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Planet Ark urges Australians to go beyond the bin for National Recycling Week
First 5000 | November 9, 2020Up to 80% of Australians don’t realise the value of recycling to our national economy - approximately $15.5 billion – compared to just 8% who do, according to new research
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Protecting Australia’s Sovereign Research Capability in a COVID World
First 5000 | November 2, 2020The first report of the joint National Resilience project by Global Access Partners and the Institute for Integrated Economic Research Australia calls for a more targeted and tightly curated system
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Will 2020 be the worst year for businesses on record?
First 5000 | October 28, 2020New research reveals that despite strong Government stimulus and a gradual opening up of nearly all States since July, 50 per cent of businesses saw a drop in their
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The iconic green and gold kangaroo: A global success
First 5000 | October 27, 2020The Australian Made logo has confirmed its international appeal, with new Horizon Consumer Science research finding 97% of overseas consumers have a positive first impression of the iconic green and
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Grants of up to $250,000 to develop a product or service for commercial use
First 5000 | October 26, 2020The NSW Government has joined forces with Innovation District Partners including Australian Catholic University (ACU) to identify businesses which are accelerating the commercialisation of research products to address the many
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Good news for Victorian businesses but more to do to fast track COVID-normal
First 5000 | October 19, 2020Thousands of Victoria’s struggling businesses have received some good news from the Andrews Government, with the Premier permitting some businesses to reopen and the potential for more as infection -
Commitment to local manufacturing and retaining jobs as industry marks first Ethical Clothing Australia Week
First 5000 | October 16, 2020Textile, clothing and footwear manufacturers remain committed to local manufacturing and retaining jobs in the industry post COVID-19, according to a survey by Ethical Clothing Australia. The survey of
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Innovation hub invests $28m in Australian industry
First 5000 | October 13, 2020The second biggest contract ever awarded by the Defence Innovation Hub is among nine new contracts worth more than $28 million to have been signed with organisations across Australia, including BlueZone -
Survey shows 3 in 4 Australians’ mental health and wellbeing has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
First 5000 | October 12, 2020Six months into COVID-19, 74 per cent of Australians have identified concerns for their mental health and wellbeing, according to a survey conducted for October's Mental Health Month. A national -
Bendigo’s Optimism ideal template for Regional Australia Manufacturing Model
First 5000 | October 2, 2020The City of Bendigo has given Australia the ‘model’ to revive regional Australia’s cities and towns and the nation’s manufacturing industry based on optimism, pride, innovation and invention.
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HESTA launches 40:40 Vision campaign for at least 40% women in ASX200 executive roles by 2030
First 5000 | October 1, 2020HESTA has launched 40:40 Vision, an ambitious investor-led initiative that aims to see women fill at least 40 per cent of executive roles in the ASX200 by 2030. The campaign has
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United call for Small Business Viability Review program in budget
First 5000 | September 30, 2020The nation’s peak accounting and bookkeeping bodies have joined forces with the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell to make a united call for a Small Business
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Time for employers to get ready for the JobKeeper extension
First 5000 | September 25, 2020The Australian Taxation Office continues to provide ongoing support to employers to assist them to prepare for the next phase of JobKeeper payments. The JobKeeper Payment scheme has been extended from
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New support for young people stressed about work and money during COVID-19
First 5000 | September 24, 2020New research from ReachOut shows that the number of young people in Australia concerned about work and/or finding a job has increased from 25.0 per -
Mature age job seekers build skills with Career Transition Assistance
First 5000 | September 23, 2020More mature age job seekers are building the skills and confidence they need to be more competitive in their local job markets thanks to the Career Transition Assistance (CTA)
