Answer on $2k boost to Aussie wages looms
Australia’s lowest-paid workers are days away from finding out if they’re set to receive a boost to their wages, with one union body calling for a $2100 increase.
At Work
Huge call on future of WFH in Australia
As calls grow for employees to return to the office, a major government report reveals the reality of Australia’s remote work shift – and it’s not what you’d expect.
Million dollar secret 27yo kept from boss
A young Aussie has shared the secret she kept from her boss that led to her whole life changing.
New Qantas rule after turbulence shock
Qantas has promised an expansion of its staff safety procedures following a shock turbulence event that injured three cabin crew. Here’s what happened.
Young Aussies tipped to work until 70s
Millennial and Gen Zers say they will be working for their entire lives with the cost of living putting the goal of retirement behind them.
Major debate over ‘inappropriate’ work outfit
A woman has kicked off a major debate after asking if her outfit was “inappropriate” for work, revealing she had received a complaint.
‘Wow’: Expat shocked over Aussie work law
A young expat who has been working in Australia for a year has revealed the working norms in Aus that have left her completely shocked.
Key work trend set to continue in 2026
Australian workers are saving an insane amount of money due to one working trend, but there is one thing impacting Australian living standards.
Major update on workers compensation reform
A revised plan to up-end the workers compensation scheme will be tabled in state parliament following widespread opposition from unions.
‘Disgraceful’: Fury over controversial cuts
Hundreds of union members, teachers and nurses have protested outside parliament, warning that changes will leave injured workers without support.
Migration truth you don’t want to hear
Shocking new statistics have revealed facts about migration that no Aussie tradie will want to hear.
Worker destroys boss during termination call
A worker has gone viral after sharing the savage thing she told her boss after she was informed on a video call that she as losing her job.
Desperate plea after ‘broken promise’
Injured workers have issued a desperate plea in a letter to a state government they say broke a promise with a proposal to reform workers compensation.
Tradie killed in horrific workplace incident
A tradie has been killed after he was electrocuted by fallen power lines and went into cardiac arrest on a suburban street.
Airport rocked over ‘crisis conditions’ claim
Airline workers have erupted into protests at a major Aussie airport over what they claim are “crisis conditions” in the industry and glaring safety concerns.
Gross reason Nine reporter’s video went viral
When crime reporter Zarisha Bradley posted a video to show how far she’d come in her career, the response was wild and became about something else entirely.
Big bank to cut 1500 jobs in huge cull
One of Australia’s biggest banks is reportedly about to swing the axe on an estimated 1500 jobs in a massive redundancy cull.
Email that rocked workers at NAB
NAB is changing its work from home policy, with employees soon to be required in the office more often.
Sickening reason Aussie woman can’t speak
A fit and healthy mum will likely never be able to speak normally again after allegedly being exposed to a sickening scene as part of her job as a disability worker.
World loses it over Japanese man’s day
A look inside a Japanese corporate worker’s 18.5-hour day has shocked social media users, saying that “humans were never meant to live like this”.
‘Backstabbing’: Workers comp fight erupts
Unions representing tens of thousands of workers across one state are fighting reform to workers compensation one likened to a “dark-alley backstabbing”.
‘Abandoning’: Fury at workers compo change
The NSW Treasurer wants the workers compensation scheme reformed, saying billions are being spent keeping it afloat, but has angered state employees.
Why you won’t find iconic treat on shelves
Those looking to treat themselves to celebrate the end of the week may struggle to find an iconic sweet treat on the supermarket shelves.
‘Don’t badger me’: Text to unpaid worker
A luxury eco-lodge has reportedly shut down after months of turmoil, with former staff alleging unpaid wages and guests demanding refunds.
Wages surprise tipped to test the RBA
Aussie workers’ wages are on the rise, but it could have a negative impact on the future rate cuts, with the RBA board due to meet next week.
Countdown to Aussie space dream begins
The countdown has begun for an Aussie company’s dream to lift-off into space and begin competing with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
Aussie shares lift on Trump trade deal hopes
Cautious investors pushed the Australian sharemarket higher on Thursday on the prospect of a new Trump trade deal with the UK.
Australian bosses hit with WFH wake-up call
A glaring detail that has been continually overlooked throughout the WFH debate has now been uncovered – and it’s bad news for some Aussie bosses.
Aussies claim yachts, island holidays on tax
Aussie taxpayers have tried to sneak some “dubious’ expenses past the taxman, with one expert detailing some of the most outlandish claims.
Big problem with Albo’s electorate
Labor wants to win a majority government, but new data shows it already represents half of Australia’s least affordable areas to live in.
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