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Pumped hydro can meet NSW's power demands: engineers 3/18/2014

Water engineers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) are urging the NSW government to consider pumped hydro storage as a way of storing renewable energy to meet the state's ...

'Great potential' for shale gas development in Queensland 3/14/2014

There remains enormous potential to safely explore and develop Queensland's shale gas resources, to create jobs and attract another wave of economic investment, the Australian ...

High grade shallow copper on SA's Yorke Peninsula 3/11/2014

More high grade copper has been discovered on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula – and it is only metres from the surface.

Missed the 28 February quarterly BAS deadline? The ATO can help 3/5/2014

Most businesses lodge and pay on time with over 1.3 million BAS lodgements received by the due date for the last quarter.

Qantas fallout: a round-up of industry opinion 3/5/2014

The federal government's announcement of its intention to amend the Qantas Sale Act to potentially allow increased foreign investment in the airline is one of the hottest topics in ...

New manufacturing jobs and investment in Geelong 3/5/2014

More than 100 new manufacturing jobs will be created in the Geelong region by the first project to be funded under round one of the Australian and Victorian government's Geelong ...

Manufacturing contraction eases in February: Australian PMI 3/5/2014

Improvements in production levels and new orders contributed to an easing in the rate of contraction in the latest Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing ...

Supporting drought-affected farmers 3/3/2014

Australian farmers suffering through the crippling drought will be able to access greater government assistance sooner as part of a $320 million comprehensive drought support package. ...

Cost effectiveness 'key' to emissions reduction 3/3/2014

"Several constructive changes to the government's proposed Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) would improve its cost effectiveness," chief executive Innes Willox said in releasing ...

Planning for timely, accurate BAS lodgement 2/27/2014

"With the next quarterly BAS due on 28 February, Australian businesses need to plan for timely and accurate lodgement, even if there is nothing to report or the business may not be ...

What our readers have to say about Australia's future industries 2/24/2014

While the Australian government expressed disappointment last week over Alcoa's decision to close its Point Henry Smelter and two rolling mills, IndustrySearch readers have weighed ...

Government leads focus on industries for the future 2/19/2014

The Australian government shares the disappointment of the Geelong community following Alcoa's decision to close its Point Henry Smelter and two rolling mills, according to Minister ...

Workplace injuries bleeding economy 2/18/2014

Australian businesses could save themselves and the economy up to $30 billion a year if they acted sooner to help injured workers get back in the workforce, according to a recent ...

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 ...

The end of the road for Australian car manufacturing 2/12/2014

Toyota's decision to end domestic production of motor vehicles signals the end of mass car manufacturing in Australia. Toyota, Ford and Holden will all have ceased Australian car ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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