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Annual heavy vehicle crashes decline: report 7/7/2014

Annual deaths from crashes involving a heavy vehicle have decreased by nearly a third in the last decade.

Aust must guard against "BANANA" syndrome: Abbott 7/7/2014

Paul Keating once spoke of Australia becoming a banana republic back in 1986. Now the humble fruit has become the topic of conversation again with Tony Abbott telling a conference ...

Final stage of Pacific Hwy upgrade approved 7/4/2014

The Pacific Highway upgrade recently reached a major milestone with the NSW government announcing that planning approval had been given for the final section of the highway to be ...

New dangerous goods code aligns Australia with overseas 7/3/2014

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released the latest version of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, providing an updated technical resource designed to keep the transport ...

1 year on: Sydney Trains adds $33 million station refresh 7/2/2014

Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian has announced a $33 million expansion of the Station Refresh program, adding another 28 of the busiest hubs across the network, one year ...

Industries to rise and fall in the next financial year 7/2/2014

As Australian companies ring in the new financial year, business information analysts at IBISWorld reveal the industries set to sink and soar.

'New era' for Australian industry and small business 7/2/2014

A new era for industry development in Australia has begun, focusing on new investment, jobs growth, and new opportunities for Australian entrepreneurs, according to the Federal ...

Australian PMI: Manufacturing contracts slightly in June 7/2/2014

The latest Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) remained in contractionary territory in June, down slightly by 0.3 points to 48.9 ...

6th new rail maintenance facility to open in Western Sydney 6/30/2014

Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian says a sixth brand new rail maintenance Centre of Excellence will be opened in Western Sydney, to further improve the mess left behind by ...

WestConnex M4 East infrastructure project set to boost economy 6/27/2014

The Australian and New South Wales governments are getting on with delivering stage one of WestConnex to ensure we grow our economy more quickly and support thousands of new jobs.

Tasmanian shipping reform promises to create competitive industry 6/25/2014

Tasmania's shipping services are set on a more competitive course with the release yesterday (24 June) of the Productivity Commission's Inquiry Report into Tasmanian Freight and ...

New Sydney rail nerve centre to 'modernise' network 6/20/2014

Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian announced the NSW government will invest $11.4 million this year in a new Rail Operations Centre (ROC) to modernise the railway and reduce ...

Future of manufacturing 'in peril' due to TAFE funding cuts 6/19/2014

The AMWU marked national TAFE Day this week by taking the fight for our apprentices' rights to quality training to the heart of the problem – Canberra.

National vehicle design standards aim to keep pace with technology 6/19/2014

Australian road users will see new road safety standards under the 8th amendment package of the Australian Vehicle Standards Rules (AVSRs).

Industry applauds NSW Budget heavy on infrastructure 6/18/2014

Among the big winners in the NSW government's pre-election budget is infrastructure, with Treasurer Andrew Constance announcing on Tuesday (17 June) almost $405 million being set ...

Mass rally in Sydney for waterfront worker safety 6/18/2014

Hundreds of protesters are set to rally on Toll Group at ANZ Stadium to support waterfront safety following another tragic death for the industry.

Working from home – a convenience or an intrusion? 6/16/2014

A new study has found jobs in which people have a formal agreement to work from home are generally seen as 'good jobs' by employees in Australia, but the picture is less clear for ...

Infrastructure spending 'hurting' state budgets 6/12/2014

An unprecedented surge in infrastructure spending is a major factor responsible for a general decline in states' finances since 2006, a report has found.

Review your business systems, prepare for successful financial year 6/12/2014

As the End of Financial Year approaches, The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is encouraging businesses to review their existing systems and processes to prepare for a successful ...

Australian PMI: manufacturing remains in the red in May 6/2/2014

Manufacturing made slight progress but remained in negative territory in May, according to the latest Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian ...

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