Pay boost flagged for Aussie workers
If successful, some of Australia’s lowest paid workers could receive a 15 per cent pay bump, totalling to $155 by December 2025.
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RBA’s shock call on unemployment rate
While unemployment has risen and is forecast to continue to increase, it’s still no match for persistent inflation levels, the RBA’s chief economist says.
Plan to scrap WFH amid city’s ‘dead’ CBD
This particular group of workers numbering over 1000 are facing the prospect of coming into the office at least four days a week.
‘Ambush’: Fury over banker’s fraud trial
A judge has issued a stern warning after the trial of a former banker was delayed at the last minute when the prosecution significantly altered their case.
Aussie crisis drives job loss fears
Aussies and business are growing increasingly fearful of a stagnating economy, with new concerns about potential job losses.
Minns’ on-air clash with nurse over pay
A nurse has told NSW Premier Chris Minns live on air that “inflation is killing us” and she is “exhausted” as nurses strike for better pay.
Question everyone is asking about new law
Aussie bosses have been told to “be wary” in how they approach their employees’ right to disconnect, with legal experts pointing out a grim detail in the new laws.
‘Easy’: Cheeky WFH act takes off in Australia
Despite the push for workers to return to offices, Australians are holding firm and leaning into a WFH lifestyle.
Senator sued over alleged sex acrobatics
The former chief of staff of a US senator claims he was forced to do sexual favours for her that left him riddled with back and hip injuries.
How Aussie 20yo makes $120k minus degree
An Australian woman has revealed how she earns $120k per year without a degree, encouraging other young women to follow their aspirations.
Push to give every worker 12 extra leave days
All Australian workers could get an extra 12 days of leave a year for severe period pain, hormone therapy and vasectomies, under a new push by a powerful union.
Tradies hit by big Aussie cash change
There’s a new cash reality taking over Australia and it exposes just how much things have changed.
Reason ex-CFMEU boss cleared by cops
A former union heavyweight will not be charged by police after his expletive-laden address to workers at a hospital worksite.
‘Stuff this’: Aussie bosses turn on Gen Z
Generation Z are known for changing the way we work but there’s a new trend tipping bosses over the edge.
Ex-CFMEU boss called out after R-rated spray
A former union heavyweight is set for a showdown with police after his expletive-laden address to workers at a hospital worksite.
‘Shouldn’t have passed’: New law slammed
While many have welcomed the new Right to Disconnect laws, it seems there are still a lot of Aussies who really aren’t happy with the change.
Miss Universe exposes dark side of FIFO
A Miss Universe winner has shared the pros and cons of life as a FIFO worker after making a peculiar career change in WA.
CFMEU launches High Court challenge
Ousted CFMEU leaders have launched a High Court challenge after the Albanese government ordered administrators to take over the union.
Workaholic nation’s radical new move
One of the world’s most workaholic cultures has made a surprising pivot, as an existential crisis grows ever closer.
She died at work, no one noticed for four days
A worker at one of the world’s biggest banks was found dead in her cubicle after several colleagues complained of a foul smell.
Aussies short-changed $5bn a year
Slow moving reforms to the way Aussie workers are paid superannuation is costing the workforce billions of dollars every year.
Probe could change WFH rules for millions
The Fair Work Commission will review whether work-from-home rules for clerical workers are “fit for purpose”.
‘Thanks, boss’: Problem with new law
A string of messages from fed-up workers has revealed the sad reality of Australia’s ‘right to disconnect’ laws which came into force this week.
‘Rip them off’: Mechanic reveals dirty truth
A Melbourne mechanic has revealed which groups of people he deliberately rips off, exposing a trade secret everyone expected.
‘Explain’: MP under fire over union protest
A Greens MP says he was supporting workers “deprived of their basic right to a democratic, independent union” when he gave a fiery address at a CFMEU rally.
‘Wouldn’t’: 27yo boss reveals hiring trend
A young Aussie boss has revealed the viral trend that results in Gen Zers getting jobs others wouldn’t, and what “wouldn’t work”.
‘Really nasty’: Disturbing tradie rally sight
An “appalling” image seen at CFMEU protests has been condemned as “unacceptable”, with one MP calling for laws to be strengthened in response.
Only way to get Gen Z back in offices
An unexpected Gen Z work trend has emerged — and there is one major factor making them turn down high-paying jobs.
Disconnect law exposes ‘wild’ working trend
Workers now have the right to disconnect from work but one boss reveals the “harassing” trend she discovered.
Nando’s waitress slapped with plate responds
A woman who was slapped in the face with a plate has taken to social media to explain what happened after the incident went viral.
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