Earnings from the quarry industry?s exports are set to reach an all-time high, with a recent report indicating they?ll jump by a massive 21 per cent in the coming financial year.
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Residents in arms against quarry reclamation
Local residents are protesting a reclamation attempt on a quarry in Hornsby in Sydney?s north.
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WorkSafe toolkit encourages injured workers? return
Approximately 28,000 workers are injured in the state of Victoria alone each year, but, thanks to a new initiative from WorkSafe Victoria, some of those employees are being assisted in returning to work.
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Family businesses reticent to pass baton
The heads of family businesses are stressed about succession, with many incumbents deeply concerned about their children?s ability to take over after they retire.
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Labour market challenges key at IQA conference
Dayne Steggles, the chairman of the IQA?s Annual Conference in the Hunter Valley in October, provides a snapshot of the conference programme, including keynote addresses.
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Boral buys out gypsum joint venture
Boral is set to become the largest producer of plasterboard in the Asia-Pacific after purchasing Lafarge?s half-share in the two company?s joint venture, Lafarge Boral Gypsum Asia (LBGA).
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Energy Action launches carbon calculator
- With the impending introduction of the Federal Government?s carbon tax, energy management company Energy Action has launched what it claims is ?Australia?s first online carbon tax calculator?.
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Magnalight produces new hazard-proof lamp
A new transportable light cart designed for use in hazardous circumstances has been released by Larson Electronics? Magnalight.com division, unveiling the HAL-2X400C.
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Workers’ hands suffer most injury
While workers automatically reach for a hardhat and goggles, many neglect to grab a pair of gloves, a sad fact that has left Australian hands and fingers the most injured part of the body.
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GEM begins drilling at kaolin and lime sites
Drilling at new high-grade lime and Kaolin deposits outside of Kalgoorlie and Perth has commenced, with Golden Eagle Mining (GEM) expecting an imminent maiden resource announcement.
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