Science could lead women to the front

THE Federal Government has called in its scientific big guns to work out what front-line jobs women should be doing in the armed forces.

Defence scientists to work out suitable jobs for women

THE Government has called in its scientific big guns to think about what front-line jobs women should be doing in the armed forces.

Industry warns of carbon trading backlash

AUSTRALIA'S biggest steel maker, BlueScope, has attacked the proposed emissions trading scheme, signalling a start to the next round of argument before the Federal Government's legislation goes to the Senate again in November.

Health Merger 'to Bring Jobs'

THE merger between Medibank Private and ahm will boost jobs in Wollongong, Medibank Private managing director George Savvides said yesterday.

Fight For Our Jobs

A NEW fight to keep jobs in the Illawarra has emerged after a brutal state mini-budget announced the sale of a key public sector office in Wollongong and the closure of Keelong Juvenile Justice Centre at Unanderra.

600 Pillar Jobs High Priority

PROTECTING about 600 jobs at the Wollongong call centre of superannuation administration business Pillar will be central to any deal if a proposed sell-off of the state-owned business goes ahead.

Editorial Developments Crucial To New Wave Of Jobs

LESS than a week after a damning report into corruption involving Wollongong City Council staff, councillors and developers, it would be easy to demonise developers.

Merger Will Not Cost Illawarra Jobs: Kelly

WESTPAC boss Gail Kelly says no jobs or branches in the Illawarra will be sacrificed if the plan to merge with St George goes ahead.

Push For More Jobs, Fast Travel

ILLAWARRA workers could miss out on jobs if employers were forced to pay them to commute to Sydney, the Illawarra Business Chamber has claimed.