$9.2bn bid to take over Aussie Coke
Europe’s Coca-Cola has launched a $9.2 billion takeover bid for Australia’s Coca-Cola Amatil, sending the soft drinks giant’s shares soaring.
Manufacturing
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COVID-19 has hit our manufacturing sector harder than many industries, but there are some simple ways to help rebuild the tens of thousands of jobs that have gone.
New skirmish in Chinese trade battle
A 58-year-old Brisbane family business is trying to thwart a copycat Chinese manufacturer who has started selling their branded caravans in Asia.
Renewables generating Aussie jobs
Early adoption of renewables has Australian-owned hydro, wind and solar schemes helping power economic recovery and employment.
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