Workplace Equipment Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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Australian chemicals and plastics 'underpinning' manufacturing future 2/17/2014

"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

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

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 ...

No manufacturing business 'immune' from economic challenges 2/7/2014

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.

Spotting minute glitches to make better gadgets 2/6/2014

High-tech, thin film gadgets — including smartphones and tablets — are being used by a growing number of businesses worldwide.

Review to focus on future of South Australian manufacturing 2/4/2014

Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane will be in Adelaide during the week (February 5) to meet with businesses and organisations that have made submissions to the 'South Australian ...

Manufacturing slips, sub-sectors show 'positive signs': Australian PMI 2/3/2014

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 ...

CEOs expect 'tentative improvement' amid further weak conditions 2/3/2014

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 ...

Caution urged for power-line work after spate of worker deaths 1/29/2014

Businesses and workers need to be very careful when working with electricity and power-lines after recent analysis from WorkCover showed there had been 2 electrocutions and 14 electric ...

Not paying tax a dangerous game for small businesses 1/24/2014

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 ...

Power-line fault detection system 'could' reduce bushfire risk 1/22/2014

A researcher from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) has commercialised smart grid early fault detection technology that can help reduce the risk of bushfires.

Tax tips for Australian businesses 1/21/2014

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a new campaign to help Australian businesses meet their tax obligations.

Slow end to sluggish year for manufacturing: Australian PMI 1/3/2014

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) ended 2013 where it was for most of the year - in negative territory.

New steel manufacturing hub to galvanise innovation in sector 12/27/2013

Forecasts of the Australian steel manufacturing's future are being met head-on with a new research hub that aims to inject innovation into the sector.

Securing Australia's manufacturing future 12/19/2013

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.

CSIRO scientists develop 3D printed 'horse-thotics' 12/19/2013

Horse vets and CSIRO scientists have given a surprise Christmas gift to ten year old mare, Holly, who suffers from a chronic foot disease.

Life after Holden: metalworkers prepare for the future 12/16/2013

The recent announcement that Holden would cease manufacturing operations in Australia by 2017 was not the news local component manufacturers wanted, but it didn't come as a surprise, ...

Mining in 2014: is the boom really over? 12/16/2013

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 ...

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.

Engineering construction spending 'hard to exceed': ACIF report 12/10/2013

The Australian Construction Industry Forum's (ACIF) latest Forecasts reports reflect a series of turning points in the construction industry across Australia, within the different ...

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