Friday, March 29, 2024

When taking care of business means taking care of yourself

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, has urged small business owners to take time early in the new year to take stock of their mental and financial well-being.

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.

Global energy technology expert joins APPEA to boost cleaner energy focus

A respected international energy and technology expert has been appointed as the Australian oil and gas industry’s new Director of Net Zero Technologies, reaffirming the sector’s focus and increasing program of work on emissions reduction and ways to use gas in a cleaner energy future. 

Farmers concerned reliance on offsets could erode integrity of Safeguard Mechanism and Australia’s net...

Farmers for Climate Action welcomes many aspects of Safeguard Mechanism changes proposed today by Climate Change Minister, Chris Bowen, but has concerns about unlimited credits and land use.

$330 million plus contract win to Civmec

Civmec has secured the award of a major contract worth more than A$330 million for the Rio Tinto Western Range Project at their Paraburdoo site in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. 

First Graphene and Suvo Strategic Minerals to collaborate on low-emission cement and concrete

First Graphene Limited (ASX: FGR; “First Graphene” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce it has entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) with fellow ASX-listed company Suvo Strategic Minerals Limited (ASX:SUV; “Suvo”) to research and develop low-emission cement and concrete products.

ASI calls for ban on unprocessed ferrous scrap exports

The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) has reaffirmed its call for a national ban on the export of unprocessed ferrous scrap metal, saying processing scrap locally is an important environmental and economic opportunity for Australia.

Can this Queensland start-up improve general aviation safety in 2023?

With growing concerns for safety in Private Aviation, a new start-up in South-East Queensland is using advanced technology and developing exciting new training techniques, with a mission to produce the safest private pilots in the industry.

Global powerhouse Techstars joins Tech Central

Local technology startups are set to boost their growth with Techstars, a global investment business providing access to capital, one-on-one mentorship and programming for early-stage entrepreneurs, joining Sydney’s Tech Central district.

SK Geo Centric signs MOU at CES 2023 with Plastic Energy to complete a...

SK Geo Centric, a subsidiary of SK Innovation’s, has signed a contract with British company Plastic Energy, which specializes in plastic pyrolysis, completing the “last puzzle” of the world’s first plastic recycling complex to be built in 2025.
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As the Australian manufacturing sector faces the challenges and transformations that come with rapid globalisation, the role of digital technology within the industry has never been more critical.