The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) has announced its inaugural ACTIVATE Symposium from 25-27 October at the Sydney Masonic Centre.
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Low-cost finance scheme for solar extended
Small businesses will be able to access low-cost finance to support the adoption of renewable energy, in a partnership between the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and councils in NSW and South
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Survey shows community attitudes towards businesses activity
Australians expect businesses to focus on more than just profits, a poll from the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) has found.
Surveying both the general public and business leaders,
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Export hubs program open for second round
Round two of the small and medium enterprises Export Hubs initiative is now open.
The initiative supports industry to coalesce around resources in local and regional areas, with the aim to access international
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Gap between Industry 4.0 leaders and majority of businesses “substantial”: report
In a report released on August 6, the Australian industry Group (Ai Group), outlined how Australian businesses are transitioning to or already within Industry 4.0.
In releasing the report, chief executive
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Global Business Innovation Conversation: speaking the language of innovation
Embracing innovation can be a difficult experience for some manufacturing firms, however at the second Global Business Innovation Conversation event in 2019, a group of experts at RMIT highlighted how
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G20 puts forth agenda for energy transition and sustainable growth
Energy and environment ministers of G20 nations have adopted a statement outlining that the potential to transition to clean energy and sustainable environments depends upon improving business environments
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Boosts for jobs in the Latrobe Valley
The Victorian state government is backing more Latrobe Valley businesses to create new jobs and drive economic growth.
Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll has announced grants for two local
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Hundreds of jobs in danger despite timber mill purchase
The Victorian government has signed a deal to purchase the Heyfield Timber Mill, for an undisclosed sum.
Despite the purchase of the mill, there are still fears that up to 100 jobs could be lost.
Workers
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ABB motor sets world record in energy efficiency
ABB has achieved almost 100 per cent energy efficiency with its synchronous motor.
Tests carried out on a 44 megawatt 6-pole synchronous ABB motor shortly before delivery showed an efficiency 0.25 percent
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Q2 Innovation Index 2017
The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC), has released the findings of its fifth dynamic innovation index in collaboration with Sky News Business. The Q2 Innovation Index 2017 provides crucial insights
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Winners of Schneider’s Global System Integrator Alliance Partner Excellence Awards
Schneider Electric has announced the winners of its 2017 Global System Integrator Alliance Partner Excellence Awards. The awards recognise SI Alliance partners responsible for the most outstanding growth,
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Adelaide businesses soon to have super-fast internet
A plan to make Adelaide a hub for businesses requiring ultrafast Internet is a step closer with the installation of a AU$7.6m gigabit network beginning next month.
The South Australian Government has today
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NSW Budget: $73b for infrastructure and $96m for local businesses
The 2017 NSW Budget has been revealed, including $72.7 billion for infrastructure and $96 million to support local businesses. Here is a breakdown:
Infrastructure
$7.2 billion
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Chinese manufacturer opening Bunnings rival store in Sydney
Chinese building materials and homewares company China Lesso Group Holdings is opening its first exhibition space in Sydney. The company, which manufacturers hardware, building materials and electrical
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$52 million mattress factory approved for Brisbane
A $52 million Sleepmaker and Dunlop Foams factory has been approved for Murarrie, in south east Brisbane.
The 35,216sqm factory will be “world class” and will result in the creation of 50 jobs, according
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Australian minimum wage increases by 3.3 per cent
From July 1 this year, the national minimum wage will increase by 3.3 per cent.
This means that Australia’s lowest-paid workers will see a weekly pay increase of $22.20, with the minimum wage being raised
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Australia’s Global Supply Chain Agreement to sustain defence industry
BAE Systems Australia has welcomed the announcement of the renewal of Australia’s Global Supply Chain Agreement by Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne.
The agreement will allow BAE Systems
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Hundreds of job losses for QLD maintenance staff and train crew
Around 180 jobs are at risk as Aurizon announces plans to close its rollingstock maintenance workshop in Rockhampton, Queensland. The company has also announced its plans to “move to more flexible train
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Diversification the key to a resilient energy market
Australia’s energy markets are becoming more complex due to battery storage and rooftop solar, and diversifying the mix of energy sources can ensure the grid remains resilient, according to Dr Michael
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