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Geelong plant closes, 150 jobs to go

Melbourne :: Australia | about 18 hours ago | Technology News

Source: The Sunshine Coast Daily

Union leaders have attacked an American company's decision to close its Victorian operation, with the loss of 150 textile jobs. Geelong-based Huyck.Wangner, which manufactures fabric ingredients used in paper production, will gradually wind down production, its US parent company Xerium...

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Winterbottom clings to title hopes

Melbourne :: Australia | about 13 hours ago | Sports News

Source: The Daily Telegraph (Australia)

Mark Winterbottom has not given up on his dream of winning the V8 Supercars championship. Just two days before Winterbottom's sudden- death title battle with Jamie Whincup at Oran Park, the Ford Performance star yesterday took on the infamous Cronulla...

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Magistrate opts out of Mokbel case

Melbourne :: Australia | about 23 hours ago | Conflict & Tragedy

Source: The Daily Telegraph

Tony Mokbel because his wife works with a witness. Magistrate Phillip Goldberg told the Melbourne Magistrates' Court the connection between his wife and barrister Nicola Gobbo meant he should not hear the case. Ms Gobbo is one of four lawyers...

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Doyle slows on Swanston Street

Melbourne :: Australia | about 22 hours ago | Political News

Source: The Age

Soon after wearing the ornate mayoral robe and chains for the first time, Cr Doyle admitted his push to reopen Swanston Street to cars may not win the backing of the newly elected Melbourne City Council. "I make no decisions...

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WAN shock board spill

Melbourne :: Australia | 1 day ago | Business News

Source: The Age

Seven owner Kerry Stokes has tightened his grip on West Australian Newspapers, with three of the company's directors and its chief executive departing in a shock move. The resignation of the three directors and the ousting of chief executive Ken...

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How many beers does it take to cross the road?

Melbourne :: Australia | about 24 hours ago | No category

Source: The Age

HOW many beers does it take to cross the road?...In its latest CBD safety campaign, Melbourne City Council has created a new game, Grogger , in which players drink beer and try to cross a busy road to get to...

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Allenby giving all for sick mum

Melbourne :: Australia | 1 day ago | Sports News

Source: The Sunshine Coast Daily

Losing the Australian Masters after having the title in his sights last Sunday is bearable for Robert Allenby. Not having his mother Sylvia around for much longer will test his tenacious spirit and ultra-competitiveness. But now his burning desire to...

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Cricket wages war erupts

Melbourne :: Australia | 1 day ago | Sports News

Source: Adelaide Now

TOP cricketers are set to go to war with their bosses and chase more pay but some players want less public exposure. Some believe their obligations under their Cricket Australia contracts are too demanding and want this eased when discussions...

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Victoria's public sector savings at risk

Melbourne :: Australia | 1 day ago | Business News

Source: The Age

The fund buys life insurance polices from elderly Americans in the hope they will die more quickly than expected. Up to $150 million could be lost from a $600 million investment made by the Victorian Funds Management Corporation using...

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Dog-gone good shopping

Melbourne :: Australia | 1 day ago | Business News

Source: New Zealand Infotech Weekly

At a time when most retailers are hunkering down, Jan Cameron is spending about $15 million creating a chain of dog-friendly homeware shops. The former Kathmandu owner plans to set up at least 30 Dogs Breakfast Trading Company shops throughout...

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