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Tax changes will help grow Australian scale in manufacturing: AAMC 5/19/2016

The recent announcement regarding change to the small business tax rate and the change in the eligibility threshold from $2 million turnover to $10 million has been applauded by ...

Can Australian manufacturing compete globally? 5/12/2016

According to those in the know the answer is yes.

Govt budget fails to deliver for manufacturing workers: AMWU 5/5/2016

The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) has slammed the Turnbull Government after it failed to deliver for manufacturing workers and young people desperately seeking secure ...

How to buy the right industrial scales for your needs 4/7/2016

‘How heavy is it?’ In its most basic form, that’s the question answered by an industrial scale.

Qld Carmichael mine approvals put thousands of new jobs step closer 4/3/2016

Thousands of new jobs in regional Queensland have come a major step closer with approval of the mining leases for the $21.7 billion Carmichael coal mine and rail project in the ...

Manufacturing confidence surges due to strong performance 3/24/2016

Australia's manufacturers have started the new year with a surge of confidence after a sharp jump in the March quarter across a range of measures of performance in the Australian ...

How to reduce packaging costs 1/27/2016

There was a time when packaging amounted to small box, mid-size box, large box and orders were simply packed into whatever made sense and bundled off on a truck.

Anti-dumping decision to benefit Australia's steel industry 12/3/2015

Anti-dumping duties will be imposed on steel reinforcing bar (rebar) exported to Australia from Korea, Singapore, Spain and Taiwan following a decision by Assistant Minister for ...

Qld welcomes $1.7 billion LNG investment 11/26/2015

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk recently welcomed an announcement by QGC that will support 1600 jobs for Queenslanders.

Innovative entrepreneurs set to drive Australia's economy 11/26/2015

A report released on 25 November 2015 by the Australian Government highlights the key role innovative entrepreneurship needs to play in transforming the nation's economy.

What are the manufacturing jobs of the future? 11/18/2015

In an earlier article we discussed whether your next manufacturing employee should be a robot.

How the right adhesive can cut packaging costs 11/12/2015

Have you ever tried to get a children's toy out of its packaging?

Anti-dumping reforms to help Australian industry 11/5/2015

Reforms to Australia's anti-dumping system effective from 2 November 2015 will level the playing field for Australian manufacturers and producers.

Should your next employee be a robot? 10/28/2015

"Right, so the job is basically 24 hours a day, seven days a week with no breaks, no holidays, no perks, no salary, no super, and no rights. Happy? Great, you can start today!"

Why stepping outside your comfort zone is the key to growth 10/8/2015

Well, you could start by asking one of the most successful businesspeople in the world today, Richard Branson. He believes that far too many businesses aren't prepared to take ...

Things to Look Out for When Buying a Commercial Truck 10/7/2015

Whether you're looking for a small delivery truck for around town or a hulking road train for across country, the considerations are basically the same. Buying a new truck is a big ...

Why hiring the best person beats hiring the best resume 9/28/2015

"Well, they looked good on paper." If you've ever said that about a recruitment misjudgement you're far from alone. Resumes are designed to make candidates look good; they're ...

Resource industry calls for further changes to workplace laws 9/23/2015

Draft recommendations to improve Australia's workplace relations framework contain some positive proposals but do not go far enough to tackle serious economic challenges facing our ...

How to buy a cost effective and efficient CNC milling device 9/21/2015

Milling is one of the most common processes used by industry and machine shops to cut and drill parts into precise, often intricate shapes and configurations. CNC, or computer ...

Futuristic alloys stronger than steel, yet malleable like chewing gum 9/16/2015

UNSW researchers have created an 'instruction manual' for developing metallic glass – an ultra-tough yet flexible alloy described as the most significant materials science innovation ...

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