Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is partnering with Australian food manufacturers to help Australians choose nutritious ready meals consistent with the successful CSIRO Low Carb Diet and Lifestyle
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3D printed device to open doors
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has come up with a 3D printed door-opening device.
USQ print and design company Ellipsis Media is building hands-free door openers using a design sourced by
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Chemical industry expands domestic production
The Australian chemistry industry has expanded domestic manufacturing to meet demand for a range of products facing shortages.
Chemistry Australia CEO Samantha Read said the sector manufactures and supplies
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Foreign investment targets SA biotech sector
An investment fund for the commercialisation of health and bio-technologies has been launched in South Australia.
The Adelaide China Biotech Investment Fund, launched on December 10, will use $45 million
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Strategy enables biotech partnerships between Australia and Korea
Greater opportunities for collaboration between Australian manufacturers and Korean health professionals have opened up, thanks to the South Korean “Innovative Strategy on the Bio-healthy Industry”.
The
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[UPDATED] Absorbable heart device recalled due to patient heart attacks
A new absorbable heart device has been recalled by manufacturer Abbott Vascular Australia, after research linked it to increased rates of heart attacks and blood clots.
The Absorb Bioresorbable Vascular
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Workers underestimate the danger of toiling on a hot day
Drinking stations and temperature gauges could become the workplace norm as employers find new ways to protect outdoor workers from a changing climate.
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Ansell cuts earnings guidance
Protective clothing and condom make Ansell has cut its full year earnings guidance, as a result of weakening economic conditions and subsequent cuts in orders.
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Ansell shareholders vote ‘first strike’ against executive pay
Protective clothing and condom maker Ansell has taken a first strike from shareholders over its executive pay at its annual general meeting.
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Ansell to pursue $US100 million share buyback
Protective clothing and condom maker Ansell has announced a $US100 million ($A140 million) share buyback which will take place over the next twelve months.
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Ansell lifts first half profit
Manufacturer of condoms and protective clothing Ansell has lifted first half profit by 33.7 per cent, following two major acquisitions.
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Ansell to take condom competitor to court
Condom maker Ansell has filed a claim in the Federal Court which argues that competitor Reckitt Benckiser, maker of Durex condoms, has breached a patent.
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Blackmores expecting first half profit growth
Sydney-based health products maker Blackmores expects profit growth after strong sales for the six months to December 31.
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Packaged foods delivering misleading health claims: survey
Some packaged foods carry misleading information about fruit and vegetable content on their packaging, Cancer Council NSW says.
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Ansell organic sales growth increases
Ansell’s sales grew by 3 per cent in the first quarter, the company confirmed at its annual general meeting update yesterday.
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Hidden Champions series part 5: Textor Technologies
In the fifth and final part of our Hidden Champions series, Brent Balinski talks to Phillip Butler from Textor about his company's approach to investing, innovating and growing its output.
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More recalls of jeans linked to cancer
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has recalled another brand of jeans containing a cancer-linked dye from sale.
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Hills Holdings continues its transformation
Hills Holdings, maker of the iconic Hills Hoist clothesline, has continued to divest its manufacturing businesses, selling its LW Gemmell plumbing business and acquiring two healthcare companies.
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Listeria found at three meat processing plants
Health officials are investigating three meat processing plants in New Zealand after meat containing listeria was discovered.
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