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Industry in Australia

  • Virgin coconut oil production gets a boost on Ambrym

    AUSTRALIA, 2017/07/20 With Australian Government assistance through TVET and the local virgin coconut oil production company, Bella Trading Vanuatu on Ambrym island is improving both quality and quantity of virgin coconut oil production. The Department of Industry has been training in the use of cold press machines given to communities through Australia’s Direct Assistance Programme. Upskilling is going ahead apace. TVET has been particularly supportive of Ambrym women trying hard to improve their management skills.
  • Australia New Motor Vehicle Sales Rise 1.9% In March

    AUSTRALIA, 2017/04/19 The total number of new vehicle sales in Australia was up a seasonally adjusted 1.9 % on month in March, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday - coming in at 96,751. That follows the 2.7 % contraction in February.