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Zero emission house opens  4/30/2010
Zero emission house opens
Designed to fit the Australian climate – and the lifestyle of a typical middle-income family – Australia's first Zero Emission House (AusZEH) has officially opened in Melbourne.
Understanding business etiquette in international trade  4/28/2010
Understanding business etiquette in international trade
With significant geographic, language and cultural barriers, nations that are typically considered "Western," (Western Europe and its former empire), are divided from cultures that ...
Engine of growth is fuel efficient  4/28/2010
Engine of growth is fuel efficient
Last year Australians purchased 937,328 new cars, with the Holden Commodore being the best seller. The transition to more environmentally friendly cars may be off to a slow start in ...
Managers report feeling isolated  4/27/2010
Managers report feeling isolated
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
AUS's transport network delivers the goods
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
Genes key to lamb survival
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
Businesses need sustainability
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
International business: Doing business in CHN
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
How to manage older workers
Almost all organisations have a group of older workers who are moving towards retirement.
Fine mix fuels hydrogen cell  4/19/2010
Fine mix fuels hydrogen cell
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
Reef damage investigated
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
New 'green' technologies make die castings stronger
Conventional die castings can be made stronger using new, more environmentally friendly technologies developed by CSIRO.
Burner cuts mining emissions  4/14/2010
Burner cuts mining emissions
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
Foot and mouth disease simulation in Melb
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
Techniques to help you meet deadlines at work
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
High earners less generous
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
New fuel could solve fusion
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
New CSIRO soybean a hit in Japan
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
Detergents may form harmful substance in waste water
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
Grid could make offshore wind power more reliable
The energy needs of the entire human population could potentially be met by converting wind energy to electricity.
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