Cafe owner defends unpopular cost
A cafe owner has been forced to defend a reviled price increase amid backlash from Aussies over the holiday period.
At Work
‘Devastating’: Tributes after dad’s death
A father-of-two who died in a workplace incident on Christmas Eve has been remembered as having “a heart of gold” as support is rallied for his family.
‘Inhumane’: Top Gun pilot surrendered to US
An Australian who previously served as a US marine pilot has lost his lengthy fight against extradition to the US over allegations he illegally trained Chinese pilots.
Shock number of Aussies still WFH
More than a third of Australians are still working from home nearly four years on from the start of the Covid pandemic.
CEO slams staff’s ‘shocking’ office attendance
The CEO of rideshare company Ola has reportedly issued a stern warning to staff in an company wide email which has gone viral online.
‘Inappropriate’ act over top cop’s dead son
Eight health staff have quit and another 10 have been reprimanded for an appalling act directed at a teenager with a high-profile father.
Cheeky WFH trend that bosses can’t stand
The silly season is in full swing and one viral clip has exposed how far workers are willing to push WFH boundaries.
WFH gov employee’s unusual CEO side job
By day, Udai Mahendru works as a senior bureaucrat for the Victorian government — he also has a side gig as CEO of the “best college in Melbourne”.
Coke supply threatened for Christmas
Christmas could be a little flat as Coca-Cola factory workers go on strike on Thursday for a second time this month.
Entire office shaken by 28yo’s work outfit
An entire office has been left shocked, confused, and sharing their opinions over their 28-year-old co-worker’s wild shoe choice.
‘Stay away’: Christmas shopping warning
Australians have been issued a warning over a disturbing festive trend as the deadline for Christmas shopping looms.
‘I feel sick’: 44yo’s fake WFH job nightmare
A woman has revealed how her dream WFH job turned quickly into a nightmare after four days.
‘We apologise’: 13yo let go from cafe
A busy cafe has come under fire from furious parents claiming their children have been unfairly let go.
Bold Xmas party act taking off in Aus
A young Aussie has gone viral for revealing the cheeky thing she did at her office Christmas party this year.
‘Rotten culture’: Big move against crooks
An Australian state will overhaul its labour hire practices in an effort to stamp out crime and the “rotten culture” in the construction industry.
‘Life support’: Fears of mass exodus of Drs
One state’s public mental health services could soon slip into crisis as more than 150 psychiatrists threaten to quit their jobs over an ongoing pay and staffing dispute.
Update on Sydney light rail issues
All the light rail lines in Sydney were knocked offline by a network-wide communications issue.
Company collapses right before Christmas
Staff learnt the horrible news in a text message less than a week after the company denied it would go bust.
Man critical after horror workplace incident
A man has been hospitalised in a critical condition after suffering an electric shock while working on Monday morning.
Japan’s ‘extraordinary’ 2025 work week plan
Japan is taking dramatic action after a 125-year crisis left the Asian power on its “last chance” to “continue to function as a society”.
‘Will see a rise’: Warning over new work law
Businesses across Australia have been warned against continuing to ignore the new Right to Disconnect laws in 2025 or risk facing major consequences.
X-rated detail behind CEO’s party rant
The CEO of a Melbourne-based recruiting firm went viral this week for his bizarre Christmas party rant, but now more salacious details have emerged.
Huge boost for essential Aussie workforce
Some of Australia’s most underpaid but valued workers will benefit from a huge wage increase following months of lobbying for change.
Fears as Qantas strike hits major airports
Qantas engineers have walked off the job at airports around the country on one of the busiest travel days of the year, leaving travellers worried about their plans.
Famed uni rips off 14k staff for $23m
One of Australia’s most prestigious universities has been forced to cough up tens of millions of dollars after ripping off more than 14,000 staff members.
Twist as staff ‘fired’ after filling in survey
The truth behind a viral email firing staff that said they were stressed has now been discovered – and it has caused even more outrage.
Staff fired ‘immediately’ after filling survey
A wild email has gone viral with one employee claiming that after reading it they were “shaking”.
Garbo strike to hit 30,000 Aussie homes
A garbage strike in one Aussie city could impact up to 30,000 households – leaving stinking bins on the sidewalk in 30C heat.
Wild corruption claim hits Rex Airlines
Australia’s corporate watchdog has announced stunning allegations of corruption against the directors of embattled airline company Rex.
Man dies in horror farm incident
Emergency services were called to a macadamia farm after reports a man was crushed while standing near an excavator.
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