This Month
AI talent war spreads to banking with $250k+ roles
In a year when AI has dominated workplace conversations, it’s unsurprising that related tech roles have drawn some of the highest salary peaks.
Corporate Travel’s executive alumni have moved on
Corporate Australia is a small place, so it shouldn’t be surprising two of its former execs have found a new home at the same ASX 50 company.
After a 72-hour interview, Stuart got the job
Trial interviews are coming in 2026. With some companies expecting three to five trial days in the office, recruiters say you better save your sickies.
$13 an hour, no training: Thousands of apprentices struggle to finish
Future earnings are lucrative, there are 300,000 job vacancies and the jobs are (mostly) AI-proof. Why aren’t young people racing to start a trade?
S&P warning after Victorian budget plan falls short
A promise to cut 1000 public service jobs and wind up 29 public entities does not shift the dial on Victoria’s financial woes, the ratings agency says.
Would you pay $55k for a head start in finance?
Industry players have developed a course to ensure new graduates are thoroughly prepared for the job market – at a cost.
Tech jobs may be booming, but AI raises doubts about IT degrees
Tech jobs are well-paid and the industry wants more workers, but with fears around AI vulnerability, is a computer science degree a good choice?
Labor gives business the green light on AI
A newly released blueprint for artificial intelligence in Australia will take a light-touch approach to regulating the technology’s use and development.
Will doing a master’s really boost my career?
The data shows a postgraduate degree does increase both employability and wages – but what you do and when you do it matters.
November
Labor to slash $5.6b from public service
Public sector experts warn the directive to government departments to find savings of up to 5 per cent could be one of the biggest cost-cutting exercises in decades.
3 signs you have popcorn brain and how to overcome it
Having your attention pulled in multiple directions at once affects your relationships at home and has an impact at work too.
Westpac chief economist has good news on AI and jobs
Fears that artificial intelligence will wipe out millions of roles and cause mass unemployment are exaggerated, according to two of the nation’s top economists.
More inflation pressure as public sector wages outpace private
Despite flat wages growth in September, the RBA say that Australia’s productivity slump is pushing up labour costs and adding to inflationary pressures.
How defence is stealing mining’s thunder as WA’s boom industry
Contractor Rigsafe has spent double its operating budget in the past year pivoting to shipbuilding and defence contracts will soon be a quarter of its business.
RBA reveals what must happen before rates are cut
The RBA board’s minutes revealed that the central bank is waiting for a clear slowdown in hiring and economic activity before considering a lower cash rate.
How to ace the interview for an international MBA
Applying for a master’s degree overseas isn’t just about forms and essays – the interview is designed to stump you.
This is the fastest-growing company in Australia
Wickton Properties, a one-stop-shop for property development, tops the Financial Review Fast 100 List with a massive 2759 per cent three-year growth rate.
Ageless workers like Ken and Adelle epitomise the future of retirement
An increase in white-collar workers and more working from home are some of the reasons Australians are retiring later than ever.
Which politician was linked to Offset Alpine? Take our weekly quiz
Have you been paying attention this week? Test your knowledge across politics, business and world news.
Chance of rate cut sours further after surprise fall in jobless rate
The fall in the unemployment rate to 4.3 per cent exceeded economists’ expectations and could push the RBA’s next interest rate cut back further.