The Federal Government says it’s already taking action to help local manufacturers win major resource contracts. Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr speaks to ABC News 24’s Lyndal Curtis about the steps being taken to ensure more local content makes its way into the mines.

More than 3000 Victorians who have been off work long-term as a result of a work-place injury need more support and encouragement from employers and doctors to return to work, WorkSafe Victoria has said.

National Foods is undertaking an extensive review of its cheese manufacturing operations across Australia to ensure the processes are sustainable.