Friday, March 9, 2012

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

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

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