Virgin Blue has announced it is set to cut 28 of its 330 daily flights, which could mean job losses of up to 400. The scheduled changes will take place from May 7, expected to be felt in one of its most common routes Sydney-Melbourne. The announcements comes after the airline attempted a number of […]
The big banks are finally starting to listen to the financial needs of small business when it comes to lending and borrowing, with the Australian Banking Association announcing it will work closer with small businesses to provide greater financial assistance. The move comes after small business minister Craig Emerson put banks and small business lending […]
As the economy worsens, job cuts are increasing. It is a difficult time to be looking for work. Those finding it particularly tough in this current climate are university graduates. A number of companies are reducing their recruitment drive numbers in an effort to weather the financial crisis. According to a report on ABC News, […]
Even before it’s introduction, the Government’s emissions trading scheme is bringing unexpected benefits to Victorian businesses, who are pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars in profit, by using energy efficient technologies to minimise emissions. According to Sustainability Victoria, businesses are reaping the rewards of energy efficient technologies. Food giant Nestlé, has made changes to the […]
Responding to small to medium business owners need to improve business efficiencies and increase productivity, Canon has launched the fastest scanner in their category, with the release of the DR-3010C. The scanner offers 30-page-per minute desktop scanning, allowing businesses to boost office productivity and save time. Office administration duties can be completed efficiently, with the […]
After revising it’s outlook for official interest rates, JPMorgan is predicting the RBA will be likely to cut interest rates by 50 basis points next month, as the global economy worsens. Chief economist Stephen Walters has signalled the RBA may need to cut official interest rates when they meet next month, after the central bank […]
Online credit card fraud is on the rise, increasing by 50 percent in the last year, according to the Reserve Bank. The figures come after the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce reported a 60 percent increase in fraud earlier this month warning consumers to take extra precautions to ensure their safety. According to Phillip Lowe of […]
In an ironic twist, those workers who are paid to help the unemployed find a job, may soon find themselves out of work, as the Federal Government recasts Australia’s job network and looks to overseas companies to aid jobless Australians. As a result many job centres in regional Australia may be shut down leading to […]
We now have yet another thing to blame on the global financial crisis – crime. According to the Australian Homeland Security Research Centre (AHSRC), we will see an increase in violence, property crime, burglary, robbery and theft as the economic outlook deteriorates. AHSRC executive director, Athol Yates said there is a natural progression between a […]
The Greens are urging everyday Australians to ‘have their say’ about the Government’s planned emissions trading scheme. In strong opposition to the “deeply flawed” emissions trading plans, the Greens want you to submit your views on the plan directly to the Senate. According to the Greens in a statement on their website, The Government’s plan […]
