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What our readers have to say about Australia's future industries  2/24/2014
What our readers have to say about Australia's future industries
While the Australian government expressed disappointment last week over Alcoa's decision to close its Point Henry Smelter and two rolling mills, IndustrySearch readers have weighed ...
Government leads focus on industries for the future  2/19/2014
Government leads focus on industries for the future
The Australian government shares the disappointment of the Geelong community following Alcoa's decision to close its Point Henry Smelter and two rolling mills, according to Minister ...
Workplace injuries bleeding economy  2/18/2014
Workplace injuries bleeding economy
Australian businesses could save themselves and the economy up to $30 billion a year if they acted sooner to help injured workers get back in the workforce, according to a recent ...
Australian chemicals and plastics 'underpinning' manufacturing future  2/17/2014
Australian chemicals and plastics 'underpinning' manufacturing future
"The Australian chemistry industry plays a critical role in not only safeguarding Australia's economic resilience, but also underpinning future opportunities for growth across the ...
Over $25 million lost to dating and romance scams in 2013  2/14/2014
Over $25 million lost to dating and romance scams in 2013
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning those looking online for love not to fall for a scammer.
Workplace drugs and alcohol – is your policy up to scratch?  2/13/2014
Workplace drugs and alcohol – is your policy up to scratch?
Drug and alcohol policies like environmental charters are becoming popular documents in many Australian businesses. They show the company is a good corporate citizen that cares for ...
Solar thermal power a 'cost-effective' way of powering a hungry grid  2/7/2014
Solar thermal power a 'cost-effective' way of powering a hungry grid
A collaborative research study has shown energy derived from concentrating solar thermal power (CST) can be a cost-effective solution to augmenting Australia's power grid, saving ...
No manufacturing business 'immune' from economic challenges  2/7/2014
No manufacturing business 'immune' from economic challenges
The CEO of one of Australia's most progressive manufacturing companies has urged SMEs in the industry not to rest on their laurels too early in the new government term.
Manufacturing slips, sub-sectors show 'positive signs': Australian PMI  2/3/2014
Manufacturing slips, sub-sectors show 'positive signs': Australian PMI
The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) contracted for a third consecutive month in January down slightly by 0.9 points to 46.7 ...
ACCC re-authorises waste reduction scheme  2/3/2014
ACCC re-authorises waste reduction scheme
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has decided to re-authorise AgStewardship Australia Limited on behalf of itself, its members, Agsafe Limited and current and future ...
CEOs expect 'tentative improvement' amid further weak conditions  2/3/2014
CEOs expect 'tentative improvement' amid further weak conditions
The Australian Industry Group's (Ai Group) annual Business Prospects report released Monday (3 February) shows most CEOs expect conditions to remain weak in 2014 although modestly ...
Green goods trade agreement 'encourages sustainable investment'  1/29/2014
Green goods trade agreement 'encourages sustainable investment'
Chief Executive of the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), Innes Willox, has welcomed the agreement reached at Davos by Australia, the US, the EU and 11 other WTO members to pursue ...
Not paying tax a dangerous game for small businesses  1/24/2014
Not paying tax a dangerous game for small businesses
The recent report that the ATO is chasing a back-log of $18 billion in debt, with small business tax payers accounting for more than 60 per cent of outstanding debt, should ring ...
Minerals industry supports national tyre product stewardship scheme  1/24/2014
Minerals industry supports national tyre product stewardship scheme
The Minerals Council of Australia has welcomed the recent launch of the National Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme by the Minister for the Environment, the Hon Greg Hunt MP.
Weather monitoring stations used to optimise feedlot productivity  1/21/2014
Weather monitoring stations used to optimise feedlot productivity
Monitoring the weather in your intensive livestock operation with an Environdata weather station, can save you money, boost profits and increase productivity.
Tax tips for Australian businesses  1/21/2014
Tax tips for Australian businesses
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a new campaign to help Australian businesses meet their tax obligations.
How to generate electricity from even small amounts of process gas?  1/16/2014
How to generate electricity from even small amounts of process gas?
The innovative DEPRAG turbine generator proves itself as an important component in the fight against climate change.
Reporting obligations for importers and exporters  1/14/2014
Reporting obligations for importers and exporters
A company that failed to report its imports and exports of ozone depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gases – and equipment containing those gases – has been found to have ...
Our future: hotter than expected  1/3/2014
Our future: hotter than expected
Global average temperatures will rise at least 4°C by 2100 and potentially more than 8°C by 2200 if carbon dioxide emissions are not reduced, according to new research published in ...
3.6 million Australians 'exposed' to workplace carcinogens  12/27/2013
3.6 million Australians 'exposed' to workplace carcinogens
Australian researchers have found that a staggering 40 per cent of workers are exposed to cancer-causing agents in their current jobs, with men at higher risk than women.
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