Entrepreneur Dick Smith has said Woolworths’ decision to end its supply deal with SPC Ardmona was the fault of tough competition from Aldi, which could eventually run Woolworths and/or Coles out of business.
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Hazelwood power station closure announced, site to shut in March
Majority owner Engie has announced that it will close its 1,600 megawatt brown coal-fired power station at Hazelwood on March 31 next year, with 750 jobs to be lost.
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900 jobs to go as announcement to close Hazelwood expected this week
An announcement on the closure of the brown coal-fired Hazelwood power plant is expected tomorrow, with around 900 jobs to be lost.
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Formal decision to close Hazelwood still not made, insists minister
No final decision to shut the La Trobe Valley’s Hazelwood power plant, energy minister Josh Frydenberg has insisted today, as reports continue that its French majority owner is set to close the site by April if a buyer doesn’t come forward.
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What lessons has industry learnt?
With Ford closing its manufacturing operations in Victoria last month, and Toyota and Holden following suit next year, many observers are asking what led to this unfortunate outcome. Alan Johnson
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Over 120 jobs to go at ASC by November
121 workers at ASC will finish up their jobs in the next two weeks, a spokesperson has told Senate estimates, with the jobs shed mostly being contractors.
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Launch of new Ai Group Graduate Employment Service
“Ai Group has today launched its new graduate employment service in Canberra which aims to tackle the catch-22 dilemma where graduates can’t find a suitable job without experience and employers can’t find job-ready graduates with experience,” Australian Industry Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox said.
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Queensland aviation manufacturer shuts down, ending 20 jobs
Bundaberg-based aviation engine and part manufacturer CAMit has confirmed its closure.
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Ford workers willing but unlikely to find decent jobs: study
When Ford closes the doors on its vehicle manufacturing operations today about 600 workers will walk out of the factory gate for the last time at the Broadmeadows assembly plant in Melbourne’s northern suburbs and at the company’s engine and stamping plants in Geelong. Preliminary results from a survey of more than 400 auto workers show that most of them still want to work but are unlikely to find secure, long-term jobs.
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Holden to make last-ever Cruze vehicle today, 270 jobs to go
The last-ever Holden Cruzes will be made today, with 270 staggered redundancies as a result as the car maker prepares to end manufacturing late-next year.
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Last Ford ever to be made this morning, factories to shut
Ford Australia will produce its last car ever this morning, with pictures of “The Last Falcon Sedan” appearing on a Ford Facebook fan page.
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The Ford plant closure is a sad loss of manufacturing know-how
The closure of Ford’s casting plant in Geelong does make you wonder how losing the ability to make our own engines can be a step forward. Australia should take stock and contemplate what kind of society we are becoming.
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Only 13 per cent of VIC auto workers currently looking for jobs
A study of 400 Victorian auto industry employees has found only 13 per cent have started looking for new jobs.
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Hazelwood shutdown dangerous for Portland smelter
The Portland aluminium smelter would be at a heightened risk of closure if the Hazelwood power station shut, an outcome which may be decided next month.
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Emu Plains manufacturer struggling to fill 30 positions
A half-century-old recreational vehicle manufacturer in western Sydney is struggling to find employees to fill vacancies, it has said.
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Reports Ericsson plans to cut 3,000 jobs, end Swedish production
Economic uncertainty straining Whyalla community, support services: Mission Australia
Economic uncertainty in the steel city of Whyalla is seeing increased anxiety in the community and putting youth in danger of developing drug and other problems, according to Mission Australia.
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“Zero” job losses as Ford shifts small car manufacture to Mexico: CEO
Ford Motor Co. will move the assembly of all of its small cars made in US to Mexico though its CEO insists there will be no job losses.
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Expansion should create 50 new jobs at SA company, says founder
The founder of South Australian manufacturer Hegs has said a growing number of contracts is expected to double the company’s headcount.
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SA makes pitch for armoured vehicles work
South Australia is hoping to get as much as possible out of armoured vehicle work for the Land 400 project, and has pledged to create a centre of excellence for military vehicles in its pitch.
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