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Dry economics - the economic impact of the drought 3/15/2007

I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of ragged mountain ranges, Of drought and flooding rains. By Dorothea Mackellar.

Truss congratulates Aust business on £2 bln agreement 3/13/2007

Australian Government Minister for Trade, Warren Truss, congratulated WA-based Global Renewables and Sydney partner Bovis Lend Lease on securing one of the largest and most significant ...

AIG pre-budget submission: ambitions for Aust prosperity 3/5/2007

The Australian Industry Group has released details of its submission to the Federal Government outlining a range of proposals to be included in the May Budget.

Call to reassert NSW as an economic force in Australia 2/28/2007

"The March NSW election provides an opportunity to forge a new compact between business and Government to lift economic growth in the State from current disappointing levels," says ...

Aust businesses urged to become “insiders” within China 2/21/2007

One of the important factors for export success in China is to understand how the market works ‘on-the-ground’ according to newly appointed Country Manager of the Austrade network’s ...

Industry calls for prescribed waste facility in after Nowingi decision 1/23/2007

Industry is calling on the State Government to ensure a prescribed waste facility is available in Victoria, following a recent announcement to abandon plans for the Nowingi prescribed ...

Survey finds that manufacturing activity picked up in December 1/10/2007

Growth in Australia's manufacturing activity picked up in the December quarter 2006, albeit from a low base.

Business releases report card on NSW Government performance 12/19/2006

NSW’s largest business organisation Australian Business Limited (incorporating the State Chamber of Commerce) has released a Report Card on the economic performance of the Iemma ...

Positive progress made on how to handle anti-dumping system 12/6/2006

"The Government’s release of the outcome of its administrative review of Australia’s Anti-Dumping System shows that real progress is being made to address some of the issues concerning ...

NSW new plan: wide-ranging and ambitious - as far as it goes 11/28/2006

The NSW Government's plan 'A new direction for NSW', is wide-ranging and ambitious and will be well received by the community, according to Heather Ridout, the Chief Executive of ...

Mining by-products could help WA manage its acid-saline drainage 11/21/2006

By-products from the processing of iron ore and alumina could play a key role in solving Western Australia’s acid-saline drainage problem.

Blacktown becomes the first solar city to be launched in NSW 11/15/2006

Prime Minister, John Howard: "I am pleased to announce that Blacktown will host the first Solar City in New South Wales.

‘Air shower’ set to cut water use by 30 per cent 11/10/2006

As Australians become increasingly alert to the importance of using water wisely in the home, CSIRO researchers have found a way to use a third less water when you shower – by adding ...

New inspection programme introduced for abbattoirs 10/27/2006

Concerns about the number of injuries in abattoirs have prompted WorkSafe to launch an inspection program in the industry.

Think-tank chooses to focus on aluminium industry sustainability 10/17/2006

Highlighting the role of research in keeping Australia’s aluminium industry sustainable – economically as well as environmentally – was the focus of a two-day industry forum that ...

Safety concerns over nanotechnology need closer investigation 9/29/2006

Nanotechnology promises to revolutionise everything from medicine to engineering, indicating that thinking big may soon involve thinking small. To realise this promise, the government, ...

Opportunities for Aussie exporters as Taiwan giants turn green 9/28/2006

Austrade has identified growing demand for more energy efficient and ‘green’ technologies from Taiwan is creating export opportunities for Australian businesses with relevant ...

Waste management in Australia needs careful attention 9/11/2006

Waste management needs to be refocused if it is to achieve the best outcomes for the community, according to a draft inquiry report released by the Productivity Commission.

Biotech firm seeks official approval to contaminate food crops 8/31/2006

Concern is mounting that Food Standards Australia New Zealand are being pressured by international biotech companies to officially approve contamination of food with GE crops designed ...

Researchers lay down the foundations for a green industry 8/21/2006

Australian university researchers have developed a strong, lightweight building material that they believe could generate a thriving new "green" industry for countries such as China ...

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