Simple trick that could get you promoted
There’s a remarkably simple way Aussies can get ahead in the workforce, but not every employee agrees with it.
Careers
‘Facing bankruptcy’: Producer’s debt spirals
An Aussie was at the top of his game in the entertainment industry and on a high. Then it all came crashing down with devastating outcomes.
Aussie’s insane pay for ‘single’ modelling job
A popular Aussie model and business owner has revealed the insane amount of money she received from a single photo shoot.
Influencer ‘quits’, gets regular 9-5 job
A popular Aussie creator and reality TV star has announced she is “quitting” influencing, despite sometimes earning upwards of $10,000 for a single video.
$6000 boost for Aussie workers
Australian workers would ultimately be up to $6000 better off with a remarkably simple change to their pay, a minister said.
Hidden detail in Australia’s job figures
Thursday’s unemployment figures have revealed another sign Australia’s economy has turned a corner.
Struggle to find applicants for $680k job
An advertisement for a job in a remote Australian town has caught the attention of the country – with people floored by a single detail.
Eye-watering salary to be ‘comfortable’
Persistent inflation and a dramatic surge in house prices means Aussies now think they need to make an insane amount just to be comfortable.
$17k-a-year school collapses owing millions
An expensive Christian college now in voluntary administration is facing legal action for failing to pay staff on time.
Dramatic measure to recruit more cops
One police force has scrapped the entrance exam for a specific group of recruits in a bid to stem the frontline worker shortage.
Job myth costing you thousands
A common job myth could be costing Aussies up to 13 per cent a year in annual pay, new research shows.
Group of Aussies to be $243K worse off
Australian mortgage holders could be saddled with hundreds of thousands of dollars in continuing debt if they make one choice every homeowner is faced with.
Major update in Deputy PM staffer saga
The Deputy Prime Minister’s chief of staff has fought in court to uncover a conversation between her boss and the Prime Minister’s right-hand man.
Detail in Sydney council job enrages recruiter
A former government recruiter has fired up over a detail in a job ad posted by a Sydney council, claiming it points to a much wider issue.
Lollipop lady’s wage for 1.5hrs of work a day
A school crossing supervisor has revealed exactly how much she earns a week – with one state desperate for more people to take up the job.
‘No option’: Aussies grim retirement call
Australians are set to work longer as rising cost-of-living sees them put off their retirement.
‘Left behind’: Warning for Gen Z on WFH
The man leading America’s biggest bank has lashed out at Gen Z employees and work-from-home in a wild tirade. But where do Aussie banks stand?
Australia’s biggest super fund fined $27m
Australia’s biggest superannuation fund has been fined $27m for charging duplicate fees to tens of thousands of customers.
Major bank to move 190 Aussie jobs offshore
Big four bank Westpac will cut 190 Australian jobs in its customer solutions division and move them offshore just days after announcing a bumper profit.
Bad news for your next pay rise
Australia’s wage growth has slowed in the December quarter, which while welcome news for the RBA, shows the peak in earnings growth might be over.
Thousands of dodgy job ads banned
A growing problem for Australians trying to find a job has been revealed, as the number of red flags continues to soar.
Grim reality of super raid for homes
Peter Dutton’s major home ownership offer to Australian voters would actually drive up house prices and slash home ownership, an analysis shows.
‘Oh!’: 24yo works for two years, then ‘retires’
A young nurse has revealed that she’s quit her job calling it the “best day ever” exposing a wider ‘retiring’ trend that Gen Z love
Aussies who ditched 9-5 admit brutal reality
It sounds like a dream to most 9-5 workers, but there’s a tough hidden reality behind the way more than 1.6 million Aussies are working right now.
$95k homebuyer boost announced for Aus
Carrying a big student debt and can’t get a mortgage? See how much more you could borrow under new changes.
‘Stupid’: CEOs ’monumentally out of touch’
A union boss has come out swinging following reports some of Australia’s richest people want to cut penalty rates.
‘Failing’: Huge group of Aussies left behind
Two-thirds of a massive Australian cohort are living in poverty, going without enough food or medicine to keep a roof over their head.
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.
Doctor’s salary leaves Aussies flummoxed
Aussies have been left stunned after a doctor revealed how much he money actually brings in each year, with social media users branding it “criminal”.
Aussies left ‘confused’ over woman’s job title
A woman has left many Aussies baffled after revealing what she does for work that sees her earning just shy of six-figures every year.
‘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.
Albo’s brutal ‘three-word’ Aus Day message
Anthony Albanese has unleashed over the Australia Day debate — using some choice words to call out Peter Dutton.
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.
Surprise find after $550 pay out to workers
Australians are more likely to take time off work with higher government payments, new research shows.
22yo cleaner reveals staggering income
A young Aussie has revealed the staggering money you can make as a cleaner and her plans to retire at 30.
‘Heartbreaking’: reason 33yo is fleeing Aus
A young Aussie has revealed the “heartbreaking” moment he realised he needed to leave Australia in order to make a living.
‘Ridiculous’: Woman’s salary sparks debate
A young woman has sparked debate by revealing what she does for a living and her salary.
30yo quits over co-worker’s ‘degrading’ act
A young woman has revealed the moment she knew she needed to quit her job after a “degrading” incident.
Young nurse’s salary leaves Aussies horrified
Australians have been left stunned after a young woman revealed how much she really gets paid working as a nurse in Queensland.
‘Double edged sword’ behind $150k salary
A Brisbane man who earns up to $150,000 a year has revealed the dark side to his lucrative job, and the grim reason the industry is booming.
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”.
Bombshell contraceptive find sparks legal bid
Lawyers investigating a commonly used contraceptive are forming class action cases in multiple countries after reports it may be linked to brain tumours.
‘A joke’: $45k ‘entry level’ job sparks outrage
A $45,000 job listing for an ‘entry level’ position requiring three years’ experience and a degree has sparked outrage.
Weird detail in Navy’s $120k job ad
The Australian Navy is advertising roles with a hefty salary and generous benefits – but there’s an interesting detail that’s sure to raise some eyebrows.
Mia Hewitt snags ‘nepo baby’ job
The daughter of a famous A-list Aussie couple has been seen working a very normal job – but there’s a famous twist.
‘Life support’: Fears of mass exodus of Drs
One state’s public mental health services could soon slip into crisis as more than 150 psychiatrists threaten to quit their jobs over an ongoing pay and staffing dispute.
‘Don’t do it’: Job Aussie on $180k says to avoid
A former bartender has said a sudden career change led her to earn an impressive $180k a year – but she steered clear of one job.
Grim reason Aussie teens want this career
New data has revealed the most popular career ambition for Aussie teens and the reason why they’re flocking to this job is grim.
Wild trend turning Aussies into millionaires
A young Aussie couple have revealed the $500 investment they made that has changed their lives forever.
Huge boost for essential Aussie workforce
Some of Australia’s most underpaid but valued workers will benefit from a huge wage increase following months of lobbying for change.
New figure that dashes hopes of rate cut
Mortgage holders hoping for a rate cut may have to wait until May after these surprising figures were released on Thursday.
‘Privilege’: Sonny Bill’s shock career move
A global sports star known for his deep faith and “passion for social equity” has made a surprising career change.
Group running out of cash every month
Some people from one cohort are reporting having to steal essential items more frequently to survive the cost-of-living crunch.
Aussie climate goals ‘within reach’
The state and territory emission reduction targets in place can give Australia a “springboard” to stronger climate goals, new research finds.
Huge change in Aussie workplaces revealed
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency says there has been some ‘positive progress’ in gender equality, even as major businesses are rocked with harassment scandals.
91 per cent chance of this interest rate call
Mortgage holders and business owners should not hold their breath for any interest rate relief on Tuesday.
‘Mismatch’: Problem with jobs market
Australia’s peak welfare body is urging the Albanese government to help jobseekers find work, as the number of entry level jobs declines sharply.
State with worst job availability revealed
A new report reveals a staggeringly low number of jobs up for grabs in Australia, with one state reporting far more people available to work than there are jobs.
Fury over missing jobs in priority visa list
While plumbers and bricklayers made the cut on the skilled visa list alongside dog trainers and yoga teachers, a key industry group said more needs to be done.
Major brand to close in Australia
Workers are set to be left without jobs as a major brand closes operations in Australia after declaring bankruptcy.
Surprise winner of Australia’s best university
The best university in Australia has been named – and the result probably isn’t what you’d expect.
‘I’m upset’: Jacob Elordi photos cause alarm
Jacob Elordi might be one of Australia’s most successful exports and be the toast of Hollywood but there’s one thing he can’t seem to get away with.
Aussies fear right to disconnect laws
Aussies are willing to sign away their rights and stay in constant contact with their boss, as long as the employer pays them for the privilege of it.
‘Sold out’: Greens lashed on housing
The Greens have been accused of selling out in agreeing to back Labor’s Help To Buy bill, with the Liberal Party vowing to repeal the law if they win the election.
‘Midlife crisis’: Roxy Jacenko pics emerge
We can all breathe a collective sigh of relief as new Roxy Jacenko photos have emerged revealing a brand new reality for the PR maven.
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.
‘Take out loans’: 33yo’s X-rated $50k gamble
A young Aussie has revealed the $50,000 reason she doesn’t own a home in 2024.
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.
‘Crucial’ ways to boost your pay packet
In 2024, life is expensive – so it’s more important than ever before to boost your earning potential and finally get ahead.
Minister defends slashing student debt
The Federal Government has defended its new student loan discounts amid accusations of the policy being “elitist” and attempting to buy votes amid high inflation levels.
‘Sexy’: Insane detail in aged care ad
A recruitment ad for a $145,000 aged care position has made an eyebrow-raising comment about the female-dominated industry.
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.
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.
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.
‘Remarkable man’: Top chef dies suddenly
An award-winning chef is being remembered as “the kind of person you meet once in a lifetime” after he died suddenly while overseas.
Gross comment that almost made 23yo quit
A single sentence has summed up the treatment that women still face in the construction industry.
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.
Why Aussies are feeling inflation shock
Australia’s central bank has pointed to a theory as to why our high inflation feels like it is dragging on, and on, and on and on.
Insane thing Gen Z is doing in job interviews
A career coach has revealed the work trend she believes has gone “too far”, with managers seeing a rise in one ridiculous act when interviewing Gen Z candidates.
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