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Report reveals crisis in Australian apprenticeships
An independent analysis commissioned by the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) has identified a crisis in Australian apprenticeships, with alarming shortfalls in mining and...
About 100 jobs to go from Latrobe Valley power station and briquette factory closure
The Latrobe Valley — an inland geographical region and urban area inside Gippsland in the state of Victoria, Australia — is facing approximately 100 job cuts for the...
Australia’s jobless rate at its peak, but job creation exceeds expectations
The Australian jobs report has showed that employment posted a solid rise in June, beating median market expectation from surveys of economists.
According to the...
Top Tradie Cup online quiz kicks off this August
Victorian WorkCover Authority, also known for its trading name WorkSafe Victoria, has announced the return for the third season of Top Tradie Cup this August,...
Arup takes 3D printing into the real world with 3D printed steel elements
UK engineering firm Arup has developed a new method of designing and 3D printing steel joints in complex projects, and is on its way...
Latest national Clarius Skills Indicator shows housing and national infrastructure to absorb engineer glut
The May 2014 national Clarius Skills Indicator, which is the only measure of supply and demand of skilled labour in Australia, based on ABS,...
‘Stand up. Speak up. Come home.’ campaign, launched yesterday to address dangers in Australia’s...
Australian Council of Trade Unions’ (ACTU) President Ged Kearney and Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union’s National Secretary (CFMEU) Michael O’Connor joined four workers...
Mining accident at the Austar mine kills two men
An accident at Yancoal’s Austar mine claimed the lives of two miners who were working 500 metres below the surface when the accident occurred....
Manufacturing turmoil eats up PacBrands’ profit
PacBrands, the company behind brands such as Bonds, Berlei and Holeproof, reported a net loss of $219 million for the six months to the...
The Contour Crafting robot prints a house in 24 hours
The emergence of 3D printing technology opened up a whole new chapter in the world of manufacturing, allowing users to turn any digital file...
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Smarter energy decisions: GridBeyond unveils AI-powered Bid Optimiser in Australia
As Australia’s energy transition accelerates, businesses participating in the National Electricity Market (NEM) are facing growing challenges in managing their energy assets efficiently.
