How Aussies missed out on $5.1bn
The wait for long-flagged superannuation changes have cost Australian workers billions of dollars.
At Work
‘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.
‘More teachers, not lawyers’: MP’s huge call
A federal MP has made a huge call for school-leavers to pursue a different career path than law or finance, amid new figures revealing undergraduate teaching offers are soaring.
Why you shouldn’t apply for a job in January
Australians are choosing the worst time of the year to try and find their next job, according to new research.
‘Push back’: Bosses fed-up with perk trend
Employees are no longer just asking for pay rises during their annual reviews, with some employers set to “push back” on this new trend.
Aussie workers who fear AI the most
The Australian workers most concerned about artificial intelligence have been revealed in a new global survey.
Worker shares text, everyone tells her to quit
A text message exchange between a boss and an employee has gone viral and people online are calling it “so bad”.
Office pizza party has nation divided
Crust Pizza is offering $1000 bonuses to 10 hardworking Aussies on National Pizza Day as the nation debates whether the office pizza party is a token gesture from your boss.
Warning over mass Aussie skill shortage
Alarm bells have been raised over fears Australia will face a mass skill shortage across key industries, unless slipping education standards are halted.
‘Tears’: Wife tells husband mortgage mistake
A woman has revealed the moment her “stomach dropped” and why she had to leave work early.
‘Only earns!’: Fury erupts over man’s salary
A man has revealed his salary and kicked off a fiery debate over wages and what’s considered a good salary in 2025.
Aussie red meat booms to record high
Aussie farmers have plenty to celebrate this Australia Day, with fresh figures revealing a stunning boom in red meat exports.
‘Stellar’: Super funds you wish you were in
Members in Australia’s top-performing superannuation funds are more than 13 per cent better off this year.
Wild Meghan insult exposes unfair truth
Meghan as per usual is making headlines but there’s a reality we’re all missing as the “mean” remarks go viral
Moment 30yo made $400,000 in 24 hours
A young Aussie had just lost her job when took a risk that has paid off in an unthinkable way.
650 jobs to go as iconic Aussie brand axed
An iconic Aussie clothing brand is closing its stores after a buyer was unable to be found for the chain, with hundreds to lose their jobs.
No end in sight to state’s doctor crisis
More specialist doctors have walked out from one state’s troubled public health sector in an industrial relations war. And more look set to quit.
Major update for Catch mobile users
Here’s what the impending closure of online retailer Catch means for customers using the Catch Connect mobile network.
Office trend making people look ‘ugly’
A young woman is going viral for revealing the wild reason you don’t look good at work.
Unions slash demands ahead of court clash
Details have emerged of a new offer the rail unions have made to the state government to end ongoing commuter chaos affecting millions.
Premier dangles lifeline for casino
While one state slams the door shut on helping cash-strapped casino business Star, another Premier is walking a noncommittal tightrope.
‘4 year degree’: Salary leaves Aussies fuming
A woman has revealed her career and on average what people earn and Aussies have been left stunned and furious on her behalf.
Crucial deal could end NSW rail chaos
After an ongoing pay dispute led to transport chaos across Sydney, a crucial deal that could end the standoff between the unions and transport officials seems closer.
Surprise find after $550 pay out to workers
Australians are more likely to take time off work with higher government payments, new research shows.
Drastic measure ahead of psych walkout
The workplace umpire has been called in to intervene as one state faces an “unprecedented” mass walkout of key hospital staff.
’Grave concerns’: Australia’s hidden shame
Products that the US deem inhumane – because they are coming from forced labour camps in China – are entering Australia.
Cops cradle hero dog shot in the line of duty
This is the heartbreaking moment cops cradle hero police dog Rocky, who was shot in the neck and nose while hunting down a killer.
Dutton backs huge lunch tax break
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but Aussies could soon enjoy tax deductible ones in an elected Coalition government.
Man ‘bullied’ by being told to show up on time
A graduate lawyer working for a government department claimed his bosses were bullying him after they asked him to show up to work on time.
‘Miss you mate’: Heartbreak after dad’s death
Heartbroken friends have set up a fundraiser for the family of fisherman Darren Monaghan following his tragic death in a workplace accident.
7-hour chaos exposes massive WFH flaw
A viral Sydney clip has exposed just what workers are up against as bosses push for return to the office full-time.
Woman in disbelief over co-worker’s salary
A woman is going viral for sharing the moment she found out a co-worker is earning more than her and her shock at how much more.
Grim outlook for worker lost at sea
A crew member of a Rio Tinto ship that was en route to Australia remains missing nearly three weeks after he disappeared at sea.
Frustrated cops’ unique way to crash presser
Police in one state have pulled out all stops to crash a press conference and highlight their plight as a pay dispute intensifies.
Man loses leg in horror workplace incident
A man’s leg was amputated after he became stuck in machinery, with rescue crews rushing to the scene to try to free him.
‘Sick’: Truth behind journo’s ‘narcissistic’ act
After a news reporter copped widespread backlash over a “vain” detail while reporting on fires two former co-workers have jumped in to defend him.
‘Straight to HR’: 30yo’s work outfit divides
A young Aussie has gone viral after sharing on social media the outfit she regrets wearing to work because she felt uncomfortable.
Genius way to beat a toxic boss
Quitting isn’t always an option when there’s bills to pay – so here’s a smart way to beat a bad boss at their own game.
Lawyer’s salary leaves Aussies gobsmacked
A young lawyer in Brisbane has shared his salary and Aussies didn’t see it coming.
Update in ‘tragic’ fatal workplace incident
A handyman was killed in a “tragic” workplace incident after he was trapped under a fallen heating system that had become “dislodged”.
Office staff accused of not ‘doing anything’
A popular Australian creator has sparked a major online debate after sharing a “controversial opinion” about people who work in offices.
‘No way’: Man’s Coles hourly rate shocks
A young Aussie has revealed the “pretty good” amount he earns while working part-time and studying.
Real reason bosses want workers in the office
Working from home in Australia has been branded a “failed experiment”, with claims workers aren’t being honest about their productivity.
‘What the hell’: CEO blindsided by reviews
A 25-year-old CEO has called out claims he has been “exposed” over a rating of his successful business.
28yo goes viral for salary rejection
A young Aussie has gone viral for sharing the salary that she thinks should make people get “a new job” in 2025.
Family’s nightmare after 28-hour fire
A family estimates they lost products worth hundreds of thousands of dollars when a fierce blaze destroyed their business on New Year’s Eve.
‘What!’: Man’s salary response shocks
A man has left Aussies in complete disbelief after revealing just how much his business turns over in a year.
‘Useless lol’: Boss’ wild firing text to employee
A boss has been called out online after sending a text to a worker where they appear to “brag” about firing another employee.
Horror reality in Australian mortgage crisis
An upsetting reality awaits millions of Aussies working to own their own home outright, with one expert sharing a surprising insight.
Shock finding on new wage laws
One in five employers suspect they’re not paying their staff correctly, a survey has revealed, as new laws mean they risk huge fines or even jail time.
‘Gaslit’: Fury over Amazon’s RTO backflip
The retail giant is facing heat after ordering hundreds of thousands of workers back to the office, only to discover a huge problem.
Sneaky New Year’s ‘trap’ snaring Aussies
Australians making moves to manifest their New Year’s resolutions have been told to watch out for “traps” which have been slammed as “un-Australian”.
‘Horrified’: Woman’s $14k Optus nightmare
The psychologist claims she couldn’t provide her patients with urgent treatment while also bleeding money because of an annoying internet issue.
Trump breaks silence on MAGA civil war
Donald Trump has finally broken his silence after days of bitter infighting between Elon Musk and MAGA diehards over a hot-button issue.
Minister sacked after explicit video circulates
A minister has sensationally been sacked after an explicit video of her circulated online.
Burnt Aussie bosses done with Gen Zers
A young worker has shared her horror discovery after her “whole team got cut” and it has revealed a Gen Z working trend.
MAGA civil war with Musk turns vicious
A MAGA civil war has erupted between Donald Trump fans and billionaire Elon Musk with a vicious debate taking over social media.
‘Further back’: Bad news for Aussies in 2025
Experts have offered their outlooks for the economy in 2025, and while there’s some good news, there will be continued pain to come for many.
‘Men are better’: Work trend takes off
A new gender workplace trend has erupted, and for once, it isn’t about women being paid less; nope, it is far more unexpected.
Cafe owner defends unpopular cost
A cafe owner has been forced to defend a reviled price increase amid backlash from Aussies over the holiday period.
‘Devastating’: Tributes after dad’s death
A father-of-two who died in a workplace incident on Christmas Eve has been remembered as having “a heart of gold” as support is rallied for his family.
‘Inhumane’: Top Gun pilot surrendered to US
An Australian who previously served as a US marine pilot has lost his lengthy fight against extradition to the US over allegations he illegally trained Chinese pilots.
Shock number of Aussies still WFH
More than a third of Australians are still working from home nearly four years on from the start of the Covid pandemic.
CEO slams staff’s ‘shocking’ office attendance
The CEO of rideshare company Ola has reportedly issued a stern warning to staff in an company wide email which has gone viral online.
‘Inappropriate’ act over top cop’s dead son
Eight health staff have quit and another 10 have been reprimanded for an appalling act directed at a teenager with a high-profile father.
Cheeky WFH trend that bosses can’t stand
The silly season is in full swing and one viral clip has exposed how far workers are willing to push WFH boundaries.
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