Eye-watering amount owed by Aussie retailer
A final nail has been driven into an Australian retail giant’s coffin, as those tasked with combing through the books tally a staggering amount of debt.
At Work
‘Fully engaged’: Defiant billionaire’s pledge
An embattled billionaire is back at the helm of the company he founded despite controversy still swirling around him over his personal life.
‘Gender issue’: Bold claim about pay dispute
Healthcare workers in one state say they are “angry, frustrated and defeated” over a long-running pay dispute they claim is rooted in misogyny.
‘Beautiful’ dad dies on first day at new job
A father described as one of the most “free spirited and loving people” has died during his first day at a new job, leaving behind his fiancee and children.
‘Five days a week’: WFH ending for Aussies
The work from home party is winding to a close in Australia driven by one key trend among employers.
Office’s viral 8am ‘energising session’ divides
A Sydney real estate agent boss has set the internet alight with his “8am energising session”, but not everyone is a fan.
Salaries exposed in explosive all-staff email
A top law firm is scrambling in the wake of a “malicious” all-staff email leaking the pay of its entire workforce and criticising key executives.
Fatal army crash: ‘Something’s gone wrong’
Soldiers on a helicopter exercise that killed four colleagues had to be subpoenaed to speak to investigators, an inquest has been told.
‘No option’: Aussies grim retirement call
Australians are set to work longer as rising cost-of-living sees them put off their retirement.
‘Debacle’: Immigration detention staff walk out
Staff at Australia’s detention centres have gone on strike as the outgoing private operator makes way for an American prison company.
Brutal email to millions of US workers
Elon Musk has issued a chilling ultimatum to the millions of workers left in government as he made a wild claim which critics say is simply not true.
‘Don’t talk’: Alleged racist attack shocks city
The restaurant owner was minding his own business when he realised a man was yelling at him and things soon turned violent.
‘Sex’: Delivery driver’s disgusting text
The 20-year-old customer was shocked and creeped out by the text she received from her delivery driver when she tried to order UberEats.
‘Left behind’: Warning for Gen Z on WFH
The man leading America’s biggest bank has lashed out at Gen Z employees and work-from-home in a wild tirade. But where do Aussie banks stand?
Inside feud that brought Sydney to a halt
Five months of transport disruptions and chaotic commutes were brought to an abrupt halt this week after a fiery fight between the unions and the government.
Demand to Dutton on penalty rates
A major union is calling on the Coalition to pledge support for retail workers’ penalty rates ahead of a Fair Work fight.
Major bank to move 190 Aussie jobs offshore
Big four bank Westpac will cut 190 Australian jobs in its customer solutions division and move them offshore just days after announcing a bumper profit.
Hundreds of buses affected by strike
Commuters have been urged to allow extra time for travel or prepare alternative arrangements as bus drivers in one state walk off the job.
Aussies in disbelief over 30yo’s earnings
A professional cleaner has shared how much her new business is already making – but the figure has left some scratching their heads.
Fired up tradies swarm parliament
A swarm of tradies descended on one of Australia’s largest cities amid turmoil over changes to industry working conditions.
Bad news for your next pay rise
Australia’s wage growth has slowed in the December quarter, which while welcome news for the RBA, shows the peak in earnings growth might be over.
Thousands of dodgy job ads banned
A growing problem for Australians trying to find a job has been revealed, as the number of red flags continues to soar.
Deputy PM’s staffer ‘unwell’ amid lawsuit
The Deputy Prime Minister’s chief of staff is in limbo and becoming “significantly more unwell” as her bullying lawsuit drags on, her lawyer claims.
‘Gaga land’: Premier unleashes over train strikes
NSW Premier Chris Minns has unleashed on a popular radio host amid a long-running dispute with the rail union as commuters face a fifth day of confusion.
Recruiter fed up with ghost job ‘excuse’
A recruiter has given a brutal assessment on the rising concern around “ghost jobs”, saying too many Aussie job seekers are using the term as an “excuse”.
Wild salary 25yo was given after $40k degree
A young Aussie has revealed the wild salary she was earning after spending $40,000 getting a university degree, and why she knew something needed to change.
‘I froze’: Boss’s chilling request to worker
Stefanie Costi was an eager young student in her 20s when her senior male boss made a “degrading” request that stunned her.
Workers underpaid $20k at major Aussie company
A group of workers as young as 19 were underpaid more than $20,000 while working at an outlet of a major Australian fuel company.
‘Semi-diseased s***’: CEO’s leaked WFH rant
Leaked audio has captured the fiery moment the CEO of one of the biggest banks in the world unleashed on WFH culture – before firing a shot at Gen Z workers.
‘Betrayed’: Sacked workers turn on Musk
Another 10,000 government workers have been added to a growing pile of sacked staff. They’re obviously not happy.
‘Panic attack’: Truth behind 25yo’s glam life
An influencer has broken down crying after revealing that she feels like she’s starting over again despite her glam life.
800 train services cancelled in one day
Sydney train commuters are being warned of more chaos on the weekend after pay negotiations fell apart, leading to a war of words between the government and union.
‘Paying off your mortgage is stupid’
A man that owns 15 properties has given some wild advice online and Aussies are divided with some calling it “stupid” and others praising it.
‘Thank god’: CFO reveals insane salary norm
A mining boss has revealed a salary reality, meanwhile a worker has shared why his wage doesn’t feel enough anymore.
Bank CEO’s ruthless WFH move
The CEO of one of the world’s most prominent banks has torn up hundreds of employees’ complains about the company’s new WFH policy.
Iconic fish market hits back at collapse claim
An iconic Aussie fish market has hit back at stark claims it could be falling into insolvency, stating bluntly it is ‘business as usual’.
‘Screaming’: 32yo lands job, quits on first day
A young woman has revealed the wild reason she quit her job within ten minutes of starting on her first day.
‘Pay cut’: Warning over Right to Disconnect
Australians have been issued a fresh warning over the recently introduced right to disconnect laws, with the huge impact of the change finally revealed.
‘What!’: Insane text after worker quits job
A text exchange between a boss and an employee has gone viral and it has made one workplace expert say “oh my god!”
Tradie quits job now earns four times more
Nath Wyld was slogging his guts out as a tradie when he realised he could make that in one weekend doing something wildly different.
Student’s visa torn up after phone discovery
An international student has had his visa torn up at the airport after Border Force officers made a concerning discovery on his phone.
‘Stand up’: Turnbull’s Trump advice to PM
Malcolm Turnbull says Australia should not expect the US to not impose tariffs just because of the “special relationship” between the countries.
37yo’s big change after MAFS ‘humiliation’
MAFS Bride Katie has embraced a big change after her short-lived marriage with “nice guy” Tim.
‘Want to go out?’: Interview takes wild turn
A video of a Brisbane electrician talking about his salary has sent Australians into a frenzy for one very unexpected and sweet reason.
‘Stupid’: CEOs ’monumentally out of touch’
A union boss has come out swinging following reports some of Australia’s richest people want to cut penalty rates.
How Aussies missed out on $5.1bn
The wait for long-flagged superannuation changes have cost Australian workers billions of dollars.
‘Never’: Workers turn on Trump over WFH
A former government insider has claimed Donald Trump’s end to remote work could backfire, amid reports staff have been left “scared” by the ultimatum.
Aus CEO calls for WFH to be rolled back
Capital Airport Group boss Stephen Byron has accused Australian companies with flexible work arrangements of draining the life out of cities.
‘Oh God’: CEO’s horror over 30yo’s WFH act
A CEO has fired up over what she claims is an “arrogant” act, after a young Aussie went viral for sharing how she answered a “serious” video call.
2500 super members slugged unwanted fees
A major superannuation fund that incorrectly charged members for insurance premiums they didn’t want has divided an online community with its response.
Coles slammed over mass product cull
Nationals leader David Littleproud has hit out at Coles after the supermarket giant flagged a cull in its product range, claiming prices at the checkout would rise.
Leaked hospital email horrifying doctors
A leaked email from a NSW hospital has left doctors across the country horrified, with one practictioner claiming it “glorifies burnout”.
Fresh train strikes loom for Sydney
Train unions are threatening a return of disruptive industrial action next week, after the NSW government refused a demand to refund commuters for previous chaos.
‘Ham’: Boss finds out about 33yo’s 2nd job
A young worker has revealed the increasingly common act that ended in her boss screaming at her.
‘Change’: Insane way 36yo paid off mortgage
A former nurse has revealed the moment she thought her mum would “lose her house” and the incredible act she did in response.
Ultimate insult for nurse who stole from patients
A nursing assistant who used a patient’s bank card to make transactions of more than $100,000 has been slapped with a major ban.
CFMEU official’s car allegedly firebombed
A boat and a Ford utility were found well alight out the front of a union official’s home in the early hours of Monday morning.
‘Can’t’: 32yo’s mortgage repayments divide
A young tradie who works in the mines earning “top tier” money has revealed a salary reality that has divided Aussies.
Man’s million dollar salary response stuns
A young business owner has revealed his salary and what his business is turning over and debate has erupted.
‘Entitled’: Aussies defend ‘smoko’ break
Aussies have pushed back against a workplace norm that could be set to change.
Fordham rages over ‘woke’ work question
A contractor has revealed the “intrusive” question he was asked when working on a major Sydney project, with Ben Fordham firing up over the “woke” move.
‘More teachers, not lawyers’: MP’s huge call
A federal MP has made a huge call for school-leavers to pursue a different career path than law or finance, amid new figures revealing undergraduate teaching offers are soaring.
Why you shouldn’t apply for a job in January
Australians are choosing the worst time of the year to try and find their next job, according to new research.
‘Push back’: Bosses fed-up with perk trend
Employees are no longer just asking for pay rises during their annual reviews, with some employers set to “push back” on this new trend.
Aussie workers who fear AI the most
The Australian workers most concerned about artificial intelligence have been revealed in a new global survey.
Worker shares text, everyone tells her to quit
A text message exchange between a boss and an employee has gone viral and people online are calling it “so bad”.
Office pizza party has nation divided
Crust Pizza is offering $1000 bonuses to 10 hardworking Aussies on National Pizza Day as the nation debates whether the office pizza party is a token gesture from your boss.
Warning over mass Aussie skill shortage
Alarm bells have been raised over fears Australia will face a mass skill shortage across key industries, unless slipping education standards are halted.
‘Tears’: Wife tells husband mortgage mistake
A woman has revealed the moment her “stomach dropped” and why she had to leave work early.
‘Only earns!’: Fury erupts over man’s salary
A man has revealed his salary and kicked off a fiery debate over wages and what’s considered a good salary in 2025.
Aussie red meat booms to record high
Aussie farmers have plenty to celebrate this Australia Day, with fresh figures revealing a stunning boom in red meat exports.
‘Stellar’: Super funds you wish you were in
Members in Australia’s top-performing superannuation funds are more than 13 per cent better off this year.
Wild Meghan insult exposes unfair truth
Meghan as per usual is making headlines but there’s a reality we’re all missing as the “mean” remarks go viral
Moment 30yo made $400,000 in 24 hours
A young Aussie had just lost her job when took a risk that has paid off in an unthinkable way.
650 jobs to go as iconic Aussie brand axed
An iconic Aussie clothing brand is closing its stores after a buyer was unable to be found for the chain, with hundreds to lose their jobs.
No end in sight to state’s doctor crisis
More specialist doctors have walked out from one state’s troubled public health sector in an industrial relations war. And more look set to quit.
Major update for Catch mobile users
Here’s what the impending closure of online retailer Catch means for customers using the Catch Connect mobile network.
Office trend making people look ‘ugly’
A young woman is going viral for revealing the wild reason you don’t look good at work.
Unions slash demands ahead of court clash
Details have emerged of a new offer the rail unions have made to the state government to end ongoing commuter chaos affecting millions.
Premier dangles lifeline for casino
While one state slams the door shut on helping cash-strapped casino business Star, another Premier is walking a noncommittal tightrope.
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