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Federal Government announces tender for Pacific Patrol Boat replacement project
The Federal Government has announced the Request for Tender (RFT) for the replacement – Australian-made – Pacific Patrol Boats under the Pacific Maritime Security...
Holden tight-lipped on reports for engineering job cuts in Victorian plants
Holden has refused to comment on speculations that hundreds of engineering jobs in Victoria will be lost before the end of the year but confirmed...
Germans join race for Australia’s submarines contract – workers furious
A decision regarding who will build the 12 submarines for Australia is yet to be announced by the Government, even though Prime Minister Tony...
Food Futures Conference shines light on agricultural development policy in Northern Australia
The Food Futures Conference in Darwin is set to focus on agricultural development policy in Northern Australia, an area the Federal Government sees as key to...
AMWU slams Federal Government over solar policy
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has slammed the Federal Government for its lack of investment and support on renewable power after Solar Reserve...
Baxters Foods Australia to expand local operations and create 65 new jobs in Campbellfield
Campbellfield-based manufacturer Baxters Foods Australia is the recipient of a $1.3 million Melbourne’s North Innovation and Investment Fund (MNIIF) grant, awarded by the Victorian Coalition...
$2.2m in federal funding for ANCAP
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) is safe for now with the $2.2 million boost that was announced in Melbourne yesterday by the...
Federal Government to save up to $845.6m with new budget cuts
With the adoption of the new budget, the Federal Government is on its way to successfully accomplish one of its set goals — slashing...
Federal Government takes the heat for delay in $100 million car worker assistance package
Senior representatives from the three departing car manufacturers (Toyota, Holden and Ford) have slammed the Federal Government for failing to meet its self-imposed deadline...
AMWU disapproves the Government’s decision not to assist SPC Ardmona
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) slammed the Federal Government for its decision to cut industry assistance for struggling food processing giant SPC Ardmona.
According...
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