Labour of love or a marriage of convenience? Two of Australia’s most blue-collar unions are considering walking down the aisle.
Talks are underway for a marriage of two of the nation’s most formidable
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ACCC leaves investors wanting more from Asciano
Investors want Asciano to provide an alternative plan in case Brookfield’s proposed takeover is blocked by the government’s competition watchdog.
A Fairfax report on Monday suggests the
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Hunt re-approves Adani mine and rail project
Green groups have condemned environment minister Greg Hunt’s renewed approval of the Carmichael coal mine and rail project for Queensland’s Galilee Basin.
Hunt’s initial approval of the massive coal
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‘Contest of ideas’ hailed with Infrastructure Victoria creation
In an echo of Mao Zedong’s “let 100 flowers bloom”, Victoria’s new infrastructure czar, Jim Miller, has talked of a “contest of ideas” in determining future priority projects for the state.
Miller
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Freight needs equal consideration
COMMENT: Malcolm Turnbull is good news for public transport, but freight rail needs love too, Michael Kilgariff writes.
Much has been written and said since Malcolm Turnbull’s
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Herbert made ARA chairman
Bob Herbert has been appointed as the chairman of the Australasian Railway Association (ARA), after serving as the interim chair during the turnover period of recent months.
Herbert took over as interim
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Traders shun Asciano after ACCC doubt
Asciano closed 7.6% down on the stock exchange on Thursday, with traders responding to doubts raised by the competition watchdog over Brookfield’s $8.9 billion takeover offer.
If Brookfield’s offer
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Concerned ACCC delays Asciano decision
Australia’s competition watchdog is concerned Brookfield’s proposed $8.9 billion takeover of Pacific National owner Asciano will create an unfair business environment in the Queensland and Western
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GrainCorp shortens payment terms to attract growers
Facing a tough harvest and increasing competition from international players, Australian agribusiness GrainCorp has looked to boost its appeal to grain growers, shortening its payment terms from 14 days
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ACCC set to announce Asciano decision
Australia’s competition watchdog is due to announce its decision on the controversial takeover proposal of Asciano by Brookfield on Thursday, October 15.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
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