ACCC to launch in-depth investigation into Australia’s dairy industry
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will launch a comprehensive inquiry into the national dairy industry to investigate the sharing of risk along...
Alstom wins US$2bn contracts from Amtrak
US government-owned passenger train service Amtrak has contracted Alstom to design and build 28 new high-speed trains which will run on the Northeast Corridor...
Developing protective coating to fight off superbugs
CSIRO is working on an innovative solution to reduce the number of deaths caused by drug resistant infections resulting from medical device use.
Led by...
World’s first modular ammonium nitrate plant opens in Western Australia
The Yara Pilbara Nitrates technical ammonium nitrate (TAN) manufacturing plant was officially opened on Tuesday, heralding the next generation of downstream processing in the...
SA government urges Commonwealth to stop eroding state’s naval skill base
The South Australian state government has called on the Commonwealth to act swiftly and deliver on its promise for new jobs and investment from...
Retail Food Group set to acquire Hudson Pacific Â
Global multi-brand retail food franchisor Retail Food Group (RFG) has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire Australian food service and manufacturing business...
CIMIC’s Thiess and Sedgman awarded $105m in contract extensions      Â
CIMIC Group’s mineral processing company, Sedgman, has won a three-year contract extension by Red Mountain Joint Venture (RMJV) to continue operations at its coal...
MG reports rise in first half profits despite challenging conditions
Murray Goulburn (MG) has enjoyed a positive first half of 2016 despite feeling the effects of low global commodity prices and the oversupply of...
Australia’s caravan and camping industry creates “trifecta of growth” for the country
Australia’s caravan and motorhome manufacturing industry has grown consistently in recent years, culminating in its highest production levels in 37 years.
The caravan and motorhome...
Three SA-based solar companies win state government tender
South Australia’s Cool or Cosy, Suntrix and Zen Energy have won state government contracts to supply and install up to 400 solar photovoltaic systems...
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