Tag: Industry
Strike didn't affect train operations: Rio
Rio Tinto says today's industrial action by train drivers in the Pilbara has not affected operations.[MORE]
House, unit sales plummet in Qld
There has been a 40 per cent slump in house and units sales in Queensland.[MORE]
Vietnam allows ANZ to set up local bank
Vietnam has given the go-ahead for ANZ to set up a wholly owned subsidiary based in Hanoi.[MORE]
Union calls off transport strike action
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union called off possible strike action after Brisbane City Council bus drivers were not paid on Thursday.[MORE]
Rio Tinto train drivers strike
The construction union says today's strike by train drivers on Rio Tinto's main line in the Pilbara in Western Australia say 90 per cent of members did not attend their shifts. [MORE]
Darwin back-up generators to be installed
Generators to supply back-up power to Darwin will be installed this weekend.[MORE]
Timber industry wants compo after gas explosion
The timber industry says the report into the Varanus Island gas explosion strengthens its case for compensation.[MORE]
Govt 'must invest more in mortgage market'
The head of Aussie Home Loans has joined calls for the Govt to invest more in the scheme to boost the mortgage market.[MORE]
Opposition missed chance to guarantee savings: Tanner
The Federal Government has rejected Opposition calls for it to raise its guarantee of bank deposits from $20,000 to $100,000.[MORE]
IEA cuts '08 demand growth forecast on weak economy
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has cut its oil demand growth forecast for 2008 to its lowest rate in percentage terms since 1993, citing economic weakness and "a spiralling liquidity crisis".[MORE]
Credit crisis puts Brisbane high-rise development in doubt
The global credit crisis has raised doubt about a $500 million high-rise development in Brisbane's CBD.[MORE]
Community Alliance Party plans to promote, develop business
The Community Alliance Party has unveiled its business policy ahead of next week's election.[MORE]
Qantas workers to negotiate new contract conditions
Qantas maintenance workers have agreed on a series of demands to put to the airline's management next week as part of their ongoing contract negotiations.[MORE]
Government releases report into Varanus Island gas explosion
A report by the National Petroleum Safety watchdog has found that poor inspection and monitoring by gas company Apache Energy led to an explosion on Varanus Island that cut WA's gas supply by a third. [MORE]
Qld Govt says no to seatbelts on all buses
The Queensland Government says it has not agreed to install seatbelts in all buses used on steep roads.[MORE]
Melbourne Airport expansion on hold
Melbourne Airport has postponed an expansion of its domestic terminal, due to fears the global financial crisis will reduce demand for travel.[MORE]
Brisbane bus drivers threaten snap strike over pay failure
Brisbane bus drivers are threatening to take industrial action today unless they get paid by lunchtime.[MORE]
Power on: Company's water shortage fears abate
New South Wales' biggest power producer, Macquarie Generation, says its fears about critical water shortages threatening production are over. [MORE]
Car parts manufacturer closes
Teson Trims at Euroa will close its doors for the final time today.[MORE]
New centre to offer support for small business
The Federal Government is hoping a new manufacturing centre, opening in Dandenong today, will help thousands of companies deal with the global economic crisis.[MORE]
Electrical workers snare 16pc pay deal
The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) says it has signed off on new enterprise bargaining agreements that will give electrical workers a 16 per cent pay increase over three years. [MORE]
RBA underestimated sub-prime crisis: Costello
Former federal treasurer Peter Costello says Australia's Reserve Bank should not have raised interest rates from last November.[MORE]
Govt surrendering to big banks, says Bishop
The Opposition has called on the Government to put more pressure on banks to pass on interest rate cuts to credit card holders.[MORE]
World's biggest chemical supplier eyes off Darwin Harbour
One of the world's largest chemical suppliers says it's evaluating the potential of building a multi-billion dollar plant in Darwin Harbour.[MORE]
Union slams power system in Alice Springs
The Electrical Trades Union says Alice Springs is facing the same power problems that have hit Darwin's northern suburbs.[MORE]
