Thursday, February 2, 2012

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

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

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