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