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 Brisbane Times | Uncertain times for south west Victorian aluminium workers ABC Online The company has deemed it unprofitable due to high input costs and pressures from the high Australian dollar. Minister for Regional Cities and South West Coast member Denis Napthine says Alcoa has informed him that about 600 jobs at its Portland ... Taskforce to seek ways to save Alcoa Portland spared as Alcoa reviews future of Geelong site Alcoa reviews Australia aluminum-smelter operation |
Labor keeps economy, jobs in focus The Australian Known as "The Godfather" of South Australian politics, Senator Don Farrell yesterday took over convening duties for the national Right. Dirty tricks: THE opposition has accused Julia Gillard of running an office that has ''a culture of dirty tricks'', ... |
SA jobs lift on OZ Minerals contract Adelaide Now The job increases will be a boon for South Australians, with both Thiess and OZ focussed on employing locally. A successful indigenous employment program is also run at the site, taking in participants from nearby communities such as Coober Pedy. |
 The Age | Gillard backs Holden as it cuts jobs Sky News Australia Gillard backs Holden as it cuts jobs Updated: 05:47, Friday February 3, 2012 The federal government has vowed to help Holden however it can, as the car manufacturer plans to slash 100 jobs in South Australia. Declining sales in the US and Middle East ... Holden cuts highlight bigger manufacturing dilemmas Holden production won't be affected: govt Car-maker Holden gets helping hand from Government |
 NEWS.com.au | PRESS DIGEST-Australian General News - Feb 9 Reuters The report is the first time Australia has been linked with any incidents of this nature. Page 1. -- It was revealed yesterday that the death of Tamati Grant, who was hit by a train at Kogarah Station in New South Wales in 2010, could have been avoided ... BHP warns of cutbacks and closures despite $9bn profit Aussie shares end higher on IT, energy BHP first half profit falls to $9.3b |
 The West Australian | Nasser backs car industry support The Australian Last month, Toyota announced 350 job cuts, and the government is considering more assistance for General Motors Holden and Ford. South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill said on Monday he had received "a proposition" from Holden, as the parties ... Former boss of Ford Motor Co boss calls for industry support |
 Bloomberg | Coming up, Toyota to add 400 jobs 14 News WFIE Evansville The production increase will be for the Highlander, a mid-size SUV, which will include a hybrid and export models. The export model will be for Russia and Australia. Gibson County already exports the Sienna mini-can to South Korea. Toyota bringing Highlander stateside, moving vehicle's production to Indiana Toyota Shifts Highlander Output to US From Japan to Blunt Yen Toyota Highlander Production Will Move to U.S. |
 BigPond News | Where you live can pose job hurdles: study Ninemsn The Life Around Here study was based on interviews at 59 households across Broadmeadows in Victoria, Mansfield Park in South Australia and Carole Park in Queensland. Lead researcher Kelly Hand said each suburb had been identified as being socially and ... Transport, childcare, and violence are key reasons for joblessness: study |
 TopNews Arab Emirates | Job losses likely despite GM payment ABC Online South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has conceded that job losses at Holden's Elizabeth plant are likely even after a multi-million dollar sum is paid to parent company General Motors. Mr Weatherill recently travelled to the United States to meet ... Government payment won't save Holden jobs Job Cuts Expected Despite GM Payment $18 small cost to save car workers |
Reconciliation Action Plan boosts Indigenous workforce ABC Online Michael Batycki is the regional manager for the supermarket chain in South Australia and the Northern Territory. MICHAEL BATYCKI: In particular, the last 18 months we have been working closely with a group of trainers to engage in a pre-employment ... |