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.
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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.
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Tradie making $100k after surprise move
With the soaring cost of living making university debts jump even higher to average $45,000, taking on an apprenticeship could earn you $201,000 over four years.
Fingertips severed in horror accident
A metal fabricator has been slapped with a hefty fine after a worker lost four fingertips to an industrial guillotine in a horror workplace accident.
‘No excuse’: company blasted for worker’s injury
A water company has been hit with a big fine after a worker suffered a shocking injury when their hand became stuck in machinery.
Workers ‘offered pants’ in pay stoush
An eight month pay stoush came to blows after an aviation employer offered workers an extra pair of pants, instead of a payrise in-line with inflation.
Huge cost of ‘historic’ pay rise for 250k Aussies
The federal government has gone “out of its way” to ensure more than 250,000 workers are paid thousands of dollars more each year.
Bakehouse charged after worker falls to death
The death of a labourer who fell four metres onto a concrete floor has been blamed on workplace negligence by an industry watchdog.
Dutton: ‘Bring back work for the dole’
Amid a broader discussion about the future of JobSeeker payments, the Opposition Leader has called for the return of a controversial scheme – despite it still existing.
‘Cruel’: Albo’s new plan enrages Aussies
Young Australians were left fuming on Monday night as details leaked about a plan to ease cost of living pressures for a select group only.
Homeless man accused of brutal attack
A homeless man who allegedly launched a brutal, unprovoked attack on a retail employee as she made her way to work has been arrested.
Brutal way Aussie found out she lost her job
A Melbourne woman has revealed the “mind blowing” way she found out that she and her colleagues were out of a job.
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