Major update on suspected CEO assassin
A 26-year-old man accused of brazenly gunning down UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson has been taken to court as his motive for the alleged murder is revealed.
At Work
Posties fired after X-rated prank goes wrong
Australia Post has been accused of being “harsh” and “unjust” after it fired three posties over an X-rated prank.
Huge change in Aussie workplaces revealed
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency says there has been some ‘positive progress’ in gender equality, even as major businesses are rocked with harassment scandals.
Aussie sacked from $150k job before starting
A Sydney worker has been left fuming. He was dropped from his $150,000-a-year job before he had even worked a single day in the office, right before Christmas.
Worker crushed to death by recycling truck
WorkSafe has launched an investigation after a man died after becoming entangled and crushed by a recycling truck while emptying bins.
‘Pure disbelief’: Worker killed at gold mine
Workmates of 29-year-old driller Peter Groves who was killed on a Western Australian mine site have paid tribute to their beloved friend.
Aus Post posties sacked over X-rated prank
Australia Post dismissed three of its workers after a prank involving an X-rated item, the Fair Work Commission has heard.
‘Chained to my desk’: 28yo quits $170k job
A young Aussie has explained the “final straw” that led to her quitting an incredible lucrative job
New images of ‘smiling CEO assassin’
New images of the person who allegedly killed a top CEO in New York City have been released — the man has been dubbed the “smiling assassin”.
‘Mismatch’: Problem with jobs market
Australia’s peak welfare body is urging the Albanese government to help jobseekers find work, as the number of entry level jobs declines sharply.
Christmas party act that will get you sacked
The work Christmas party is the time to let your hair down and get rowdy. Here’s what to avoid if you don’t want to get the sack.
Surprising trend at work Christmas parties
A surprising trend has emerged as businesses celebrate the end of the year, prompting many Australians to rethink their choices.
Huge update in Woolies strike drama
Supermarket giant Woolworths has delivered a huge update in the ongoing strike drama that left customers facing empty shelves.
Chart reveals why Australia is screwed
Australians are getting poorer and a leading economist has produced a simple chart that shows why.
Twist after Woolies pickets halted
One of Australia’s biggest unions has responded to orders from a tribunal ordering an end to the “unlawful picketing” of Woolworths, as the grocery giant promises to get its empty shelves restacked.
Huge number of working Australians revealed
The number of Aussies employed since Covid has ballooned by 1.5 million, with one sector in particular leading the way.
Man killed in horror building site accident
A man has died and another has been seriously injured after it’s thought a wall collapsed on them at a building site in a Perth suburb.
‘No choice’: Union warns of train delays
Commuters can expect further delays as electricians for Sydney Trains continue their industrial action in the fight for better wages and work conditions.
‘Unfair on men’: 27yo pleads for work change
A young woman has revealed the “mortifying” reason she had to leave work and why it exposes a workplace need that has yet to be met.
Big miner issues blunt warning to Aussies
A leading mining figure has delivered a dark speech warning that Australians will need to “do more, move faster and work harder” to maintain prosperity.
‘Ultimate betrayal’: Friend’s sickening secret
The photo shows a groomsman supporting the happy couple. But those in the wedding party were unaware that someone was hiding a terrible secret.
Worrying sign weeks before Christmas
A photo has highlighted a concerning issue just weeks out from Christmas.
Woolworths reveals cost of strike action
Australia’s largest retailer has revealed the staggering cost of industrial action by the United Workers Union at its distribution centres.
Childcare workers secure major pay win
One of the lowest-paid sectors in the country will receive a pay rise just in time for Christmas in a landmark deal.
Shameful twist after 26yo EY worker’s death
The tragic death of a young EY accountant just four months after starting her job triggered widespread fury. There’s been a shameful update in her story.
State with worst job availability revealed
A new report reveals a staggeringly low number of jobs up for grabs in Australia, with one state reporting far more people available to work than there are jobs.
‘Brainwashed’: US working norm shocks
Aussies have been left shocked and mortified after a bunch of Americans revealed a working norm in the US.
Your job ‘will be extinct in 10 years’
A billionaire entrepreneur’s prediction that work as we know it will be “extinct” in a decade quickly went viral on social media.
Strike action causes more pain for Woolies
Woolworths customers across Victoria are in for more pain at the supermarket as strike action continues at a major distribution centre.
Major brand to close in Australia
Workers are set to be left without jobs as a major brand closes operations in Australia after declaring bankruptcy.
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