Near the end of the movie “Skyfall”, there’s a scene in which James Bond and M drive out of the city in a classic 1960 Aston Martin DB5, the distinctive silver Bond Car first used in Goldfinger in 1965. Later —and this is a slight spoiler — the car is shot full of holes with assault rifles and blown up with a helicopter.

Explosives and chemicals manufacturer Orica says while its exposure to the exchange rate is limited, the high dollar is “hollowing out” the rest of the economy and hurting manufacturers.

Global steel giant ArcelorMittal has reported a first quarter loss of $343 million, down from a $92m net profit a year ago.

Governments must take an active role in ensuring factory safety and the issue cannot be left to companies alone, according to research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

The AMWU says a plan to build a new rail link in Sydney’s north could create thousands of extra jobs if the materials are sourced locally.