Industry News

 World renowned solar researcher, Dr Manuel Blanco, has joined the CSIRO’s Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative (ASTRI) as its new Director.

The Federal Government has pledged a further $5 million in mental health research funding in a bid to support suicide prevention, substance abuse and ensure better mental health planning.

The number of dentists in remote and very remote areas has ‘increased markedly’ in recent years, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

Northern Territory Chief Minister, Terry Mills, has left for a round of high-level negotiations in Canberra, Singapore and Europe in a bid to secure the future of the Gove refinery.

The Victorian Government has granted approval for the construction of Acciona’s new Mortlake South Wind Farm in the state’s south west.

Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, has officially flicked the switch on the for the National Broadband Network (NBN) service at Toowoomba.

South Australia has formally signed up to the new National Energy Customer Framework, with State Minister for Energy, Tom Koutsantonis, saying it will equates to a ‘new era’ of deregulation for the state’s energy sector.

The National Broadband Network (NBN) has been officially turned on in the nation’s capital, with fibre now covering over 4,000 homes and businesses in the suburbs of Gungahlin and Harrison.

Nearly half of the country's adult population owns a smart phone, according to the latest round of statistics released by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

The Federal Government has categorically ruled out any significant changes to the costs of higher education, with Minister for Higher Education, Senator Chris Evans, reiterating the Government's pledge to increase availability of tertiary education.

The Western Australian Government has granted final approval for the construction of a multi-user iron ore export facility at the Port of Esperance.

The Western Australian Government has announced further details of the planned strengthening of the Muresk Institute.

New statistics released by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) shows a hearting increase in new home sales, recording December as the third consecutive month of growth in the sector.

The University of Tasmania and the State Government has announced a new joint initiative aimed at improving student literacy and numeracy results.

Universities Australia has labeled the Federal Government’s response to Dr Jane Lomax-Smith’s Base Funding Review Report as a ‘disappointing dismissal’ of the findings.

The finalists of the 8^th annual Safe Work Australia Awards have been announced, with Chief Executive of Safe Work Australia, Rex Hoy, commending the outstanding list of finalists.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will not oppose Virgin’s proposed acquisition of Skywest Airlines.

The application of the GST to online shopping would have little to no impact on the appetite of shoppers, a new study conducted by MasterCard has shown.

The nation’s demand for credit grew by 4.1 per cent over the 2012 year, according to the latest data released by commercial data specialist Veda.  

AMP Capital has announced the appointment of Margaret Payn as the group’s new Chief Financial Officer.