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.
At Work
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.
‘Call us’: Major bank’s plea to homeowners
The chief executive of one of Australia’s biggest banks has laid bare the stress Aussie homeowners are going through.
How collapsed airline got it so wrong
Upstart airliner Bonza launched in Australia with budgie-smugglers and purple cocktails, but 18 months later the low-cost carrier collapsed. Here’s why.
Knife-edge vote on historic sex work reform
An Australia-first Bill to criminalise men who pay for sex has been rejected by a single vote, but a radical new approach could still be on the cards.
What tradies really think of this divisive act
A carpenter’s clip of a client silently watching over a tradie on a jobsite has sparked a debate about etiquette online. Here’s what tradies really think of the act.
CEO blasted for ‘boomer’ response to applicant
A CEO has sparked controversy for his response to a Gen Z job applicant after they sent an email he claims “blew” his mind.
Scary work crisis facing half of Australians
A startling number of Australian workers are facing the same worrying issue – and for many it feels as though there’s no way out.
DV failures exposed in letter to Premier
The people working on the frontline of the domestic violence crisis have written a passionate letter to one state premier.
‘Personal: Truth behind gender pay gap
The startling truth about the gender pay gap in Australia has been revealed in a new study.
‘Thugs’: Tradies brawl after $240k demand
Disturbing vision has emerged of striking tradies part of CFMEU industrial action attacking non-union workers crossing a picket line.
Japan-inspired changes coming to 7-Eleven
The chief executive of 7-Eleven has hinted at some big changes to the renowned brand, with a Japanese influence on the cards.
Staff posed as fake patients for minister
Healthcare workers pretended to be patients when the Health Minister visited so the clinic looked busy.
’Woeful, b*stardry’: Striking tradies unleash
Construction workers have walked off the job at a number of site across Brisbane amid demands for a major pay rise.
All staff sacked at stores in major chain
A number of retail stores in a major national chain have collapsed after landlords repossessed the premises, while staff have been terminated from their roles.
Jobs set to go extinct in Australia in 2024
Thanks to rapid advancements in technology, these jobs might not exist in a few years – and there will be major consequences for all Aussies.
Reason behind MPs’ odd gesture
Have you ever found yourself thinking ‘I wish I had a top hat handy’. That’s the situation several MPs found themselves in this week.
Push for big pay rise for key workers
The Albanese government is under pressure to help fix the workforce problems in the childcare sector.
$1m NRL star’s life spirals after vaccine axing
An ex-cop and former State of Origin star says he’s been “treated worse than a criminal” after being stood down over the Covid-19 vaccine.
Big issue with Albo’s pay rise fight
The government has backed a pay hike for one group of Aussie workers – but exactly who they are remains unclear.
Big issue with Albo’s pay rise fight
The government has backed a pay hike for one group of Aussie workers – but exactly who they are remains unclear.
‘Hard’: Aussie man reveals $250k salary
A young Aussie has revealed the surprising way he more than tripled his salary, with the 33-year-old now raking in more than $250,000 a year.
Defence boss admits ‘we could have done more’
Jarring testimony from the man leading Australia’s vast Defence workforce has revealed the deep complexity of the suicide crisis hitting the country’s military and defence heroes.
Calls to axe ‘cruel’ childcare test
The Albanese government has been called to scrap a test that experts say is unfairly punishing low income families and keeping women out of work.
Calls to axe ‘cruel’ childcare test
The Albanese government has been called to scrap a test that experts say is unfairly punishing low income families and keeping women out of work.
‘Saddest life’: Young Aussies told to quit work
A young woman’s rant has exposed the wild reasons so many Gen Zers are quitting their jobs and why it is quickly becoming an Aussie trend.
All staff sacked in $7m company collapse
Staff learned they were losing their jobs over a Zoom call while creditors are owed millions of dollars.
Bitter fight looms over Aussie wages
The pay packets of 2.8 million Australian workers have become the latest battle between business and unions.
Bitter fight looms over Aussie wages
The pay packets of 2.8 million Australian workers have become the latest battle between business and unions.
Fresh push for cut to real wages
A key business group has claimed the generosity of previous wage hikes and cost pressures on small businesses mean some workers should have to stomach a real wages cut.
Fresh push for cut to real wages
A key business group has claimed the generosity of previous wage hikes and cost pressures on small businesses mean some workers should have to stomach a real wages cut.
Aussies under pressure to do this
Millions of Australians feel under pressure to make one very big change to their work life, and it’s all about survival.
‘Not your servant’: Blow up at car rental
Footage posted to social media captures the moment a staffer explodes during an argument at a Sydney car rental business.
MP’s call to ‘get back on with life’
A major change to one state’s Covid jab mandates could be actioned within weeks in an acknowledgment that the measures no longer apply.
Huge call for low income earners
The federal government has urged Australia’s wage umpire not to use incoming tax relief as an excuse to halt lifting wages.
Hack to turn annual leave into extra cash
As the cost of living crisis grips Australia, there’s a new way for 4.2 million workers to access money they’re earned that “most Aussies don’t know about”.
Aussie mums’ tips to save hundreds
Two working mums are at the forefront of Australia’s changing retail landscape, revealing how they save hundreds in a cost-of-living squeeze.
Surprising reason news presenter quit
A popular 7News presenter is bringing her media career to an end to take up a surprising new challenge.
Homeowner hits back after tradie revenge
A South Australian homeowner whose driveway was dramatically bulldozed by tradies over an alleged unpaid bill has given his side of the story.
‘Kicking, biting’: Why teachers are fed up
Extreme physical violence is pushing school principals in Australia to the brink of collapse, with more than half intending to quit by the end of the year.
Aussie reveals ‘shame’ after Covid jab firing
A Byron Bay woman has spoken out after winning an unfair dismissal case for being sacked from her job for receiving the Covid vaccine in 2021.
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