‘Nowhere near enough’: silicosis fears grow
South Australia is moving to address an escalating health emergency threatening to kill off thousands of Australian workers with debilitating cancers, but the unions say much more needs to be done.
Manufacturing
Tradie misery as 740 jobs slashed
A major global builder with a base in Australia will slash hundreds of jobs, equating to roughly to 10 per cent of its international workforce.
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.
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Delays worsen for biggest warship
THE delivery date for the navy’s biggest ever warship has slipped by a further six months due to “teething problems” and workplace issues.
Holden builds one millionth V6
HOLDEN has built its one millionth new-generation V6 engine two years before the historic Port Melbourne factory closes.
Holden and Ford lose $820m
HOLDEN has announced its biggest ever financial loss — $553.8 million for 2013 — and Ford has reported its second-worst year in the red: $267 million.
Ford builds modern Falcon GT 351
IT was the most iconic Ford built in Australia. Now the car giant has built a modern day Falcon GT 351 — and they’ve already sold out.
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