Romance remixed with Rhonda and Katut

After the success of the advertising campaign from AAMI with Rhonda and Katut, the next installation in the series.

Social media has played a great part in the campaign, with Facebook groups and discussions about what the real relationship between Rhonda and Katut is.

http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/television/romance-remixed-with-rhonda-and-ketut/story-e6frfmyi-1226540870280

User backlash causes Instagram backflip

Conversations around the ability for Instagram stating as part of their privacy policy they can sell private photos as part of advertising

http://video.heraldsun.com.au/2318312285/User-backlash-causes-Instagram-backflip

Instagram Backlash

Some of the celebrity backlash after Instagram stating that they could use individual's photos as part of advertising.

http://www.news.com.au/technology/techknow/gallery-fnda1lbo-1226540317957?page=1

Dimmeys trashed during unofficial Christmas party

Staff from the closing Dimmeys store in Richmond have held an unofficial Christmas party, trashing the store and causing thousands of dollars damage to stock and store.  The organiser of the event was fired, and the others involved repremanded.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/national/dimmeys-trashed-during-unofficial-christmas-party/story-fndo1svg-1226533206057

Business as usual for many during holidays

Survey results have shown that nearly half of professionals will spend more than 3 hours a day working over the holiday season.

So much for work life balance ....

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/business-as-usual-for-many-during-holidays/story-e6frfm9r-1226531607793?from=igoogle+gadget+compact+news_rss

Hoax radio station facing inquiry as hosts Mel Greig and Michael Christian apologise

A inquiry will be held by the Australia Communications and Media Authority about the prank call from 2Day FM.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/top-stories/radio-hosts-mel-greig-and-michael-christian-sorry-but-not-ready-to-face-public/story-e6frfkp9-1226533223652#ixzz2EiGwjqdW

2Day FM parent Southern Cross Media Group announces it is suspending "prank" calls, canning Hot 30 show

Embroiled in controversy, Southern Cross Media have cancelled the Hot 30 Show, and banned all prank calls from any of its radio stations after share price has fallen 5.8% in a matter of days.

http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/day-fm-parent-southern-cross-media-group-announces-it-is-suspending-prank-calls-canning-hot-30-show/story-fnda1bsz-1226534461672#ixzz2EiFuiUoy

Stranded commuters on morning peak-hour services in Melbourne vent on Twitter

A Public Relations nightmare for Metro as many commuters where delayed due to faults.

http://www.news.com.au/national/stranded-commuters-on-morning-peak-hour-services-in-melbourne-vent-on-twitter/story-fndo4cq1-1226527459258

Airline battle hurts Qantas revenues

The Airline battle between Virgin and Qantas has resulted in a decrease in profits for Qantas as they have lost some market share to Virgin.

http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/airline-battle-hurts-qantas-revenues/story-fnda1bsz-1226527483749?from=igoogle+gadget+compact+news_rss

Qantas sacks maintenance workers in Melbourne and Sydney

Qantas has sacked 400 maintenance workers from Avalon and Sydney, stating that with the upgraded air craft that there is less maintenance needed.

http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/qantas-sacks-250-workers-at-avalon/story-fnda1bsz-1226512970853?from=igoogle+gadget+compact+news_rss

The End of Video Rental

The makers of South Park have aired an interesting look at how technology has changed and some businesses failed to keep up.  Blockbuster has failed to keep up with technology, and is now at risk of complete closure.

With changes in technology, the video rental stores have become vending machines in shopping centres, an added extra with pay TV facilities or online through such systems as iTunes.

An interesting look at how if a business does not react to change, or is too slow in reacting to change that the consequences can be large.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd3zF1CCLmI

APPLE: 'Dear Samsung, sorry you're not as cool'

Apple has issued an apology to Samsung for saying on their website that Samsung had copied their designs for the Galaxy Tabs.  In the apology, they mentioned that the Tabs are just 'not as cool' as the Apple products.
The battle will continue between Apple and Samsung, and it will be interesting to see if either brand is tarnished from the battle.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/technology/tablets/apple-dear-samsung-sorry-youre-not-as-cool/story-fn6vigfp-1226504298828#ixzz2AUUy3cWe

Toll eyes Aust Post parcel market

Toll Holdings is looking to cash in on the increase of small parcel deliveries currently handled by Australia Post.  They are looking to expand their current small operations to expand into an increasing market with the high Australian dollar and increase in online shopping.

http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/toll-eyes-aust-post-parcel-market/story-fnda1bsz-1226503892284?from=igoogle+gadget+compact+news_rss

Public Relations and Alan Jones

The comments made by Alan Jones in reference to PM Julia Gillard's father have had a major affect on the image of Alan Jones.  The following Glog looks at the issue, the fallout and the response to the issue.

http://www.glogster.com/belpearson/public-relations-crisis-alan-jones/g-6l7p5ghf5jm5pfo52jr35a0

Sacked MLC principal slams 'bully' board

Sacked Methodist Ladies' College principal Rosa Storelli has come out against her dismissal, and contacted parents and students against the decision, standing her ground that she has done nothing wrong.

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/sacked-mlc-principal-slams-bully-board-20120919-265in.html

War of words over school's sacked leader

Continued issues arising after the sacking of the Principal of MLC.  Many other stakeholders are getting involved in the issue, debating occuring as to the reasons behind the sacking.

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/war-of-words-over-schools-sacked-leader-20120919-2673y.html

Retailers call for GST on online sales

Again, retailers are asking for GST to be charged on overseas purchases.  Currently, Australians are able to purchase goods online from international sellers without incurring GST, and with the high value of the dollar, are able to purchase goods cheaper than in Australia.  It is estimated to be costing the Government GST revenue of approximately $2.45 billion in revenue over 3 years.

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/retailers-call-for-gst-on-online-sales/story-e6frfm9r-1226473906440?from=igoogle+gadget+compact+news_rss

Google makeover for Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon

This is so fun!!! Simply type into Google "Bacon Number" and any celebrity and it works out the 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon.

How awesome!  Doing great things for the Image of Kevin Bacon

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/google-makeover-for-six-degrees-of-kevin-bacon/story-e6frfmvr-1226473902467#ixzz26Orq0pX5

Review: Hands-on with the iPhone 5

The new iPhone 5 has been released in America.  The features include being lighter, a better camera, and a larger screen.  But is it something to write home about?  There are no new innovations, surprises, or big differences.  Will be interesting to see how it performs in the market.

http://www.news.com.au/technology/smartphones/review-hands-on-with-the-iphone-5/story-fn6vihic-1226473131158

Also see:

Apple iPhone 5 reaction is mixed

http://www.news.com.au/technology/smartphones/apple-iphone-5-reaction-is-mixed/story-fn6vihic-1226473114869

Closing the doors on Myer penalties

Myer is looking to close some of its stores on Sundays as it is no longer able to pay penalty rates to staff.  Penalty rates are being reintroduced from March 2014, with concerns that it will mean some retailers will close or reduce opening hours.

http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/closing-the-doors-on-myer-penalties/story-fnda1bsz-1226473748124?from=igoogle+gadget+compact+news_rss

Imperial Tobacco's plain packaging 'the ultimate sick joke'

Imperial Tobacco, makers of Peter Stuvyesant cigarettes have been the first company to start to adopt the plan packaging.  Part of the packet states "It's what's on the inside that counts" to inform their customers that while the packaging has changed, the product has remained the same.
The Government has quickly come out against the move, as it is a sick joke against the policy.
The company will risk fines of $1.1million if it does not comply with the new regulations.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/imperial-tobaccos-plain-packaging-the-ultimate-sick-joke/story-fnda1bsz-1226472222708#ixzz26D38MVYz

36-hour week, 69 paid days off mean union easy steet

Concerns over possible corruption within the commercial building industry even after being so well paid and good conditions.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/hour-week-69-paid-days-off-mean-union-easy-steet/story-e6frf7kx-1226461195425

Grave global concerns for Australia’s economy

With the end of the resource boom, what is going to happen to the Australian Economy?  Forecasters are looking at days of doom and gloom

http://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/grave-global-concerns-for-australia%E2%80%99s-economy-.html

Air fares come crashing down as profitable Virgin declares war on Qantas

Things are looking up for travellers as Virgin declares war on Qantas in regards to prices.  Virgin are looking to increase interstate travel by 9% in the next six months to improve their domestic market share.
Virgin have set a goal to improve their productivity and increasing the customers from the corporate and government market.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/travel/holiday-deals/air-fares-come-crashing-down-as-profitable-virgin-declares-war-on-qantas/story-e6frfqh0-1226460233683#ixzz24t3jsDP5

We'll keep on fighting, Victorian construction unions vow as blockade continues in Melbourne's CBD

While Fair Work Australia have declared the action by CMFEU as illegal, they are continuing their strike action outside of the Grocon worksite in Lonsdale Street, protesting against unsafe work practices putting worker's lives at risk.
Today the protest has been more peaceful than the violent scenes from yesterday.
Both parties are looking to cease the action, but as yet an agreement has not been reached.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/well-keep-on-fighting-victorian-construction-unions-vow-as-blockade-continues-in-melbournes-cbd/story-e6frf7kx-1226460341035

Police clash with hundreds of construction workers at Grocon protest in Melbourne's CBD

Concerns over the actions of Police and Union members at a protest in Melbourne today.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/jundreds-of-construction-workers-in-grocon-city-protest/story-e6frf7jo-1226459524869

Police, builders clash on CBD picket line

Members of the CFMEU - Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union are currently striking in front of the Grocon Construction site on Lonsdale St, Melbourne, over safety on the work place after two workers have lost their lives.

There are also concerns over the use of non-union labour with the current dispute taking place.

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/police-builders-clash-on-cbd-picket-line-20120828-24x5z.html

Abbott consigns Howard to the IR dustbin

Former Prime Minister John Howard has come out in support of IR reform to bring back statutory individual contracts.  Tony Abbott has quickly squashed this as an idea as Work Choices was a past idea and Australia has to move forward.

http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/political-news/abbott-consigns-howard-to-the-ir-dustbin-20120827-24wpm.html

New logo for Microsoft ahead of major launches

For the first time in 25 years, Microsoft are relaunching their brand with a new logo.  While the colours are still there, the flag is gone.
Why would they after all this time?  Microsoft are in an industry where things are constantly changing, it is hard to keep up with what is happening if you are not at the forefront.  Apple have been leading the way in regards to music, phone, tablets, and even desktops that Microsoft have been seen as the one trying to keep up.  A new logo and a new outlook could mean big changes at Microsoft.  Watch this space ...

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/new-logo-for-microsoft-ahead-of-major-launches/story-fnda1bsz-1226457146598#ixzz24PruhcHn

Business deals drying up for Grant Hackett

Grant Hackett is one of Australia's most well known swimmers, winning the 1500m at both the 2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens Olympic Games.  After a well publicised number of issues with his temper and sleeping tablets, he has now been dumped as the face of Uncle Toby's.

http://www.news.com.au/business/business-deals-drying-up-for-grant-hackett/story-e6frfm1i-1226457017711?from=igoogle+gadget+compact+news_rss

Half of Aussie workers 'would rather quit'

Survey has shown that 46% of employees would rather quit their job than deal with office tension.  Such surveys can be used by HR managers to introduce strategies to reduce office tension.  The HR manager needs to look at if the rewards system is causing tension, does the appraisal system cause stress to workers, do they need addition development or training to help support them in their jobs.

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/half-of-aussie-workers-would-rather-quit/story-e6frfm9r-1226454806439?from=igoogle+gadget+compact+news_rss

RETAIL FAIL: Copycat T-shirts pulled off shelves of chain store Glue

Urban clothing store Glue has apologised to a Sydney designer for stocking a product which was a copy of his clothing.  The clothes have been taken off the shelves after the incident.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/glue-plagiarism/story-fnda1bsz-1226454845614#ixzz24AH4oa4a

Telstra to cut 651 jobs in revamp

With a Telstra restructure, 651 jobs will go to streamline operations, with some of those jobs heading overseas.

http://www.theage.com.au/business/telstra-to-cut-651-jobs-in-revamp-20120821-24jwi.html

QF-Cock Up: 'comedy of errors' after pilots clash

A public relations crisis for Qantas as they try to cover after an issue with a flight from Texas.  A plane was delayed due to the pilots arguing with each other on the tarmac, leaving the passengers on the plane waiting.  The passengers were then disembarked and lead to hotels without any toiletries or access to their luggage.  When their plane finally arrived in Australia, many people's luggage was lost.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/travel/travel-incidents/qfcock-up-comedy-of-errors-after-pilots-clash-20120821-24joq.html#ixzz24AFSP9yw

The Commonwealth Bank apologises controversial Olympics bomb hoax ad

Comm Bank have officially apologised for its ad depicting terrorism at the Olympic games.  The Ad has been pulled from the air after concerns with the content.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/the-commonwealth-banks-pulls-controversial-olympics-bomb-hoax-ad/story-fnda1bsz-1226441413857#ixzz22Mwns900

Ad really bombs: day the bank should have stuck a T on CAN

The ad that didn't work ... Commonwealth Bank ad taken off the air for showing possible terrorism near the Olympic games.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/olympics/off-the-field/ad-really-bombs-day-the-bank-should-have-stuck-a-t-on-can-20120802-23hms.html#ixzz22MsatEqM

Darrell Lea closes half its stores, cuts 200 jobs

Darrell Lea have closed half its stores, cutting 200 jobs.  Darrell Lea announced it had gone into voluntary receivership earlier this year, has done this in an attempt to avoid completed closure.

http://www.theage.com.au/business/darrell-lea-closes-half-its-stores-cuts-200-jobs-20120802-23h38.html

Low-paid workers get a pay rise

There has been an increase to minimum wage, making it now $15.96 per hour

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/low-paid-workers-get-a-pay-rise/story-e6frfm9r-1226379297451

Hundreds of Victorian electrical workers lose jobs following Hastie Group collapse

380 electrical workers from Watters Electrical, a part of the Hattie's group, have had their jobs terminated in order to secure their benefits to redundancy payments.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/hundreds-of-victorian-electrical-workers-lose-jobs-following-hastie-group-collapse/story-fnda1bsz-1226372984258#ixzz1wJgpDGhH

Businesses urged to build a 'brand personality'

It's all in the Brand - building a brand 'personality' and ensuring that the brand is successful is key to a successful business.

http://www.news.com.au/business/your-business/branded-with-the-personal-touch/story-fn9evb64-1226370905496

Fears of mass job cuts as 2700 Hastie workers stood down

The Hastie Group has gone into voluntary receivership, raising fears of substantial job losses to electricians.  Concerns have been raised about the employee's access to their benefits such as redundancy payments.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/fears-of-mass-job-cuts-at-hastie-group/story-fnda1bsz-1226369143743#ixzz1wJY80etB

Manufacturing workers unhealthy: report

Concerns have been raised by Worksafe after finding that manufacturing workers are amongst the most unhealthiest workers.

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/manufacturing-workers-unhealthy-report/story-e6frfm9r-1226369026014

Give casual workers annual leave: ACTU

Push from the ACTU to give casual workers access to annual leave.

http://www.news.com.au/business/your-business/give-casual-workers-annual-leave-actu/story-fn9evb64-1226357346943

Alcohol sales in future sights for Coke

Coca-Cola are looking to reenter the alcohol market after the sale of their previous beer business.

http://www.news.com.au/business/alcohol-sales-in-future-sights-for-coke/story-e6frfm1i-1226357274898

General Motors pulls Facebook advertising

General Motors are no longer using Facebook as a form of advertising as the company feels that Facebook does not have the ability to pull users in.

http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/facebook-loses-major-advertiser/story-fnda1bsz-1226357299679

GAME over? Retailer down to its last life

GAME game stores are looking like they will be going into voluntary administration after poor sales figures.  The worst news is that all those who preordered and have been eagerly awaiting the release of Diablo III will not be receiving their game.

Lucky I preordered with EB Games!

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/technology/gaming/hundreds-of-jobs-in-doubt-with-game-in-limbo/story-e6frfrt9-1226355124969#ixzz1upcW1P4W

AEU council unanimously endorses schools industrial campaign

The AEU Victorian State Council have voted to undertake strike action on the 7th of June against decisions of the Victorian Government to offer pay increases of 2.5%, lower than the rate of increase in the cost of living being 3%

http://www.aeuvic.asn.au/960704.html

Why the union movement is one step from being 'wiped off the map'

After the issues that have arisen with the HSU, and Mr Thomson, the longevity of unions has come under fire.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/unions-one-step-from-being-wiped-off-the-map/story-e6frfm9r-1226354883064#ixzz1uoSp9N43

Visy 'uses bikies as debt collectors', Hells Angels implicated

Now that the Government has made a law that no longer are debt collectors needing to be licenced, it is being reported that Visy are using motor cycle gangs to act as debt collectors on their behalf.

http://www.news.com.au/business/visy-uses-bikies-as-debt-collectors/story-e6frfm1i-1226354446983

Smokers' job chances go up in smoke online

Arguments arise over job ads discriminating against people who smoke.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/smokers-job-chances-go-up-in-smoke-online/story-e6frfm9r-1226352606173#ixzz1ukL1NrWN

Dick Smith attacks Aldi and Costco

Dick Smith coming out against Costco and Aldi for contributing to the reduction in local produce.

http://www.news.com.au/business/dick-smith-attacks-aldi-and-costco/story-e6frfm1i-1226353106329

Public sector jobs to go in biggest cuts since Kennett

With the release of the state budget, the current Liberal government are looking to cut a total of 4200 public servant jobs to reduce costs in an attempt to bring the budget back to surplus.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/public-sector-jobs-to-go-in-biggest-cuts-since-kennett-20120501-1xxd5.html#ixzz1tfHhU3Le

Qantas to sack 400 workers at Tullamarine

Qantas are looking to sack 400 maintenance workers at Tullamarine airport with cutbacks in the area.  Qantas are offering the workers positions in Western Australia as part of the mining boom.

http://www.news.com.au/business/qantas-to-sack-400-workers-at-tullamarine/story-e6frfm1i-1226343178325

Google 'aware of data scoop'

While Google have denied the deliberate taking of private information from users why taking street view shots, sources say it was a deliberate and supervisors new about the taking of information.

http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/google-aware-of-data-scoop-20120429-1xsxx.html

Winds of change threaten JB Hi-Fi: analyst

As the battles between the large retailers (Coles and Woolworths) grows, does it mean the end of stores like JB Hi Fi?  Chris Zappine, writer for The Age, looks at the future of JB Hi Fi.

Coles fined $170k over worker's fall

Coles have been fined $170,000 after a worked was injured at work.

http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/coles-fined-170k-over-workers-fall/story-e6frfkur-1226340681421

Macquarie slashes 1300 staff as profit dives

After profit results were worse than expected, Macqurie has slashed 1300 jobs.

http://www.news.com.au/business/macquarie-groups-profit-falls-24-per-cent/story-e6frfm1i-1226340668144

Ford workers to be locked out with CMI Industrial on brink of administration

More than 1800 Ford workers at the Altona and Broadmeadows plants may be locked out tomorrow as concerns over the longevity of CMI Industrial.

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/ford-workers-to-be-locked-out-with-cmi-industrial-on-brink-of-administration/story-e6frfm9r-1226338749404

Burger King to use free-range products

Global company Burger King have announced that they will be only using free-range products.

http://www.news.com.au/business/burger-king-to-use-free-range-products/story-e6frfm1i-1226338514155

Lend Lease fined $54 million for fleecing 9/11 memorial

Lend Lease has been forced to pay penalties to US companies for the overcharging of projects, including the 9/11 memorial

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/lend-lease-fined-54-million-for-fleecing-911-memorial/story-e6frfm1i-1226337811075#ixzz1t5qb79Lu

Quality Assurance ... With Eggs

An interesting look at Quality Assurance in regards to eggs.  Thanks to Mr Wood

http://business.mrwood.com.au/article.asp?id=18

Customers wonder how rewarding loyalty really is

There are a number of different rewards programs out there that reward loyalty, including Flybuys, Everyday rewards (Woolworths), Smiggle, Rebel Sport, Qantas Frequent Flyers, just to name a few.  Customers are now questioning this loyalty, are they actually getting "rewarded" for staying with one company, as opposed to shopping around.

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/customers-wonder-how-rewarding-loyalty-really-is-20120421-1xdwq.html

Sex Workers want employment rights

Sex workers in South Australia fighting for workplace rights in regards to dismissal, minimum wage and collective bargaining

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/sex-workers-want-employment-rights/story-e6frfm9r-1226284771142

Ford poised to stand down 1800 plant workers as key supplier collapses

Ford are looking to stand down 1800 workers due being unable to get parts from another company who has been locked out of their premises due to a dispute with landlord about unpaid Rent.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/ford-poised-to-stand-down-1800-plant-workers-as-key-supplier-collapses/story-e6frfm1i-1226336481980#ixzz1sv1taqKE

Struggling Car parts manufacturer APV Automotive Components has been saved from closure with the assistance of receivers, saving jobs at the company, as well as jobs at Ford manufacturing plants in Altona and Broadmeadows.

http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/jobs-saved-at-melbourne-car-parts-plant/story-e6frfkur-1226336343078

Honour our deal on redundancies, Toyota tells manufacturing union

The Manufacturers Union is urging Toyota to ensure that is follows deals made between them in regards to the redundancy of Toyota workers.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/industrial-relations/honour-our-deal-on-redundancies-toyota-tells-union/story-fn59noo3-1226333767102

Sacked Toyota workers begin legal action

The Toyota workers who were sacked recently are now persuing legal action against Toyota for unfair dismissal for discriminatory reasons.

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/sacked-toyota-workers-begin-legal-action/story-e6frfm9r-1226336789610

Hundreds of Toyota workers 'to be marched out'

Toyota is increasing security to ensure that the 350 workers leave without incident today.

 Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/business/hundreds-of-toyota-workers-to-be-marched-out-20120416-1x22q.html#ixzz1s9Op89w1

There's no stopping Draw Something cheats

Draw Something has become more popular than Angry Birds, and has grossed more than $180 Million, but gamers are frustrated at 'cheaters' who will just write the word rather than draw the picture.

http://www.news.com.au/technology/gaming/theres-no-stopping-draw-something-cheats/story-e6frfrt9-1226321237897

iPad brand becomes a household name

A case of another brand becoming a household name - we "Google" something, drink a "Prima", grab a "Band-aid", and now instead of a Tablet, we grab an iPad.

http://www.news.com.au/technology/ipad-brand-becomes-a-household-name/story-e6frfro0-1226322304431

Centrelink staff spat on and abused

Centrelink staff in Tasmania will now have protection after a number of incidents where staff have been verbally abused and spat on.

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/centrelink-staff-spat-on-and-abused/story-e6frfm9r-1226322491927

ACCC approves $2 billion Foxtel takeover of Austar

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have approved the takeover of Austar by Foxtel.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/accc-approves-2-billion-foxtel-takeover-of-austar/story-e6frfm1i-1226322636687#ixzz1raw71xH6

Stay-at-home truths don't discourage daddy daycarers

While men still fell the stigma of being stay at home dads, the number of men choosing to be at home with children is increasing.

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/stay-at-home-truths-dont-discourage-daddy-daycarers/story-e6frfm9r-1226322486835

Facebook buying photo-share app Instagram for $1B

Facebook have purchased the company making the app Instagram for $1Billion.  They plan on continuing to run the company as a separate entity to Facebook and not close the app.

http://www.news.com.au/business/facebook-buying-photo-share-app-instagram-for-1b/story-e6frfm1i-1226322429959

More companies are going down the gurgler

Karina Barrymore 

From:Herald Sun 

April 06, 2012

A RECORD number of Australian companies went bust in February as the downturn in consumer confidence took a devastating toll, new figures reveal.

And more records could tumble, with insolvency experts warning that corporate collapses are likely to remain at historic highs for the rest of the year.

National accountancy firm Taylor Woodings says a fall in consumer spending and poor business confidence are undermining company profitability, driving the insolvency spike.

Official figures reveal there were 1123 insolvencies in February - the highest monthly level since records began in 1998. Chief casualties were retail, tourism and construction businesses.

In Victoria 270 companies collapsed, which was more than double the number of insolvencies the previous month and up 16 per cent on February last year.

Taylor Woodings managing partner Michael Ryan said Victorian companies still remained among the strongest financially.

"Victoria, of all the states has weathered the (global financial crisis) and the follow-on the best," Mr Ryan told BusinessDaily last night.

"This is because going into the GFC, property prices did not increase as quickly as in other states ... where high real estate prices perhaps fuelled some poor management decisions.

"The latest insolvency figures reflect the difficulties facing many retail, tourism, building and construction and property development companies with the global financial crisis continuing to have a lag effect."

Historically, insolvencies climb in February after a quiet period at Christmas. But there was a 117 per cent jump nationally from January to February this year - well ahead of the average 47 per cent increase.

"This is an early indication that insolvencies will remain high nationally for the remainder of the calendar year because the pressures on small businesses are not easing," Mr Ryan said.

"These pressures include a high Australian dollar, low confidence, tightness in lending markets and a slowdown in the residential building and retail sectors."

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission issued the February insolvency figures this week.

They reveal NSW had the largest number of company collapses at 453, and the biggest percentage increase - up 134 per cent from the previous month. Queensland and Western Australia also recorded spikes in insolvency numbers - up 122 per cent and 114 per cent respectively in February.

Court-ordered wind-ups soared 470 per cent as the Australian Tax Office amped up claims against companies.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/more-companies-down-the-gurgler/story-fn7j19iv-1226320117723

Energy Watch and Corporate Culture

Thanks to Mr Wood, an analysis of Corporate Culture and Energy Watch

http://business.mrwood.com.au/article.asp?id=16

Energy broker EnergyWatch counts cost of CEO's offensive Facebook rant

CEO and major shareholder of EnergyWatch has stepped down after an offensive rant on Facebook.  EnergyWatch was then dumped as the major sponsor of the Melbourne Football Club, Melbourne Victory and the Melbourne Rebels.

The company now counts the cost of the bad publicity on the business.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/energy-broker-energywatch-counts-cost-of-ceos-offensive-facebook-rant/story-e6frg6nf-1226319840608

The fries are more popular than the salad at McDonald's

While McDonald's have made the move to offer a more healthier menu, the majority of its sales are still the more unhealthy options.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/the-fries-are-more-popular-than-the-salad-at-mcdonalds/story-e6frfm1i-1226319362845#ixzz1rCffuLnq

German caretaker steals 20 tonnes of office supplies

While a number of employees do steal office supplies, a German caretaker has been found with 20 tonnes of office equipment, including detergents and ladders.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/employee-steals-20-tonnes-of-office-supplies/story-e6frfm9r-1226317474684#ixzz1rCei05C6

They're Woolworths, the Fresh Start people

In a move between the Gillard Government and Woolworths, the Government are helping build jobs in Sydney for the long term unemployed, indigenous Australians, older people and those with a disability.

http://www.news.com.au/business/theyre-woolworths-the-fresh-start-people/story-e6frfm1i-1226315933295

Retailers creating a Boxing Day buzz at Easter time

Retailers trying to make Easter into as big a spending day as Boxing Day.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/retailers-creating-a-boxing-day-buzz-at-easter-time/story-e6frfm1i-1226319334031#ixzz1rCbkJuKd

Australian dollar may drop below parity

Latest economic figures from China and Australia are leading to a conclusion that the Australia dollar may fall below $1US, pushing shoppers from online back into stores.

http://www.news.com.au/business/australian-dollar/dollar-falls-after-release-of-us-fed-minutes/story-fn6t6wad-1226318905142

Cafe boss faces jail after holding barista interviews with female applicants while naked

A cafe boss in England has been arrested after holding interviews with female applicants, two under the age of 18, while naked.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/cafe-boss-faces-jail-after-holding-barista-interviews-with-female-applicants-while-naked/story-e6frfm1i-1226320121128#ixzz1rCZ4eKGw

Australia working towards flexibility

Survey shows that Australia is moving away from the regular 9 - 5 jobs, and towards more flexible work hours.

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/australia-working-towards-flexibility/story-e6frfm9r-1226315017448

Soap maker Cussons sacks 92 in Victoria

PZ Cussons, maker of Trx, Morning Fresh and Imperial Soaps, is shutting down its Dandenong Manufacturing plant, cutting 92 jobs.

http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/soap-maker-cussons-sacks-92-in-victoria/story-e6frfkur-1226311750501

Etch A Sketch shares soar on Mitt Romney gaffe

After a recent mention of the Etch A Sketch in a speech by Mitt Romney, a republican candidate for the presidency of the United States, shares in the company have tripled.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/etch-a-sketch-shares-soar-on-mitt-romney-gaffe/story-e6frfm1i-1226307856412#ixzz1ptiHeXML

Fashion blogs making little Miss a hit

Myer using fashion bloggers to advertise new line rather than models.  The Miss Shop brand has increased in sales over the past year while other areas of the business have fallen.

http://www.news.com.au/business/fashion-blogs-making-little-miss-a-hit/story-e6frfm1i-1226307849982

Big retailers hammered

While local businesses Myer and David Jones have has profit slumps, international businesses have been on the rise

http://www.theage.com.au/business/big-retailers-hammered-20120321-1vkdi.html

Qantas steward charged with smuggling $260,000 worth of drugs from LA

More bad news for Qantas as a baggage handler is caught attempting to smuggle $260,000 worth of drugs.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/national/qantas-steward-charged-with-smuggling-260000-worth-of-drugs-from-la/story-e6frfkvr-1226305987171#ixzz1piYq9QNw

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce's revealing interview about coming out and having cancer

The human side of Qantas, as CEO Alan Joyce discusses his coming out to his family, his cancer, and that pay increase

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/national/qantas-ceo-alan-joyces-revealing-interview-about-coming-out-and-having-cancer/story-e6frfkvr-1226306141307#ixzz1piYN7Pyd

Optus poised to cut 700 jobs as part of review

As part of a review of their operations, it is likely that Optus will cut 700 jobs as part of a corporate restructure.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/optus-poised-to-cut-700-jobs/story-e6frfm1i-1226305014919#ixzz1piXaGWsi

Myer first half sales fall 17.5 per cent to $88 million

In the six months to the end of January 2012, Myer profits are down 17.5% to $88mill.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/markets/myer-first-half-sales-fall-175-per-cent-to-88-million/story-e6frfm30-1226300089580#ixzz1p9KFwrDf

Jobs to go in OneSteel plant closure

OneSteel are closing one of their manufacturing plants south of Sydney, losing 59 jobs.

http://www.news.com.au/business/jobs-to-go-in-onesteel-plant-closure/story-e6frfm1i-1226300295037

Chapter closed on Britannica in print

The Encyclopedia Britannica will no longer be published in hard copy, with publishers deciding to only produce the cheaper online version.

http://www.theage.com.au/business/world-business/chapter-closed-on-britannica-in-print-20120314-1uzdx.html 

Jobs and Anzac biscuits saved at Unibic

ANZAC biscuits have been saved after the business was purchased by a group of investors, saving 170 jobs.

http://www.news.com.au/business/jobs-and-anzac-biscuits-saved-at-unibic/story-e6frfm1i-1226298316010

Overwork, mental stress costs $30 billion

Of the $60.6 million paid for Workcover injuries, fatalities and illness, half is paid for workers claiming overwork and mental stress.

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/overwork-mental-stress-costs-30b/story-e6frfm9r-1226297773951

Pizza maker Dominos offers 1000 new jobs

Domino needing over 1000 new employees to deal with demand for pizza.

http://www.news.com.au/business/pizza-maker-offers-1000-new-jobs/story-e6frfm1i-1226297081205

Qantas plans for Asian airline in doubt

Qantas' plans to start a new airline in Asia looks to be in doubt after talks with Malaysian Airlines break down.

http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/qantas-plans-for-asian-airline-in-doubt/story-e6frfkur-1226294605498

Fallen Air Australia boss Michael James wants to run another company

CEO of fallen airline Air Australia is already planning a new online travel company.  The collapse of Air Australia left over 400 passengers stranded and many out of work.

http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/airline-boss-ready-to-take-off-again/story-e6frfq80-1226295613445

Insurance giant IAG to axe 600 jobs

Insurance company IAG are to cut 600 jobs over the next 3 years as part of a restructure of CGU.

http://www.news.com.au/business/insurance-giant-iag-to-axe-600-jobs/story-e6frfm1i-1226294612648

Coke adapts to avoid cancer warnings

The recipe of Coke and Pepsi is being adjusted after a California court ruled that all drinks that contain certain carcinogens carry cancer warning labels.


http://www.news.com.au/business/coke-adapts-to-avoid-cancer-warnings/story-e6frfm1i-1226294481799

Energy exports surge in value

Exports completed by the resource sector have increased 15% to $190 mill in 2011.

http://www.news.com.au/business/energy-exports-surge-in-value/story-e6frfm1i-1226294389425

Westpac confirms staff cuts

Westpac going the other banks in cutting 119 Australian jobs and sending overseas.

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/westpac-confirms-staff-cuts/story-e6frfm9r-1226290552169

Coca-Cola already in high spirits as it turns down Foster's business

Coca-Cola is in negotiations with Fosters to purchase the rights to some of its non-alcoholic drinks, stating that it is not interested in the alcoholic range.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/coca-cola-already-in-high-spirits-as-it-turns-down-fosters-business/story-e6frfm1i-1226290048856#ixzz1oN8MMDeg

Starbucks takes on Nespresso in coffee capsule war

Starbucks are looking to release their own capsule range of coffee to compete with the Nespresso coffee maker.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/starbucks-takes-on-nespresso-in-coffee-war/story-e6frfm1i-1226290365130#ixzz1oN7j5z4G

Woolworths boss Grant O'Brien says Dick Smith no failure

Woolworths trying to sell Dick Smith part of organisation due to poor performance as part of a restructure.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/woolworths-boss-grant-obrien-says-dick-smith-no-failure/story-e6frfm1i-1226288608371#ixzz1oCnOZr8F

Optus parent SingTel restructures

Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) has decided to undergo a corporate restructure to be able to capture emerging opportunities in particular divisions.

http://www.news.com.au/business/optus-parent-singtel-restructures/story-e6frfm1i-1226289217068

Google Gen Y Dream Office | London

The Googleplex in London, a Gen Y dream come true to work in.

http://designbuildsource.com.au/google-london%E2%80%99s-gen-dream-office

So where do they actually WORK? Google opens a new floor in its London office… but it looks more like the Big Brother house

A view of what it is like in the Googleplex London ... who wouldn't want to work there?

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2071057/Googles-new-floor-London-office-looks-like-Big-Brother-house.html#ixzz1nujgQK5Z

Signs of life for manufacturing industry

While there have been a number of highly publicized manufacturing closures recently, last readings show that jobs in the manufacturing industry have increased in the last 12 months.

http://www.news.com.au/business/signs-of-life-for-manufacturing-industry/story-e6frfm1i-1226286868526

No more Anzac biscuits after Unibic goes under

Tragedy!  Unibic Australia, the makers of Anzac biscuits, were placed into receivership, losing 170 jobs.  This means that there may not be Anzac biscuits still on the shelves by Anzac day.  The RSL were getting 4% of each sale to help Diggers and their families.

http://www.news.com.au/business/no-anzac-biscuits-for-anzac-day-un-australian/story-e6frfm1i-1226286733912

Austereo posts $94 million net profit despite Kyle rant

Dispite a number of key sponsors leaving Austereo after a number of issues with Kyle Sandiland, profits are up $60mill to $94 million.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/austereo-profits-up-despite-kyle-sandilands-rant/story-e6frfmqi-1226284657680#ixzz1njLl1aS1

South Australian Government wants employment rights for sex workers

The South Australian Government are looking to centralise the sex industry by ensuring sex workers are given rights in regards to dismissal, minimum wage and collective bargaining.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/sex-workers-want-employment-rights/story-e6frfm9r-1226284771142#ixzz1njKaj9WC

HSBC posts record $16 billion profit

HSBC, Europe's largest bank, have posted a record profit in 2011 due to growth in Asia offsetting the losses in Europe.

http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/hsbc-posts-record-16-billion-profit/story-e6frfkur-1226283626853

500 jobs at risk as WOW Sight and Sound forced into receivership

WOW Sight and Sound, based in Queensland, has been placed into receivership, with 500 jobs likely to go.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/jobs-at-risk-as-wow-sight-and-sound-forced-into-receivership/story-e6frfm1i-1226283395317#ixzz1ncN1nkpY

Gillard told: You've saved your job, now save ours

Staff at the Altona Toyota plant plea with Julia Gillard to help save their jobs now that she is safe at Prime Minister.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/now-save-our-jobs-workers-tell-a-victorious-gillard/story-e6frfm1i-1226283343579#ixzz1ncML3RdU

Caltex posts loss of $852m

Caltex posts 2011 calendar year loss of $852 million amist concerns for the fuel industry in Australia

http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/caltex-posts-loss-of-852m/story-e6frfkur-1226282389030

Work/life balance - how to get a better deal

How to get a better work / life balance at work

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/worklife-balance-how-to-get-a-better-deal/story-e6frfm9r-1226282044906

Embattled Billabong rejects $765m takeover bid by US firm

Billabong, who is financial trouble, rejects takeover bid from US based company.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/markets/embattled-billabong-rejects-765m-takeover-bid-by-us-firm/story-e6frfm30-1226282928264#ixzz1ncKwsgr6

SleepCity business puts company to bed

More than 400 jobs as SleepCity is placed into the hands of administrators.

http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/sleepcity-business-puts-company-to-bed/story-e6frfkur-1226281824601

A great idea is just a starting point

Case study looking at the starter of RedBalloon as how she took a good idea and turned it into a successful business.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/small-business/growing/a-great-idea-is-just-a-starting-point-20120219-1th6j.html#ixzz1nS2EaZRp

Qantas - A Case Study 2

Qantas has been through, and is still going through, a lot in the past 12 months.  It is important to keep up to date with the latest happenings with the business.

I have put together a number of articles all about Qantas in LiveBinder - an online binder to sort websites in one area.

You can access the binder here: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/224699

All About Qantas - Glogster

A lot has happened, and is still having going through a lot, with Qantas.

Putting together a Glog, a graphical blog, on Qantas for different articles.

It can be accessed here: http://www.glogster.com/belpearson/qantas/g-6lp2kr561eou3c5rg8sgna0

An ABC Inside Look into Foxconn, the Factory in Which iPads Are Made

Interesting look at the factory in which iPads are made

http://blog.inner-active.com/2012/02/an-abc-inside-look-into-foxconn-the-factory-in-which-ipads-are-made/

Cash-hoarding Apple: 'We have too much money'

Apple looking to pay dividends to their shareholders after reporting a cash account of $91billion (US).

http://www.news.com.au/business/markets/apples-tim-cook-says-we-have-too-much-money/story-e6frfm30-1226280357290

Teen allegedly sacked over low pay query

Teenager is taking his employer for court for unfair dismissal after his mum queried his pay.

http://www.news.com.au/teen-allegedly-sacked-over-low-pay-query/story-fn7x8me2-1226279770944

Hospitals seek Fair Work Australia order to halt nurse strikes

Victoria's hospitals looking to seek an injunction with Fair Work Australia to stop strike action taken by nurses amid negotiations failing with the government over pay and conditions.

http://www.news.com.au/promise-on-nurse-numbers-in-doubt/story-fn7x8me2-1226278766999

Church of Scientology demands right to underpay workers

Church of Scientolgy asks for an exemption under the Fair Work Act to pay employees less than minimum wage.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/church-of-scientology-demands-right-to-underpay/story-e6frfm1i-1226278848377#ixzz1nRpzv74M

David Jones hopes for 10 per cent of sales online

David Jones hoping that with the introduction on an online store with have about 10% of their sales.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/david-jones-hopes-for-10-per-cent-of-sales-online/story-e6frfm1i-1226280532295#ixzz1nRKtrQ4t

How do Aussie bosses rate themselves?

Aussie bosses rate themselves low in entrepreneurship or innovation, but high in financial management and the management of external relationships.

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/how-do-aussie-bosses-rate-themselves/story-e6frfm9r-1226279845552

Virgin Australian Holdings says net profit doubled to $51.8 million

After the recent issues with Qantas, Virgin boasts a double net profit of $51.8 million.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/virgin-australian-holdings-says-net-profit-doubles-to-518-million/story-e6frfm1i-1226279339963#ixzz1nAeM2vpj

Jetstar Pacific ownership goes to Vietnam Airways

Majority ownership of Jetstar Pacific will be now with Vietnam Airways, with only 30% remaining under control of Qantas.

http://www.news.com.au/business/jetstar-pacific-ownership-goes-to-vietnam-airways/story-e6frfm1i-1226277977215

OneSteel to axe 430 jobs after huge profit loss

OneSteel to cut 430 jobs after dwindling profit figures.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/onesteel-to-axe-430-jobs-after-huge-profit-loss/story-e6frfm1i-1226277215746#ixzz1n3HH3W3l

SIMS posts big loss, omits outlook

Scrap metal recycler Sims Metal Management has recorded a $556.5 million first-half loss, due to its struggling North American business, and has offered no guidance for the full year.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/business/earnings-season/sims-posts-big-loss-omits-outlook-20120217-1tcsz.html#ixzz1maYMm4vp

Japan whalers take Sea Shepherd to court

Japanese Whalers are asking a US court to freeze the assets of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, arguing that the group are inciting terrorism with a attacks on their fleet of ships.

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/japan-whalers-take-sea-shepherd-to-court/story-e6frfku0-1226273526858

Qantas - A Case Study

A lot has happened with Qantas in the last 6 months:

• Ongoing Strike Action
• The Grounding of the entire fleet
• Job loses
• Decreasing profits

A lot of Qantas information can all be found here: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/224699

Keep looking here, there is a lot of useful information to know all about Qantas updated regularly

Billabong may take crisis step

Billabong looking at take over bids amid falling profits over the past year.

http://www.theage.com.au/business/billabong-may-take-crisis-step-20120216-1tbsf.html

Pacific Brands under attack for job losses

Pacific Brands have been under attack by Unions after making the decision to cut more than 100 jobs from Sydney distribution centre.

Shareholders approve Joyce's decisive moves at Qantas

Shareholders of Qantas have backed moves by Alan Joyce to reduce the number of staff and cut inefficient routes. Amid the concerns surrounding Qantas, share prices have been up boosting shareholder confidence.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/shareholders-approve-joyces-decisive-moves-at-qantas/story-fn7j19iv-1226273210355

More pain to come at Qantas

Qantas looking at no longer flying routes to Auckland-Los Angeles and Singapore-Mumbai, and cutting more than 500 jobs in engineering, cabin crew, catering staff, pilots, and other ground roles.

http://www.theage.com.au/national/more-pain-to-come-at-qantas-20120216-1tbyc.html

Chinese seize iPads over trademark

iPads from stores in China are being seized amid dispute over the ownership of the trademark iPad. Chinese company Shenzhen Proview Technology won a court case saying that they own the name iPad, and are moving to stop the import and export of the Apple iPad, which are made in China.

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/chinese-seize-ipads-over-trademark/story-e6frfku0-1226273353366

Pacific Brands first-half losses deepen

Pacific Brands are looking at take over offers after posting a first half loss of $353.865 million to December 2011, after losses of $206.1 million in the corresponding period in 2010.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/pacific-brands-first-half-losses-deepen/story-e6frf7ko-1226273499328

Bonds jobs shift to Melbourne

Pacific Brands are cutting up to 100 jobs in Sydney in their distribution centres, and are looking to move those jobs to Melbourne to streamline their distributions

http://www.theage.com.au/national/bonds-jobs-shift-to-melbourne-20120216-1tbye.html

Victoria bears brunt of job cuts

With the large amount of job loses in Australia, Victoria has felt the pain with the equivalent of one in every 60 jobs gone since April 2011.

http://www.theage.com.au/business/victoria-bears-brunt-of-job-cuts-20120216-1tbyt.html

Thousands stranded overseas as Air Australia placed in administration

Thousands of travellers have been stranded overseas with Air Australia going into voluntary receivership.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/thousands-stranded-overseas-as-air-australia-placed-in-administration/story-fn7x8me2-1226273368748

Budget airline Air Australia placed in administration

Air Australia has been placed into voluntary receivership, with the cancellation of all flights.

http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/budget-airline-air-australia-placed-in-administration/story-e6frfq80-1226273367460

ANZ posts $1.7 billion first-quarter net profit

After the large reduction in jobs by ANZ, they have posted a $1.7 billion profit for the quarter to December 2011. This is up $1.4 bill from the same quarter 2010.

http://www.news.com.au/business/anz-posts-17-billion-first-quarter-net-profit/story-e6frfm1i-1226273457686

Airline unions to meet after Qantas axes 1000 jobs

Unions in uproar after the cutting of 1000 jobs by Qantas.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/travel/news/qantas-to-announce-drastic-changes/story-fn3015fd-1226115794896

Qantas axes flights amid 'tough time'

Qantas reports that they will reducing routes to some international locations as profits fall.

http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/qantas-axes-flights-amid-tough-time/story-e6frfq80-1226272557444

Massive drop: Qantas profit falls 83 per cent

Qantas profits for the last half year of $42 million, a drop of 83% from the previous half. This is amist the ongoing strike action and the grounding of the entire fleet in late 2011.

With the significant drop in profits, confirmation of at least 500 jobs to go, but will not be sent offshore.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/massive-drop-qantas-profit-falls-83pc/story-e6frfm1i-1226272490243#ixzz1mVBlSQUb

BHP Billiton coalminers walk off the job on poor conditions, bumper profits

BHP miners have gone on strike due to poor working conditions while BHP report record profits.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/bhp-billiton-coalminers-walk-off-the-job-on-poor-conditions-bumper-profits/story-e6frfm1i-1226271846233#ixzz1mSJZcfOG

CLIPPED WINGS: Qantas wields axe to keep flying high

Qantas looking to cut a number of maintenance jobs, saying that the new planes need less maintenance, needing less workers. Qantas stated that the jobs would not be sent offshore, after union concerns.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/qantas-wields-the-axe/story-e6frfq80-1226272140917#ixzz1mSIICCN8

Ta Ann blames greens for job losses

Malaysian based wood processing plant in Tasmania is blaming environmentalist attacks on their company for the cutting back of jobs

Strike action possible after ANZ job cuts

Workers in ANZ could walk off the job in protest of the recent job cuts

http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/strike-action-possible-after-anz-job-cuts/story-e6frfkur-1226269836165

No plans to send jobs off-shore, Qantas says

Qantas ensures stakeholders that jobs will not be sent offshore

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/no-plans-to-send-jobs-off-shore-qantas-says/story-e6frfku0-1226269925767#ixzz1mIpiInVd

Fair Labor Association begins inspections at China Apple plant

Inspections occurring at Apple manufacturing plant in China after allegations of unfair treatment of staff.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/fair-labor-association-begins-inspections-at-china-apple-plant/story-e6frfkur-1226270377459#ixzz1mIoExLES

European Union approves Google takeover of Motorola

EU approves take over of Motorola by Google

http://www.news.com.au/business/markets/eu-approves-google-takeover-of-motorola/story-e6frfm30-1226270368553

Mines plan to fly foreign workers direct to bush

To deal with skill shortages, mining companies looking at bringing in foreign workers.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/mines-plan-to-fly-foreign-workers-direct-to-bush/story-e6frfm1i-1226270213627#ixzz1mIcdxHSr

Sleepless night for 450 Sleep City workers

Sleep City put into adminsistration after making significant losses. Likely that 450 jobs will go.

http://www.news.com.au/business/sleepless-night-for-450-sleep-city-workers/story-e6frfm1i-1226270197696?from=igoogle+gadget+compact+news_rss

Grounding 'positive' for Qantas brand: Joyce

Alan Joyce, CEO of Qantas, says that the grounding of the fleet as part of industrial action last year was positive for the brand, as it has ensuring the end of industrial action.

http://www.theage.com.au/travel/travel-news/grounding-positive-for-qantas-brand-joyce-20120213-1t0nz.html

ANZ to cut 1000 jobs

ANZ looking to cut a further 1000 jobs as part of a corporate restructure.

http://www.theage.com.au/business/anz-to-cut-1000-jobs-20120213-1t0uc.html

James Hardie wins $300m tax dispute

James Hardie to receive $300m from the tax office after winning legal battle.

http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/james-hardie-wins-300m-tax-dispute/story-e6frfkur-1226267643626

PepsiCo to cut 8,700 jobs worldwide

The makers of Pepsi and Doritos set to cut 8,700 jobs worldwide due to a corporate restructure.

http://www.news.com.au/business/pepsico-to-cut-8700-jobs-worldwide/story-e6frfm1i-1226267454425

Suncorp urged not to export 2000 Queensland jobs

Queensland Government working with Suncorp to try and save 2000 local jobs from being sent offshore.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/suncorp-urged-to-keep-jobs-here/story-e6frfm1i-1226267383356#ixzz1lvrF0cVz

Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu in crisis talks to rescue 600 Alcoa workers

Ted Baillieu looking at ways to reduce the losses of manufacturing jobs in Victoria after Alcoa announce a reduction of 600 jobs at Geelong plant.

http://www.news.com.au/business/premierted-baillieu-in-crisis-talks-to-rescue-600-alcoa-workers/story-e6frfm1i-1226266318832

US firm pace Systems/Loral wins $620m NBN contract

An American firm has won the contract to install two satellites to help provide the NBN to remote Australia

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/us-firm-wins-620m-nbn-contract/story-e6frfku0-1226265579248#ixzz1lkZaQG90

Ansell increases first-half profit by 1.1 per cent

Maker of gloves and condoms has reported that while revenue has decreased, they have been able to increase profit by 1.1%

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/ansell-increases-first-half-profit-by-11-per-cent/story-e6frfm1i-1226265591383#ixzz1lkZ8JVUm

Laura Connors wins sexual harassment case against former boss

15 year old girl wins sexual harassment case against her former boss

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/laura-connors-wins-sexual-harassment-case-against-ex-boss/story-e6frfm9r-1226264576753

Cracks put Qantas A380 out of action

Qantas has grounded one of its A380s after finding cracks in its wings during a routine inspection.

http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/cracks-put-qantas-a380-out-of-action-20120207-1r5bf.html

BHP posts profit of almost $US10b

In the first half of 2011/2012 financial year, BHP post almost $10bn US profit, just falling short of their previous record.

http://www.smh.com.au/business/bhp-posts-profit-of-almost-us10b-20120208-1r9mo.html

Double-shot espresso for coffee shop group

Australia's fastest growing franchise, the Coffee Club Group, continues to aim high with expectations of opening a new store every fortnight for the next 5 years.

http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/franchising/doubleshot-espresso-for-coffee-shop-group-20120206-1r1nx.html

Xstrata, Glencore agree to $US90bn merger

The biggest resource merger in history is about to take place with the merger of Xstrata and Glencore, worth $90bn US.

http://www.news.com.au/business/xstrata-glencore-agree-to-us90bn-merger/story-e6frfm1i-1226265359917

Cricket Australia chiefs draw line on ads

Cricket Australia set to be fined after displaying advertising for cigarettes in Hindi.

http://www.news.com.au/business/cricket-chiefs-draw-line-on-ads/story-e6frfm1i-1226264326880

Senator Nick Xenophon ridicules Qantas over claims of risk

Senator Nick Xenophon states that the payments of overseas workers at domestic rates will cost maintenance jobs in Australia.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/grave-fears-for-future-of-qantas-and-jetstar/story-e6frfq80-1226263538573#ixzz1lbCmahvX

More jobs up for grabs, says ANZ survey

Total jobs advertisements up 6% according to ANZ survey

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/more-jobs-up-for-grabs-says-anz-survey/story-e6frfm1i-1226263691164#ixzz1lbCJ5XfV

Big four banks may cut more jobs, says Bank of Queensland chief

CEO of Bank of Queensland suggests that more jobs in the banking sector will go, especially from the Big 4 banks

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/big-four-banks-may-cut-more-jobs-says-bank-of-queensland-chief/story-e6frfm1i-1226263408320#ixzz1lbBlMrvg

IKEA has grand designs on Sydney

Too many customers to inner Sydney stores push Ikea to expand operations.

http://www.news.com.au/business/ikea-has-grand-designs-on-sydney/story-e6frfm1i-1226263374669

Supermarket shines but Target lags

While Coles are showing signs of retain growth, Target and Kmart are not showing the same levels of growth.

http://www.news.com.au/business/supermarket-shines-but-target-lags/story-e6frfm1i-1226261461025

Julia Gillard rejects claims her government makes it easier to take sick days

After claims from Toyota Australia Boss, government rejects claims that the ability for Australians to take sickies is costing Australian jobs

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/julia-gillard-rejects-claim-her-government-makes-it-easier-to-take-sickies/story-e6frfm1i-1226261005237#ixzz1lGMI4J67

Mortein and Dettol factory shutdown will leave nearly 200 without jobs

Factory shutdown near Sydney to cost 190 manufacturing jobs

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/mortein-and-dettol-factory-shutdown-will-leave-nearly-200-without-jobs/story-e6frfm1i-1226259544275#ixzz1lGLoaaF0

Mortein shutdown costs 190 jobs

Due to a restructure of their operations, Reckitt Benckiser, owner of such brands as Mortein and Dettol, and shutting down Australian production losing 190 Australian jobs.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/mortein-shutdown-costs-190-jobs/story-fn6ck45n-1226260003649

Louie the fly: officially dead

Louie the fly has officially been canned by Mortein

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/louie-the-fly-officially-dead/story-fn6ck2c6-1226134697055

Coles v Woolies - photo finish in supermarket wars

Price war continues between Coles and Woolworths, with Coles now seen as the cheaper brand

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/money/cost-of-living/coles-vs-woolworths-which-is-cheapest-in-the-latest-supermarket-was/story-fnagkbpv-1226260697204#ixzz1lGJkoQOh

Mortein backlash as angry consumers boycott products by company Reckitt Benckiser

Consumers unhappy with the closure of manufacturing plant in Australia, Mortein cancel "Save Louie" campaign.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/mortein-backlash-as-angry-consumer-boycott-products-by-company-reckitt-benckiser-over-decision-to-close-sydney-plant/story-e6frfm1i-1226261472139#ixzz1lGIawHNA

Qantas and Jetstar lift fares on all flights

Qantas and Jestar set to increase prices due to increasing fuel costs

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/qantas-and-jetstar-lift-fares-on-all-flights/story-e6frfq80-1226261081328#ixzz1lDnS5SUB

Westpac workers brace for fresh wave of job cuts

Even after record profits, Westpac set to cut another 500 jobs

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/westpac-briefs-staff-on-job-cuts/story-e6frfm1i-1226260852673#ixzz1lDmgKpYM

Qantas ranked world's third-best airline

Qantas was ranked the world's third best airline back in 2008 - a lot has happened since then

http://www.watoday.com.au/business/qantas-ranked-worlds-thirdbest-airline-20080812-3two.html

Qantas lifts prices on all flights

Qantas increasing prices on flights due to increased fuel costs and the economic uncertainity in Europe

http://www.theage.com.au/business/qantas-lifts-prices-on-all-flights-20120202-1qv0y.html

Coles closes gap on Woolies

Coles closing the market share gap with Woolworths

http://www.theage.com.au/business/coles-closes-gap-on-woolies-20120202-1qu2r.html

Westpac to axe hundreds of jobs

Westpac to axe jobs and move offshore as part of an internal restructure.

http://www.theage.com.au/business/westpac-to-axe-hundreds-of-jobs-20120202-1qulx.html

Coles price cuts rattle MPs

The Government to look competition laws to ensure farmers are not getting a raw deal from the cutting of fruit and veg prices

http://www.theage.com.au/national/coles-price-cuts-rattle-mps-20120131-1qrhs.html

NOT IN MY NAME: Dick Smith warns not to sell his brand overseas

Dick Smith pleads with Woolworths not to sell his name to an overseas company.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/woolworths-divests-its-dick-smith-business/story-e6frfm1i-1226258127352#ixzz1l2ACMxKC

Tiger claws back some losses

After being grounded by the Cival Aviation Safety Authority and subsequent losses, the Singapore based budget airline has started to recoup from the losses.

http://www.theage.com.au/business/tiger-claws-back-some-losses-20120131-1qqiu.html

Telstra to shed 200 jobs in latest cuts

Telstra sending more jobs offshore in the latest Australian job cuts

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/business/telstra-to-shed-200-jobs-in-latest-cuts-20120131-1qqyu.html#ixzz1l1ruOeM1

Woolies to sell Dick Smith as sales disappoint

As sales decrease, Woolworths looking to sell Dick Smith

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/business/woolies-to-sell-dick-smith-as-sales-disappoint-20120131-1qqdd.html#ixzz1l1rPjMfI

Woolworths sales up 5 per cent

Increases in sales to Woolworths over the past 6 months

http://www.news.com.au/business/woolworths-sales-up-5-per-cent/story-e6frfm1i-1226258075630

Coles set to fight a fruit and veg war

Coles reducing the prices of selected fruit and veg to increase customers to store

http://www.theage.com.au/business/coles-set-to-fight-a-fruit-and-veg-war-20120130-1qpqc.html

Lucky country becomes lazy: Migrant workers to do 'dirty' jobs

Jobs that people do not want to do, such as cleaners, are going to migrant workers.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/australia-the-lucky-country-has-become-lazy/story-e6frfm1i-1226255836042#ixzz1khsfLHbQ

Axed Heinz factory workers forced to change careers

Heinz workers under pressure to go back to school and retrain after job losses

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/axed-heinz-workers-forced-to-change-careers/story-e6frfm1i-1226253018595#ixzz1khrrVLAT

Apple posts record $13.06 billion quarterly net profit

Apple posts record profits in the quarter Oct to Dec 2011

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/apple-posts-record-1306-billion-quarterly-net-profit/story-e6frfm1i-1226253111347#ixzz1khqxhroB

Banana rate cut will bolster Aussie budgets

With the decreasing costs of food, interest rate cuts from the Reserve Bank likely

http://www.news.com.au/business/banana-rate-cut-will-bolster-budgets/story-e6frfm1i-1226253940288

HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAYS: The nation's 96-hour holiday

Large number of Australians taking sickies on the Friday after Australia Day

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/happy-australia-days-the-nations-96-hour-holiday/story-e6frfm9r-1226253685049

More jobs pain ahead as Toyota axes 350 jobs at Altona

Mr. Ted Baillieu, premier of Victoria, says that it is likely that more jobs will go in Victoria

http://www.news.com.au/toyota-axes-350-australian-workers-due-to-dollar-pressures/story-fn7x8me2-1226251716399

600 million new jobs needed this decade - International Labour Organisation

Worries around the number of jobs to be created worldwide with an ever growing population, estimates being 600 million jobs in the next 10 years

http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/million-new-jobs-needed-this-decade-international-labour-organisation/story-e6frfm9r-1226251924912

Australia risks auto collapse

Concerns over the longevity of car manufacturing in Australia

http://m.theage.com.au/business/australia-risks-auto-collapse-20120127-1qlpx.html

Investing with a conscience

The importance of being ethical - by Richard Branson

http://www.theage.com.au/business/motley-fool/investing-with-a-conscience-20120127-1qliu.html

Hyundai reports record $US7.2bn profit

After the news of job losses for Toyota, Hyundai reports record profits

http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-business/hyundai-reports-record-us72bn-profit-20120126-1qjuq.html

McDonald's 4Q net income jumps 11 per cent

Profits increase for McDonalds over the Oct - Dec 2011 quarter, increasing for the fourth quarter in a row

Bunnings worker loses appeal after shoot gibe

A Bunnings worker, who threatened to shoot their colleagues, has failed in fighting an unfair dismissal claim

Fletcher Jones stock to be liquidated

Fletcher Jones stock to be sold below cost as the business becomes another casualty of the Global Financial Crisis

http://www.theage.com.au/business/fletcher-jones-stock-to-be-liquidated-20120127-1ql59.html

'Get a gutful, then a tankful': Woolies under fire for 30c alcohol-fuel discount

Woolworths under fire after offering 30c off per litre when purchasing two cases of beer or premix drinks

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/get-a-gutful-then-a-tankful-woolies-under-fire-for-30c-alcoholfuel-discount-20120127-1ql58.html

Higher costs squeeze Colgate's profit

Higher costs have reduced profits over the quarter Oct to Dec have meant a decrease in profits for Colgate

Small business sales beat expectations

Over the Christmas period, sales by Small Business rose more than expected while larger businesses either fell or remained steady

http://www.news.com.au/business/your-business/small-business-sales-beat-expectations/story-fn9evb64-1226254281820

Aldi's super-cheap $1 beer plan 'no peril to public'

While Aldi are preparing to release $1 beers, preparing statements that this will not have an adverse affect on the community

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/aldis-1-beer-plan-no-peril-to-public/story-e6frfm1i-1226254837057#ixzz1kebOZcLa

More than 171,000 Australian workers tipped to dial in a sickie today

After the Australia Day holiday, large number of Australian taken a sickie to have a four day weekend.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/more-than-171000-australian-workers-tipped-to-dial-in-a-sickie-today/story-e6frfm1i-1226254804305#ixzz1keb6KcpZ

Supermarket giants tapping into beer market

Coles and Woolworths looking at producing a low cost beer

http://www.news.com.au/business/supermarket-giants-tapping-into-beer-market/story-e6frfm1i-1226254894115

Schweppes offers $5000 sweetener to end dispute

Workers under lock out at Schweppes during roster dispute have been offered $5000 to cross the picket line and return to work

http://www.news.com.au/business/schweppes-offers-5000-sweetener-to-end-dispute/story-e6frfm1i-1226254904166

Job openings aplenty in the outback

Large increases in jobs in outback areas

http://m.theage.com.au/business/job-openings-aplenty-in-the-outback-20120125-1qh5g.html

The power behind the Facebook throne

The business brains behind Facebook

http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/the-power-behind-the-facebook-throne-20120123-1qdjh.html

Racism links to Aussie car flags

Study shows that those displaying Australian flags on their cars are more likely to be racist.

Racist or Patriotic?

http://www.news.com.au/national/racism-links-to-aussie-car-flags/story-e6frfkvr-1226251913064

Jobs crisis: More pain ahead as 3000 workers face sack

With the high Australian dollar, high jobs losses are probable as businesses look for cheaper options overseas

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/toyota-axes-350-australian-workers-due-to-dollar-pressures/story-e6frfm1i-1226251811544#ixzz1kKNMYOLy

App "If I die" lets you messages on Facebook when you're dead

App that allows you to send a message through Facebook if you die

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/technology/appwatch/app-if-i-die-lets-messages-on-facebook-when-youre-dead/story-fn81y8rt-1226245565683#ixzz1kKMcBgco

MasterCard app lets you order, pay and have your munchies delivered mid-movie

New app allows users to order food in the cinema and have it delivered

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/technology/world-first-mobile-app-by-mastercard-lets-you-order-pay-and-have-your-munchies-delivered-in-a-movie/story-e6frfro0-1226251952082#ixzz1kKLqYuTP

Australia's first 4G smartphone hits shelves - but is it any good?

The introduction of the new 4G smartphone

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/technology/smartphones/australias-first-4g-smartphone-hits-shelves-but-is-it-any-good/story-fn6vihic-1226251546872#ixzz1kKLUaFGA

Two years in, Metro proves poor rail replacement

Change in operator resulting in no improvement in the public transport network

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/two-years-in-metro-proves-poor-rail-replacement-20120123-1qe16.html#ixzz1kKBFjXZk

Toyota slashes 350 jobs

Toyota giving 350 forced redundancies at their Altona Manufacturing plant with decreasing export figures.

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/toyota-slashes-350-jobs-20120123-1qe22.html

Qantas Engineers Dispute Over

Qantas and unions have come to an agreement over pay and conditions

http://video.news.com.au/2189396815/Qantas-engineers-dispute-over

Toyota axes 350 Australian workers due to dollar pressures, union says

Union representatives confirm the loss of 350 jobs at Toyota manufacturing plant in Altona

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/toyota-tight-lipped-on-rumours-of-up-to-400-job-losses-at-altona-plant/story-e6frfm1i-1226251148991#ixzz1kGBeqR4t

Beef production to jump by 2.3 per cent in 2012

While other manufacturing in produce is falling, Beef production expected to grow in 2012

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/beef-production-to-jump-by-23-per-cent-in-2012/story-e6frfm1i-1226251393078#ixzz1kGAdqwX0

Racism rife in finance and IT hiring policies in Australia

Complaints of racism within the hiring policies of finance and IT organisations

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/racism-rife-in-finance-and-it-hiring/story-e6frfm1i-1226250941760#ixzz1kGAI4fo3

How Kodak squandered every single digital opportunity it had

How Kodak failed to keep up with changes in technology and led to its demise

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/cameras/how-kodak-squandered-every-single-digital-opportunity-it-had-20120123-1qcui.html#ixzz1kFNCK1yT

Technology: what's next for the extinction list?

After the demise of Kodak, other technologies that are going to become a thing of the past

Read More: http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/technology-whats-next-for-the-extinction-list-20120123-1qczz.html

Coles taps its inner ocker to make Australia Day pay

Coles bringing out a number of Australia Day products, amist calls of exploitation of Australia Day

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/business/coles-taps-its-inner-ocker-to-make-australia-day-pay-20120122-1qc8u.html#ixzz1kFLMw19D

Ultimate insult: Sacked Westpac workers forced to train replacements

Redundant Westpac employees made to train their Indian replacements

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/money/banking/ultimate-insult-sacked-westpac-workers-forced-to-train-indian-replacements/story-e6frfmcr-1226250476982#ixzz1kFDsZPUj

Toyota tight-lipped on rumours of up to 400 job losses at Altona plant

Toyota looking at cutting up to 400 jobs from their manufacturing plant

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/toyota-tight-lipped-on-rumours-of-up-to-400-job-losses-at-altona-plant/story-e6frfm1i-1226251148991#ixzz1kF9fz68b

Kodak files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Its official, Kodak have filed for bankruptcy

http://www.news.com.au/business/kodak-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/story-e6frfm1i-1226248714124

ANZ kicks off banks' job cuts

ANZ have started with their job cuts, up to 5000 jobs may go

http://www.news.com.au/business/anz-kicks-off-banks-job-cuts/story-e6frfm1i-1226247049856

Wikipedia, Google protest US net bills

Wikipedia taken down by the developers for a day in protest of laws put up to Congress

http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=708769&vId=

Skilled migrants snap up remote jobs as Queensland jobless rise

Significant increase in skilled migrants obtaining Australian jobs in the wake of the environmental disasters in Queensland

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/skilled-migrants-snap-up-remote-jobs/story-e6frfm1i-1226245034704#ixzz1jZTsxQO5

Without car manufacturing, we are on the road to ruin

With changes in government policy, car manufacturing may cease to exist in Australia

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/politics/without-car-manufacturing-we-are-on-the-road-to-ruin-20120112-1pxf9.html#ixzz1jKosPx5U

Why heavier people should pay more to fly

Moves to make heavier people pay more for air flights

http://m.theage.com.au/business/why-heavier-people-should-pay-more-to-fly-20120111-1puti.html

Stamp out illegal posties: union

To improve delivery standards of parcels, suggestion from unions to employee permanent full time staff

Official figures masking massive job woes

The rates of changes in employment over the last 12 months

http://www.news.com.au/business/two-million-austrailans-looking-for-more-work/story-e6frfm1i-1226243279976

Dodgy food's dirty secret aired in court

Food poisoning outbreak kept secret from public, even after severe hospitalisations

http://www.news.com.au/business/your-business/dodgy-foods-dirty-secret-aired-in-court/story-fn9evb64-1226243211898

Vegemite to change its name to Australia on limited edition jars to celebrate Australia Day

Vegemite, no longer Australian owned, is changing its name to Australia as part of an Australia Day promotion

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/vegemite-to-change-its-name-to-australia-on-limited-edition-jars-to-celebrate-australia-day/story-e6freuy9-1226237206601

Tasmania is missing from inside a box of Australia-shaped biscuits by Arnott's Shapes

Publicity issue with the missing Tassie from Australia shaped biscuits

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/tasmania-is-missing-from-inside-a-box-of-australia-shaped-biscuits-by-arnotts-shapes/story-e6frfm1i-1226243256696#ixzz1jIrF36iq

Public service staff told not to take leave

After government budget cuts, leave has been postponed for staff

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/public-service-staff-told-not-to-take-leave-20120112-1pxiq.html

British American Tobacco using kangaroo image to flog it's smokes

BAT using a kangaroo to sell cigarettes in Europe. Politcal uproar after the legislation ensuring plain packaging coming in.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/world/british-american-tobacco-using-kangaroo-image-to-flog-its-smokes-in-europe/story-e6frfkyi-1226243082285#ixzz1jHMWb0ZK

Qantas is top dog in gaffe honours gaining PR Disaster of the Year from Cyber Chatter | News.com.au

The number of PR disasters from Qantas this year has made them infamous

Qantas is top dog in gaffe honours gaining PR Disaster of the Year from Cyber Chatter | News.com.au

Video: Worst ad ever?

Coles adding to its list of really annoying ads

http://video.news.com.au/2185242205/Worst-ad-ever

Ikea's price puzzle continues

Questions arise when Ikea's prices in Australia are more than international stores

http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/investigations/8379477/ikeas-price-puzzle-continues

BANKS PLAN STAFF PURGE: Thousands of jobs to be lost

While banks are making record profits, they are looking at axing hundreds of jobs

http://www.news.com.au/business/banks-plan-staff-purge/story-e6frfm1i-1226240347029

Pacific Brands in talks about takeover plan American investment group KKR

Pacific Brands looking at accepting a take over bid from American company

http://www.news.com.au/business/pacific-brands-in-talks-about-takeover-plan/story-e6frfm1i-1226240648343

MasterChef boiling over Fair Work pressure test

Industrial relations dispute with George Calombaris and his workers over penalty rates

http://www.news.com.au/business/masterchef-boiling-over-fair-work-pressure-test/story-e6frfm1i-1226240165673

Harvey Norman launches online game-seller site, in competition with own stores

To be able to compete with overseas online competition, Harvey Norman start up an online store

http://www.news.com.au/technology/gaming/harvey-norman-launches-online-game-seller-site-in-competition-with-own-stores/story-e6frfrt9-1226228715224

Seven injured in Qantas QF32 flight turbulence

More bad news for Qantas as passengers are injured during flight

http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/seven-injured-in-qantas-flight-turbulence/story-e6frfq80-1226239244553

Heinz sauce factory's final day

The closing of the Heinz sauce factory in Australia as they move production to New Zealand

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/national/fair-shake-of-the-sauce-bottle/story-e6frea8c-1226237851936

Imports knife Australia's local food future

How cheaper imports and lower production costs are going to have significant repercussions on the manufacturing industry in Australia

http://www.news.com.au/business/imports-knife-australian-food-future/story-e6frfm1i-1226238671938

Kodak's moment over as bankruptcy looms

How changes in technology have seen the end of Kodak

http://www.news.com.au/business/iconic-photographic-company-kodak-in-decline/story-e6frfm1i-1226238118349?from=igoogle+gadget+compact+news_rss

Workers feel squeeze as Heinz shuts

The affects on the workers and community with the closing of Heinz

http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=704438&vId=2971555

Japan's earthquake and tsunami hit production at car makers Toyota, Honda, Nissan

Continuation of production concerns for car manufacturers after Japanese tsunami

http://www.news.com.au/business/japan-disasters-hit-car-makers/story-e6frfm1i-1226044815757#ixzz1iRhIBO83

Union's pay demands 'damaging Qantas brand' - Alan Joyce

Alan Joyce putting pressure on unions to cancel strike action due to the long term effects of the strike action

Japan boss gives $115m to tsunami victims

Business CEO donates his salary to tsunami victims

http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/japan-boss-gives-115m-to-tsunami-victims/story-e6frfkur-1226033636500

Former shelf stacker Grant O'Brien now Woolworths CEO

Woolworths name a new CEO

http://www.news.com.au/business/former-shelf-stacker-now-woolworths-ceo/story-e6frfm1i-1226033470955#ixzz1iRg8hFgB

Report urges employers to take action on workplace stress

Research showing that stress of employees is costing businesses billions of dollars, and the efforts that businesses are now putting into reducing workplace stress

http://www.news.com.au/business/report-urges-employers-to-take-action-on-workplace-stress/story-e6frfm1i-1226033274293#ixzz1iRfd1Eiu

Coles goes for Woolworths' jugular and its weapon is cheap groceries

Coles becoming more aggressive to take over Woolworth's market share

http://www.news.com.au/business/coles-milking-the-price-war-for-all-its-woolworths/story-e6frfm1i-1226033060644#ixzz1iRfJWINh

Angus and Robertson bookstore closures to cost over 100 jobs

More closures of Angus and Robertson stores causing more job losses

http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/angus-and-robertson-bookstore-closures-to-cost-over-100-jobs/story-e6frfkur-1226031556171#ixzz1iReo5B4E

Administration looms for Colorado Group on mounting debts

After mounting debts and decreasing sales, administration looks like a certainty for Colorado Group

http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/administration-looms-for-colorado-group/story-e6frfkur-1226030607050#ixzz1iReDYOXU

Harvey Norman to open online store

After pressures to maintain sales, Harvey Norman deciding to open online store to compete with online retailers

http://www.news.com.au/business/harvey-to-open-online-store/story-e6frfm1i-1226030425518

Public will pay for the air wars

Alan Joyce stating that the general public will be the ones that are punished for the strike action by unions

http://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/public-will-pay-for-the-air-wars/story-fn6ck620-1226167083817

Qantas boss Alan Joyce warns 'innocents' at risk in industrial dispute

Alan Joyce threatening the loss of jobs if strike action continues

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/national/airline-boss-warns-innocents-at-risk/story-e6freooo-1226171166552

Transport Workers Union calls off nationwide strikes, says Qantas

Strike action cancelled after negotiations between Qantas and Unions continue

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/transport-workers-union-calls-off-nationwide-strikes-says-qantas/story-fn7x8me2-1226174481241

Qantas battles unions on four fronts

Ongoing negotiations between Qantas and unions to finalise collective agreements for staff

http://www.news.com.au/business/qantas-battles-unions-on-four-fronts/story-e6frfm1i-1226029106722

Tsunami may lift Japan from slump

Positive signs for production in Japan after the tsunami

http://www.news.com.au/business/tsunami-may-lift-japan-from-slump-past-events-such-as-the-1995-kobe-quake-show-natural-disasters-can-spur-growth/story-e6frfm1i-1226027148227

A bad job is worse for your mental health than unemployment - study

Research into the mental health of employees

http://www.news.com.au/business/a-bad-job-is-worse-for-your-mental-health-than-unemployment-study/story-e6frfm1i-1226026645412#ixzz1iRZcYQMj

War! Foster's fights discounting by Coles

The continuation of the removal of Fosters brands from Coles stores

http://www.news.com.au/business/fosters-takes-fight-to-market/story-e6frfm1i-1226027197971