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Aussie workers still battling high injury and illness rates, report finds
New data from Safe Work Australia’s Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2024 reveals that Australian workers continue to face significant risks in the workplace, with 200 workers fatally injured in 2023.
ATSE pushes for greater STEM investment to propel Qld’s new industries
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has released a comprehensive vision for Queensland’s future, calling for significant investment in the state’s tech workforce to ensure the growth of new industries.
The future of bidirectional charging in Australia
Bidirectional charging, particularly vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, is emerging as a critical component of Australia’s energy transition.
Australia’s manufacturing sector contracts for seventh month despite export gains – Judo Bank
Australia's manufacturing sector remained under pressure midway through the third quarter of 2024, with the latest Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) data from Judo Bank indicating ongoing deterioration in sector conditions.
AI and cybersecurity lead the charge in 2024 business tech, says CPA Australia
The CPA Australia Business Technology Report 2024 has revealed significant trends in technology adoption across the Asia-Pacific region, emphasising the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital strategies in business performance.
Inquiry report: WA gas sector delivers stable supply but calls for increased production
A recent parliamentary inquiry into Western Australia’s domestic gas policy has revealed that the state's gas industry is effectively fulfilling domestic supply requirements at stable prices.
Australia risks losing $250B green iron industry without immediate Pilbara decarbonisation, report warns
A critical new report by Climate Energy Finance (CEF) underscores the urgent need to electrify and decarbonise the Pilbara region, warning that Australia's $250 billion future green iron industry is at risk if action is not taken immediately.
Global manufacturing growth stalls as PMI drops below 50.0 – JP Morgan
The global manufacturing sector experienced a significant setback at the start of the second half of 2024 as July saw output expand at the weakest rate in the current seven-month sequence of increases.
New report highlights key trends in Australian manufacturing sector
The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance has unveiled the 2024 Manufacturing Workforce Plan which provides critical insights into the Australian manufacturing workforce.
Industry assistance falls to $15B: Productivity Commission’s 50th review
The Productivity Commission has unveiled its 50th annual Trade and Assistance Review (TAR), detailing the amount of industry assistance provided by the Australian Government for the 2022-23 fiscal year.
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How AI is revolutionising Aussie manufacturing’s renewable energy transition
Australian manufacturers are facing a perfect storm of energy challenges, with most regions in the country experiencing a surge in power prices in the second quarter of 2024. This price volatility comes at a critical time when the global manufacturing landscape is increasingly prioritising sustainability and energy efficiency as key factors in competitiveness.
