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.
21yo exposes gross stigma that still exists
A young Aussie has revealed the stigma that she feared would get in the way of her dream career.
Entire industry grappling with burnout
There is an alarming reason why an entire Australian industry could be at risk of a mass exodus.
$19m bombshell for hospitality empire
Justin Hemmes’ billion-dollar hospitality empire has settled a class action brought by former staffers.
Tradies warned about drinking these beers
A lawyer has taken issue with tradies drinking non-alcoholic beers which resemble alcohol on the worksite.
Abbie loses it over recurring pay request
Abbie Chatfield has revealed the wild work request she gets all the time and why she’s fed-up with it.
Aussies fear right to disconnect laws
Aussies are willing to sign away their rights and stay in constant contact with their boss, as long as the employer pays them for the privilege of it.
Man disfigured in horrifying work incident
A man was disfigured in a horrifying workplace incident that left him with dozens of facial fractures and eye damage.
‘Breaking point’: Hundreds of cops walk out
Hundreds of police officers have walked off the job from Victoria’s biggest police station as tensions over pay disputes deepen.
‘Sad’ reason Aussies are leaving in droves
Young Aussies are turning their backs on the country in record numbers as they embrace a new work trend – but it comes with a dark side.
’Feel like a failure’: Nurses walk off the job
Nurses and midwives at one of Australia’s largest private hospitals have stopped work over low pay and chronic understaffing.
CEO predicts 5-day week will be scrapped
The CEO of a leading investment bank has made a huge prediction about a big change he thinks is coming for workplaces.
Musk reveals when robots will go on sale
Elon Musk predicts there will soon be more autonomous humanoid robots in operation than people on earth – and chances are, they’ll be doing your job.
‘Be honest’: Mum’s WFH confession infuriates
A remote worker has sparked controversy in a parenting forum after revealing her “real” WFH routine — and not everyone is impressed.
‘You’re out’: Crackdown on rogue taxi drivers
Ahead of the busy holiday season, taxis in one state will have their licences revoked if they’re caught committing a list of offences.
‘Disgusting’: Boss text immediately goes viral
A wild money request from an anonymous boss has gone viral, and workers have been left offended and stunned.
Deadly find in Sydney Metro construction
“Grave” concerns are held for Sydney Metro construction workers who were exposed to more than 200 times the safety standard of silica dust.
State’s bold move to lure Kiwi tradies
In a bid to solve crippling labour shortages and a worsening housing crisis, Kiwi tradies are being offered a big incentive.
Disturbing stat about Aussie workers
Australian workers are falling for bogus phishing attacks at almost twice the global rate, concerning research shows.
‘Hate you’: Boat party Aussies hit back
The celebratory scenes rubbed many Aussies the wrong way but this group of property investors are refusing to back down.
Sydney dodges train chaos, for now
The immediate commuter bedlam across greater Sydney has been avoided, but union negotiations which have faltered so far are set to continue.
‘Pay cut’: Shock response to anti-WFH push
A question around whether Australian workers would take a pay cut to work remotely five days a week has revealed a surprising response.
Woolies staff strikes to cause Xmas chaos
Workers at four Woolworths warehouses have walked off the job over pay disputes, which could lead to major supply issues in the lead-up to Christmas.
‘Worried’: Biggest threat to Coles, Woolies
The chief executive of a supermarket giant has admitted she is “worried” about a US company as more and more Aussies hunt for better prices.
Staff ordered to WFH en masse in major city
Employees in the world’s second largest city have been told to work from home en masse for a very frightening reason.
Remote workers ‘less likely’ to be hired
As a generational divide over working from home continues, a major survey has revealed what businesses really think about workers who don’t want to work from the office.
Cancellations before Sydney trains shutdown
Sydney train services are already being affected as the city prepares for the network to come to a standstill for more than two days over a pay deal.
‘Zero’: 36yo ‘defeated’ after not selling a thing
A business owner has taken to social media to share why she feels “defeated” after making zero.
Aussies’ $103bn pay packet for one month
Australians were paid a historic amount overall for the month of September, as wages growth and the number of hours people were working increased.
Woman’s horror over reason she didn’t get job
A text message exchange has exposed the reason a woman didn’t get a job exposing a wild salary reality.
Sydney’s trains to shut down for three days
An industrial dispute will force Sydney trains offline for three days after the union and government could not agree on a 24-hour roster.
Fee-free TAFE promise hits major hurdle
The Coalition has pulled support for a Labor promise to permanently fund 100,000 free TAFE courses a year, labelling the policy as a “lie”.
You need to set your alarm right now
Aussie workers are making a crucial mistake at work that’s having a massive negative impact, and a simple daily reminder could fix it.
Office act bosses are cracking down on
Those who commit these minor workplace “sins” have been warned to be on the lookout as bosses crackdown on rule-breakers.
Sign ‘significant’ work change is here to stay
Workplaces across the country are on the precipice of “significant change”, with a report revealing the biggest sign yet a major work shift is here to stay.
What people don’t realise about $200k job
An Aussie underground miner has shared how he landed a sizeable six-figure salary job despite having no prior experience
Gen Zer’s text leaves colleague ‘speechless’
A lawyer has been forced to defend herself from backlash after sharing a private message from a Gen Z colleague she claims left her “speechless”.
Aussie crushed to death by wind turbine
A man who died after being crushed by a fan blade at Australia’s largest wind farm has been remembered as a ‘top fella’ in the wake of the tragedy.
Aussie model’s shock move after Uber fail
An Aussie model claims an Uber driver failed to deliver her belongings and has taken to social media to ask for help.
Push for big change for all Aussie workers
A powerful union is pushing the federal government to legislate a huge workplace change that will affect every single Aussie worker.
State on edge as cops walk off the job
Hundreds of furious police officers have walked off the job in an escalating pay dispute, warning the strike could roll on into the future.
‘Unreasonable’: Aussie driver wins fine row
Police have been ordered to pay a whopping $5000 to a driver accused of speeding, here’s how it happened.
Horror sex issue exposes Aussies
One group of workers faces widespread sexual harassment across multiple industries in Australia, a horror survey suggests.
Coles backroom staff ordered back to office
Another major Australian corporation is ordering staff back into the office, in another sign the pandemic-era work from home norm is changing.
‘Suck my toes’: Striking nurse’s wild offer
More than 50,000 NSW nurses and midwives have walked off the job, with up to 700 surgeries postponed as a result of the action over a wage dispute.
Note on cop car divides Australians
A message on a Victoria Police car has caused a stir online, as officers prepare to walk off the job for the first time in 25 years.
‘Taking the piss’: Sneaky WFH trend erupts
An Aussie has gone viral after sharing the awkward WFH moment her friend was forced to navigate, exposing a wider trend on the rise in 2024.
Major change for tatted-up cops
One of the country’s biggest employers has made a major change to its tattoo policy as staff continue to protest workforce shortages.
Renegade union rally hits big city
CFMEU workers have rallied in Sydney against administration, even as the embattled union warned its members not to attend the march.
‘Damaging’ habit bosses need to stamp out
Young workers are burning out and businesses are suffering, and worryingly, it’s bosses that are pushing this workplace myth that needs to be stamped out.
Concerns before man crushed to death
A union says safety concerns at the site of a fatal turbine incident were raised with builders before a man was crushed by a fan blade.
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