Mum’s plea after 18yo crushed by scaffolding
Patrizia Cassaniti is calling on politicians to pass the “life-saving” law after her son was crushed to death in a fatal scaffolding collapse.
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Mum’s plea after 18yo crushed by scaffolding
Patrizia Cassaniti is calling on politicians to pass the “life-saving” law after her son was crushed to death in a fatal scaffolding collapse.
‘Disgrace’: Another uni underpays staff
Another major Australian university has confessed to underpaying staff, with the union saying the issue is widespread.
‘Drowning’: Workers demand fairer pay
Hundreds of staff have stopped work at two major hospitals and schools across Western Australia to demand a fair pay rise to meet the rising cost of living.
Qantas ‘laser-like’ on cutting costs: court
Qantas had a “laser-like” focus on cost cutting before illegal Covid era outsourcing, a court has heard.
‘For hours’: 32yo admits to sneaky WFH act
A young, fully remote worker has admitted to ducking off to the pub during office hours after revealing the big issue with WFH in Australia.
‘Lost’: 19yo exposes crippling reality of HECS
A 19-year-old has exposed the brutal reality of being a university student in 2024, revealing what her HECS debt is actually costing her.
Childcare chain rocked by ‘smack’ incident
A mum has been left upset and shocked after she arrived to pick up her young son, only discover a “disgusting” thing happened at a major daycare chain.
‘Massive:’ Big miners push new green trucks
Mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto have announced a new green push to transform their massive fleet of haul trucks.
24yo can’t get job as new boss norm takes off
A young Aussie has revealed the “insane” reality of Australia right now and surprising salary she is willing to settle for but still can’t achieve.
Sad new reality in Aussie workforce
A new survey has revealed a sad new reality about the Australian workplace – including one key feature stopping employees from searching for better pay.
Sad new reality in Aussie workforce
A new survey has revealed a sad new reality about the Australian workplace – including one key feature stopping employees from searching for better pay.
Bosses warned against using new WFH tactic
There are signs Aussie bosses are preparing to make a major change to how work from home operates – but there are warnings it could all backfire.
After work truth that no one admits to
A young Aussie boss has shared a raw moment online, revealing a common practice that workers do after work that no one really talks about.
Doctor banned after sexting patient
A doctor who sent a patient sexually explicit messages, then threatened her partner after she complained about him, has been banned from practising medicine in Australia.
Doctor banned after sexting patient
A doctor who sent a patient sexually explicit messages, then threatened her partner after she complained about him, has been banned from practising medicine in Australia.
‘Real boost:’ Premier’s pay promise to cops
NSW Premier Chris Minns has vowed to strike a solid wage deal with police that will be backdated once an agreement is reached.
Building company collapses owing $2m
A building company has collapsed after a bitter feud between the boss and senior management.
Man makes $50/hr after one week of training
A well-paid job requiring just one week of training and no uni degree has been revealed – but Aussies think “95% of people” don’t have what it takes to do it.
Boss blasted for ‘ludicrous’ annual leave rule
A boss has been blasted for cancelling an employees annual leave all because of one ‘ludicrous’ rule.
‘Be ready’: Gen Z forcing major office change
Generation Z are now making “non-negotiable” demands in the office – and it will likely have a big impact on how Aussie workplaces operate.
Huge financial blow for university
A top ranking university has been dealt a huge financial blow after it was revealed it owes current and former staff more than $10m in super payments.
Fresh sign of interest rate cut
Stoking the case for rate cuts this year, the unemployment rate moved sharply higher in April.
Sign Aus has hit WFH tipping point
Workers have fired up at a controversial suggestion on how to change remote work in Australia – but not everyone is against the “ridiculous” idea.
Why EVs a ‘significant challenge’ for fireys
First responders face significant challenges rescuing people from crashes involving electric vehicles, an inquiry has been told.
Hidden good news in wages growth slip
Workers, already under pressure from inflation, saw their wages slide last quarter but there is some good news for homeowners.
Aussie bank ditches cash payments
One of Australia’s largest financial services providers is going cashless at its offices but has promised customers cash withdrawal fees from ATMs will be covered.
30yo rejects $100k to avoid Boomer job trend
A young Aussie has slammed an act Baby Boomers are known for in the workplace, saying its just not something people should be doing in 2024.
Tradie shocks with ‘honest’ salary reveal
A Queensland man has been praised for sharing what he really earns working in the traffic control industry — and it’s not $200,000 a year, as some claim.
ASX flat as investors eye inflation data
Australian shares were flat on Monday before important inflation data is released midweek.
‘Sad’: 28yo on how she lost her job
A young Aussie has opened up about a taboo workplace topic on social media, admitting to something she says many workers view as “embarrassing”.
‘Stressful’: All staff sacked over email
A flailing tech start-up has collapsed into liquidation and all staff have been terminated on the spot via an email message.
Man’s costly end to Australian holiday
A man who rented a 4WD for one day while in Australia is now faces huge costs from the car rental company.
Why cafe owners kidnapped ex-employee
When two cafe owners noticed that money had been missing from the till, they took matters into their own hands in a bloody workplace dispute.
Big call on Australia’s top cop
AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw has been reappointed for another two years as he promised to target online criminals, the underworld and predators.
‘100-hour week’: 35yo’s death sparks outrage
The death of a banker has ignited a firestorm as some in the industry slam the toxic work culture they feel contributed to his death.
Spending, inflation top budget priority
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been tasked with further reining in spending in the federal budget as the tight jobs market risks further inflation.
31yo’s salary reveals why Aussies are stuffed
A young Aussie has detailed the crushing moment she realised that, despite working full-time and earning a decent wage, she is still “poor”.
Beachside town’s $450k job offer
A local practice in an Aussie beachside community has revealed the eye-watering figure they will offer to anyone who will take the job, along with additional perks like a rent-free house and a car.
Doctor dumped for ‘abhorrent’ posts
A doctor in Australia who made homophobic comments online, plus took shots at his colleagues, has been deregistered from practising medicine.
Work perks Aussies place most value on
A third of Aussie jobseekers and workers have revealed a surprising “must-have” for any future role they might apply for.
Work perks Aussies place most value on
A third of Aussie jobseekers and workers have revealed a surprising “must-have” for any future role they might apply for.
Surprise new skills employers are looking for
An AI revolution is sweeping through the Australian workplace and one of the world’s biggest tech companies says hiring is going to change forever.
Surprise new skills employers are looking for
An AI revolution is sweeping through the Australian workplace and one of the world’s biggest tech companies says hiring is going to change forever.
Sign big change coming to Aussie workplaces
Experts have warned a big shift is about to hit Aussie workplaces – and it’s a change that employees have been dreading.
Woolies workers to score 4-day week
Thousands of retail workers can look forward to more work-life balance after union talks close in on an agreement.
‘Can’t go back’: 26yo’s big WFH dilemma
A worker has revealed a big work from home dilemma he faced – now he’s wondering if he made the right choice.
Aussie company’s ‘work from holiday’ policy
Some businesses use working from home policies to entice talent but one Aussie firm has done one better than that…
‘Bad, different’: Union steps up Aldi fight
One of Australia’s most powerful unions has set its sights on supermarket giant Aldi, promising to pursue the business “relentlessly”.
Why women are quitting their jobs in droves
Nearly three-quarters of women in the Australian workforce will consider leaving their job in the next 18 months, research says.
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