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

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

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

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

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

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

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