Justin Loiseau, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

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Aussies spend $100 per week on fuel and energy

September 25, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

Queenslanders pay the least, NT residents pay the most.

SKILLED Group snags $200 million LNG contract

September 25, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

SKILLED expects to put staff on the ground before FY 2015.

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Jetstar and Qantas cleared for Singapore coordination

September 24, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

The move is obviously a win for both companies.

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Farmers fight back against Woolworths and Coles

September 24, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

Farmers are fed up with minimal market margins.

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BHP's $1.5 billion WA natural gas plant is open for business

September 20, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

With a production capacity of 200 terrajoules per day, the plant will be busy pulling gas from four offshore wells.

Aussies are using loans to pay off loans

September 20, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

Between 50% to 90% of cash saved from interest rate cuts went to mortgage prepayments.

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David Jones snags exclusive deal with UK luxury brand

September 20, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

A favorite clothing line of Kate and Pippa Middleton comes to Oz.

New earthquake shakes Japan's nuclear notions

September 20, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

Environmentalists and the public are pushing for a nuclear-free Japan, and this latest quake is a formidable addition to their…

Origins pens major natural gas deal with ESSO and BHP

September 19, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

Origin is now better positioned than ever before.

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The Cash Store runs out of cash

September 19, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

The payday lender's practices were questionable at best.

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Wine makers whine over Woolworths

September 18, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

Woolworths has solemnly sworn to adhere to a voluntary Aussie winemakers code of conduct.

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A major drag on Aussie retailers

September 17, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

Retail execs asking new government to eliminate the GST-free threshold on online purchases.

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Qantas considers 300 cuts in Avalon

September 17, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

Qantas' review called "another move towards offshoring."

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Telstra seals $457 million Queensland government deal

September 16, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

The partnership is set for 15 years.

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Fiji Airways considers new strategy

September 16, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

The company is considering new locations and new partnerships.

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Japan goes nuclear-free

September 16, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

Japan and Australia may be oceans apart, but the two countries are closely linked.

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Tabcorp takes first place in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

September 13, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

This is the eighth time in the past nine years it's snagged the top spot.

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Indonesia to buy 1 million hectares of Aussie land for beef

September 13, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

Beef prices are hitting record highs in Indonesia, forcing the government to look overseas.

McMillan admits hit from fringe benefits tax, but stays silent on amount

September 12, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

McMillan shares are still down 30% from their previous $18 price.

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Qantas pens $7.7 million tourism deal with WA

September 12, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

The airline has also penned partnerships with NSW, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

Paper or plastic? British pounds take a note from Australia

September 11, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

The Bank of England thinks paper pounds are rubbish.

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Drillsearch partners with Santos to speed up sales

September 11, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

Santos has acquired a 60% stake in Drillsearch's Western Cooper Wet Gas Project.

5 super flash cars with super fat margins

September 10, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

Porsche places first for profit margins.

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Elders to cut staff by 10%

September 10, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

The move comes as part of more than $25 million in cuts.

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Virgin wants more flights for Sydney Airport

September 9, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

Airlines are infamous for their robust rules, and this hourly flight cap seems to be a relic from the past.

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Qantas CEO snags $1 million raise

September 9, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

For investors, the reward comes as a mixed bag.

Titan expects 50% boost in EBIT for 2014

September 6, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

The energy and infrastructure services group has big plans for its future.

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Telstra renovates Sydney HQ for customer focus

September 6, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

This latest move comes almost exactly four months after the company announced a major upgrade to its Canberra offices.

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Perpetual switches up equities team with an eye towards ethical investments

September 5, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

All the new appointees have 16 years or more of experience in the industry.

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Put the brakes on your Lexus, there's been a recall

September 5, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

Toyota is recalling 2,500 Lexus vehicles in Australia.

Will 80,000 striking miners put gold back in the red?

September 5, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

South African gold miners are demanding better pay.

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One thing scarier than a graveyard? The high cost of burials

September 4, 2013 | Justin Loiseau

That's why many Australians are opting for cremation.

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