Big question Amazon can’t answer
Amazon executives are being grilled on the company’s murky development of AI and how audio recordings from inside homes are used.
Manufacturing
Petrol, diesel car sales slip against EVs
The percentage of petrol and diesel cars sold in Australia is on a steady downward trajectory as the eco-conscious alternatives get more popular.
‘Broken’: Concern for Indo-Pacific
A key meeting of Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister and her US, Japanese and Indian counterparts has singled out maritime lawlessness as a key issue in the Indo-Pacific region.
‘Get serious’: Uni staff on two-week strike
Staff at a major university have walked off the job for two weeks, an act that could affect lower socio-economic groups and the most marginalised learners.
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Aussie company’s share tumble
One unlucky Australian company has had its share price plummet while the market has remained relatively steady.
Aussies cash in after brutal China move
China blocked exports of two vital minerals this week – and Australia could end up laughing all the way to the bank as a result.
Iconic Australian brand sold
One of Australia’s favourite alcohol brands has announced it will be under new ownership, but not all fans are happy with the decision.
Hidden $367m cost in collapse crisis
Thousands of payments totalling more than $367 million have been paid out to employees of collapsed companies since the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘Disheartening’: Ford cuts 400 Aussie jobs
Unions say the cuts will mostly affect workers at a Victoria plant as the multinational car manufacturer continues to trim domestic operations.
Huge fine for gruesome toe injury
A major construction company has been fined thousands of dollars after a bricklayer had his toe amputated following a scary accident on its worksite.
Ikea unveils new tiny store in Sydney
Ikea has opened the doors to its smallest store ever – a fraction of the size of its warehouses – in a quiet Sydney suburb.
Twist after iconic Aussie brand ‘collapses’
The company behind an iconic Australian brand has hit back at “misleading” news that it is collapsing.
Iconic Aussie company goes under
A major Australian manufacturing company, once responsible for the Hills hoist clothesline, has collapsed after a huge loss in court.
14,500 new jobs secured for tradies
Planning approval has been given for a $182m upgrade of a major steelworks, creating 100 new jobs and securing thousands more.
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