Worker bursts into tears over boss comment
A young Aussie has revealed the comment a former boss made that left her feeling “disheartened” and shocked.
At Work
Why $100,000 a year isn’t enough anymore
Making $100,000 a year used to be a kind of salary holy grail for a lot of Aussies, but the country’s cost-of-living crisis has changed that completely.
Major win for sacked Virgin worker
A flight attendant has won his bid to be reinstated at work after taking the airline to a tribunal over his ‘unfair’ sacking.
Young workers given big office ‘reality check’
A satirical video about how to behave at work has accidentally exposed an awkward issue that is appearing as more people return to the office.
Dire warning for ‘stagnant’ Aussie jobs
The Australian economy is growing at its slowest rate since a sharp recession in the early 1990s and it’s particularly bad news for white-collar workers.
Photo no worker in 2024 wants to see
Our attitudes towards work have been completely exposed by a single photo that has gone viral online, causing employees to rage.
Mining giant looks at Indonesia after collapse
Australia’s biggest mining company is reportedly looking at Indonesia’s nickel industry following the shut down of its vast nickel operations in Australia.
Boss responds after anonymous survey fail
The commissioner of an embattled government department has hit back after a whistleblower lifted the lid on what they claimed was a toxic work culture.
Fears WFH could be axed for entire city
A bitter fight is brewing in Melbourne after an AFL great running for lord mayor vowed to force workers back into the office and put an end to WFH.
One word you can no longer call a colleague
A light-hearted comment many Aussies have used has seen a mayor subject to a full-blown investigation.
CFMEU clean-up not ‘attack’ on workers
A bid to clean up the embattled CFMEU is not “an attack on construction workers”, the minister spearheading the efforts says.
Horror as teen killed by fallen branch
A 17-year-old boy has died after he was struck by a falling tree branch while working with his dad.
‘Wake-up call’: Sign Aussies to quit in droves
Workplaces across the country have experienced a big power shift in the favour of employers, but bosses have been warned a brutal “wake-up call” is looming.
Startling figure exposes gender pay gap
The shocking amount women need to work in order to earn the same as men has been revealed as experts call for change on Equal Pay Day.
Company’s anonymous staff survey backfires
Staff at this Australian office completed what seemed like a routine survey. But then they started to realise something was seriously wrong.
Industry risks collapse as cost crisis bites
With the rising cost of living stretching budgets further than ever, cost-conscious Aussies are cutting back. It’s left one key industry in a battle to survive.
Aussie Hollywood star reveals big TV news
Hollywood star Sarah Snook has some exciting news for TV lovers everywhere.
‘Is this real?’: Absurd find on Gen Z resume
A millennial business owner has shocked social media by revealing some of the absurd things Gen Z job applicants have included on their resumes.
‘Rank hypocrisy: Anna’s new role slammed
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s new role with Australia Post has been lashed as “rank hypocrisy” and an appointment for one of Labor’s “mates”.
‘No doubt’: Explosive CFMEU claims
Shocking claims about the controversial CFMEU have been made at a hearing into Australia’s cost-of-living crisis.
Why bosses are suddenly flipping WFH rules
Bosses are begging workers to come back into offices because of one thing many people aren’t doing from home.
‘Joke’: Furious worker quits government job
The employee quit after claiming this government department “doesn’t care about people”, including customers, or her.
TV star’s shock comeback after being dumped
One of Queensland’s most beloved TV presenters is making a comeback just weeks after her unceremonious axing by the Seven Network.
‘Homesickness’: 23yo fed-up with 9-5 norm
A 23-year-old has revealed the reason she quit her job and why she “counted down the hours” when she was there.
Aussie economy delivers shock jobs boost
The latest employment figures beat expectations, with the Australian economy adding tens of thousands of new jobs.
Fresh blow for embattled union
Labor’s national executive has suspended the CFMEU following days of explosive allegations relating to criminal links, bribery and corruption.
Huge call ahead of RBA rate decision
Analysts have largely agreed on how Thursday’s job data release will affect the Reserve Bank’s cash rate decision in two weeks time.
Huge call ahead of RBA rate decision
Analysts have largely agreed on how Thursday’s job data release will affect the Reserve Bank’s cash rate decision in two weeks time.
‘Gates of hell’: CFMEU hits back at Albo
The CFMEU has reacted angrily to the Albanese government’s announcement administrators would be appointed following corruption allegations into the union.
‘Gates of hell’: CFMEU hits back at Albo
The CFMEU has reacted angrily to the Albanese government’s announcement administrators would be appointed following corruption allegations into the union.
Country wipes out Aussie industry
An Australian industry has been driven to its knees as its international competitor ramps up production at much cheaper prices.
’Extra vigilant’: Warning to taxpayers
Taxpayers who mix business and leisure are being warned to avoid these mistakes as the ATO hones in on one type of expense this tax season.
‘Rotten’: Stand-off over union meltdown
Trade unionist Sally McManus said Australians need to “stand up to organised crime” and claims she was never aware of alleged crime syndicates within the CFMEU.
Fresh blow after union branch shut down
The South Australian arm of the powerful construction union, which is under the control of the Victorian branch, has also been put into administration.
Warning to CFMEU after union’s boss quits
Tony Burke says ‘everything is on the table’ following explosive allegations against John Setka led to the CFMEU boss quitting immediately.
Charlie Teo’s surprising next move revealed
A year after his fall from grace, the controversial neurosurgeon has popped up overseas with a surprising new life plan.
Accused spy’s main gripe with Australia
A soldier accused of being a Russian spy and leaking national secrets posted on YouTube about her gripes with Australia.
‘Nothing to do’: 29yo hits out over 5-day week
A young worker earning a six-figure salary has revealed exactly how she negotiated a four-day week when she was only 23.
‘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.
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.
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