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Sue White is a freelance journalist who has been writing about careers and work since 2009.

Gen Z on the tools: How times are changing for Australian tradies
Analysis
Careers

Gen Z on the tools: How times are changing for Australian tradies

Within a decade, thousands of Baby Boomers running trade businesses will have hung up their workbooks, paving the way for a new way of doing things.

  • by Sue White

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The greatest fear for posties – no, it’s not the dog bites

The greatest fear for posties – no, it’s not the dog bites

Walking his route is one of the reasons Peter Thompson loves being a postman, but there’s one thing that worries him.

  • by Sue White
What will future manufacturing jobs really look like?

What will future manufacturing jobs really look like?

The government is set to spend $22 billion on manufacturing over the next decade. But what does the future of the industry look like?

  • by Sue White
‘People need to stand up’: The consultant speaking out on dyslexia

‘People need to stand up’: The consultant speaking out on dyslexia

Consultant and researcher Dr Shae Wissell says she’s surprised about the number of businesses who don’t support dyslexic staff.

  • by Sue White
Workers are trying to escape their jobs. This is why
Analysis
Jobs

Workers are trying to escape their jobs. This is why

Workers are keen to look for work elsewhere as most do not believe they are paid enough, according to Australia’s largest report on salary trends.

  • by Sue White
Two minutes with: A master boat builder selling sports yachts to Miami

Two minutes with: A master boat builder selling sports yachts to Miami

Master boat builder Jamie Nicholls says sometimes clients will want a boat built five or six times before they’re happy with it.

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The physio who uses a robotic exoskeleton to help people walk

The physio who uses a robotic exoskeleton to help people walk

Exercise physiologist Anna Minchin says advances in technology are helping more and more people achieve their goals and get mobile.

  • by Sue White
Two minutes with: A funeral celebrant who makes the most out of life

Two minutes with: A funeral celebrant who makes the most out of life

Funeral celebrant Kate Morgan says her job is a constant reminder that life is short.

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Two minutes with: A Quitline counsellor helping smokers find their ‘aha moment’

Two minutes with: A Quitline counsellor helping smokers find their ‘aha moment’

Quitline counsellor Ciza Dion says it can be hard talking to clients over the phone, but helping someone to break an addiction makes it all worthwhile.

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Meet the company therapist who helps people take fewer meetings

Meet the company therapist who helps people take fewer meetings

Organisational therapist Sharon Darmody says a lot of the things she does today couldn’t have been done in businesses 10 years ago.

  • by Sue White
‘You never get used to it’: The Uluru tour guide who’s up before sunrise

‘You never get used to it’: The Uluru tour guide who’s up before sunrise

Tour guide leader Jakob Trimble says one of the more therapeutic parts of his job is cleaning his 65-seater coach, which can take an hour and a half.

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