The day after Coles Group presented its positive FY25 results from profits to staff morale and customer satisfaction, it was Woolworths turn with investors, but with a far less happy tale. Its 17 per cent drop in net profit due to underwhelming performance of Australian supermarkets (consumers are still not trusting the fresh food people) and the albatross known as Big W, made CEO Amanda Bardwell’s reassurances and positive spin feel precarious at worst and vaguely hopeful at best. Read more
A report by ACIL Tasman says production of Thales Australia's Hawkei Protected Military Vehicle-Light in Australia would generate almost 700 jobs.
Camelbak brand hydration systems, from Sola Sport, are bladders filled with fluid and strapped on as a small backpack for hydration on the job.
Austec Buildings offer contemporary design solutions at low cost.
Banksia Scientific, a Brisbane-based supplier of medical diagnostics, is geared up to supply the SD Bioline Dengue DUO test, a rapid result test.
Metromatics has released the MetroSpec Rugged Industrial 12.1" Panel PC, ideal for maritime or industrial applications.
Pioneer Computers Australia has released the DreamBook Handheld PC SC80.
Thales Australia and Trusted Computer Solutions, Inc (TCS) have announced that Thales has been recognised as an official Technology Alliance Partner by TCS.
Airbus Military's A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport has performed wet contacts using the Cobham 905E hose and drogue refuelling pods.
Hawker Pacific has signed a lease and support contract to supply and support King Air 350 interim ADF light transport aircraft.
Defence's Chief Information Officer, Greg Farr, launched the 2009 Defence ICT Strategy at the MilCIS Conference in Canberra.
Boeing has completed tests of the Counter Measures Dispenser System for Project Wedgetail, in a step towards EWSP verification.
Land Rover is strengthening its range of specialised defence vehicles with the introduction of a new version of its Defender Fitted for Radio model.
BAE Systems has been selected to provide a range of Air Traffic Control operational maintenance services to the ADF.
Ronson Gears, manufacturers of gears and associated power transmissions components, has invested in a state-of-the-art Gear Shaping Machine.
The Royal Australian Navy's Australian Hydrographic Service has successfully trialled Fiomarine Industries' Acoustic Command model Fiobuoys.
Omega Aerial Refuelling Services expects to take delivery of three Boeing 707-300s from the Australian government by the end of 2009.