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Archive for August, 2019
Missing Torres Strait five presumed dead
Police have advised the families of four adults and a child missing in the Torres Strait for four nights that there’s little chance of finding the group alive. August 4, 2019 The families of five people missing in the Torres Strait have been given the “terrible” news there’s little chance of finding the group alive […]
Earlier Christmas penalty rates for Qld
The Queensland government will compensate Christmas Eve workers for lost penalty rates by planning to make December 24 a public holiday after 6pm. August 4, 2019 Queenslanders working on Christmas Eve are set to be compensated for lost penalty rates if the Palaszczuk government has its way. It’s planning to make December 24 a public […]
Fresh trade war fears weaken ASX
The Australian share market is tipped to open lower after the resumption of the US-China trade war pushed Wall Street sharply lower. August 4, 2019 The Australian share market is tipped to start the week lower after concerns over the US-China trade war triggered sharp falls on Wall Street. Investors have been rattled by Donald Trump’s […]
Palmer blinks in Qld Nickel collapse fight
Mining magnate Clive Palmer has agreed to pay liquidators $18 million to settle Queensland Nickel’s $88 million unpaid rail transport debt owed to Aurizon. August 2, 2019 Clive Palmer has blinked first during his $200 million standoff with Queensland Nickel’s liquidators, agreeing to pay $18 million to settle $88 million in unpaid rail transport fees. It’s the first concession […]
Second Palmer Qld Nickel deal likely
A lawyer for Clive Palmer’s companies has hinted another deal with Queensland Nickel liquidators is being negotiated outside court. August 2, 2019 Another Clive Palmer deal over the Queensland Nickel collapse may be brewing after the lead lawyers at the $200 million liquidation trial re-entered talks, promising to return within the hour. On Thursday, the billionaire businessman […]
Second Palmer Qld Nickel deal brewing
A lawyer for Clive Palmer’s companies has hinted another deal with Queensland Nickel liquidators is being negotiated outside court. August 2, 2019 Another Clive Palmer deal over the Queensland Nickel collapse is brewing as lawyers at the $200 million liquidation trial enter their fourth night of behind-the-scene talks. On Thursday, the billionaire businessman made his first concession during […]
No second Palmer Qld Nickel collapse deal
Clive Palmer’s $18 million deal to settle the largest Queensland Nickel liquidator’s claim against him hasn’t been followed with an expected second concession. August 2, 2019 Expectations of Clive Palmer making a second deal with Queensland Nickel’s liquidators, following his agreement to pay $18 million in rail transport debts, have yet to be realised. On […]
Palmer settles $90m Qld Nickel claim
Clive Palmer has settled a $90 million claim over the collapse of Queensland Nickel following two nights of out of court discussions, a court has been told. August 1, 2019 Clive Palmer has settled part of his massive $200 million lawsuit with liquidators over the collapse of Queensland Nickel, a court has heard. A lawyer for the liquidators, Shane […]
Palmer settles $88m Qld Nickel claim
Billionaire businessman Clive Palmer has agreed to pay liquidators $18 million to settle Queensland Nickel’s unpaid rail transport debts to Aurizon. August 1, 2019 Clive Palmer has agreed to pay $18 million to settle an $88 million liquidators’ claim for unpaid Queensland Nickel rail transport fees. It’s the first concession the billionaire businessman has made during his $200 million […]
Gold Coast murder plot accused not guilty
Steven William Gordon had been cleared of plotting to murder a wealthy Gold Coast businessman for his estranged wife. August 1, 2019 A man has been found not guilty of offering $50,000 for the murder of a Gold Coast woman’s ex-husband in a plot which failed because the hired hit men never wanted to kill. Steven […]
Palmer Qld Nickel trial halted for talks
The Queensland Nickel liquidation trial has again been halted for more talks, with a Clive Palmer company lawyer foreshadowing an upcoming resolution. August 1, 2019 The Clive Palmer Queensland Nickel collapse trial has again been adjourned after two nights of behind-the-scenes talks between the warring parties. There’s speculation some sort of deal may have been reached, but lawyers remain […]