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Employment
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ASX extends rally on shock jobs figures
A surge in the banking sector on the back of better than expected employment figures has helped drive the ASX200 higher during Thursday’s trading.
Shock jump in Australia’s employment rate
A staggering number of Australians have found a new job in the month of April, but it could impact houses.
‘Zero’: McKenzie’s vow on Medicare
Coalition frontbencher Bridget McKenzie has stared down the barrel of a camera in a terse interview on Sky News, making a major promise to voters on Medicare.
‘Entitled’: 7pm phone call sparks huge divide
A Sydney recruiter was left gobsmacked after a “red flag” question from a job seeker – and it’s got Aussies all fired up.
‘Erratic’ Trump weighs on Aussie workers
Thursday’s unemployment figures showed a spike in Aussies finding a job, but it might not be a boom in the Australian economy.
Security guards fired over alleged assault
Two security guards have been fired from a bar in Perth’s north following an alleged assault that resulted in one patron being hospitalised with head injuries.
Uni degree that scores you $350k salary
It’s never been a better time to be a job hunter with record levels of available roles. And there’s one industry that’s offering eye-watering salaries.
Man’s shock plane stunt on last day of work
The former baggage handler told police he thought the act was “a cool and funny prank to get followers on TikTok”.
Grim trend spikes in Aussie workplaces
New research has revealed a grim trend taking hold in Australian workplaces, led by millennial and Gen X workers.
‘Live’: Renewed hopes for early rate cut
Homeowners have received a new boost, with falls in inflation renewing hopes for an early rate cut.
‘Completely blindsided’: April rate cut is on
A steep decline in employment figures has raised alarm bells as older workers quit the workforce – but the sudden exit has raised the prospect of an April rate cut.
ASX surges to best day in six weeks
‘Pretty positive’ reactions from news from the US Federal Reserve and local employment data led the Australian sharemarket to its best day in six weeks.
‘Poly’ trend on the rise in Aussie workplaces
A new trend is exploding across Australia, with young workers being forced to ditch the 9-5 job norm for a rather brutal reason.
How China’s ‘dark factories’ will take over
A clip from inside a factory in China has given us another uneasy glimpse into the future of employment as artificial intelligence takes hold.
Unions’ bold push for leave reform
One state’s peak union body is pushing for a huge change in the leave entitlements guaranteed to Aussie workers.
Activating youth through a focus on fitness
Adelaide-based national employment services provider Jobs Statewide is tackling youth unemployment by encouraging young jobseekers to get out of their comfort zones.
Coach’s partner triggers AFL investigation
The Gold Coast Suns found themselves under investigation after rival clubs raised questions over the employment of the coach’s partner.
Fury as 1000 Centrelink payments cancelled
The Employment Relations Minister has been urged to can a program after an IT glitch resulted in about 1000 potentially illegal payment cancellations.
Saltbush Social Enterprises foundation 2 future
In the NT, Saltbush NT’s ‘Foundation 2 Future’ program is empowering Aboriginal communities by providing essential skills and pathways to sustainable employment.
Too secure: Victorians warned why interest rates won’t be cut
Australia’s biggest banks have warned Victorians there is still a significant chance interest rates will not be cut next week, largely due to one key reason related to employment.
Aussie dad loses everything in cruel job scam
The opportunity seemed like a good way to make some cash on the side. But it was soon taking up all his time — and money.
‘Challenging’: Lisa’s ‘$1.7m TV gig’ ends
Lisa Wilkinson has been praised as a “warrior” by one of her old colleagues after revealing her lucrative TV gig had officially ended.
‘I feel sick’: 44yo’s fake WFH job nightmare
A woman has revealed how her dream WFH job turned quickly into a nightmare after four days.
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.
Top cop’s shock call on Taser verdict
A police officer remains suspended with full pay after he was found guilty of the manslaughter of a 95-year-old woman, but his employment is under review.
Cop charged after six people attacked
A Sydney police officer’s employment is under review after an attack on multiple other officers and civilians.
Grim news for Aussie jobseekers
If you’re looking for a new career or a pay rise, now may not be the best time, a bleak new report on the Australian job market reveals.
SBS crew captures vile racist tirade
This is the shocking moment an Aussie interrupted an interview with a man from South Sudan who is struggling to find employment.
More bad news for Aussie workers
The Reserve Bank has more bad news for Australians, warning workers the job market is about to get tighter and wages growth to decline.
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