$400m cannabis farm to create 1000 jobs
Australia’s fledgling medicinal cannabis industry is ramping up with a $400m production facility planned in Queensland producing 500 tonnes of the medicine each year.
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Brisbane biotech gets green light for rapid COVID test
A Brisbane biotech firm has received the green light to roll out its COVID-19 rapid test in Europe over the next few months.
Tests back claims as A2 fends off copycats
A2 Milk has commissioned a study in the US to shore up support as it comes under pressure from investors.
Volkswagen’s huge penalty for breach
Volkswagen will have to pay an eye-watering penalty after it misled consumers about its vehicles in a major scandal.
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GM throws Holden plant a lifeline
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Hard truth behind refinery closure
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Abbott blamed in $100M car delay
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BP to close Bulwer refinery, 350 jobs to go
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GM hires 9/11 lawyer over faulty switches
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Cruze recalled twice for same fault
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Iconic Swiss industry under threat
ONE of Switzerland’s most famous industries is under threat after a recent vote to curtail immigration in the country.
Used car imports under fire
THE motoring industry is in uproar over a proposal that would see used cars dumped in the Australian market from overseas.
Auto industry set to boom
THE closure of car manufacturing plants will not kill Australia’s auto industry, according to a new report from Auto Skills Australia.
GM recalls 2.6M cars worldwide
GENERAL Motors is now recalling a total of 2.6 million small cars worldwide for a defective ignition switch linked to at least 12 deaths.
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