Despite the well-publicised closure of some manufacturing sectors in Australia, manufacturing isn’t dying, write the CSIRO's Cathy Foley and Keith McLean.
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Manufacturing gains momentum in November
Manufacturing in Australia gained momentum in November according to the latest Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) results.
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CSIRO opens centre for flow chemical manufacturing
The CSIRO has launched its FloWorks Centre for Industrial Flow Chemistry — a process which produces chemicals in a steady stream rather than in batches — in the Melbourne suburb of Clayton.
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Australian manufacturing edges into growth
Australia’s manufacturing sector has edged back to growth in October, according to the latest Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) figures.
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Ford closure is not all bad news, says manufacturing body
The last Ford Falcon rolled off the line today, marking an end to 56 years of Falcon and 91 years of Australian Ford manufacturing, but the news for the industry is not all bad, according to the Australian Advanced Manufacturing Council (AAMC).
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Cancer Council highlights risks of diesel exposure
The Cancer Council Australia is calling for greater awareness following new estimates showing around 130 Australian workers are diagnosed with lung cancer each year as a result of work-based exposure to diesel fumes.
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Call for infrastructure boost after port sale
The long-term lease of the Port of Melbourne for $9.7 billion should be accompanied by significant investment in infrastructure to accommodate future growth, the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) says.
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Cold storage capacity boost for Melbourne
Two huge new cold storage warehouses will be built in Melbourne and operational by the middle of next year, cold storage equipment manufacturer Dematic has announced.
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More inspectors for WorkSafe Vic
Seventeen recruits have graduated as WorkSafe Victoria Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspectors this month.
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Push for improved logistics safety
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has thrown its weight behind new measures to improve efficiency and safety in the logistics industry.
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