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Green plastic film cuts building energy costs by 20 percent

An Australia-China collaboration has developed a bioplastic film which can cool buildings by almost 10 degrees during the heat of the day. Researchers from Zhengzhou

Rio Tinto and Hancock commit $1.6b to Hope Downs 2

The next wave of Australian iron ore production has been confirmed with a $1.6 billion commitment to a new operation in Western Australia. Rio Tinto and Hancock

Maryborough to make the most of a road well-travelled

Maryborough is set to become home to one of the Australia’s most advanced recycled asphalt facilities. A $20m investment into recycled bitumen technology and asphalt

Cannes award for Aussie lamb ad. Watch it again

This year’s Aussie lamb ad has won a Silver Lion at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity. Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) General Manager of Marketing

Aussie cotton growers investigate floating solar farms

Placing floating solar panels over irrigation dams could lessen evaporation and generate energy across Australia’s agriculture industry. Research spearheaded by Ag

Australian businesses face a ton of tax burdens

Reducing company tax and rationalising the number of taxes paid by businesses, which in some cases exceeds 100, is needed to boost productivity. In a new report, the

New partner among 18 McCullough Robertson promotions

McCullough Robertson Lawyers has appointed James Lynagh as a partner in its Insurance and Corporate Risk team. The elevation of Brisbane-based Mr Lynagh is among 18

Annual super valuations key to div 296 tax change

Looming plans to tax superannuation balances greater than $3 million, means it is more important than ever for people to know their total superannuation balance

Gillespie moves from Orica to lead CS Energy

A renewed safety focus, following incidents in its Central Queensland power station, guided CS Energy’s appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. Former Orica

ACCC recommends targeted rules for digital platforms

A five-year ACCC inquiry has found digital platforms needed to be subjected to targeted regulation to increase competitiveness and protect consumers. Australian

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