‘Creepy’: car brands in US sex data shock
One car manufacturer’s US data collection policy has been dubbed “mind boggling, creepy, scary, sad, and messed up”.
Manufacturing
‘Shocking’ wind farm move blasted
Workers are fuming following one Labor government’s decision to oppose an offshore wind energy zone, saying thousands of jobs could be lost.
Why AI could cost businesses billions
Experts warn AI will “rapidly and significantly” disrupt more than $600 billion of economic activity.
General orders safety review after Osprey crash
Fallout from the tragic Osprey crash in the Northern Territory continues with the Acting Marine Corps Commandant ordering a full service-wide safety review for the Marine Corps.
‘Cartel conduct’: Steel giant’s record fine
A steel producer touted as an Australian success story has been slapped with a record-breaking fine for trying to fix prices.
Popular wellness food company collapses
Halo Foods Co Limited, the parent company of four food brands sold in Australia, has called in the administrators.
State bails on key project over lobster fears
One state has cited fears for its lucrative lobster industry in its opposition to a major wind farm development off its coastline.
‘Wake up call’ over Chinese items
Australians are overwhelmingly keen to boost local manufacturing and turn our backs on Chinese imports, new research has found.
China fires rods into the sky in desperation
China is in the grip of a crisis more severe than it’s endured in six decades, and now, the nation is resorting to truly extreme measures.
Apple facing massive iPhone disaster
An insider has made the shocking claim that Apple will lose millions of its most popular product this year, with the chaos costing $1.5 billion a week.
Apple turns on China over iPhone disaster
The tech juggernaut’s most popular products have suffered a major blow – and it has caused a multibillion-dollar fiasco.
Albo’s $3bn pledge for ‘neglected’ area
The Prime Minister has announced a huge funding boost for something that “our predecessors ran down and neglected”.
Domino’s dominates on Australian share market
An investor favourite has won big on the ASX this Wednesday while another company saw its share price plummet to new lows.
Bank warns Aussie dollar bloodbath not over
With the Aussie dollar skidding to a nine-month low, economists are warning that Australia’s slowing economy and a deteriorating outlook in China mean further falls are likely.
ASX up ahead of US inflation figures
The ASX finished up on Thursday, shrugging off a soft US session as investors await positive inflation data.
Big day for seven companies on ASX
It’s been a somewhat rocky but mostly positive day of trading on the ASX, as seven stocks hit their highest levels in a year.
Questions grow over Taipan failures
There’s still a long way to go before we understand what happened on the tragic night of July 28, but here’s what we know one week on from the Talisman Sabre catastrophe.
Popular cars recalled over faulty wiring
Two popular car models have been recalled amid fears a wiring issue could cause serious harm or death.
‘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.
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.
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.
Shutdown of Aussie industry fast-tracked
One Australian state has ramped up its phase out of an industry in a win for “relentless people power”, according to one MP.
Albo reacts to multibillion-dollar ‘obsession’
An obsession with “pork barrelling” has rendered Australia’s infrastructure pipeline ineffective, prompting a wide-scale review.
Man’s ‘dumb’ pandemic business exploded
A young doctor has revealed how his Covid escape mutated into Australia’s next big cult hit.
Albo flags major deal within hours
Major clean energy and national security agreements between Australia and India are expected to be agreed to within hours.
‘200 jobs lost’ as historic plant shuts
As many as 200 people will lose their jobs as Australia’s last white paper manufacturer closes.
Collapsed company owed staggering $70m
Soaring prices and supply chain disruptions from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have been blamed for its demise as 200 employees are owed $3.2m.
Woman makes $8m from ‘unreal’ idea
A Brisbane woman‘s “unreal” idea has left her on track to make $8 million this year with her range of sustainable swimwear.
Elon Musk breaks staggering world record
The Tesla founder has just shattered a huge world record – but it’s probably one he would rather have left alone.
Urgent recall of harmful Ikea product
A flatpack furniture giant has issued an urgent recall for a popular office staple, as it poses an injury threat to any user.
Ambitious move to tackle Aussie issue
Energy minister Chris Bowen announced a major change to tackle a huge issue facing Australia.
Russia’s new move against Australia
Australia has been banned from purchasing oil products from Russia in a sudden and shocking executive order from the Kremlin.
Workers sacked just in time for Christmas
Dozens of Aussies are heading into Christmas without jobs after being let go by a tech and property start-up.
Traders land $15 billion in bet against Musk
The blows keep coming for the world’s second richest man as Elon Musk’s hellish end to 2022 continues.
Tesla faces brutal $728 billion crisis
Billionaire Elon Musk has copped a lashing for his obsession with turning around Twitter – being accused of abandoning his electric car company in the process.
Builder collapses with 1250 jobs at risk
The building firm was borrowing hundreds of millions of dollars pinning its hopes on a deal that came to a sudden end, sealing its fate.
Owner disappears after firing 2700 workers
The owner of a furniture manufacturer who fired thousands via text or email has disappeared as the stunned employees search for answers.
Massive cash boost for one group
Funding available for start ups in one state will be boosted by up to eight times its current amount, with $40 million added to the pool.
Price of pub staple set to skyrocket
Food industry insiders are warning of a new shortage in the lead-up to Christmas, with price increases looming for takeaway meals and pub staples.
Violent clashes at largest iPhone factory
Workers have clashed with security as violent protests broke out over pay and Covid restrictions at Foxconn’s iPhone factory in central China.
‘Wouldn’t survive’: Why Aussies need China
Some small Australian businesses are having to turn away from the local market and are looking toward China to stay afloat.
Building company collapses owing $11m
A financial report by liquidators has revealed the crippling financial woes of a major builder, which owes millions of dollars to hundreds of creditors.
Major project ‘endangering’ workers: union
An electricians union claims workers’ safety has been put at risk by “unsafe work practices” and a “negligent” safety watchdog.
Apple cuts production of new iPhone
Reports have emerged Apple has cut production of one of its new iPhones less than two weeks after it hit stores – and now the tech giant is launching other new products.
Fears of key food shortage in Australia
A major agricultural company is concerned that the “headache” of La Nina will hamper the production of a staple food item.
‘Squander a decade’: Warning to billionaire
A climate celebrity has declared a powerful Aussie has made the country “drink the kool-aid” over his energy plan.
Twist after Aussie company cuts 170 jobs
One of Australia’s oldest companies has been thrown a lifeline, weeks after standing down 170 workers and warning more jobs were on the line.
Aussie company threatens 240 jobs
A major Australian company has announced significant staff lay-offs as it battles to pay a $148 million damage bill from a disaster earlier in the year.
Hint of Elon Musk’s plans for Australia
Australia’s most senior Tesla executive has dropped a big hint about what Elon Musk could do Down Under.
Popular car model urgently recalled
A manufacturing issue which could cause serious injury has forced a well-known car company to recall 5000 of its vehicles.
Major company hit by $300m wipe-out
One of Australia’s largest building material manufacturers has seen nearly $300 million wiped from its market value.
860k vehicles impacted by breach
An eye-watering 860,000 vehicles have been impacted, prompting an Australian class action law firm to weigh in.
World holds its breath over strip of sea
As tensions escalate, it’s been revealed just how much the world relies on Taiwan and the narrow stretch of water between it and China.
‘Major issue’: Bombshell pins car company
A new report has revealed a major affiliate of Toyota falsified crucial data on some engines going back almost 20 years.
Worker’s explosive tirade after being fired
A woman who was fired for her frequent tardiness launched into a foul-mouthed tirade against colleagues.
‘Diamond hands’ Elon Musk breaks promise
The world’s richest person has revealed his car company Tesla sold around 75 per cent of its cryptocurrency after the market crashed.
Horror find under bonnet of man’s $65k ute
A class action law firm is investigating a vehicle manufacturer over concerns 90,000 vehicles have been sold with defects.
Major new plan to break China’s dominance
The consequences of relying on China for one crucial industry has been exposed as Australia and the US vow to challenge its dominance.
The real cost of $1800-a-year saving
Environmental experts say ditching gas is the new way to save both the earth and you bills. But if you don’t have solar, you’ll be losing big.
Price of Aussie favourite to skyrocket
Aussies in one state have been put on notice as the price of a staple takeaway meal is set to soar amid the nation’s power bill crisis.
Secrets behind booming industry
While many markets are struggling during the country’s economic crisis, one classic investment is proving fruitful for Aussies.
‘Losing billions:’ Elon Musk’s bizarre remark
The worlds’s richest person has made an unusual claim regarding two new factories that are reportedly losing his electric car company Tesla billions of dollars.
‘Wiped out’: Horror stat as industry crumbles
Construction workers are having regular mental breakdowns and crying to colleagues and family members as 80 per cent of building firms haemorrhage money.
Lifeline for brand on brink of collapse
Cosmetics giant Revlon has filed for bankruptcy after years of stiff competition from rivals focused on online sales and supply chain problems.
New shortage hits supermarket shelves
Spicy food lovers are in for a shock as an “unprecedented shortage” is hitting one of the world’s most popular hot sauces.
‘Stare them down’: Turnbull demands action
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is calling for urgent action to solve a crisis, warning the move will be “resented bitterly”.
‘There is no gas crisis’: outgoing senator
With just 20 days left in the job, one senator is not going quietly, rejecting there’s a gas crisis and slamming government failure on submarines.
Aussie company sacks 25 per cent of staff
The company revealed it had to make the “tough” changes to its workforce after various disruptions, but also announced it had raised $30m in funding.
$80k job causing supermarket chaos
The true extent of the supermarket labour shortage has been laid bare as one boss says he’s struggling to find workers because of one well-paid job.
‘Truly humbled’: Aussie CEO knighted
The Australian chief executive of a global company has received the highest honour for his response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Aussie business collapses after 102 years
Iconic Australian brand Alvey Reels will shut permanently after 102 years in coming weeks as a result of immense market pressures.
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