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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.
Securing Australia's manufacturing future  12/19/2013
Securing Australia's manufacturing future
Australia has a strong manufacturing history and will have a strong manufacturing future, according to Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane and the Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
Reaching its limits: can the global economy keep growing?  12/19/2013
Reaching its limits: can the global economy keep growing?
In 1972 a group of scientists, known collectively as the Club of Rome, constructed a detailed mathematical model to test whether population growth and economic development could ...
Public comment sought on new energy policy issues paper  12/19/2013
Public comment sought on new energy policy issues paper
Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane has released an issues paper to begin consultation on the Australian government's energy white paper.
Mining in 2014: is the boom really over?  12/16/2013
Mining in 2014: is the boom really over?
It's been one of the most often posed questions in industry circles in 2013, with industry, government, media, analysts and lobbyists failing to reach consensus – is Australia's ...
Helping miners reach 'Goldilocks' water management state  12/11/2013
Helping miners reach 'Goldilocks' water management state
The coal mining industry will be better equipped to manage water and deal with extreme weather events, thanks to a new model developed by CSIRO.
Flying the flag: Australia 10th in World's Most Valuable Nation Brands  12/10/2013
Flying the flag: Australia 10th in World's Most Valuable Nation Brands
Australia has moved up to tenth position in the Nation Brand 2013 Study by leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, with its Brand Value growing to US$1.257 billion.
Helping miners find the right water balance  12/5/2013
Helping miners find the right water balance
The coal mining industry will be better equipped to manage water and deal with extreme weather events, thanks to a new model developed by CSIRO.
Christmas shoppers encouraged to celebrate local products, produce  12/5/2013
Christmas shoppers encouraged to celebrate local products, produce
The Australian Made Campaign is urging shoppers seeking out local products and produce this Christmas to look for the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo.
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