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Gunns 'cleared' for mill construction - 05 Jan 09 Timber giant Gunns Ltd has won federal government approval to start construction of its controversial Tasmanian pulp mill. Audit uncovers underpayment of workers - 05 Jan 09 Four workers at a Sydney confectionery wholesaler who were underpaid for five years will get almost $4,000 each in back pay after a random audit. Floods cut off towns in north-west Qld - 05 Jan 09 Several towns in Queensland's north-west remain isolated due to flooding following monsoonal rain. Small stores exempt from pricing scheme - 05 Jan 09 Smaller stores are to be exempted from a mandatory unit pricing scheme that will force major supermarkets to display the price of products per unit. KKR appoints Qantas chairman as adviser - 04 Jan 09 Global private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) has appointed Qantas chairman Leigh Clifford as senior adviser. Employers 'may be feeling more positive' - 04 Jan 09 Some employers may be feeling a little more positive about hiring people despite the economic gloom, according to the latest Olivier Job Index. Gillard urges bosses not to wield axe - 03 Jan 09 The federal government has urged bosses to rethink plans to sack workers amid fears of employment rocketing up in 2009. Retailers to cut costs for slow season - 02 Jan 09 Australian retailers, already hit by the economic downturn, are finding ways to cut costs during the seasonally quiet February and March period. 2009 good time to buy property: broker - 02 Jan 09 Australians could find 2009 an opportune time to buy property, but they should not expect a swift recovery in housing prices. Adelaide cut 2008 water use amid drought - 02 Jan 09 In the face of the ongoing drought Adelaide water users cut consumption by three billion litres in 2008. Manufacturing decline continues: survey - 02 Jan 09 Manufacturing activity declined for a seventh straight month in December as lower interest rates and stimulus packages were yet to be felt, a survey said. Beer and pokies off Qld breakfast menu - 01 Jan 09 The days of having a beer with brekky and a flutter on the pokies in Queensland are over. US jobless data hints at bleak 2009 - 01 Jan 09 The number of laid-off workers continuing to draw US unemployment benefits bolted to 4.5 million in late December. Aussie shares suffer worst year ever - 01 Jan 09 The ASX will offer investors the best buying opportunity in a generation in 2009, after the bourse suffered its biggest ever annual decline in 2008. Aussie revellers party like it's 2009 - 01 Jan 09 Australians have seen in the New Year in a flurry of fireworks, hugs and popping champagne corks, focusing on fun rather than economic gloom. Cabinet of 1978 considered beef for cars - 31 Dec 08 Of all the weird trade deals in Australia's history, probably none came close to the 1978 scheme to swap 7,000 tonnes of Aussie beef for 2,000 Alfa Romeo cars. Capital in short supply in 2009 - 31 Dec 08 Capital and debt will be the financial world's most precious resources in 2009 after an Annus Horribilis (horrible year) for the banking sector in 2008. A bumpy ride ahead for aviation in 2009 - 31 Dec 08 The aviation industry hit turbulence in 2008 and is bracing for another bumpy ride in 2009 as the global financial crisis continues to dent demand. Interest rates to keep falling in 2009 - 31 Dec 08 Official interest rates have fallen to the lowest levels in decades and are expected to keep going in the same direction in 2009. National holiday road toll rises to 47 - 31 Dec 08 The national holiday road toll has jumped to 47 following deaths in the Northern Territory and Victoria. Job situation could get worse: Gillard - 31 Dec 08 Australian jobs could be hit hard in 2009 by the continuing global financial crisis, Acting Prime Minister Julia Gillard says. Metgasco in joint venture discussions - 31 Dec 08 Metgasco says the company is in discussion with several parties regarding potential joint ventures, although there is no certainty a deal will be done. Oil drops under $US40 on weak demand - 31 Dec 08 Oil futures has dropped below $US40 a barrel as the market focused once more on weak demand after hefty price gains a day earlier amid the Gaza conflict. European stocks soar in New Year's rally - 31 Dec 08 European stocks have soared in a mini-rally ahead of the New Year's holiday after a shocking 12 months that have seen the value of stocks decimated globally. Holiday road toll rises to 43 - 30 Dec 08 Two deaths in NSW and one in Tasmania have taken the national holiday road toll to 44. Train fares, taxes to rise in NSW - 30 Dec 08 NSW residents will wake up to more than a headache on New Year's Day with a raft of new fees and taxes, including an increase in train fares. NSW warned of mosquito threat - 30 Dec 08 Health authorities are warning NSW residents of possible outbreaks of two debilitating mosquito-borne viruses in the New Year. Look out for arsonists, Perth told - 30 Dec 08 Fire authorities have urged WA to be on the lookout for arsonists after what they say is the deliberate lighting of up to 22 fires in the hills around Perth. Economy 'in for a tough ride' in 2009 - 30 Dec 08 The Australian economy is heading for a tough year in 2009, with policymakers hoping interest rates cuts and recent fiscal stimulus will prevent a recession. New parks to protect river red gums - 30 Dec 08 Four new national parks will be created along the Murray River system to protect Victoria's river red gums, it was announced on Tuesday. Salt removal scheme benefits the Murray - 30 Dec 08 A scheme to stop salt entering the River Murray in South Australia has captured about 150,000 tonnes this year, the state government says. 'Terrifying' storm lashes Boggabilla - 30 Dec 08 A storm that ripped roofs from homes as it lashed through a small town in northern NSW was "terrifying", the owner of the local pub says. Qld Greens call for electoral reform - 30 Dec 08 Queensland's 150th birthday in 2009 is an ideal time to consider electoral reform, the Queensland Greens say. Severe lightning storms hit Queensland - 30 Dec 08 More than 18,000 lightning strikes were recorded on Monday night as south-east Queensland was hit by severe storms for the seventh time in as many weeks. Hard year ahead for Australian tourism - 30 Dec 08 Australia's tourism industry is headed for a tough year on the back of the global crisis with a drop in foreign visitors expected, a new report shows. Salvos ask for donations, not rubbish - 29 Dec 08 The Salvation Army is pleading for people not to leave unusable goods and rubbish outside its stores during the festive season. Bargain hunters buoy Myer, DJs sales - 29 Dec 08 Retail giants Myer and David Jones Ltd are delighted with sales and volumes levels from a big post-Christmas weekend after shoppers snapped up discounted items. Retailers expecting a quiet January - 29 Dec 08 Consumers may have done the last of their post-Christmas shopping with retailers preparing for a slow January. NSW business taxes 'Australia's highest' - 29 Dec 08 NSW companies having to pay "the highest business taxes in Australia" obstructs efforts to pull the state out of an economic downturn, an industry group says. Investors see 2009 bargains: survey - 29 Dec 08 Many Australian investors see local shares as bargain buys but still have a bearish outlook for 2009, a survey says. Fluoride 'to boost health' in SE Qld - 29 Dec 08 Fluoridated water is now flowing into the taps of almost 80 per cent of households in South-east Queensland, the government says. O'Farrell prepared for 'bigger deficit' - 29 Dec 08 NSW Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell says he'd be prepared to run a bigger budget deficit if elected. Big crowd comes out for Boxing Day sales - 26 Dec 08 Despite the gloomy economy, retailers across the country opened doors to hordes of shoppers eager to snap up a bargain on the first day of post-Christmas sales. Shoppers crowd Melbourne Boxing Day sale - 26 Dec 08 Strong crowds have turned out for the Boxing Day sales in central Melbourne. Pell urges Aussies to think of jobless - 25 Dec 08 The Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, Cardinal George Pell, has called on all Australians to think of people who have lost their jobs due to economic turbulence. Fish farmer loses 500 eels in break-in - 25 Dec 08 A north Queensland fish farmer has had more than 300 short finned eels stolen and another 200 left for dead. Emu stabbed to death in Queensland zoo - 24 Dec 08 An emu has been stabbed to death at a central Queensland Zoo. Turnbull delivers Christmas message - 24 Dec 08 Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull says Christmas is a time to remember soldiers serving overseas defending Australia's values. GE Money sells Wizard to Aussie - 24 Dec 08 GE Money Australia and New Zealand will sell its Wizard Home Loans brand and franchise network in Australia to Aussie Home Loans for an undisclosed amount. Recession in Australia 'not inevitable' - 24 Dec 08 Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan is continuing to talk up the economy as other countries around the world slide into recession. Vic petrol prices set to jump: RACV - 24 Dec 08 Petrol prices are set to rise across Victoria on Christmas Eve, the state's peak motoring body says. Fuel prices stay low in Adelaide - 24 Dec 08 Fuel companies delivered an early Christmas present to Adelaide motorists with petrol on Wednesday at its lowest price this week. Pre-Christmas sales hit a record $38b - 24 Dec 08 The economic downturn has not dented pre-Christmas sales with consumers across Australia spending a record $38 billion. Net filter may be impossible: opposition - 24 Dec 08 The federal opposition says the Rudd government is finding it increasingly difficult to make good on its promise of an internet content filter. NZ regulator approves Fonterra pricing - 24 Dec 08 The payment of higher prices to farmers being courted by rivals by Fonterra has got a thumbs up from the New Zealand competition regulator. NZ company linked to milk scare bankrupt - 24 Dec 08 The New Zealand dairy exporter that owns part of the Chinese company at the centre of a tainted milk scandal says the venture has been declared bankrupt. Secure marketing available to growers - 05 Nov 08 AustraliaÂ’s new grain marketing environment has given growers the opportunity to seize control of their marketing efforts according to one of the countryÂ’s leading grain marketers. Elders announces review of support services to improve network performance - 04 Nov 08 Elders Rural Services today announced a review of its head office and business support centre services to identify avenues for improving the cost effectiveness of its branch network operations. The review is the second stage of the business transformation program that Elders committed to in June this year. Growers seek security and certainty in volatile grain market - 08 Oct 08 Ongoing volatility in international grain markets and deregulation of AustraliaÂ’s bulk wheat export system had created challenges but also new opportunities for growers to maximise profitability according to an Australian grain marketing business today. New appointment re-affirms Elders’ commitment to north-east Victoria - 17 Sep 08 Leading Australian agribusiness Elders has re-affirmed its commitment to primary producers and their communities in north-eastern Victoria with the appointment of Ron Creek as Regional Sales Manager. New appointment re-affirms Elders’ commitment to the Gippsland region - 17 Sep 08 Leading Australian agribusiness Elders has re-affirmed its commitment to primary producers and their communities in the Gippsland region with the appointment of Rob Massina as Regional Sales Manager. Wheat producers the winners as Elders Toepfer Grain gains export accreditation - 04 Sep 08 Elders Toepfer Grain reports it has had a "very enthusiastic" response from international grain buyers to news of the joint ventureÂ’s selection in the first group of accredited bulk exporters under the Australian GovernmentÂ’s reformed bulk wheat export marketing system. Elders well placed to support agricultural - 15 Aug 08 Elders Supports Carbon Pool Initiative - 13 Dec 07 Agribusiness Elders has announced its support for a national carbon pool program that has been set up to help combat climate change. Elders and Optus to build rural and regional broadband network - 18 Jun 07 The Optus and Elders joint venture, OPEL Networks Pty Ltd (OPEL), has secured $958 million in funding from the Australian Government. Click go the shears as Elders staff lose their locks - 22 Feb 07 Elders WA making runs for the McGrath Foundation - 22 Feb 07 Glenn McGrath welcomes launch of new ... - 15 Feb 07 Launch of new partnership to assist Victoria’s farming sector - 15 Feb 07 Elders staff and clients raise funds for employment of breast cancer care nurses - 01 Feb 07 Victorian Canola grower yields unexpected bonus - 16 Jun 06 Unexpected bonus for Sth Aust Canola grower - 16 Jun 06 Elders launches new free web-based weather service - 27 Oct 05 A new, highly sophisticated, free internet-based weather service has been launched in Australia. Elders announces expansion of SA rural products and services provision - 28 Jun 05 Elders Ltd has just announced the integration into its business of the successful privately-owned DiManno Growers Supplies business. Webster Limited Massive End of Financial Year Clearance - 21 Jun 05 Sale Date: Jun 29 2005, Summary: 500 lots, Location of Sale: Quecus Park, Carrick (Agfest Site) Tasmania. Futuris Interim Result - 10 Feb 05 View the lastest announcement. Elders Donates $100,000 to tsunami victims - 02 Feb 05 |
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