Tag: Industry
Qantas customers will fly during BA strike
Qantas says its customers affected by a British Airways (BA) strike launched on Saturday will not be left stranded, with the company to arrange alternative flights.[MORE]
Hotels shrug off Obama no-show
The hospitality industry says the cancellation of US president Barack Obama's visit to Canberra will not have a negative effect on hotel operators.[MORE]
Timber power plan under fire
Conservationists say the town of Eden on the far south coast of New South Wales will be blighted by toxic pollution if a plan to produce power from wood goes ahead.[MORE]
Defence buys seven new choppers
The Federal Government has signed a $500 million contract with the US Army to procure seven new Chinook helicopters.[MORE]
BA strike to ground thousands
Thousands of travellers will have their plans disrupted when British Airways (BA) cabin crew go on strike today.[MORE]
Premier touts Kimberley gas hub
The premier has told indigenous communities that the proposed Kimberley gas hub will help them achieve economic independence.[MORE]
New driving simulator tested by Treasurer
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says a new driving simulator should help reduce the road toll.[MORE]
Advocacy group highlights transport inequity
Toowoomba's Advocacy and Support Centre says people with disabilities still do not have equal access to most of the state's public transport system.[MORE]
Oakajee expansion 'a step forward'
The Geraldton Iron Ore Alliance has welcomed the increased start-up capacity for the Oakajee port. [MORE]
Federal 'support' for Outback Hwy
The general manager of the Outback Highway Development Council says there is federal support to make a cross-continental road a national project.[MORE]
'Naked greed' costing renters
The Christmas Island Shire has expressed frustration with what it calls the "naked greed" shown by some landlords on the island.[MORE]
Government not embracing proposals to tackle alcohol-fuelled violence
The Queensland Government has poured cold water on some recommendations for reducing drunken violence.[MORE]
Mill transformation to boost jobs
More than 60 jobs are expected to be created when a timber plant in north-east Victoria is made into Australia's biggest plywood mill.[MORE]
Residents face power price slug
Electricity prices are set to increase 13 per cent for southern New South Wales residents.[MORE]
No ban on discount alcohol advertisements: Treasurer
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says the State Government will not support a ban on discount alcohol advertisements. [MORE]
Council seeks shopping centre delay answers
The Rockhampton Regional Council is frustrated by delays to the development of Gracemere Shopping Centre.[MORE]
Catholic teachers strike won't affect all schools
Catholic Education says there will be no strike action next week in the schools it operates in the Archdiocese of Brisbane.[MORE]
Rental vacancy rate drops further
Figures show the rental market in the Illawarra is tightening even further.[MORE]
Perfect produce quest killing Australian farms
Some Australian farmers say they are going broke trying to meet "unrealistic" demands from supermarkets demanding picture-perfect fruit.[MORE]
ASIC favours Storm settlement over litigation
ASIC is in confidential discussions with those involved in the collapse of Storm Financial.[MORE]
Sydney Metro compesation bill soars: reports
There are reports the bill for the failed Sydney CBD Metro has reached more than half-a-billion dollars after construction companies lodged their compensation claims.[MORE]
Uranium sale 'will weaken nuclear safeguards'
A nuclear free campaigner says under no circumstances should Australia seal a deal to sell uranium to Russia.[MORE]
Nightclub hours review prompts tourism fears
A marketing executive says earlier closing times could make Surfers Paradise less attractive to tourists.[MORE]
Power bills to surge, consumers warned
Australia's electricity prices are tipped to increase by up to 30 per cent over the next few years.[MORE]
Storm compensation deal accepted
More than 150 former clients of the failed investment firm Storm Financial have accepted a compensation deal from the Commonwealth Bank.[MORE]
