panel led by Professor Ian Harper," Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Innes Willox ...

Govt's VET reforms 'restoration of apprenticeship brand' 9/11/2014

Industry will have a stronger voice in ensuring Australia's workforce is skilled and ready to drive economic growth in the industries of the future, Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane ...

Australian manufacturers 'equipped' with stronger research ties 9/8/2014

Australian businesses now have access to the expertise and experience to build stronger connections between industry and science under the Research Connections stream of the Government's ...

New building and construction guidelines to protect homeowners 9/5/2014

The Australian government has introduced a new set of procurement guidelines for the construction and building sector in the aim of protecting householders from faulty materials and ...

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