‘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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Samsung factory in $38 million heist
A BRAZEN raid on a Samsung factory in Brazil has seen 20 robbers with ID badges load up trucks with 40,000 phones, laptops and tablets, worth $38 million.
Holden recalls Cruze for third time
HOLDEN has issued its eighth recall in seven months — this time for the Cruze, for a third time — more than any other brand this year.
This is the mother of all pearl operations
IN a tiny shed hidden away on a mangrove island just an hour north of Sydney, a tiny Aussie company is up against the world’s biggest pearl producer and beating them at their own game.
Toyota renews calls to scrap tax
AUSTRALIA’S biggest car maker Toyota has repeated calls for an end to Luxury Car Tax – as new-car sales slow down for the sixth month in a row.
Holden recalls Commodore again
THE Holden Commodore has been recalled for the fourth time in three months because the LPG fuel system may cut out or catch fire.
Get a V8 sound from your Alto
MISS the days of having a V8 growl as you start the family car? Lexus’ new SUV gives you a sound option and soon you can pick the noise coming from your car.
Toyota posts biggest-ever loss
TOYOTA Australia has recorded a massive financial loss — $437 million after tax — as it prepares to shut its car assembly line in 2017.
Cheapest cars to run and own
ONE of Australia’s cheapest cars on the market is also the most affordable to own and operate. So which is it?
Final nail in coffin for Commodore
HOLDEN is set to kill off an Aussie icon by ditching the Commodore name — and the man in charge of the decision is the one who vowed to save it.
Holden Commodore avoids US recall
HOLDEN has narrowly avoided a massive car recall with local bosses saying an issue with the Chevrolet Camaro in the US isn’t replicated in the Commodore.
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