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Orica faces long PR recovery from chemical leak

Orica finally re-opened its ammonia plant in Newcastle this week, six months after a toxic chemical leak that became a PR disaster for the global chemicals giant.The company took far too long to notify ... More »Orica faces long PR recovery from chemical leak

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  • Orica faces long PR recovery from chemical leak

    Orica finally re-opened its ammonia plant in Newcastle this week, six months after a toxic chemical leak that became a PR disaster for the global chemicals giant.The company took far too long to notify ...

  • Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos called on parliament to assume a "historic responsibility" in a televised address on the eve of Sunday's crucial vote on fresh austerity measures."The ...

  • Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos called on parliament to assume a "historic responsibility" in a televised address on the eve of Sunday's crucial vote on fresh austerity measures."The ...

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    Thousands of protestors massed in Greece under heavy police watch Saturday after the government approved unpopular budget cuts to get vital rescue funds and avoid the "chaos" of a default.The ...

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  • Thousands protest in Lisbon against austerity measures

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  • Two proposed coal mines in Queensland have been awarded significant project status by the Queensland coordinator general.Cockatoo Coal wants to build the two mines with a combined cost of $1.8 billion.The ...

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