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