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"Up to 80" truck-related deaths expected during holiday season 12/11/2013

Transport Workers Union National Secretary Tony Sheldon recently joined around 200 drivers and their families in an advance memorial for the "up to 80" people who would die in ...

Flying the flag: Australia 10th in World's Most Valuable Nation Brands 12/10/2013

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.

Christmas shoppers encouraged to celebrate local products, produce 12/5/2013

The Australian Made Campaign is urging shoppers seeking out local products and produce this Christmas to look for the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo.

NTC releases proposal for 2014 heavy vehicle charges 11/26/2013

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released a range of options for heavy vehicle charges to apply from 1 July 2014, for public consultation.

Australia's 'at risk' job loss regions revealed 11/22/2013

New research released recently identifies the communities across Australia that are the most vulnerable to job losses as a result of the worsening economic conditions in Australia.

More tolls and charges can provide 'virtuous cycle' for infrastructure 11/18/2013

More road tolls and direct user charges may be a feature of existing and future infrastructure developments according to industry leaders.

Waste rice crops 'could' provide sustainable fuels for the future 11/18/2013

Scientists from The University of Nottingham have received vital funding to create new biofuels which will address the urgent need to find alternatives to fossil fuels.

Slip resistance tests important with introduction of new standards 11/15/2013

Ensuring that floor workspace and general traffic areas comply with the recent changes in Safety Standards is now more important than ever before.

Gas producers working with manufacturers 'could' be win-win 11/13/2013

Australia's gas market could be made more efficient with input from the competition watchdog and with sensible regulation from the government, according to the Plastics & Chemicals ...

Carbon tax must go: industry 11/13/2013

Groups representing small, medium and large businesses across all sectors are calling on the parliament to avoid costly delay in the repeal of the carbon tax.

Australia, India partner for $6m clean energy project 11/12/2013

RMIT University researchers are collaborating on a $6 million project to boost clean fuel production in India and Australia.

Tax, industrial relations reforms will optimise prosperity: report 11/11/2013

A National Productivity Policy (NPP) to review government regulation, pricing and licensing arrangements and phase out industry subsidies must be established, according to the ...

Research into workplace LLN levels reveals "disturbing" picture 11/5/2013

New research into levels of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) in the workplace has revealed a "disturbing" picture, Innes Willox, AiGroup chief executive has said in a recent ...

Manufacturing reaches for recovery in October: Australian PMI 11/1/2013

The manufacturing sector reached for recovery in October with the latest seasonally adjusted Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) ...

What Australia manufactures 10/21/2013

Food and beverages, wood and paper products, chemicals, rubber, plastics, metal products, machinery and equipment, cars and boats, railway equipment, medical and scientific equipment, ...

Carbon trading scheme 'inevitable' 10/18/2013

Australia will need to have a carbon trading scheme, regardless of the current federal government's position, if it is to reduce carbon emissions to the levels it has stated, according ...

Lemons 'could' be jet fuel of the future 10/11/2013

A University of Queensland (UQ) researcher hopes to use a chemical found in lemons and other citrus fruits to make clean, renewable jet fuel.

China's carbon shift 'will send strong signal the world over': expert 10/11/2013

As Australia moves to scrap its pioneering carbon-pricing scheme, China is expected to have seven pilot pricing systems in place no later than 2015, followed by a national scheme, ...

Report could help govt cut red tape for SMEs: ACCI 10/11/2013

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) welcomed the recent release of the Productivity Commission's final report on regulatory engagement with small business.

Australia and India to collaborate on clean fuel production 10/10/2013

In a time when Australia's liquid transport fuel supplies are declining and our transport needs are growing, a research partnership between Australia and India could provide a solution ...

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