Consumer watchdog investigates new car retail industry after wave of complaints
Have you been screwed over buying a new car?SICK of dodgy car dealers pushing expensive post-sale car service and making misleading claims? The consumer watchdog wants to hear from you.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is launching an investigation into the new car retailing industry following a “high volume of complaints” about defects.The study will focus on competition and consumer issues that may be present in the industry.“A new car is a significant purchase for consumers a..>> view originalOrigin sells Cullerin Range wind farm for $72m
Chaos as man climbs down Bridge
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COMMENT Australian consumers have embraced international brands such as H&M, putting the heat on local retailers. Photo: Bloomberg If you thought the entry of international retailers like H&M and Zara looks like a shopping mall invasion, the fact is their colonisation is just getting started.With only one third of their planned stores now opened, international retailers are yet to fire the full force of their onslaught on local established competitors.In the ..>> view originalElectricity bills in South Australia already nation's highest, set to increase further as months get colder
Barnaby Joyce warns live cattle exporters as animal advocates seek ban over Vietnam abuse
Video will begin in 5 seconds. Distressing video renews calls for live export ban Footage appearing to show Australian cattle being sledgehammered to death in Vietnam has renewed calls for a ban as animal rights activists reveal the troubling conditions faced by Australian cattle. Vision courtesy ABC. PT1M42S 620 349 Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce has warned negligent live cattle exporters they could have their licences revoked after footage emerged of animals being bludg..>> view originalASX finally posts gain despite Brexit fears
The very real possibility of a "leave" vote on June 23 was spooking markets, said AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver. Photo: Bloomberg Australian shares finally posted a gain on Friday after six successive losses, although the market fell for the third successive week as global concerns over a British exit from the European Union took their toll on investors. Even the US Federal Reserve's dovish commentary after keeping rates on hold was not enough to ..>> view originalASX blocks Guvera initial public offering
Guvera CEO Darren Herft David Rowe The board of music streaming company Guvera will be forced to consider putting the company into administration after the ASX rejected the company's request to list on the exchange through an initial public offering.The ASX blocked the Guvera IPO within days of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission approving a revised prospectus for investors to raise a minimum of $50 million.The company admitt..>> view originalWarragamba Dam: Wall flood-protection plan raises environmental concerns
Warragamba Dam: Wall flood-protection plan raises environmental concerns Posted June 17, 2016 13:28:58 A decision to raise the wall of Sydney's Warragamba Dam will provide vital flood protection for communities downstream, the NSW Government says, but critics have raised environmental concerns about the plan.The State Government will set aside $58 million in next week's budget for the project, which has a total price tag of about $690 million.It would see the height o..>> view original
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