Qantas to switch domestic fleet to Airbus in blow to Boeing
The Australian airline also said it expects to make a first half loss of more than $788m. Source: Thanks BBC
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Westpac: Australia bank pays out over charging dead people
Australia’s second largest bank Westpac has agreed to pay $81m in penalties and compensate customers. Source: Thanks BBC Business
Read moreSydney Airport agrees to $17.5bn buyout deal
The offer from a group of infrastructure investors is one of Australia’s biggest ever takeover bids. Source: Thanks BBC Business
Read moreAustralia jobs: ‘The staffing issue is impossible’
Can free flights and rent lure the foreign workers back to Australia who quit when Covid arrived? Source: Thanks BBC
Read moreJCB signs green hydrogen deal worth billions
JCB will take 10% of the green hydrogen made by Australian mining company Fortescue Future Industries. Source: Thanks BBC Business
Read moreStar Entertainment: Shares fall on money laundering claim
Australian gambling giant Star Entertainment will “take appropriate steps” to address allegations. Source: Thanks BBC Business
Read moreChina applies to join key Asia-Pacific trade pact
It comes the day after a regional security agreement between the US, UK and Australia was unveiled. Source: Thanks BBC
Read moreCovid: Qantas says pandemic to cost billions in lost revenue
The Australian airline’s boss described trading conditions as “diabolical”, even domestically. Source: Thanks BBC Business
Read moreBHP sacked 48 over sexual harassment and assaults at Australian mines
An Australian inquiry has heard allegations of rape and sexual harassment at remote mining camps. Source: Thanks BBC Business
Read moreQantas stands down 2,500 staff over Sydney lockdown
The airline says it expects Australia’s largest city to be closed for at least two more months. Source: Thanks BBC
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