New Fair Work Handbook for employers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has published a Fair Work Handbook to assist employers better understand the Fair Work Act and their obligations under workplace laws, as well as prevent and resolve workplace issues in their businesses.
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VicTrack interested in developing new truck service centre

Victorian government agency, VicTrack, has invited interest in developing the former Melbourne Fish Market site on Footscray Road in West Melbourne. The development of a truck service centre in Melbourne’s port precinct is one step closer with expressions of interest now being sought.
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World’s tallest concrete pump truck

The world’s tallest concrete pump based on a seven axle Scania truck has officially been recognised by the Guinness Book of Records. Chinese concrete machinery manufacturer Zoomlion has unveiled the pump which has a reach of 101 metres with a seven-section boom, the last four sections being made of carbon fibre.
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Australian truck sales up for October

According to the Truck Industry Council’s report on new truck registrations for the month of October, the cab/chassis and prime mover market was up 10.1 per cent over the same ten month period of 2011, indicating a continued revival of the industry.
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Tenneco to supply after-treatment systems to Scania

Automotive parts and emission control specialist, Tenneco, recently announced that it will supply the Scania Group with diesel after-treatment systems for its European on-road heavy-duty trucks ahead of the 2013 deadline for Euro VI implementation.
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