According to a new study, the end of the car industry in Australia could see up to 200,000 jobs lost.
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Big cuts for CSIRO predicted in May federal budget
The CSIRO is reportedly preparing for cuts in the next federal budget worth as much as 20 per cent of its annual funding.
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Local skills need local projects: Hunter manufacturer
The managing director of Warners Bay-based Cowan Manufacturing has called the Hunter's conditions the worst seen in 50 years.
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Getting away from cars: how to make diversification work
The difficult task of diversification is a must for hundreds of South Australian businesses in the automotive supply network. Brent Balinski spoke to one company that’s negotiated the leap early and successfully.
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Holden to keep Port melbourne design centre open
General Motors has signalled that its global CEO Mary Barra will keep Holden’s design centre open.
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Fuchs to open new factory, citing mining industry demand
Fuchs Lubricants has announced that it will open a new factory in NSW.
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Boeing to cut 300 staff at Port Melbourne
Boeing has announced it will shed up to 300 jobs at its Port Melbourne site.
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180 jobs up in smoke with Philip Morris to shut Moorabbin factory
Tobacco company Philip Morris has announced that it will shut its Moorabbin factory by the end of 2014, blaming local regulations.
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Auto assistance fund program delayed
There appears to have been delays in the delivery of the federal government’s pledged $100 million assistance package.
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Switched on: How speed and productivity keep Clipsal competitive
The company that produces the ubiquitous Clipsal switch, Schneider Electric, is able to remain competitive in Australia by combining highly productive practices, being very responsive to customers, and a strong brand. Brent Balinski spoke to the company’s David Gardner.
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Local strengths, international trade cited as Tomago cable factory opens
A new, $60 million factory has been opened by Bahrain’s Midal Cables International at Tomago.
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Newcastle conveyor company backs future of coal
Port Hunter Conveyors has said it sees a bright future for the coal industry.
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$1 m grant could help Caravan company hire ex-auto workers
New Age Caravans has been successful in its bid for a grant under the Melbourne North Innovation and Investment Fund.
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Confidence down, jobs up in manufacturing data
The Westpac-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Survey of Industrial Trends shows that confidence in manufacturing is down.
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Wodonga automation company expands, will add 20 new jobs
Wodonga company Electrical Design & Construction has earned a $150,000 grant and several new contracts, prompting an expansion.
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Aim high for Australian manufacturing
We should feel proud of inventions like spray-on skin and the electronic pacemaker and we need to continue to encourage innovation.
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Ballarat cluster group aids adaptation
The City of Ballarat and Australian Industry Group’s Ballarat Industry Innovation Program has so far attracted 15 companies.
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Nufarm to cut over 100 jobs
Nufarm will increase its emphasis on product development as it restructures, closing two manufacturing sites and cutting 105 jobs.
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Wilcox Industries to set up first overseas factory in Australia
Aquaterro and Wilcox Industries will set up a joint-owned factory in Australia, which will cost $10 million and create 100 jobs.
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Carr wants Senate inquiry into manufacturing
Former industry minister Senator Kim Carr is pushing for a 15-month federal inquiry into manufacturing job losses.
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