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.
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‘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.
Demand to CFMEU after alleged death threat
A minister has condemned a controversial decision to re-employ a union organiser who is facing charges relating to an alleged death threat.
Major company’s huge 4-day work week move
A major Aussie company has made a huge announcement following a trial of a four-day work week.
‘Suicidal thoughts’: Top staffer drops bombshell
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles’ chief of staff has dropped bombshell allegations in a press conference announcing her resignation.
Staff’s unusual tactics to get pay rise
Support staff at one of the country’s major emergency services have used some creative tactics in a push for a pay rise.
Dangerous act against posties on the rise
More and more Australia Post drivers are being subject to this concerning act, and it’s prompted a plea from the national service.
Aussie reveals big flexible work ‘red flag’
At first glance, a company saying they offer flexible working hours seems like a positive, but one Aussie says there is a big reason it’s actually a “red flag”.
Unusual job last straw for ‘tired’ cops
“Tired, overworked” police in one capital city say they are being called to jobs that others should do – and this request tipped them over the edge.
Sign business spirits have lifted
One of Australia’s biggest banks has issued a warning about business confidence after the latest figures were revealed.
Sign Aussie WFH dream is dead
Two more major multinationals have directed Australian staff to get back to the office, in the latest blow to work-from-home devotees.
‘I see’: Aussie boss exposes WFH reality
The WFH debate in Australia is showing no signs of slowing down – but there’s a point we all missed.
Dad killed in worksite incident named
The father of a young boy has been identified as a man who died after suffering a serious head injury when he was struck by a falling piece of equipment at work.
Real reason Gen Z ‘can’t cope with life’
Gen Z cops a lot of flack for being snowflakes – and they are, according to Caleb Bond. But is it entirely their fault though?
Single pic proves WFH is dead in the water
In the heart of Sydney’s bustling financial district, a surprising storefront has popped up. Here’s why office workers fear it’s the death knell for WFH.
‘Locked out’: Horror work rule backfires
Bosses across the country are forcing their staff back into the office – but the strict move could backfire for millions of Aussies.
Massive job cuts hit Aussie insurance giant
A job cull is sweeping through one of Australia’s biggest insurance companies, even as the company rakes in big profits.
Aussie finance sector’s big AI move
An industry-first agreement will look to protect one Australian fund’s workers in the age of ChatGPT with a new “gold standard”.
Surprising retirement reality for Gen Z Aussies
Millennials and Gen Z Aussies might be locked out of housing, but in one area of economic life they are in prime position.
‘Wild’: 31yo tradie exposes feral poo trend
A tradie is airing out his industry’s laundry in a confessional series online and has uncovered some unbelievable acts.
‘Trapped’: 24yo expat exposes FIFO salary
A young worker has revealed exactly how much he earnt working FIFO and how quickly it all went.
Shocking reason Aussies go into debt
Despite cost-of-living pressures, the average Aussie spends $1309 more than they can afford and the reason is tragic.
Staggering cost of cyber attacks revealed
The eye-watering cost of cyber attacks on small businesses across the country has been revealed, with one business owner revealing he was forced to start again.
‘Do better’: ABC sorry after racism review
An investigation into racism at the ABC found current and former staff experienced racial slurs, exclusion and being mistaken for other people of the same race.
Aussie workers monitored by ‘scoreboards’
A group of Australian workers are facing constant, real-time monitoring, where their productivity is being displayed on “scoreboards”.
Tradie earning $160k struggles to survive
A Brisbane tradie has taken the cost-of-living crisis to a new level, revealing he is working to survive despite earning a six-figure salary.
‘Craziest’: Wild tax return trend exposed
As we approach another tax deadline, cheeky Aussies have been sharing the rogue claims they’ve made.
Tough Aussie WFH rules backfire
Many of Australia’s tech companies have enforced tough work from home mandates but the move has backfired on them.
Next step for nurses following strike
Thousands of nurses finally have an answer from the government about increasing their wages after they walked off the job earlier this month.
‘Furious’: Hip suburb erupts at KFC move
Legendary fast-food icon KFC has been approved for one of Australia’s multicultural jewels, and some locals are not happy.
Sneaky theory behind WFH collapse
As more companies order workers to return to the office, a theory has emerged that companies could have a hidden agenda behind scrapping WFH days.
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