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Adani to source workforce for Carmichael project from regional Queensland
Adani has made firm commitments in relation to its Carmichael Coal project, including that the workforce for the project will be sourced from regional...
Automation doesn’t necessarily lead to job loss, says leading Australian manufacturing business CEO
Dr Herbert Hermens, head of Australian-owned manufacturer Keech, has dismissed the notion that automation will force people out of jobs as unfounded and “alarmist”.
Mr...
Applications open for new $476m skills fund
Assistant Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham has announced that Australian businesses can now apply for support to boost the skills of their...
Seeley International’s new manufacturing cell expected to grow local workforce
Seeley International has invested heavily in the development of a state-of-the-art tube bending cell at its Albury factory in NSW, which is expected to...
Australian Government investing in the skilled workers of the future
The Australian Government has developed a comprehensive plan to create a more responsive skills and training system that cuts red tape and trains apprentices...
AMWU calls on Defence Minister not to outsource Australia’s defence capacity
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has expressed concern regarding the speculation that the Abbott Government plans on purchasing “off the shelf” options for...
South Australian defence industry on its knees following imminent closure of interstate naval shipbuilding
Australia’s defence industry association proclaimed the “end of Australian naval shipbuilding capability” following the information that interstate shipyards are set to close next year.
According...
Megabolt workers secure second union agreement
A group of resolute workers have managed to land themselves a 36-hour week at a mining product manufacturer in north Melbourne.
This deal was achieved...
Protected: Workplace Safety 101: Empowering employees with knowledge and skills for a secure workplace
In today's fast-paced business landscape, ensuring a safe workplace environment is not just a legal requirement but a moral responsibility.
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The future of steel engineering: Using CRM systems across supply chains
The construction industry has undergone significant transformation over the past twenty years. Speedpanel, a leading Australian manufacturer of lightweight, fire-rated, and acoustic wall systems, made a groundbreaking entrance in the early '90s, revolutionising the Australian construction landscape.
