Small business optimism declines as expectations for better business conditions worsens in December
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 2.1 points in December to 89.8, marking the 12th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98.
Improving the Australian supply chain: Industry Capability Network and 4th Harmonic announce strategic alliance
Media Release ICN
Industry Capability Network (ICN) is constantly expanding its offering with the goal of making it easier for buyers to do business in...
It’s the last straw for single-use plastics
Media Release
The Palaszczuk Government has re-introduced legislation to ban single-use plastic items in Queensland, starting with straws, stirrers, cutlery and plates.
Minister for Environment and...
New testing platform could fast-track large scale grid connections
Media Release by ARENA
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $498,000 in funding to the University...
World wide web: global database of spider silk to aid development of biomaterials
Now a new global study that has catalogued web silk properties of almost 1100 spiders hopes to provide a launchpad for the design of future biomaterials that emulate this wonder of nature.
Community climate funding to spark cleaner, cheaper energy
Community groups keen to take part in Queensland’s renewable industrial revolution are being encouraged to put their hand up, with funding on the table to purchase and install cheaper, cleaner energy.
Preventing risks and harm in solar panel installations
Companies involved in rooftop solar panel installation are being warned the workplace regulator is prosecuting businesses for exposing employees to workplace risk.
Medical industry leading the SME business travel bounceback
Media Release by Corporate Traveller
SME specialists Corporate Traveller has today revealed that the medical industry has flown to the top of the charts and now leads...
CSIRO scientists play huge role in development of lifesaving technology
Media Release by CSIRO
Scientists from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have led a study to develop a machine learning tool which provides an early...
Climate Council celebrates powerful new appointments to Climate Change Authority Board
Media Release by The Climate Council
The Climate Council today congratulates its outgoing Board Chair Sam Mostyn and founding member and Climate Councillor, Distinguished Professor...
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
