Behind the scenes ‘king’ of Ikea
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Manufacturing
Aussie bootmaker loses ugg-ly battle
An Australian ugg boot-maker has lost a legal fight against a US footwear company, but lawyer Nick Xenophon says ‘ugg’ should never have been trademarked in the first place.
Aussie jobs threatened in vitamin crackdown
Aussie Vitamin manufacturers who employ as many as 30,000 people are allegedly considering moving offshore after a landmark court ruling last year. But the Coalition has a plan to save the industry.
220 jobs lost after Huggies closure
Moving the production of Huggies nappies offshore, resulting in hundreds of jobs lost, has been branded terrible news for workers and consumers.
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Toyota plays silent waiting game
AUSTRALIA’S last remaining car manufacturer, Toyota, has embarked on a silent waiting game with its factory workers.
Is this Holden’s new Commodore?
HOLDEN’S ‘We’re Here To Stay’ ad hopes to reassure Australia the brand will not disappear. But has the carmaker shown more of the future than it meant to?
Holden closure’s knock-on effects
SO you thought the closure of Holden only mattered for the automotive industry? This is the story that will change your mind.
Toyota’s fate sealed by court ruling
THE fate of Toyota Australia’s manufacturing operations has effectively been sealed by a decision in the Federal Court.
Holden only telling half the story
MAKE no mistake, the bland corporatese in which Holden announced the end of its Australian car building story tells only half the story.
What’s really going on with Holden?
HEARD Holden every day in the news this week but still don’t know what’s going on? Here’s everything you need to know but didn’t know who to ask.
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