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A grassroots group supporting Australian workers and industries has unveiled new products to keep energy costs down for small operations.
Injury and re-engagement changes push fewer on path to work
A rehab expert says the new ‘earn or learn’ welfare system will severely impact injured workers, and could create a new underclass of those caught in the gaps between policy directives.
One tree could see fire costs fall on supplier
The energy company embroiled in legal action from Blue Mountains residents knew for over a year about a risk from cables running through trees in a bushfire-prone area.
Sites on the line as coal bosses look at rough patch
Coal giants say the Australian industry is being squeezed to its limit by high taxes and strong local dollar.
Anger over reforms allowing deeper dodginess
There is very little support around for Queensland Premier Campbell Newman’s latest legal moves, which critics say are designed to spare his government the embarrassment hitting the LNP in New South Wales.
Crime expert calls for whistleblower's klaxon
With no meaningful federal option, state governments are being urged to create better protections for whistleblowers.
Better plans to deal with broad age ranges
Help has been announced for workplaces to accommodate their aging workforces, with the launch of a new site and guide.
Mums' sad slump comes several years in
Depression in mothers often hits hardest several years after giving birth, new research shows.
Willing child-helpers still wear costs
Grandparents are frequently roped-in to provide informal child care to their grandchildren, many say they are happy to do it, but research shows they get the short end of the stick.
Work is the place for effective health help
Very few people would consider their office a bastion of good mental health, nor would they say it is the best place to learn how to calm issues of the distressed mind, but a recent study suggests this may in fact be the case.
Floating gas giants fail to fill industry's demands
An industry body has warned that mining and processing natural gas in giant offshore factories will cost thousands of onshore Australian jobs.
Four steps to save state of mind in shifting workplace
Comcare, the workers’ compensation insurance body, has put out a handy tool to help reduce the psychological damage of rapidly changing workplaces.
Healthy output claims from better living miner
The operators of one NSW coal mine say their healthy lifestyle program for workers has boosted mining output.
Mine moves knock engineering needs, could be caught in construction
Industry analysts say Australia’s lack of engineers has been reversed, and there is now an oversupply in many sectors.
Raw deal shows the flowing the costs of closure
When big companies fail, it is often subcontractors such as logistics operators that feel the pain, but their plight has now been brought to the attention of the Federal Parliament.
Light shines on building, buying and burial in NSW
One of Australia’s largest coal supporters has given a glimpse of how much money it costs to “do business in New South Wales”.
Move to throw away the key for feared refugees
New amendments mean the Australian Government will be able to detain refugees indefinitely.
Conflict costs companies, but can be used to connect
Public conflict can cost big companies in many ways, and new research shows how great that effect has been for one key economic driver.
Green thinking moves to working after federal fund fix
Australian treasury cost-cutters appear to have scoured legislation for any mention of “clean”, “green” or “renewable” spending, and promptly hacked it down.
Trades and training to take broad hit but see slim benefit
Workers and families already doing it tough have had their safety net replaced with a concrete slab.
Charity book brings water-purifying particles to the poor
A charity has put together a book that may be the perfect combination of practical and academic advice to save lives.