A long-term analysis of 24,000 employees has shown that the right not to have to be on call 24 hours a day increases productivity and employee retention, a study shows. New federal “right to disconnect” laws come into effect on August 26, meaning employees are legally protected from being forced to answer non-urgent calls or … Read more
Once again, Western Australia's sheep industry appears to be in decline, writes Wannamal lamb producer Murray Ellis.
Thanks to a major network upgrade, residents of Kununurra and Fitzroy can now install solar panels on their roofs and save on electricity costs. The grid connection is possible without endangering the electricity grid.
The timber industry has stepped up its fight against the phasing out of wooden electricity pylons across New South Wales, demanding proof that the pylons manufactured will not melt in bushfires. The NSW branch of the Australian Forest Products Association has launched a new website asking people to sign a petition against Essential Energy's switch … Read more