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Spitting chips!CommentsPremiumWA hot chip prices to rise in latest cost of living blow

West Australians are set to pay more for their hot chips after the State’s only local manufacturer laid bare the financial reality of operating a business in 2022.

Cheyanne Enciso

Making wavesCommentsPremiumTwiggy pockets paper profit on Austal deal

News that the construction of a fleet of new patrol boats for the US Coast Guard could be worth more than $4 billion to Austal has sent the company’s shares soaring, revaluing Mr Forrest’s 13.8 per cent stake.

Daniel Newell and Sean Smith

RebootCommentsPremiumGiving Australia’s industries a jump start

The Albanese Government has a bold plan to revive Australian manufacturing. but five years after the demise of domestic car-making, is it a pipedream or will the assembly lines run again?

James Salmon

MarketSecrets behind booming industry

While many markets are struggling during the country’s economic crisis, one classic investment is proving fruitful for Aussies.

Hamish Spence

Capacity constraintsPremiumManufacturing facing biggest challenge in half century

Australia's manufacturing sector is facing a mixed bag of rising costs and supply issues, along with the benefits of strengthening demand.

Colin Brinsden

More vesselsCommentsAustal gets $300m boost with new contracts

Austal will build another two patrol boats for the Royal Australian Navy and maintain two vessels it has already delivered to Trinidad and Tobago under new contracts worth a combined $300 million.

Daniel Newell

Stocking upCommentsPremiumTwiggy makes waves to become Austal’s biggest shareholder

Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest is again making waves on Austal’s register, ramping up his stake to become the WA-based shipbuilder’s biggest shareholder.

Daniel Newell

Politics‘There is no gas crisis’: outgoing senator

With just 20 days left in the job, one senator is not going quietly, rejecting there’s a gas crisis and slamming government failure on submarines.

Melissa Iaria

RetailPremium$80k job causing supermarket chaos

The true extent of the supermarket labour shortage has been laid bare as one boss says he’s struggling to find workers because of one well-paid job.

Angie Raphael

Highest honour‘Truly humbled’: Aussie AstraZeneca CEO knighted

The Australian chief executive of a global company has received the highest honour for his response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Adelaide Lang

First in classCommentsPremiumNew supersonic jet perfect gift for WA’s mining magnates

Bombardier’s new Global 8000, which is tipped to give its uber rich passengers the world’s most comfortable and healthiest ride, could be the perfect gift for the WA mining magnate who has everything.

Geoffrey Thomas

Mask mysteryPremiumBucks stop as State lawyers, Quigley’s son face off in court

State Government lawyers complain they don’t know whether WA Attorney-General John Quigley’s son is claiming $1 million or $10m in the mask battle.

Neale Prior

More powerCommentsForrest adds more to Austal stake

Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has again topped up his stake in WA-headquartered shipbuilder Austal, bringing his voting power to almost 8 per cent.

Daniel Newell

Orders coolCommentsPremiumAsia manufacturers say pandemic-driven trade boom is fading

Clothing companies and gadget makers are among manufacturers across Asia seeing early signs of cooling demand from their global customers as soaring inflation takes hold.

Enda Curran and Michelle Jamrisko

Cheers!CommentsPremiumGage Roads brewer seals ‘game-changing’ distribution deal

WA-based brewer Good Drinks Australia has sealed a deal with a global beverage maker to be the exclusive distributor of big-name international beers into a rapidly growing Australian market.

Daniel Newell

HealthPremiumWhy your CT scan may be delayed

Patients off to see a doctor for a CT scan may be asked to have it deferred amid a global shortage of a vital medical tool.

Melissa Iaria

Separate waysPremiumIncitec Pivot puts split plan back on the table

Explosives and fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot has put plans to split its business in two back on the table after reporting a huge surge in first-half profit.

Daniel Newell

No dealCommentsCVC Capital walks away from bid for pallet-maker Brambles

CVC Capital Partners has walked away from a potential bid for Brambles Ltd., the Australian provider of pallets and crates for transporting goods around the world.

Aaron Kirchfeld and Manuel Baigorri

Higher stakesPremiumAndrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest ups stake in shipbuilding company

Through his investment vehicle Tattarang, the green hydrogen advocate now holds 6.5 per cent voting power in Austal, an increase from 5 per cent.

Adrian Lowe

Zero toleranceCommentsPremiumSneakers to Teslas: China lockdowns upend supply chains

Supplies of Adidas sneakers and Bang & Olufsen speakers have been hit. Automakers from Toyota to Tesla are facing “unprecedented” costs and production hurdles. Sony is struggling to make enough PlayStations.

Ann Koh and Augusta Saraiva

Unsolicited offer CommentsPremiumCVC mulls takeover bid for $15b pallets firm Brambles

CVC Capital Partners is considering a bid for Australian pallet-pooling services company Brambles. Shares of Brambles surged by a record.

Harry Brumpton and Aaron Kirchfeld

‘Jobs of the future’CommentsPremiumAlbo promises billion-dollar manufacturing cash splash

Anthony Albanese is promising to invest $1 billion in advanced manufacturing if he wins the election, arguing Australia needs to create the ‘jobs of the future’.

Annabel Hennessy

New contractCommentsPremiumAustal to deliver another EPF ship for US Navy

Henderson-headquartered shipbuilder Austal will deliver another Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel to the US Navy after being granted a $324.6 million contract.

Cheyanne Enciso

Clearer skiesCommentsPremiumQantas’ $34b aircraft order to give Project Sunrise wings

Qantas has announced a massive order with Airbus that will carry the airline towards net zero — and help it launch its COVID-delayed Project Sunrise non-stop service between Sydney and London. 

Geoffrey Thomas