Gerry Harvey: Hold Off Carbon Tax, Consumer Confidence To Be Hit
He is at it again. Harvey Norman wades into the murky world of carbon tax claiming it will knock consumer confidence - and ultimately his bottom line.
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Nokia Drops 7,000 Jobs, Gains ‘Clarity’
The phones giant has issued major cuts to its workforce as it hooks up with Microsoft.
Multiplex Profits Climb 150pc
Perth-based construction company Multiplex has reported net profits of $539.4 million for the year, up 149 percent on 2006 due to positive contributions across most divisions. In today's statement to...
Apple Boss Steve Jobs Still In Strife With Regulators
Apple boss Steve Jobs is still in strife with regulators over the backdating of stock options. In recent moves he has been subpoenaed to give evidence in a move that...
Optus $200K Fine Misleading $49 Max Caps
Telco has received a rap for "misleading" $49 Max Cap ads, and fined almost $200,000.
Growers And Traders Get Last Warning
The ACCC has issued a third and final warning to horticultural growers and traders who are backdating contracts to circumvent the recently introduced Horticulture Code of Conduct
CE Sales Could Be Hit By Rate Rise & Election
Retail sales are booming with consumer electronics among the most popular of purchases alongside food. This say the experts is almost certain to lead to an interest rate raise which...
Optus Nab FetchTV For IPTV As Telstra T Box Battle Looms
A content battle is set to break between Optus and Telstra with the signing today of a content deal between the telco and FetchTV.
Vodafone Deny Egyptian Propoganda Yet Sends Pro-Gov Texts
Mobile carrier strongly denies Egyptian propoganda accusations.