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McDonald’s Employees Wage Not A Problem In Australia; Macca’s Staff Paid Almost $15/Hr

McDonald’s in the U.S. is having a conundrum of Big Mac proportion these days, and neither the franchisers nor the employees are lovin’ it. But while staff workers of the American burger chain are fighting for higher hourly wage, their Australian counterparts are not crying the same complaints. They are already earning almost $15 an hour, and they are about to earn more.
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Japan’s Kanebo Cosmetics Recalls Products in Asia Due to Skin Damage Complaints

Kanebo, the Japanese cosmetics manufacturer, confirmed on Thursday that they will recollect the skin whitening products from different countries in Asia after receiving complaints about skin damages such as white patches and uneven colouring. The company believes that their exclusively developed 4HPB substance causes the damage to the user’s skin.

Woolworths’ New Woolloomooloo Store Reduces Steep Car Park Rates

Shoppers at Woolworths' newest supermarket in Woolloomooloo, Sydney don't have to rush when doing their grocery anymore. The retail giant has dramatically cut their exorbitant parking rates after customers complained that the $65 fee was too much.

Another Blow For Geelong As Target Announces 260 Job Cuts In The Region

Geelong suffers another blow as Target announces 260 job cuts in the region. The Target decision follows Ford's earlier announcement of business shut down in Australia, resulting to hundreds of displaced Geelong workers. Also, 450 workers in the region are facing uncertain future as Shell Refinery is said to be planning to sell by next year.

U.S. Sports Brand Under Armour to Open Australia Outlet in 2014

American sportswear manufacturer Under Armour aims to double its sales to $4 billion by 2016, and one of its strategies is to expand its overseas market. To achieve that, the retailer would open its first Australian store in 2014 and could expand its strategic relationship with Rebel Sport, said Kevin Plank, founder and chief executive officer of Under Armour.

Myer Web Site Crashes on Eve of Mid-Year Sale

In a repeat of the first Click Frenzy incident, the Web site of Australian retail giant Myer crashed on Tuesday evening due to the heavy volume of logins. The crash happened 30 minutes after the online launch of its mid-year sale.

As Ford Moves Out, Holden and Toyota Remain Committed to Australia

In the midst of Ford's decision to ship out of Australia, Holden and Toyota express their intent to stay put in Australia, at least for now. Toyota is even pointing to its $330 million new engine production facility that is meant to cater locally and the whole of Asia.

Virginia Couple Outraged, Walmart Security Accused White Dad of Kidnapping Biracial Daughters

Joseph and Keana, an interracial couple from Virginia, are already used to getting stares from other people. However, they were shocked and outraged when a police officer suddenly appeared at their doorstep to investigate if the three biracial children were theirs as a response to Walmart security’s concern that they may have been kidnapped.

Cancer-Causing Agent Found in Johnson & Johnson Baby Powders

The famous cosmetic brand manufacturer Johnson & Johnson loses its license in India due to an ordered case by the Food and Drug Administration after 15 batches of baby powder products were found sterilized by an irritant and cancer-causing component.

$98 Shirt You Can Wear 100 Days Without Washing

In 2011, a college student from the University of Alberta, Josh Le, were only one pair of jeans for 15 months and to his surprise found that the germ level of the garment was not worrisome. Could the same thing be said of shirts?

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