Industry News
Industry experts have highlighted a few niche areas where Australian manufacturing could do well.
Woodside's new find could be tied-in
Woodside Petroleum has come across some new gas off the West Australian coast.
Apache bails on Australia
Apache Energy is being sold for around $US2.1 billion and will exit the Australian oil and gas market.
Coalition continues hard road push
While Prime Minister Tony Abbott has recently appeared willing to let Victoria not build its contentious East West Link, others within his party are pushing for the big road build to continue.
Corporate approach to boost Indigenous business
A new Chamber of Commerce has been set up to represent more than 2,000 Indigenous businesses and employers.
Shell's big shot for top of pile
Oil and gas giant Shell is making an aggressive bid to become the world’s biggest LNG provider.
Quiet white paper welcomed
The federal government’s Energy White Paper has received support throughout the resources sector, which is pleased to hear of measures to boost LNG.
Hydro-cars steaming ahead
The age of hydrogen cars in Australia has begun.
Pocket-sized life-savers wasted
Scientists say some parts of the world are covered in earthquake detection devices, but they are not being used.
Students charge ahead on brain-stimulation
Some obvious concerns have been raised about DIY electrical brain stimulation kits, which are growing in popularity due to claims that they enhance mental performance.
Focus on genetic link for lack of focus
New research suggests there could be a genetic basis for some kids’ inability to pay attention at school.
Brain scans find early hints of autism
Neurological studies have shown some key elements in the early development of autism.
Accountants care more about figures than fame
Most can name at least one celebrity trainer, nutritionist, or even gardener, but researchers say there are no celebrity accountants - and it could be a good thing.
Gen Y prefers own advice
Analysts say Gen Y are sceptical the value of financial advice, because they have a greater ability to find information for themselves.
Uni salaries muddy call for reform
Media investigations suggest that the heads of Australian universities are pocketing some serious salaries, crying poor while taking more for themselves.
Big 'net players get ready to split
PayPal and eBay are working out the terms of their divorce, with the payment platform being freed-up to seek greener pastures.
Tech giants point to miners in money game
Major tech firms have sent their people to appear before the Senate hearing on multinational tax rorts, but they did not reveal much.
Big prize for MAV's important booklet
The Municipal Association of Victoria has won an international award for its domestic violence prevention booklet.
Calls for more as Joyce's drought money runs dry
The pressure is on for the Federal Government to improve drought assistance, as farmers struggle against seriously dry times.
Councillor asked to keep backward views in check
Victoria's Local Government Minister has been called on to silence a range of anti-Islamic social media views espoused by a city councillor.
Research takes food safety to local level
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) has released a report on food safety practices for Australian local governments.