Qld plan to speed up vaccine delivery
Queensland has pitched itself as the home of local vaccine production under a new $1.84 billion jobs fund designed to turbocharge its Covid-19 response.
Manufacturing
Big change at iconic biscuit brand
One of Australia’s favourite biscuit brands is implementing a new sustainability plan to meet bold targets before the middle of the century.
Boral rejects Stokes’ offer
Boral’s board has again recommended shareholders avoid the offer of $6.50 a share from Seven Group Holdings.
Alcoa to trial carbon-cutting technology
Canberra will chip in 40 per cent of the cost of a technology trial that could strip 70 per cent of the carbon emissions from Alcoa’s WA alumina operation.
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Holden set to appoint Aussie boss
HOLDEN could soon have its first Australian-born boss in almost a quarter of a century — and its sixth boss in six years.
World’s fastest motorcycle unveiled
THE world’s fastest motorcycle is unveiled. It is expected to go from 0 to 100km/h in less than 2.5 seconds and will cost about $30K.
Drivers win from car industry overhaul
CAR companies will be forced to provide the latest service information to independent repair operators under changes being pushed by the federal government.
SodaStream finally gives in to critics
AFTER punishing boycotts, drinks maker Sodastream, which has Scarlett Johansson for an ambassador, has finally flown the white flag.
Female car boss tore down naked pics
THE first Australian woman to run a car company — she oversaw record sales and tore down naked women posters in workshops — quits.
Coca-Cola Amatil to axe 57 jobs
FIFTY-SEVEN jobs will be lost when beverages supplier Coca-Cola Amatil closes its production facility at Bayswater in Melbourne.
Whopping $8.3m fine for gas cartel
TWO suppliers of forklift LPG gas have been slapped with a massive $8.3 million fine by the Federal Court for engaging in cartel conduct.
U-turn on car servicing code
THE car industry may be forced to back down from its controversial new code of practice for vehicle servicing as early as next week.
Why motorbikes are getting cheaper
MOTORBIKES are set to drop in price as PM Tony Abbott launches legislation to scrap almost 1000 acts and regulations.
Toyota gives mechanics a fair go
TOYOTA has broken ranks with the industry’s new vehicle servicing code of practice and will make data and recall information available to mechanics.
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