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Removing desk partitions may boost office workers’ health
First 5000 | August 22, 2018People who work at desks without partitions in open plan offices tend to have higher levels of physical activity while at work, and lower levels of stress outside the office than other office setups, according to US research.
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3D printing business turns to body parts for medical training
Andrew Spence | August 22, 20183D-printed human body parts with lifelike bone, skin and muscle densities are being developed in South Australia as teaching aids for surgical training.
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SPURonWA grants offer $100,000 to Western Australian innovators
First 5000 | August 22, 2018Western Australian start-ups, businesses and individuals working on innovative location-based products or services are now encouraged to apply for the third round of SPURonWA grants.
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Employers recognised for support of Defence reservists
First 5000 | August 21, 2018Five employers from across the Australian Capital Territory and South East New South Wales have been recognised for their support of Australian Defence Force Reservists at the Defence Reserves Support Council’s annual Employer Support Awards event.
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Half of all Australian homes affected by unsafe products
First 5000 | August 21, 2018Faulty products continue to cause serious injury and harm to thousands of Australians, with more than 4.5 million items recalled by suppliers in the 2017-18 financial year.
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Financial advice industry offers post-retirement careers
Mark Sinclair | August 21, 2018Despite the constant negative predictions of an unprecedented exodus of mature age advice practitioners, their expertise and skills will be required to fill new and emerging roles as the industry transitions into the post FoFA and Royal Commission era.
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New scorecard ranks NSW business performance
First 5000 | August 20, 2018The NSW Government has developed a first-of-its-kind report to measure the state’s innovation and productivity performance and compare NSW to other states and similar international economies.
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11 Aussie businesses share $3.5m innovation funding
First 5000 | August 20, 2018New grants worth almost $3.5 million will help 11 businesses to launch their innovative products, processes and services into domestic and international markets.
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Jump start for circuit boards
First 5000 | August 20, 2018A Mackay business that has developed a system to produce circuit boards more quickly than before is one of 70 companies that will receive a grant as part of more than $8.3 million in Palaszczuk Government innovation funding.
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Coming out at work is not a one-off event
Raymond Trau | August 19, 2018When LGBTIQ+ people change jobs, gain new workmates or a new boss, they again must weigh up the risks of coming out. Inclusive workplaces realise the benefits of workers who can be their true selves.
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Planning for jobs along the Great Ocean Road
First 5000 | August 19, 2018The Victorian Government is helping Great Ocean Road communities plan for investment and jobs growth with a $220,000 grant from the Regional Skills Fund to develop workforce planning and development strategies.
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Fast vehicle charging gets a boost
First 5000 | August 19, 2018A Springfield business has designed a project to optimise ultrafast electric vehicle charging on Queensland’s ‘electric superhighway’.
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Mobile app offers safety line for lone workers
First 5000 | August 18, 2018A mobile phone app designed to protect employees working outside the office is gaining traction in Australia.
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New rating system for financial advisors proposed
First 5000 | August 18, 2018A new system to rank financial advisers proposed by UNSW Business School Professor Jerry Parwada would help consumers avoid the high cost of bad advice.
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Lara defence company hits new heights
First 5000 | August 18, 2018A Lara defence manufacturer is boosting its operations to position itself to supply military countermeasures for the advanced F35-Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.