‘Accept it’: Bouris’ grim retirement warning
Young workers have been told they will have no choice but to work into their later years “because you won’t have enough money”.
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Dutton WFH backflip highlights divide
A controversial feature in the election campaign has highlighted how working from home tensions are still bubbling under the surface in Aussie workplaces.
26yo just ‘woke up’ and quit six-figure job
A young Aussie was earning a really solid income, and has a mortgage but that didn’t stop her from quitting her well-paid job.
Yes, Gen Z is wearing this to work now
Bosses must brace themselves because Gen Zers are bringing a controversial trend to the office.
Aussie lawyer sacked after sick leave lie
A young Melbourne lawyer has had his unfair dismissal case thrown out after he was fired for lying about being sick to watch the AFL and go to the pub.
Fed-up doctor rant every Aussie must hear
A fed-up Aussie has unleashed on a state Premier after basically working 28.5 hours straight with only a couple of short breaks.
‘Enough is enough’: Striking doctors’ plea
Thousands of doctors have again walked off the job as a major strike posing a “risk” to patient care enters its second day.
How Easter affects your Centrelink cash
The Easter holidays could affect how millions of Aussies receive their support payments. Here’s what you need to know.
‘Can’t do that’: Doctors start three-day strike
Doctors are walking off the job for three days in Australia’s biggest city, angry that they are the poor cousins of medicos in other states.
Aussie confidence slumps on Trump turmoil
Aussies could change their spending habits as the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs continues to weigh on global economies.
Insane boss text after worker was fired
A boss is going viral over a demand made to a former worker that was fired causing the ex-staffer to ask, “are you joking?”
Albo scores off Dutton’s WFH fail
The Prime Minister is on the attack as Peter Dutton reels from a spectacular about face on a key policy just one week into the election campaign.
AI road cameras coming to one state
Drivers in one state will be monitored by artificial intelligence cameras.
Four injured in mine collapse
Four people have been injured after an explosion caused a roof to partially collapse at a mine in Sydney’s south.
‘Bastard’: Boss loses it over worker saying no
An employee has shared the wild moment their boss turned on them on their day off, with an expert calling it “ridiculous.”
‘Final straw’: 25yo’s work fail exposes WFH
A young Aussie has revealed the reason she can’t work from home exposing a common problem plaguing workers.
Uni degree that scores you $350k salary
It’s never been a better time to be a job hunter with record levels of available roles. And there’s one industry that’s offering eye-watering salaries.
Aussie company’s crazy $18k perk
The organisation has introduced new benefits to help staff tackle the cost of living, with one worth an extraordinary $18,000 over two years.
Woolies huge $50m investment in workforce
Tastings, cooking demonstrations and beautiful displays are the future of retail, according to Woolworths, as it trains staff to meet demand.
Lollipop lady reveals eye-watering wage
An Australian TikTok user has left people shocked that she is scoring $50 an hour for the job and raking in thousands a week.
RBA’s stunning Trump warning for Aussies
The RBA has just delivered a stark warning that Donald Trump’s trade war could trigger disorder in the global economy and hammer Australians.
‘Not America’: Demand for $2k wage boost
Union leader Sally McManus has fronted the Fair Work Commission to push for a big minimum wage increase for workers.
Wild text boss sent to worker on annual leave
A text exchange between a boss and an employee that is on holidays is going viral online and people are shocked.
Key factor driving workplace ‘great freeze’
Stagnant wages mean more unhappy professional Australians, leaving companies dissatisfied with productivity levels, new research finds.
Grim trend spikes in Aussie workplaces
New research has revealed a grim trend taking hold in Australian workplaces, led by millennial and Gen X workers.
‘Too many’: Gen Z act driving bosses nuts
If you’ve ever muttering, “where’s that Gen Zer?” during office hours, well, it’s been revealed where they’re all disappearing too.
Boomers banned from new super fund
A share trading app has launched its own superannuation fund, with a blunt message for those born before 1970.
Shock new figures reveal Aussie WFH reality
The so-called death of working from home has been a hot topic amongst Australians in the post-pandemic era. But new figures paint a very different picture.
Fury ignites over 26yo’s X-rated ‘work’ claim
A successful OnlyFans creator has claimed she has an “insane work ethic” and that her job is harder than a typical nine-to-five.
Big problem with ending work from home
More and more workplaces are pushing for an end to working from home arrangements – and it’s now become an election issue. There’s just one problem.
Simple trick that could get you promoted
There’s a remarkably simple way Aussies can get ahead in the workforce, but not every employee agrees with it.
Workplace act that has everyone fuming
It’s a toxic workplace act that employees are well and truly sick of – and it’s time to stop the Band-Aid solutions, an expert says.
Dutton to cut 40,000 jobs in DOGE-style move
Peter Dutton’s Elon Musk-style efficiency pledge will put thousands of Australian public servants in the Coalition’s firing line.
Insane amount Aussies spend on sport
Cost of living might be putting pressure on the household budget, but sport is one thing Australians aren’t willing to give up.
Bombshell for son of famous restaurateur
The founder of an iconic Sydney restaurant has resigned following explosive untested allegations of sexual misconduct against his son.
‘We are being forced to lie on our CV’
A Melbourne woman has shared a horrifying job interview on national television, describing how she was advised to lie about her age on her CV.
Marles’ staffer settles bullying claim
Richard Marles’ chief of staff Jo Tarnawsky has agreed to an out-of-court settlement after she alleged she had been bullied by colleagues.
WFH Aussies to be monitored on video
An Aussie bank has asked thousands of staff to agree to “continuous, ongoing” video surveillance, even when they’re working from home.
$6000 boost for Aussie workers
Australian workers would ultimately be up to $6000 better off with a remarkably simple change to their pay, a minister said.
Hidden detail in Australia’s job figures
Thursday’s unemployment figures have revealed another sign Australia’s economy has turned a corner.
Aussie company’s sites suddenly shut down
An Australian company is being slammed as struggles emerge over unpaid wages, customers are left in the lurch and others “feel cheated”.
Eye-watering salary to be ‘comfortable’
Persistent inflation and a dramatic surge in house prices means Aussies now think they need to make an insane amount just to be comfortable.
Top cop’s shock announcement
A respected and long-serving senior police officer has made a huge announcement after four decades in the job.
Why 4-day Aussie work week long way off
Corporations are getting good results with four-day work weeks, but the prospect of such a change Australia-wide seems unlikely.
Bizarre videos of cops circulate on TikTok
NSW Police have launched an investigation after a TikTok user began posting multiple bizarre clips of uniformed officers, taken inside marked cars and a station.
‘Never’: FIFO worker’s text exposes boss act
A man working FIFO in Australia has shared exactly how his boss reacted after he was hit with some devastating news.
‘Hurt us’: Aus Trump measure could backfire
Patriotic ‘Buy Australian’ feeling emerged on ABC’s Q+A on Monday night, with the domestic steel industry at the centre of the debate.
Trump shadow to hit Aussie growth
Australian economic growth will likely slow over the next two years, a leading forecaster has warned, as Trump’s tariff agenda shadows the world.
83yo with $40 million coffee advice offends
An 83-year-old man has revealed the staggering amount of assets he has, but his advice to young people has caused outrage online.
Climate campaigner defends ritzy private jet
An Aussie billionaire and ardent climate change campaigner has just bought a private jet, but says he feels a ‘deep internal conflict’ about it.
Emergency as engine on charter flight fails
The engine on a charter flight in Western Australia has failed shortly after take off.
Man who completed ‘no tasks’ wins WFH case
A man in the UK has won an unfair dismissal case, despite being found to have not done “any work” while working remotely from his parents’ house.
Aussie giant’s big move to get rich in Africa
Australia’s biggest miner boasts operations in Australia, Chile and Canada, and now it’s making a new play for Africa.
US casino giant makes last-ditch Star bid
A major US company has made a shock offer for troubled gaming giant Star Entertainment and it could transform the futures of three Aussie cities.
Staff walk out, families left scrambling
An Australian company is under fire after pay and superannuation issues that allegedly add up to millions.
Worker takes life, staff survey ‘appalling’
Staff at this Australian workplace were asked to fill out a simple questionnaire. The leaked results are catastrophic.
‘Forced to move’: Aussies need a wake-up call
It is 2025 and, while Australia has undoubtedly been moving forward as a country, we’ve just been hit with a glaring reminder of how far we still need to go.
Unions’ bold push for leave reform
One state’s peak union body is pushing for a huge change in the leave entitlements guaranteed to Aussie workers.
Job cuts hit major Aussie bank
Australia’s biggest bank is expected to cut more than 100 jobs from its technology division.
Cult beauty store’s ‘next-level’ vow
Cult online retailer Adore Beauty is opening its second-ever brick and mortar shop tomorrow, promising customers a ‘next-level’ experience.
‘Sit all day’: FIFO worker’s salary shocks
The interview was shared on TikTok where many of the people who commented thought her salary was too low for a FIFO worker.
Star fiasco worsens, 9000 jobs on the line
There’s been another grim update in the saga of embattled gaming giant Star Entertainment, and it means 9000 jobs are moving closer to the edge.
365,000 Aussies ordered back to the office
The latest effort to wind back working from home allowances will see a huge number of Aussies forced back to the office five days a week.
Aussie companies named, shamed for pay gap
The gender pay gap at every company in Australia has been published, lifting the lid on the worst offenders. Find out how your workplace fared.
22yo on welfare exposes grim new trend
A young Aussie has revealed the “overwhelming” reality of trying to find a job in 2025, exposing a tough trend.
Job myth costing you thousands
A common job myth could be costing Aussies up to 13 per cent a year in annual pay, new research shows.
Group of Aussies to be $243K worse off
Australian mortgage holders could be saddled with hundreds of thousands of dollars in continuing debt if they make one choice every homeowner is faced with.
Huge change to controversial Aussie prison
A huge change is coming to one of Australia’s most controversial privately-run prisons.
‘Ripple effect’: Expert’s million-dollar trick
One small thing you can do this week could add up to serious wealth down the track. Here’s what you need to know.
Aussie shares slump on tariffs, Wall St woes
The local stock market tanked on Friday on the back of a Wall St bloodbath and a new Trump tariff threat that sent the big miners into a tailspin.
‘Walking the dog’: Little-known WFH right
As more companies force workers back into the office, a lawyer has reminded Aussies of a major working from home right they may not be aware of.
Good news for collapsed retailer’s workers
The federal government will grant early access to money and entitlements owed to thousands of employees of a fashion retail giant that has gone bust.
Major update in Deputy PM staffer saga
The Deputy Prime Minister’s chief of staff has fought in court to uncover a conversation between her boss and the Prime Minister’s right-hand man.
‘Like new’: Qantas reveals big change
The biggest upgrade in the business’s history and one of the newest planes in the world are all part of Qantas’s plans.
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.
‘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.
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