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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.
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New Latrobe Valley manufacturing cluster announced
First 5000 | July 19, 2018Victoria’s Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll visited Safetech in Moe to announce the new Latrobe Valley Manufacturing Cluster – part of a $5 million state-wide initiative to create jobs and help regional manufacturers prosper.
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Growth top of mind for regional businesses
First 5000 | July 18, 2018The Commonwealth Bank’s Regional Business Insights report shows that nearly half (49 per cent) of all regional businesses can see opportunities for growth.
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Orange export season enters full swing
Andrew Spence | July 18, 2018The first shipments of certified pest free Australian navel oranges are arriving in China following their recognition as produce of ‘premium status’ by the Chinese Government.
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New biofuel opportunities for Queensland
First 5000 | July 18, 2018Queensland has officially joined the global below50 campaign to support the production and use of sustainable biofuels after signing a Statement of Collaboration with the United Nations-backed group.
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ACCC backs new consumer data rights
First 5000 | July 17, 2018The consumer data right (CDR), which will enable customers to safely share their data with trusted service providers is a fundamental competition and consumer reform according to ACCC Chair Rod Sims.
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Menu labelling on the table as obesity battle ramps up in W.A.
First 5000 | July 17, 2018The McGowan government is pushing to introduce kilojoule labelling at all WA fast food restaurants to help tackle the state’s growing obesity problem.