ACTU calls for 7% pay rise for lowest-paid workers to keep up with inflation
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is calling for a seven per cent pay rise for workers, which would lift the minimum hourly rate to $22.88 and the minimum annual full-time rate by $2966 to take it to $45,337.28.
ReNu Energy invests in Vaulta’s recyclable battery casing technology
ASX-listed company ReNu Energy is expanding its renewable and clean energy portfolio with a $1 million investment in Australian battery casing tech company Vaulta.
PMI data shows Aussie manufacturing at three-month high in July
Australia’s manufacturing sector gained momentum in July, marking its strongest performance in three months, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI®) report.
BluGlass launches GaN laser product suite in San Francisco, expands customer base in Q1...
Australian semiconductor developer BluGlass Limited rolled out the first suite of its commercial gallium nitride (GaN) laser products for customer purchase at Photonics West in San Francisco in January, according to the company's latest quarter activities update.
Output, new orders drag down Global Manufacturing PMI in December
The global manufacturing sector experienced a further decline in December as a result of the downfall in output and new orders.
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Austal’s EBIT rises to $56.5M in FY2024 amid record $12.7B order book
Austal Limited announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2024 (FY2024), reporting a significant turnaround with Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) of $56.5 million.
Orica appoints Kim Kerr as chief financial officer
Global mining company Orica has appointed Kim Kerr as its new chief financial officer, effective 11 October.
Alcoa reports Q4 2023 earnings with focus on cost reduction, production curtailment
In the wake of Alcoa Corp's fourth-quarter 2023 earnings release, ASX-listed Alumina Limited has highlighted key developments in the AWAC joint venture and underscores the company's commitment to navigating the challenging market conditions.
Alcoa reports $231m net loss as production, shipments decline in Q1
Australian mining firm Alumina Limited announced Alcoa Corporation’s Q1 earnings results, revealing a loss of $231 million, which is a significant contrast to the profit the company recorded in the same period a year earlier, owing to a decrease in shipments and production.
Manufacturing and mining turnover decline in July, according to the ABS
Australia’s manufacturing industry’s turnover significantly slipped by 3.8 per cent in July, breaking the continuous rises of the sector in the five months prior,...
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
