WORKERS aged over 25 who lose their jobs because of the economic slowdown will be guaranteed a training place under changes expected to be endorsed today by political leaders.

INTERSTATE bookmakers are pocketing millions of dollars that would otherwise be used to fund horse racing in Victoria, in a wagering war that senior industry figures claim could threaten the future of the sport and cost jobs.

DARWIN will become the hub for Jetstar's expansion into Asia as rival low-cost carrier Tiger Airways axes its Darwin services.

PEOPLE living in areas of high unemployment will be offered up to $5000 to leave home and take jobs in other parts of the country.

THREE Cessnock road maintenance jobs will be postponed so the city council can spend $1.2 million upgrading a 1.6 kilometre stretch of Blackhill Road, Blackhill.