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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 ...

Genes key to lamb survival 4/23/2010

University of Adelaide researchers believe that genetics, together with better ewe nutrition and shelter, could hold the key to improving lamb survival rates in Australia.

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.

Fine mix fuels hydrogen cell 4/19/2010

Curtin University of Technology researchers are a step closer to helping produce cleaner, greener cars using hydrogen fuel cell technology.

Reef damage investigated 4/16/2010

A research vessel will carry a team of marine scientists led by the Australian Institute of Marine Science, to begin the first thorough investigation of damage to the Great Barrier ...

New 'green' technologies make die castings stronger 4/15/2010

Conventional die castings can be made stronger using new, more environmentally friendly technologies developed by CSIRO.

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 ...

Foot and mouth disease simulation in Melb 4/14/2010

Australia's ability to mount an effective response to a foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak will be tested during the three-day International FMD Symposium and Workshop (FMD2010) ...

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. ...

New CSIRO soybean a hit in Japan 4/12/2010

A new soybean variety from CSIRO is gaining popularity in Japan due to its enhanced suitability as an ingredient in traditional Japanese dishes.

Detergents may form harmful substance in waste water 4/9/2010

Scientists are reporting evidence that certain ingredients in shampoo, detergents and other household cleaning agents may be a source of precursor materials for formation of a ...

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.

Lamb's carbon footprint found 4/7/2010

The first major study to look at the carbon footprint of lamb shows that each 100 gram portion of New Zealand lamb exported to Europe creates 1.9kg of CO2 equivalents and that 80 ...

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 ...

Chem discovery may revolutionise cooking oil production 3/31/2010