Hundreds of jobs cut by NBN
The National Broadband Network will slash 500 jobs by June, with “all business units” to be affected by the changes.
Careers
Porn star wins unfair dismissal case
A porn star who became a maths professor has won a legal battle after his university fired him when his previous career became known.
Massive new four-day working week news
Australians could soon ditch the five-day work week but still get paid their full salary under bold reforms proposed by a landmark inquiry.
‘Smart policy’: Women’s equality budget push
Equality and equity should be at the forefront of the government’s May budget, a taskforce set up by Labor has urged.
Two words that ruin a job interview
A Google executive who used to interview people 40 hours a week has revealed the number one skill she looked for very few people have.
Why mum skills should be on your resume
Caring for children helps develop sought-after employment skills mums can use to their advantage, experts say. Find out how.
Eyebrow-raising duties in ‘worst job ad ever’
A job ad for an assistant to make a wealthy couple’s “life easier” lists duties so bizarre and onerous people have questioned if it’s real.
Cafe changes sign after job advert smashed
An Aussie cafe has apologised and backflipped on a controversial job advertisement that called for a “female barista”.
Barilaro lashed for role in $600k hire
The former Deputy Premier has been lashed for “highly inappropriate” actions that saw his preferred candidate given a $600k government job.
Job paying $100k straight out of uni
A survey has revealed the careers paying the most for Aussie university graduates – and the ones that aren’t so lucrative.
$800k job with free house that nobody wants
A dire shortage in an Aussie town has seen it offer an eye-watering package of perks for a much-needed job.
Cleaner, 20, shares insane weekly pay
A young Sydney entrepreneur has shared her cleaning business’ success story after revealing the staggering amount it rakes in each week.
Search for Australia’s next young reporter: How to enter
The search is on for the next generation of news breakers with the Kids News Junior Journalist competition. See how to enter.
X-ray reveals why Sydney man got fired
Nathanael Peacock wasn’t expecting things to go awry when he told his bosses he needed surgery – but just six months later he was out of a job.
Unlikely winners as cost of living soars
Aussies have been hit with price increases everywhere from groceries to petrol, but skyrocketing inflation is good news for thousands of people.
Massive wake-up call for Aussie bosses
A huge number of Australians are feeling confident enough to quit their job for something better, with bosses now expected to meet one key demand.
The forgotten people of the jobs boom
The unemployment rate is at a record low but there are concerns for one group of Aussies who aren’t reaping the benefits.
Workers swamp new sick pay scheme
A state government has revealed how many workers have begun claiming payments under a new Australian-first program.
Sale of the Century ‘quiz legend’ dies
The Australian who won a popular game show multiple times has been remembered as being a general knowledge genius.
Brittany Higgins’ surprise career move
The former political staffer has revealed a new career aspiration after celebrating her university graduation.
How woman built $40b pandemic empire
She’s not a Rinehart or Musk, but Brianne Kimmel has one of the most impressive financial portfolios in the world. Here’s how she did it.
Over 60 per cent of Aussies working ‘too hard’
It’s a problem that 60 per cent of Australian workers are dealing with – and as we head towards Christmas, there is little respite coming.
Bizarre job that pays $200 an hour
From professional cuddling to writing wedding vows, Australians reveal the unique ways they earn their keep.
Serial bridesmaid’s surprising confession
Kerstyn Walsh is living a dream akin to Katherine Heigl’s ‘27 Dresses’. But it, like other odd Aussie jobs, is not as glamorous as it seems.
‘I make $150/hr from non-sexual hugs’
She quit her job to take up this profession, and is now raking in the dough while also helping lonely people all over the Gold Coast.
‘Dream job’ pays $40k just to watch TV
It might be time to quit your day job – for three months anyway – as one streaming service is offering $40k just to watch television.
Half of Aussie workers preparing to be fired
Over half of working Australians are preparing to be fired, alarming new research shows.
Key Aussie industry on brink of collapse
One of Australia’s most crucial industries is on the brink of falling to pieces as shocking survey results show 75 per cent of workers want to quit.
Big problem with viral CV hack
Career advice is all over social media – but beware of one viral “hack” that could stop you from landing that dream job.
Aussie job getting supersized pay rise
The best NSW school teachers are to be paid more than $700 per school day under a new government plan.
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