ANZ’s board ignored a very loud message on bonuses
Qantas, Woolworths and now ANZ have all found out the hard way. On reputation – you go up slowly but come down at high speed.
Business
End of an era as business run by same family for 54+ years closes
Tributes have flowed for a family owned and run sawmill in the North Burnett after its owners made the tough decision to shut up shop after more than half a century.
The worrying warning sign behind Chalmers’ budget update
The commodity super-cycle is rapidly coming to an end, and Australia’s finances are nowhere near ready for this moment.
‘Iconic shop top’ development for tiny town at old pub site
A prime corner block which was home to a historic hotel before it burnt will be developed into a landmark three-storey building for this Fraser Coast country town. PHOTOS, DETAILS.
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‘Another level’: Inside off-grid glamping park with over-dam decks
A once-basic bush camp, which has been transformed into 12 acres of eco-glamping offerings soon to feature tiny houses and a bar is tipped to become a popular tourist attraction. DETAILS.
Scott Pape’s top three Christmas gift ideas
Barefoot Investor Scott Pape says the best Christmas gifts tell people that they’re smart. Here’s what he recommends this year.
‘Debacle’: Pitt queries viability of levee, urges Crisafulli to reconsider
While modelling has revealed the enormous difference a levee would have made in 2013, Bundaberg appears to be moving further away from its support for the $176million proposal, joining the local council and Mayor, and in the wake of a damning speech to parliament by Keith Pitt. Update:
Wesfarmers’ plan to take Anko to the world stage
A generational shift is well under way at Rob Scott’s retailing conglomerate, Wesfarmers, and this opens opportunities for the breakout Anko brand.
National chain plans new drive-through in booming town centre
A national bakery chain is looking to open a drive-through outlet at Kepnock’s growing town centre, alongside an approved McDonald’s, as part of its rapid expansion across Australia.
Meet Australia’s biggest company you’ve never heard of
From a gritty corner in Melbourne, this low-profile player has turned its founders into billionaires as they took $500m paydays this week while delivering staggering returns to investors.
Hybrid ute that’s big on luxury and value
This is Australia’s first hybrid ute, but there are also a host of luxuries in the GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra Hybrid mix
Is the $176m Bundaberg flood levee dead in the water?
The state government has declared it will ‘work with’ the Bundaberg council, ‘not against it’ to help protect it against floods, a carefully worded response that stops short of confirming the Bundaberg East Flood Levee was still going ahead. Vote in the poll:
‘Breeding ground’ for modern form of slavery: Bundaberg named in damning report
An overhaul of the PALM scheme has been urged yet again after an Australia Institute report highlighted the alleged exploitation of Pacific Islanders in the Bundaberg region, with some so underpaid they must rely on soup kitchens to eat.
Woolies’ strike is ground zero for battle over productivity
For the sake of the economy, the battle between Woolworths and the unions over large pay increases and tracking worker productivity in warehouses is critical.
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