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Ford to end Australian production

Ford to end Australian production

Car maker to cease manufacturing in Australia by Oct 2016 costing 1200 jobs.

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Ford to cease Australian manufacturing

Car maker Ford will end its Australian manufacturing operations by 2016, with 1200 jobs to be lost at its Broadmeadows and Geelong plants.
29 minutes ago
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Report suspect chemical use: Dreyfus

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has called on the public to report suspect use of chemicals which could be used in terrorist bombs.
18 minutes ago
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Ford closure a manufacturing watershed: Ai

Ford's plant closures have been described as a watershed for Australia's troubled manufacturing sector.
28 minutes ago
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Carbon tax a factor in Ford exit: Lib MP

The opposition's Sophie Mirabella says the government's carbon tax has made things harder for manufacturers like Ford.
34 minutes ago
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Australian cops targeting illegal firearms

Police across Australia want to get illegal weapons off the streets and are asking the public to help.
37 minutes ago
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Australian govt will help Ford workers: PM

Julia Gillard says the government will give redundant Ford workers intensive employment assistance.
58 minutes ago

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Terrorism 'can strike without warning'

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says violence sparked by twisted ideology can strike without warning.
1 hour, 2 minutes ago
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Ford made mistakes, says Brumby

John Brumby, the former Victorian treasurer and premier, says decisions made in the US led to the decline of Ford's Australian operations.
1 hour, 2 minutes ago
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Ford signs death notice for Falcon

Ford has confirmed the end of its iconic Falcon model after 50 years in Australia.
1 hour, 6 minutes ago

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Peter Slipper faces ACT court

Former federal speaker Peter Slipper has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to misuse of cab vouchers.
1 hour, 13 minutes ago

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Napthine vows to support axed Ford workers

Victorian Premier Denis Napthine has promised his government will support for any Ford workers who lose their jobs.
1 hour, 44 minutes ago

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Sydney prisoner recaptured after nine days

Police have captured a Sydney prisoner after nine days on the run.
May 23, 2013, 9:14 am

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Hockey hiding his spending cut plans: Wong

Shadow treasurer Joe Hockey has been urged to be "up-front" with Australians about federal funding he may be planning to cut.
May 23, 2013, 9:01 am

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Qld Katter MP Hopper suspended for a week

Katter's Australian Party Queensland leader Ray Hopper has been suspended from state parliament during a fiery debate.
May 23, 2013, 8:43 am

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Cost of raising children jumps 50%: report

The cost of raising children in Australia has raced ahead of increases in household income according to a new report.
May 23, 2013, 8:15 am

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Swan promises help for Ford workers

Treasurer Wayne Swan has promised to help workers at Ford who may lose their jobs.
May 23, 2013, 8:02 am

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Ford to end Australian production

Ford will cease its manufacturing operations in Australia by October 2016 with the loss of 1200 jobs.
May 23, 2013, 7:12 am

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Hawthorn's Franklin apologises to woman

A woman said she felt intimidated when Hawthorn star Buddy Franklin yelled in her face at a bar in Melbourne last Saturday night.
May 23, 2013, 6:05 am

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Bosses urged to employ older women

New research shows there are plenty of benefits for employers who bring older women into their workforce.
May 23, 2013, 3:08 am
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Outlaw bikies used as debt collectors

Commanchero bikie members barged into the home of a leading building industry figure, demanding money for a disputed debt with a sub-contractor.
May 23, 2013, 3:07 am
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