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Revised standard for Steel Wire Ropes now available 4/30/2010

Standards Australia has released a revised edition of the Australian Standard for Steel Wire Ropes AS 3569 that brings the terminology, designation and classification systems in line ...

Understanding business etiquette in international trade 4/28/2010

With significant geographic, language and cultural barriers, nations that are typically considered "Western," (Western Europe and its former empire), are divided from cultures that ...

Managers report feeling isolated 4/27/2010

As the economy recovers with its corresponding effect on workloads, a Deakin University academic has urged companies to make sure their middle managers have time for their friends.

AUS's transport network delivers the goods 4/27/2010

If it is mined, manufactured, grown or imported into Australia, chances are it will join the vast volume of goods moving around this country courtesy of the integrated logistics ...

Businesses need sustainability 4/23/2010

Australian businesses will need to engage in sustainability reporting in the future to remain competitive, according to a new report.

International business: Doing business in CHN 4/19/2010

In the past, the key to cracking open business opportunities in China has been working with the protectionist Communist government that has often had anti-import tendencies disfavouring ...

How to manage older workers 4/19/2010

Almost all organisations have a group of older workers who are moving towards retirement.

Next wave of the mining boom has begun 4/19/2010

Another wave of the mining investment boom has begun and will drive mining and processing construction to record heights over the next four years, according to a new report from ...

Burner cuts mining emissions 4/14/2010

A new methane burner, developed at the University of Sydney and under consideration by mining companies, has potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from underground coal mines ...

Techniques to help you meet deadlines at work 4/13/2010

Meeting deadlines is an important attribute in an employee. If you have difficulty managing your workload, it would be good to employ some techniques to help you meet deadlines at ...

High earners less generous 4/13/2010

Australians like to pride themselves on giving money to those in need, but what motivates us to part with our hard-earned to help others?

New fuel could solve fusion 4/12/2010

Imagine if you could generate electricity using nuclear power that emitted no radioactivity: it would be the answer to the world's dream of finding a clean, sustainable energy source. ...

Grid could make offshore wind power more reliable 4/8/2010

The energy needs of the entire human population could potentially be met by converting wind energy to electricity.

The rate rise will put pressure on business 4/7/2010

The Reserve Bank's decision to increase interest rates is genuinely controversial.

Email invasion causes stress 4/6/2010

The much-touted "work/life balance" has been found to be riddled with paradox with new research showing work-related email invading workers' homes and leisure spaces, causing stress, ...

CEOs step up to take direct action on women in top jobs 4/1/2010

Members of the Business Council of Australia will be at the forefront of boosting the numbers of female CEOs and CFOs in the ASX top 200 under an initiative launched at the BCA’s ...

CSIRO developing smarter drilling technologies 3/31/2010

A range of articles detailing how CSIRO researchers are working to improve understanding of drilling mechanics and dynamics have been published in the March/April edition of CSIRO ...

Underwater waves begin deep 3/29/2010

In an Australian first, researchers have observed the generation of internal waves flowing hundreds of metres beneath the ocean surface on the North West Shelf.

$40m growth capital for innovative start-ups 3/24/2010

Australian innovators now have access to an extra $40 million in venture capital funding, with the establishment of new fund manager OneVentures.

Waste disposal services to capitalise on new technology 3/24/2010

A hole in the ground is no longer seen as a fitting or final resting place for Australia’s rubbish. Recycling, reuse and production of energy from waste is increasing. For the $8.9 ...

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