Asciano has claimed that the ongoing privatisation of Queensland Rail has stopped co-operation of coal chain logistics.

Clive Palmer has slammed former Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan, saying he does not deserve the role of Deputy Prime Minister.

WEBFORGE has been ordered to pay a worker nine weeks’ of pay, after unfairly dismissing him due to unsafe work practices.

ROCKWELL Automation says machine builders are beginning to exploit modular programming standards to improve design consistency and speed, and reduce costs.

WOOLWORTHS is achieving water savings after Enware Australia supplied its FS729 ultra rinse food service gun, reducing the amount of water used for cleaning.

PLANET ARK has made available a free, online directory containing information about recycling and waste disposal services for the small and medium businesses.

THERMAL Coding Australia has launched a new division called Laser Coding Australia.

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has received approval for the construction of a rail line from its iron ore project to Port Hedland.

The Australian Manufacturing Workers‘ Union (AMWU) has welcomed Julia Gillard as Australia’s first female Prime Minister, saying it “looks forward to working with the Gillard Government, as we have with the Rudd Government.”

Gillard will scrap the $38 million advertising campaign in return for co-operation in discussions with the mining industry.

Newly instated Prime Minister Julia Gillard has made an open call for greater negotiations on the proposed Resources Super Profits Tax.

The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) and Asbestos Victims Support Groups have suggested that a vote to split CSR into two separate businesses could result in part of the company being freed from its liabilities to asbestos victims.

Global Iron has raised $222m ahead of its listing on the National Stock Exchange (NSX).

ROCKWELL Automation says machine builders are beginning to exploit modular programming standards to improve design consistency and speed, and reduce costs.

PLANET ARK has made available a free, online directory containing information about recycling and waste disposal services for the small and medium businesses.

WEBFORGE has been ordered to pay a worker nine weeks’ of pay, after unfairly dismissing him due to unsafe work practices.

THERMAL Coding Australia has launched a new division called Laser Coding Australia.

WOOLWORTHS is achieving water savings after Enware Australia supplied its FS729 ultra rinse food service gun, reducing the amount of water used for cleaning.

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has shown its support for the new Prime Minister, Julie Gilard, saying that she has shown “confidence” and “ease” since her appointment.

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