Chaos looms as water workers to strike
A chaotic summer looms for one city as workers at the peak water management body threaten to strike for up to three days.
Manufacturing
Assault claim, biohazards in chicken strike
A dispute hearing between union workers and a major poultry supplier has heard evidence of an alleged assault and illegal blockades at a chicken processing plant.
China-related threat spooks ASX
Big hitters on the Australian sharemarket have suffered blows to their stock prices, but one sector is keeping things afloat.
Iconic Aussie brand makes bold comeback
Excitement is growing for the imminent return of a beloved soft drink brand boasting classic flavours.
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Car sales accelerate with a twist
AUSTRALIANS continue to treat themselves to new cars as they cash in on low interest rates and sharp deals. But our taste in cars is changing.
Smart car brand axed in Australia
THE tiny city cars made by Mercedes-Benz started out as a novelty. But in the end not enough people were prepared to pay a premium for a “four-wheel scooter”.
Ford Mustang’s Aussie price tag revealed
THE Ford Mustang arrives in local showrooms this year. The starting price is much less than it used to be, but is still thousands of dollars more than US customers pay.
Are jetpacks set to fly at last?
A NEW Zealand-based jetpack maker is putting its strap-on flying machine on the Australian share market. Has our Jetsons future finally arrived?
‘KKK Wednesday’ promotion backfires
OH DEAR. Krispy Kreme has been forced to apologise after upsetting customers over launching a ‘KKK Wednesday’ promotion aimed at children.
You’d better stock up on undies
STOP! Don’t throw out that ragged pair of boxers or briefs just yet. Australia is on the verge of a full-blown cost-of-undies crisis.
Ford recalls faulty Falcons, Territories
FORD is recalling almost a year’s worth of Falcon sedans and utes and Territory SUVs due to an ignition fault which could cause the engine to stall.
Holden appoints Aussie as boss
HOLDEN has appointed its sixth boss in six years — and its first Australian-born boss since 1990.
The carseat covers that could kill
THE humble car seat cover could be a hidden danger inside modern cars with side airbags, which has forced Kmart to issue a national recall.
Suzuki slams brakes on its new small car
THE brakes failed on two Suzuki Celerios during a magazine test in the UK and now the company has halted deliveries in Australia.
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