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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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Obesity increase prompts warning to govts

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Dubai jail term like a 'life sentence'

Angela Higgins, wife of businessman Matthew Joyce who has been sentenced to jail in Dubai, says the court's decision was devastating.
May 23, 2013, 9:08 pm
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Deficit, debt ahead of Tas election

Tasmania's bottom line has worsened in what is possibly Lara Giddings' last budget.
May 23, 2013, 5:46 pm

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The transformation of Hazel Hawke

Hazel Hawke had amazing highs and lows during her 38-year marriage to Labor's most successful PM, and campaigning for Alzheimer's in later years.
May 23, 2013, 5:14 pm
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Hazel Hawke dies aged 83

Hazel Hawke, ex-wife of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, has died aged 83, following a battle with dementia.
May 23, 2013, 4:54 pm

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Runners swap outback for icy Canberra

Six Aboriginal men from remote parts of Australia are planning to run the New York marathon in November doing some of their training in Canberra.
May 23, 2013, 4:40 pm

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Bob Jane can't be trusted, court told

A court has been told racing legend Bob Jane has been a "shrewd and calculating" witness throughout a court battle with his son.
May 23, 2013, 4:28 pm

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Vic Ford worker grief over shock shut down

Victorian Ford Workers are devastated by news the company will shut down its manufacturing sites with fears job losses will gut local communities.
May 23, 2013, 4:18 pm

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Accused teacher's NSW dance studio shuts

A Sydney dance school has reportedly announced it is closing after one of its co-directors was refused bail on child abuse offences.
May 23, 2013, 3:55 pm
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Falcon: death of an Aussie icon

Ford's decision to stop making cars in Australia spells the end for the Falcon, the iconic family sedan for millions of Australians across half a century.
May 23, 2013, 3:52 pm
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Qld insists Gonski talks are continuing

Queensland Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek says his state is negotiating with Canberra over Gonski, despite reservations about the NSW deal.
May 23, 2013, 3:40 pm

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Qld fisherman shares bunk bed with croc

A crocodile has spent the night in a bunk bed in far north Queensland after being captured by a local fisherman who is fed up with being stalked by crocs.
May 23, 2013, 3:25 pm

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Ford jobs could not be saved: Vic Premier

Victorian Premier Denis Napthine says he was told there was nothing he could do to save the jobs of Ford workers.
May 23, 2013, 3:25 pm

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Geelong loses 'icon' with Ford shut down

The announced shutdown of Ford's manufacturing operations in Geelong, with 510 job losses, has hit the community hard.
May 23, 2013, 3:24 pm
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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.
May 23, 2013, 3:24 pm

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Ford to cease manufacturing in Australia

Ford's decision to end its Australian manufacturing operations will mean the closure of two plants in Victoria and the loss of 1200 jobs.
May 23, 2013, 3:21 pm

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High dollar claims another scalp

The Australian dollar may be in decline, but the impact of its long period above parity against the US dollar is still being felt.
May 23, 2013, 3:19 pm
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Injured Qld boy's health improves

Queensland carnival ride accident victim Patrick O'Sullivan is to be moved from his hospital's intensive care unit to a normal ward.
May 23, 2013, 2:57 pm

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Defiant Slipper will defend fraud charges

Former commonwealth parliamentary speaker Peter Slipper will face trial over charges of defrauding the commonwealth.
May 23, 2013, 2:55 pm

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