Man facing life in prison after job interview
A man is facing life in prison after admitting to a heinous crime during a job interview to become a police officer.
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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.
Text proves scammers have gone too far
The voice of Queensland Premier Steven Miles has been cloned using artificial intelligence technology to produce an eerily accurate impersonation of the leader.
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.
Aussie broke after working 90 hours a week
Jamie works gruelling 12-hour shifts at the hospital, as well as a second and third job on the weekends — but still lives on the poverty line.
Huge move to slash migration
After a record post-Covid growth rate, Australia’s net overseas migration rate is set to stabilise and then dramatically decrease.
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.
Lib women need to ‘stick their necks out’
The NSW Liberal party has set a target for women candidates of 40 per cent amid calls for more women to be involved.
‘Significant:’ Key workforce hits record figure
Nurses working in public sector hospitals have grown to a record figure in one state, after it lost 12.6 per cent of its staff after the pandemic.
‘Significant:’ Key workforce hits record figure
Nurses working in public sector hospitals have grown to a record figure in one state, after it lost 12.6 per cent of its staff after the pandemic.
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.
Revealed: Public servants paid more than the PM
Experts say the pay and perks at the top of the Commonwealth public service should be reviewed. See who earns what and who is at the top of the tree.
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.
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.
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.
Urgent warning ahead of major vote
A major vote on Palestinian statehood could be held as early as Friday, with one group cautioning Penny Wong against doing one thing.
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.
Trump offered to take DNA test over love child claim
A tabloid news boss has revealed his stunning dealings with Donald Trump to silence claims about his relationships with women as he was the “most eligible bachelor”.
Gen Zer’s theory on why people don’t get promoted
Gen Zer has a theory why people won’t be promoted in their job
‘Sad’ trend adopted by young workers
First there was ‘quiet quitting’, now another Gen-Z trend is emerging in the workplace – and it could have serious consequences for everyone.
Lambie deletes X in Musk boycott
The independent senator bid farewell to her 70k social media followers after Elon Musk came after the Prime Minister.
‘Wait for it’: Gen Zer’s insane ask on first day
A new trend is sweeping Aussie workplaces and one boss has claimed it’s proof of Gen Z’s “entitlement” and shows they want everything “now”.
Rudd gives Trump cold shoulder as race heats up
Australia’s ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd is giving Donald Trump the silent treatment as the former president plots his return to the White House.
Musk’s X must hide stabbing videos
Elon Musk’s X has been ordered to temporarily hide stabbing videos, but their battle will return to the Federal Court within days.
Boss, 34, lets staff do ‘whatever they want’
A Millennial boss has revealed the bizarre strategy she has in place for managing her staff, claiming the unorthodox change saved her business.
Worker loses leg after horrific accident
A major recycling company has been lashed by a court after a worker suffered horrific crush injuries in a workplace accident, eventually losing his leg.
Picture at centre of builder’s sudden collapse
A building company has collapsed after a bitter falling out between its director and two senior members of the company.
Boss exposes issue with ‘educated’ Gen Zers
An Aussie boss has exposed a major problem he says has made it impossible to find young workers.
Miner goes nuclear with uranium drum
A South Australian mining company has boomed in value from $37m to almost $2bn in less than 10 years and the meteoric rise could continue with the company announcing another big milestone.
State’s new top cop named
One state’s newest police commissioner says he wants to make sure the community “feels safe” as he takes on the top job.
$2000-a-week job with one day of training
An Aussie worker has revealed he earns $2000 each week as a traffic controller — and it only took one day of training to score the job.
State’s threat to Albo on $12bn tax blow
A bitter fight has been reignited over a contentious carve up that the NSW government says will leave the state almost $12bn worse off.
No reward for Albo in latest poll
Anthony Albanese may still be on top as preferred prime minister but he’s been unable to capture support for a major plan to Labor voters.
‘Fraught’: Treasurer’s budget warning
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has issued a sobering warning about the nation’s budget as international tensions increase.
Reynolds responds to Higgins’ olive branch
Senator Linda Reynolds has made a decisive statement about her defamation battle against Brittany Higgins after her former employee extended an olive branch.
‘Narcissistic’: MPs hit out at Musk
Tech giants have been urged to do more to remove violent content off their platforms in the fallout of two horrific stabbing incidents.
Aussie job figures dash rate cut hopes
More Australians found themselves out of work last month, but the result was stronger than expected and could delay the RBA’s rate cut path.
Aussie job figures dash rate cut hopes
More Australians found themselves out of work last month, but the result was stronger than expected and could delay the RBA’s rate cut path.
‘Insidious’ Sydney strata manager sacked
A man who avoided jail time after defrauding Australians out of $58,000 in an elaborate rental scam has been sacked from his job as a strata manager.
China slams Aussie ‘Cold War mentality’
Australia’s announcement it would spend more on missiles and ships to tackle a rising China has not gone down well in Beijing.
‘Annoying’ act sweeping Aussie offices
Young people are jumping on a new trend they claim is getting them hired – but not everyone is impressed by the “annoying” way they’re getting ahead.
‘Eye opening’: Boss floored by Gen Z staff act
An Aussie Millennial boss has revealed the wild reality of working with a bunch of Gen Zers and why the office is always empty at 3pm.
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