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$213 million wharf works announced for Sydney naval base
First 5000 | July 24, 2018The Minister for Defence, Marise Payne, and Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, have launched an Indigenous joint-venture to deliver the $213 million Bayinguwa critical wharf works project at Garden Island Defence Precinct, the Royal Australian Naval Base in Sydney.
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The future of work
Karen Chester | July 23, 2018Karen Chester, Deputy Chair of the Australian Productivity Commission, discussed the future of work in a speech to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) on 17 July in Perth.
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Monash holds out hope for bricks and mortar retailers
First 5000 | July 23, 2018Australian shoppers are flocking back to traditional bricks-and-mortar shops compared to online stores, but retailers are failing to capitalise on this resurgence, according to the latest research from Monash University.
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Top 5 tips for managing stakeholders
Robin Hastings | July 23, 2018One of the key elements to managing a tender are the stakeholders involved. Follow these top 5 tips to set your bid up for success and manage stakeholder engagement.
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The hi-tech future of automotive plastic repairs
First 5000 | July 22, 2018Swinburne is partnering with the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) and leading repair solutions company, Tradiebot Industries, to transform the automotive repair industry.
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High-speed gold analysis process becomes commercial reality
Jim Plouffe | July 22, 2018A South Australian company has commercialised x-ray technology that increases the efficiency of assessing ore grades and reduces the mining industry’s environmental footprint.
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Australian tillage system eyes African potential
Andrew Spence | July 22, 2018Africa could be the next major market for a South Australian tillage system that controls weeds, improves soil health and manages residues.
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Workplace politics is the highest form of flattery
First 5000 | July 21, 2018Want to get a leg-up in the workplace? Dealing well with emotional situations and cosying up to colleagues of a higher standing with the boss can protect jobs and boost career prospects, Monash University research has found.
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Victoria vies to become top Aussie tourist destination
First 5000 | July 21, 2018Victoria is catching up with New South Wales when it comes to attracting international tourist dollars.
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Tenders open for school energy program
First 5000 | July 21, 2018Solar panels will start to be installed on Queensland state schools over the summer holidays, with tenders now open for the state government’s $97 million Advancing Clean Energy Schools program.
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Saber Astronautics secures phase II defence contract
First 5000 | July 20, 2018Australia’s Department of Defence has awarded space engineering company Saber Astronautics a Phase II Defence Innovation Hub contract to improve its capability in detecting degraded electronic signals. Valued at $1,235,000, the work is the second of a potential three Phase project using Saber’s advanced machine learning capability.
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The final nail for open-plan offices
Libby Sander | July 20, 2018The first study to track the impacts of open-plan offices using objective measures of communication finds that far from increasing face to face contacts, open-plan offices push people apart.
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Boost for WA premium food and beverage producers
First 5000 | July 20, 2018Three Western Australian premium food and beverage producers will receive $120,000 in grants to help expand their business operations and create more employment opportunities in the agrifood industry.
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A brewing passion that helped shape an industry
Andrew Spence | July 19, 2018If you’ve sipped on South Australian craft beer in the past two decades then chances are you’ve sampled a brew influenced in some way by Stephen Nelsen. From brewer to teacher and brewery designer, Nelsen has played a major role in the rise of the craft beer industry.
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METRONET industry briefing showcases opportunities in W.A.
First 5000 | July 19, 2018The Federal and Western Australian Governments are getting on with the job of building WA’s integrated transport plan, METRONET, with the local construction industry being briefed on the first major package of works.