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TWU challenges strike compo to Qantas

THE Transport Workers Union is challenging a court order to pay Qantas more than $750,000 in compensation over airport strikes.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

ANZ to slash another 1000 jobs this year

ANZ Banking Corporation will axe 1000 employees, just days before it is predicted to report a $1.44 billion profit.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

Sharemarket slightly higher at midday

The sharemarket was largely positive as investors digested the impact of the Greece's vote for austerity measures to secure a bailout.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

ANZ poised to axe more jobs

THE Finance Sector Union says it has been told about "further substantial job cuts" at ANZ during a meeting today.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

JB HiFi profit down 9.4 per cent

JB Hi-Fi says its net profit fell 9.4 per cent in the first half of 2012, with a challenging post-Christmas period, but expects better full-year sales.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

Market opens higher on Greek austerity bill

THE sharemarket opened higher today after the Greek Parliament agreed to an austerity package needed to obtain bailout funds.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

Coles invests $35 million in outback centre

COLES is investing $35 million in the Broken Hill Plaza shopping centre development in outback New South Wales.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

Optus reports lift in net profit

AUSTRALIA'S number two telco Optus says it has posted a resilient third-quarter result where net profit rose four per cent.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

Grounding was positive for Qantas - Joyce

PILOTS' union label airline CEO's comments as "bizarre and worrying" after move left tens of thousands stranded.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

Pilots attack Joyce over Qantas comments

QANTAS pilots have come out swinging against Alan Joyce after he said that grounding the airline's fleet had been "positive for the brand".

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

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