Worker takes life, staff survey ‘appalling’
Staff at this Australian workplace were asked to fill out a simple questionnaire. The leaked results are catastrophic.
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‘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.
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.
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