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Gerard CockburnBusiness Reporter

Gerard Cockburn is a business reporter based in Sydney. Gerard covers aviation alongside a number of other issues including industrial relations, energy and companies. He has previously worked as a federal politics reporter in Canberra and has a strong interest in stories which intersect politics and business.

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Qantas must focus on improving for ‘years and years’: CEO

Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson has pledged improving reliability will be the number one priority of the airline as it attempts to win back trust with the travelling public. 

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Pricing probesCommentsPremiumColes says supplier costs, not profit, is driving up prices

Coles chief executive Leah Weckert has rejected assertions the major supermarket chain has been price-gouging, claiming instead that suppliers are driving up the price of food. 

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Cyber issues CommentsPremiumWA companies at risk of cyber attacks

Australia’s corporate watchdog says WA’s major companies need to simultaneously invest in artificial intelligence and cyber security to prevent large scale attacks. 

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Change at the topCommentsPremiumVirgin Australia boss Jayne Hrdlicka steps down

Virgin Australia boss Jayne Hrdlicka has announced she will step down from the top job, outlining it is the right time to transition to a new chief executive. 

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Threatening more strikes CommentsPremiumWA FIFO pilot union hits out at Qantas town hall meeting

The union representing Network Aviation pilots has hit back at a planned meeting with Qantas management, claiming the town hall assembly will not address the systemic issues of the ongoing pay dispute. 

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Rising pricesPremiumInsurance giants post huge premium growth but warn on growth

Higher premium prices have lined the pockets of some of the country’s largest insurers but they warn the cost of living squeeze could see a slowdown in new policies.

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Profit jumpCommentsPremiumMobiles push Telstra to $1b profit but CEO warns on growth

Telstra chief executive Vicki Brady believes customers will hold off upgrading their mobile phones while cost of living pressures continue to persist in the economy. 

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Treasury update CommentsPremiumHigh commodity prices to underpin second budget surplus

The Budget is poised for second surplus, with Treasury expecting ongoing high commodity prices will boost tax receipts. 

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‘Qantas at its worst’: Pilots extend FIFO flight strikes

Qantas pilots have extended their strike action to six days, throwing the travel plans of WA’s enormous FIFO workforce into chaos.

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Veteran departure PremiumMacquarie Group heavyweight Nicholas O’Kane exits

Macquarie Group has revealed its highest paid banker will exit after nearly three decades, coinciding with the company announcing a fall in a profit. 

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Coming downPremiumAirfares falling but reliability, service still poor: ACCC

Australia’s competition watchdog says airfares have fallen but carriers are still falling short in reliability and service. 

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shares slide CommentsPremiumCSL lifts dividend on strong first-half

Biomedical giant CSL says it is on track to record double-digit earnings growth, claiming patient demand for its immunoglobins business remains strong. 

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