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”.
At Work
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.
Hack to end huge Aussie workplace ‘threat’
It’s a problem many of us have had to deal with at work – and now, an Aussie expert has revealed the secret to beating it forever.
Bad news for your next pay rise
The country’s cost-of-living crisis isn’t fading anytime soon, and employees are set to fall further behind in 2025.
Grim call on bombshell parliament report
A top Minister has made a grim call on a parliamentary workplace report that detailed allegations of sexual assault and stalking in the workplace.
Free fares during industrial action
The NSW government has decided to allow free travel for some commuters to offset disruption during planned industrial action next week.
‘Rot in hell’: Slain ambo’s loved ones erupt
The family and friends of a paramedic who was fatally stabbed in a McDonald’s carpark have lashed out at his killer in an emotional courtroom outburst.
’Nowhere else’: Grim reality for Aussie farmers
Aussie farmers are up in arms about supermarket behemoths Coles and Woolies, but an ACCC hearing has heard they have nowhere else to go.
‘No way’: Aussies stunned by teacher’s salary
A teacher who candidly revealed his salary has sparked a heated debate about how much the profession should get paid.
Horror reason worker crushed to death
A court has been told of an Aussie company’s fatal safety flaw which led to a worker being crushed to death under two 600kg stones in a horrific accident.
More bad news for Aussie workers
The Reserve Bank has more bad news for Australians, warning workers the job market is about to get tighter and wages growth to decline.
Workplace habit Gen Z won’t budge on
Younger Aussies may have earned a reputation for being work-shy, but there’s one non-negotiable workplace rule experts say other generations should take note of.
‘Got me good’: Postie reveals pit bull terror
This cohort of iconic Aussie workers are suffering appalling dog attacks every day, with one postie opening up about his own horror pit bull incident.
What’s really behind return to office push
More and more workers are being forced to return to the office – and now, a truly depressing reason for the sudden backtrack has emerged.
Nurse suspended over Covid ‘mistake’
An aged care nurse has been suspended after a “mistake” he made during Covid lockdown, with an outbreak following that killed 38.
‘Arrogant’ detail Gen Z putting on resumes
Jobless Gen Zers straight out of university are making increasingly bold demands of Aussie employers when it comes to salary and working from home.
MP quits party after affair with staffer
A Greens MP has quit the state party room after admitting to a “short relationship” with an office staffer.
Bleak thing actually driving return-to-office
The real reason so many employers are ordering their staff back into the office full time has been revealed – and it has nothing to do with productivity.
Aussie man’s CV hides sickening secret
A sickening secret in an Aussie’s LinkedIn profile has been uncovered.
Sneaky detail in worker’s ‘pay rise’ contract
A worker’s new contract that appeared to sneakily cut their pay has gone viral.
Gin distiller cops fine after explosion
A gin distiller has been fined $50,000 in aggregate after an explosion at a gin-making event injured workers and customers.
Woman significantly burned in gas explosion
The woman was working in the kitchen at the brewery when there was an explosion, leaving her with significant burns to her face.
Dog sitter’s huge WFH compo win
The woman was making a cup of coffee on her work break when she tripped and fell over a temporary puppy fence in her home.
Worker wins compo over WFH pet injury
A council employee who tripped over a pet fence while working from home has won a workers compensation case.
Reason Aussies are working for free
Each week, Aussies are working an alarming 7.5 million hours for free, and experts warn the trend could be causing problems beyond burnout.
Nando’s Australia set to change forever
A popular fast-food chicken chain has just opened a new “elevated” dining experience as part of a company refresh to grow and capture more hungry Aussies.
Major Aussie fashion retailer goes bust
A major ASX-listed retailer that owns iconic brands such as Katies, Rivers and Millers has gone into voluntary administration.
Aussie’s bid to dominate music industry
Australia’s only ASX-listed music company holds plenty of ambition, taking on every element of the lucrative industry in a bid to reach 1 billion fans.
23yo in disbelief over reason she was fired
A young woman has revealed the reason she was fired and why it left her saying, “what?”
ASX ends flat week slightly up
The ASX closed trading up slightly on Friday, but it still fell 0.88 per cent for the week.
Major company gives every employee $1000
Qantas Airways is giving 27,000 employees a cash thank you as union members stage industrial action at airports across the country.
RBA boss’ $400k pay rise in cost crisis
The latest report from the Reserve Bank of Australia shows the major pay rise Michele Bullock received after she stepped into the top job.
Wild update after company does 4-day week
The push for the four-day work week might still seem unrealistic, but one company has spilled the beans on the reality after doing it for two years.
Tradie trend that needs to be stopped now
A young tradie has revealed the industry norm that needs to change immediately and the sad thing she keeps seeing on the job.
Aussie bosses cracking down on sneaky trend
An Australian worker is claiming their employer “covertly” introduced an extra in-office requirement in response to a growing work trend.
Besieged billionaire CEO stands down
After weeks of embarrassing headlines, billionaire Richard White has stood down from key roles of the major tech company he founded.
Video enraging Aussies who want to WFH
A video shared by a Melbourne worker, who – like many Aussies – has been forced back into the office, has sparked a huge online debate.
Grim reality for female tradies laid bare
Australia has slim hopes of building the houses we desperately need if 10 per cent of female tradies keep being harassed out of the construction industry.
Lidia reveals oath snub to Queen’s ‘hairs’
Questions have been raised about whether Lidia Thorpe broke her oath to serve the Crown after her verbal spray at King Charles III.
Man killed in horror workplace fall
A union boss has lashed out after an elderly man was killed when he fell through a rusted tin roof in a shocking workplace incident.
New public holiday millions may get
Millions of Aussies could get a new public holiday celebrating Indigenous culture, as part of negotiations for a treaty in one state.
RBA’s big call on 2024 rate cut
The RBA’s deputy governor Andrew Hauser has made a big call on the likelihood of a 2024 rate cut for Aussies.
Work pizza pic immediately sparks outrage
A simple picture posted online has exposed what people are beyond fed-up with at work, but bosses think they’re doing the right thing.
CEO slams ‘unrealistic’ 9-5 work expectation
The CEO of a global company has claimed the traditional 9-5 work model is ‘fading’, warning against strict return-to-office mandates.
‘To survive’: Tradie’s salary divides Aussies
An Aussie tradie has divided by revealing he feels like he is “working to survive” after revealing his wild weekly wage.
‘Sucking boss’: Gross jab not sackable offence
A truck driver was sacked for repeatedly making a sexually explicit jab at his co-worker — but may get his job back despite the “reprehensible” conduct.
Unsettling fact about women’s savings
It’s well known that women earn less than men in Australia, but new research has shown there is also a disturbing gulf between the amount of money saved by each gender.
‘Crazy’: Aussies lose it over teacher’s salary
An Aussie teacher’s salary has sparked a big debate online with some claiming he earns “too much”.
Bad news for Aussie mortgage holders
The Australian economy has added tens of thousands of new jobs, reducing the likelihood of a rate cut in the coming months.
Factory workers ‘drowned as CEO snuck out’
The family of a factory worker who was killed during Hurricane Helene claim bosses sneaked out to escape the floodwaters while ordering employees to stay.
‘Rather not’: Watt mum on security threats
The Workplace Minister has been asked about his personal security as unions remain angry at the Albanese government for its action against the CFMEU.
KFC worker’s gross sock move
A KFC is under fire after an employee was photographed standing on the counter without shoes while cleaning equipment.
‘Appalled’: This is what’s wrong with Gen Z
An ordinary day in Sydney has exposed how Australia’s youngest service workers have a lot to learn about doing their jobs well.
Grim stat shows even rent out of reach
The housing market has produced a ‘national scandal’ where few rentals are affordable for the nurses, educators and construction workers.
‘So bad’: Gross reason 25yo can’t get a job
A young Aussie has shared the detail in her resume that she believes is why she can’t get a job in 2024.
‘Grow up’: Debate erupts over WFH photo
A clip of two women working from Bondi Beach on their laptops in their bikinis has ignited a debate about working from home.
Boomer mechanic smashes Gen Z in rant
Young workers “dragging their lip” and ordering Uber Eats have drawn the ire of an Aussie motorbike mechanic. After 43 years, Dave Lawson has had enough.
Email 36yo got from old boss after wild act
An Aussie worker has amassed thousands of views by revealing what she did after quitting her job – and it isn’t that uncommon.
ScoMo lands surprise new role
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has landed a surprise new role in Australia’s budding space industry.
‘Everyone was laughing’: Cleaner’s big salary
A young man was stopped on the street and asked how much he had earned, and it inspired Aussies.
‘This is insane’: Nurse’s salary horrifies
A Brisbane nurse has revealed her yearly salary, leaving viewers shocked and highlighting an “insane” reality that is considered normal in Australia.
Work text proves we’ve lost all boundaries
A text exchange between two co-workers has gone viral, revealing some people really have no boundaries when it comes to how to behave at work.
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