Global tech freed up for remote teaching
As teachers across the world grapple with converting to home learning classes, a South Australian Edtech company is stepping in to offer a free Learning at Home course.
Drug companies should drop their patents and collaborate to fight coronavirus
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to claim victims around the world, the race is on to produce the right medicines to fight it. This includes developing a vaccine to stop people from falling ill in the first place, testing kits and drugs to treat those that fall ill with COVID-19.
“Dodgy” PPE masks from China worth $1.2 million seized at border: report
As Australian manufacturers step in to provide enough protective masks during the Covid-19 crisis, imports of faulty personal protective equipment (PPE) are also on the rise, according to a report.
R.M. Williams closes factory, stands down 709 workers
Australian clothing and boot maker RM Williams has announced it will close its Adelaide factory for four weeks due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Australian manufacturing experiences “surprising” rebound in March PMI
The manufacturing sector ended four months of contraction in March, according to the Australian Industry Group’s Performance of Manufacturing Index.
New OECD estimates suggest a 22% hit to Australia’s economy
New Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development estimates paint a grim picture of the direct economic costs of public health measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, and the need for more government support to cushion the blow.
Detmold to make 145 million masks, take on up to 160 extra staff
Adelaide packaging company Detmold Group has reached an agreement with the state and federal governments to supply 145 million respirator and surgical masks, which it says will see it invest over $1 million locally and take on up to 160 extra staff.
Ship-shape welding skills to inspire more girls
Nine female high school teachers are soon to complete a TAFE SA welding course they hope will help inspire more young women to pursue careers in naval shipbuilding.
Give people and businesses money now they can pay back later (if and when they can)
It is likely that once a vaccine is delivered by science, or even before, the economic recovery will begin. Thus the question: what are the most equitable ways to handle this major short-term trauma?
Swisse, Bod release new hemp products
Swisse Wellness and Bod Australia have announced the Australian launch of nine new hemp-based products, the first major result of their partnership announced last July. The range includes skincare products and soft gel caps containing hemp oils, to be stocked in approximately 2,000 outlets. Bod CEO Jo Patterson said the collaboration was a…