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Alice Springs solar power plant to quadruple in size 8/4/2014

Uterne solar power plant in Alice Springs will quadruple in size with funding from Epuron and SunPower Corp. The investment will bring clean energy to around 1,000 Alice Springs ...

Manufacturing expands slightly in July: Australian PMI 8/4/2014

The latest Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) edged into positive territory in July, following eight months of contraction, ...

Industry Skills Fund open for consultation 7/31/2014

The federal government is seeking feedback on the design and implementation of the new Industry Skills Fund, the $476 million programme which will underpin Australia's sustainable ...

Rapidly rising costs moving mining investment offshore: Rinehart 7/29/2014

Sky-rocketing costs of doing business in Australia are driving mining multinationals to pursue overseas projects, according to Hancock Prospecting Chairwoman Gina Rinehart.

Construction training centre set to boost Darwin's economy 7/28/2014

The new $5.6 million Multi-Purpose Building Industry Training Centre in Berrimah aims to strengthen Darwin's construction sector.

FWO welcomes positive feedback, addresses challenges 7/25/2014

The Fair Work Ombudsman has welcomed the findings of a University of Melbourne research project which examined the agency's compliance work.

3D printing key to world's first commercial braille mobile phone 7/25/2014

The constant innovation push in the world of 3D printing has led to the launch of the world's first braille mobile phone in Australia for people who are blind.

Govt opens $11m fund for greater Tasmania investment 7/25/2014

The Australian Government is putting in place a 'key program' in its overall strategy to create new opportunities for investment and jobs growth in Tasmania.

Building and construction three-year forecast 'mixed' 7/22/2014

Latest forecasts for the building and construction industry reveal a mixed outlook across three major sectors over the three-year period up to 2016-17.

Gas market reform 'huge consequences' for manufacturing 7/21/2014

An alliance of six industry associations released on Sunday (20 July) the first comprehensive analysis of the impact of rapidly escalating gas prices on the Australian economy.

Apprentices to receive assistance via Trade Support Loans 7/18/2014

Australian apprentices will be provided with government support to take up a trade and complete their training with the introduction of Trade Support Loans.

Carbon tax 'finally axed' 7/17/2014

Following weeks of ambivalence, negotiation, and a marathon debate lasting more than 50 hours, Tony Abbott's carbon tax repeal bill finally reached its parliamentary frontier when ...

Business groups welcome Carbon Tax Repeal 7/17/2014

Three of Australia's leading groups representing businesses in critical sectors of the economy have welcomed the repeal of the carbon tax as the first step in moving towards an ...

Medical Research Future Fund: will industry actually benefit? 7/17/2014

The government's proposed $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund can put Australia on the world map by driving and delivering cutting-edge, lifesaving innovation – so long as it ...

Aust scientists reach for stars in support of "niche manufacturing" 7/16/2014

Australian scientists have snared two world-leading contracts to make astronomical instruments which will further consolidate Australia's reputation for global innovation, Minister ...

PUP's failure to keep carbon tax promise 'will disappoint public' 7/14/2014

Clive Palmer and his PUP senators will have much to explain to voters if it does play its part in scrapping the carbon tax this week, Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has said. ...

PUP's protest vote on carbon tax 'delays the inevitable' 7/10/2014

A bid by the Abbott government to repeal the carbon tax earlier than originally planned has been stonewalled by Clive Palmer and his Palmer United Party senators, following their ...

'Critical' design considerations for WestConnex 7/10/2014

Innovative tunnel designs and world class motorway management systems are the key to ensuring WestConnex is safe and delivers value to Sydney motorists, according to a new report by ...

Detail of Aust-Japan free trade agreement 'critical': industry 7/9/2014

The effects of the historic free trade agreement (FTA) with Japan should be seen by business and industry alike before the end of the year, Federal Trade Minister Andrew Robb said.

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 ...

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