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New apprentice and trainee data released, reveals decline in numbers
Data released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has indicated a decline in the total number of apprentices and trainees in-training by the end of March 2024, with noticeable differences emerging between trade and non-trade occupations.
Urgent policy action needed to secure future of Australia’s aluminium industry, report finds
The Economic Contribution of the Vertically Integrated Australian Aluminium Industry report, commissioned by the Australian Aluminium Council, has outlined how the sector—one of the few globally with a complete mine-to-market supply chain—generates more than AUD 18 billion annually and provides over 20,700 direct and 55,000 indirect jobs.
TSA’s annual report highlights key achievements in tyre recycling
Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has released its Annual Report for 2023/2024, celebrating ten years since the launch of the Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme.
Report: Shortage of skilled workers poses major challenge to Australia’s energy transition
Australia's clean energy transition is facing a significant challenge due to critical skills shortages, according to a new report by the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at the University of Technology Sydney.
Record-high cocoa prices expected to drive up chocolate costs for consumers – Rabobank
Skyrocketing cocoa prices are expected to push chocolate prices higher globally, as producers grapple with rising costs, according to a new report by food and agribusiness bank Rabobank.
2024 HP Work Relationship Index reveals Aussie workers crave personalisation, AI integration
HP Inc has released its second annual HP Work Relationship Index (WRI), highlighting two potential solutions for improving work satisfaction: personalised work experiences and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI).
Fonterra announces lift in Farmgate Milk Price and FY25 earnings guidance
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has revealed a 50 cent increase in its 2024/25 forecast Farmgate Milk Price midpoint, now sitting at $9.00 per kgMS.
Aussie workers still battling high injury and illness rates, report finds
New data from Safe Work Australia’s Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2024 reveals that Australian workers continue to face significant risks in the workplace, with 200 workers fatally injured in 2023.
ATSE pushes for greater STEM investment to propel Qld’s new industries
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has released a comprehensive vision for Queensland’s future, calling for significant investment in the state’s tech workforce to ensure the growth of new industries.
The future of bidirectional charging in Australia
Bidirectional charging, particularly vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, is emerging as a critical component of Australia’s energy transition.
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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.
