‘Terrified’: Panic rises over mass job cuts
A new mum still on maternity leave is set to be sacked as savage job cuts at a massive employer get underway, sparking anger among staff and the union.
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New crisis to hit shoppers with higher prices
There’s a growing crisis in Australia’s trucking industry, and shoppers everywhere will be the losers.
26yo stung with $600k tax bill reveals salary
A young Aussie has revealed her tax bill for 2024 and why the massive amount made her feel “punished.”
Grim warning as tax cuts hit wallets
Aussies will be richer with the arrival of Stage 3 tax cuts, but experts are warning the boost could trigger higher inflation and send mortgage payments soaring.
Aussie businesses wobbling on flat turnover
It’s been a difficult few months for business in Australia and there’s no end in sight, with turnover down for the month of May.
KFC entry triggers fury on famous street
Locals in one multicultural jewel are clucking with anger over plans for a new KFC restaurant in the area, with fears “little guys” could be pushed out.
165 staff sacked as huge retailer collapses
Things have gone from bad to worse at the collapsed business after 165 staff were let go, just weeks after 50 had already got the chop.
Worst confirmed at nation’s biggest employer
Leaked documents show big changes at Australia’s largest employer — sparking anger among staff along with fears the public will be put at risk.
Mass cuts at Australia’s biggest employer
The country’s largest workplace, which has an enormous headcount of 450,000, is kicking off a series of mass job cuts that will impact thousands.
Major media brand hit by mass sackings
Channel 9 is slashing dozens of jobs in its latest cost cutting drive that will most likely result in five newsrooms in Australia shutting down entirely.
Uber announces major price change
The rideshare giant has revealed a change in pricing that will kick in from Sunday.
The big reasons Aussies hate their jobs
The big reasons Australian workers grow to hate their jobs and look for alternatives have been uncovered in a massive survey.
‘Stopped caring’: Rough Australia job reality
A big issue with Australia’s job market has been exposed, with one young worker revealing just how brutal it is for jobseekers right now.
‘Unfair’: Worker’s wild WFH nightmare
An IT worker was sacked after refusing to return to the office after the Covid-19 outbreak, but now the plot has thickened.
’Exhausted’ staff expose system in ‘crisis’
Child protection workers have walked off the job, citing understaffing and exhaustion and a system about to collapse.
Bargain hunters turn out for early sales
The ABS has released its latest data on retail trade and building approvals, and the numbers show a boost for the Aussie economy.
1400 jobs in limbo as mine fire burns
A fire at a major coalmine has caused hundreds of workers to be sent home and their futures are uncertain.
You could get an extra week of leave
There’s a renewed push for workers to get an extra week of paid annual leave, with a leading expert revealing the surprising cost.
Westpac takes on allegedly crooked banker
Westpac has launched proceedings against an employee of another bank who allegedly used her role to defraud multiple banks to fund her lavish lifestyle.
‘Sad event’: Aussie airline is officially over
An Australian airline that only launched in January 2023 is officially dead and dusted, with creditors making a final decision on its future on Tuesday.
Huge incentive for GPs to make this move
Incentives don’t come much bigger than this as one state pulls out all stops to try to lure GPs to practise in rural and remote areas.
Bosses all say same thing about Aus workers
Employers have delivered a brutal assessment of Aussie workers, blasting them as “not proficient” and unwilling to learn new skills.
Huge reason for young doctors to go rural
A young doctor says finding her passion in medicine as well as falling in love with a “cowboy” are only some of the reasons she’s sticking it out in regional medicine.
Boss fires Gen Zer over ‘common’ work habit
It appears that Gen Z workers have developed a bad office habit, and it is something that their Baby Boomer bosses have “zero tolerance” for.
Downside to working-from-home revealed
Many Australian workers discovered major downside to working from home last week.
Journo’s stoush with ABC goes to trial
Presenter and journalist Antoinette Lattouf will face off against the national broadcaster at trial after attempts at mediation failed.
All staff sacked in monster $23m collapse
The debts of a collapsed group of businesses have blown out to almost $23 million, while other subsidiaries have quietly gone under in recent weeks.
Big push to give Aussies five weeks of leave
Business leaders have spoken largely in favour of a major push to give Aussie workers a blanket five weeks of leave.
Huge increase in visas for foreign doctors
New figures released by the government have shown a big increase in the number of overseas doctors and healthcare workers relocating to Australia.
‘Ghost’ job trend sweeping across Australia
Experts have slammed an “unethical” job practice being used by companies across Australia – and it’s far more common than people realise.
Aussie workers most burnt-out in the world
One group of Aussie workers are the most burnt-out in the world, alarming results in a new global study reveal.
Cold reality sends workers back to offices
A young Aussie has revealed the harsh reality that could send Gen Zers and Millenials back to offices.
Scary reason you’ll never want to work again
You may be very surprised to hear these “invasive” details about your job, however there’s a good chance you’ve already agreed to it.
Worker stood down for two-word slur at pub
A public servant stood down for using a racist slur at the pub tried to argue it was “just a word” that was used as a greeting by young people.
Major announcement on spy chief’s job
The Albanese government has announced the head of Australia’s top security agency Mike Burgess has been reappointed for another term.
Shock $13k pay gap for female bureaucrats
New data has revealed the extent of gender pay disparities in the Commonwealth public service.
Boomer boss act infuriating young workers
One Aussie has taken to social media to share the one question bosses need to stop asking because they “don’t need” to know the answer.
500 jobs at risk as company collapses
A farming business with operations across the country has entered voluntary administration, putting 500 jobs at risk.
20yo living at home rages at welfare rejection
A young Aussie has revealed the reason her Centrelink claim was rejected and why she’s been left feeling “annoyed” and “stressed”.
2.7 million Aussies want to quit their job
About 2.7 million Aussies plan to quit their job in the next 12 months, with 50 per cent of people saying they feel burnt out at work.
All staff sacked, $2 million company collapse
A string of companies in Victoria have collapsed, leaving customers in the lurch and staff sacked on the spot.
All the changes coming next month
From tax to minimum wage, the financial landscape for Australians will change dramatically from July 1. Here’s what’s coming.
Workers who get no love from Aussie bosses
A particular group of Aussie workers feel a lack of empathy from their managers, new research shows, and the message is “loud and clear”.
‘Bootie call’: Claims Musk asked staff for sex
The SpaceX and Tesla boss asked multiple staff members to have sex with him and asked one to have his babies, it’s been reported.
Staggering figure Aussie workers losing
The staggering amount Aussie workers are losing in doing unpaid overtime outside their shift hours has been exposed.
Staggering figure Aussie workers losing
The staggering amount Aussie workers are losing in doing unpaid overtime outside their shift hours has been exposed.
‘Toxic’: Gen Z’s revenge on bad bosses
Younger workers are exposing the “miserable” behaviour from their bosses as they become increasingly jaded with CEOs.
Radical push to help sex workers leave
Australia-first legislation would force one state to help sex workers leave the controversial industry with a set of ‘exit strategies’.
Grim call on rate cuts in Australia
Freshly minted RBA deputy governor Andrew Hausen has said Australia’s central bank won’t be swayed by rate cuts in Europe and Canada.
Commuters warned as rail chaos predicted
Commuters have been warned to expect disruptions from Tuesday, as industrial action could cause chaos at Sydney’s major light show.
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