Aussies eligible for $4000 payout
A group of Aussie workers will be eligible for thousands of dollars in incentives to help boost an important employment sector.
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ASX keeps climbing higher
Stronger commodities prices and positive economic data pushed the ASX higher but travel stocks struggled amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in NSW.
Critical job hasn’t been invented yet
Kids starting school have a good chance of working in a job that is yet to be invented. But there are ways to learn skills now that will translate to a job later.
Plea for Kiwis to work in Australia
Regional sectors smashed by coronavirus have received a boost, with the government urging Kiwis to fill temporary vacancies this summer.
Word to ban when job hunting
It’s the word plaguing job hunters struggling in a competitive employment market and it could be a sign you need to refresh your mindset.
Jobs we won’t be able to do in future
Forget robots; there’s another reason scores of jobs, from tradies to trolley collectors, may become almost impossible to perform – and the reason is all around us.
‘Big win’ for retail workers
There’s a change coming that will have a significant impact on a group of retail workers – but not everyone will benefit.
In-demand jobs boosting Aussie recovery
As job ads continue to rebound to their pre-pandemic levels, those after jobs in trades and services, healthcare, hospitality and tourism are in luck.
Best $56 billion Australia ever wasted
A huge $56 billion was spent to save jobs when the pandemic hit. And a huge amount of it was seemingly wasted. But that wasn’t the case.
Ticking time bomb in Aussie house market
Banks are chasing mortgage payments and economists say we’re “pretending” if we think everything’s OK. What’s next for our crumbling economy?
Barista ‘terrified’ of being homeless
A Melbourne barista who arranged a rent reduction with her landlord has been left in a frightening situation after the landlord backflipped.
Renewables generating Aussie jobs
Early adoption of renewables has Australian-owned hydro, wind and solar schemes helping power economic recovery and employment.
Workers ripped off $123m in unpaid wages
More than 25,500 workers have been ripped off by employers underpaying them with “extremely disappointing” figures that triple last year’s numbers.
Dan ‘not surprised’ by shocking jobs fall
Employment in Victoria has fallen by 36,000 jobs in September, with the federal Treasurer using the latest figures as a call to end Melbourne’s lockdown.
Will you save or spend your money?
The wealthy will get the most back when tax cuts are introduced. But the massive bonus for the rich has led to a surprise reaction.
Tax cuts that ‘may never happen’
Millions of Aussies are celebrating new tax cuts headed their way. But there’s another range of cuts that may never see the light of day.
Qld’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ jobs boom
A new report has revealed Queensland may be sitting on an employment boom that could create tens of thousands of jobs.
Work out how much you get from Budget
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down a Budget that includes a staggering amount of spending. Find out how much you’ll get.
Big losers in the Budget revealed
The COVID Budget has landed. These are the Australians who are better off as a result and the ones who may not be smiling.
One huge catch with your tax cut
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has promised workers extra cash in their pay packets from this month, but the vast majority will be forced to wait.
The Budget explained in five minutes
There’s plenty of good news for many Australians in the Budget including tax cuts and other incentives. Here’s what’s in it for you.
How to get your backdated tax cut
A huge number of Aussies will immediately begin paying less tax very soon. Here’s how you’ll get your backdated savings – and when.
The Aussies snubbed by $4b plan
The federal government has unveiled an ambitious new $4 billion plan to help Australians get a job – but not everyone will benefit.
Hint on when you can travel overseas
The Budget has provided a hint on when international travel will recommence, with a big change in our tourism industry.
‘No benefit’: Tax cuts for the rich slammed
Wealthy Aussies will have their pockets lined even further under the new Budget, while those out of work have been left out in the cold.
Tax cuts for millions ‘within weeks’
More than 11 million Australians will get tax cuts as part of the Budget, with the money to be in pay packets by the end of the month.
Massive mullet boast that’s backfired
Josh Frydenberg used to crack a joke about his infamous mullet as a way of attacking Labor. Tonight, the Treasurer isn’t laughing.
Qantas wins legal stoush with union
Qantas could not have prevented the stand-down of more than 400 workers during the pandemic, a court has ruled as the airline scored a legal win.
Cruel Budget blow for 1.6m Aussies
The future of Australia’s JobSeeker lifeline remains uncertain despite growing concerns it will drop to just $40 a day within months.
660k Aussies could lose jobs soon
JobKeeper’s been slashed and mortgage holders are “ghosting” their bankers to the tune of $30 billion. What’s next for our crumbling economy?
Good news coming for Aussie job seekers
After a year of job cuts and rising unemployment levels, there’s some hopeful news for job seekers hanging out for the Christmas holiday period.
Dire decision could smash the economy
More pain for workers and businesses is on the horizon due to a premature call by the government, a leading economist has warned.
Double dip danger could spell disaster
Australia has clawed its way out of recession in the last quarter, but all that progress could be ruined with a single wrong step by the Treasurer.
Treasurer’s huge budget ‘mistake’ looms
Economists have warned Josh Frydenberg’s plan could leave Australia vulnerable to a “double dip” recession that would make us all worse off.
Aussie millionaires claiming JobSeeker
Thousands of millionaires sitting on substantial cash and assets have been pocketing JobSeeker payments during the coronavirus crisis.
‘Time bomb’: Scary JobKeeper warning
JobKeeper 2.0 will kick in within weeks – but “hardly anyone will be eligible” under the sneaky new rules, an Aussie expert has warned.
PM agrees to $1500 cash splash
Scott Morrison has today given the green light for millions of workers to be able to access an emergency payment – here‘s how you will be eligible.
JobKeeper crackdown busts thousands
The ATO has gone after Aussies rorting the wage subsidy scheme after receiving 9000 tip-offs from the public, clawing back $75 million so far.
Death of Aussie city centres imminent
Experts fear the look and feel of our major capitals will rapidly deteriorate, thanks to a permanent “mass exodus” of workers and shoppers.
PM’s pay cut plan will cost 145k jobs
An imminent cut to cash support for workers who lost their jobs due to coronavirus shutdowns will have catastrophic consequences for the economy, experts warn.
$20k mistake under-35s are making
More than one million young Australians have rushed to take advantage of this COVID “handout” – but it’s going to come back to bite them.
Date your income will plummet
In just 14 days time, hundreds of thousands of Australians will have their weekly earnings slashed – and then the real financial pain will begin.
JobKeeper hack could earn extra $500
One million Aussies forced to rely on JobKeeper are being urged to also apply for the dole. But it could earn them some extra cash.
Melbourne Mayor continues lockdown rant
Melbourne’s lord mayor has made an impassioned plea to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and spoken out against his planned road map.
PM defends JobKeeper cut to Victoria
Vital economic support for more than one million Victorians will be slashed this month, just as the harsh stage four lockdown is extended.
Aus economy’s ‘unusual’ virus response
The Australian economic outlook is definitely “ugly” but how we’re dealing with the COVID recession is different to just about elsewhere due to one unique factor.
400,000 more jobs may go by Christmas
Thousands more Aussies are expected to lose their jobs by the end of the year as the country plunges further into the nation’s worst recession since WWII.
Qantas faces legal action over job cuts
The Transport Workers Union says it is filing legal action against Qantas today following its announcement it will outsource 2500 jobs.
190 supermarket items slashed
The supermarket campaign that’s cutting the cost of almost 200 essential grocery items from toilet paper to pantry essentials.
Secret truth behind Aussie recession
The economy has contracted by a huge seven per cent which has set a crazy new record, but there’s a huge missing piece of the puzzle.
Boss takes $1 million pay cut
The business owner who took a 90 per cent pay cut to give his employees a $70,000 minimum salary tripled his business in the process.
‘Diabolical’: Grim warning for Aussie jobs
Australians have been warned to expect a long road ahead before the economic disaster turns around, as spats over JobKeeper flare up.
’Devastating day’: PM on Aussie recession
PM Scott Morrison said it is a “devastating day for Australia” as the nation records its biggest economic plunge since World War II.
Australia’s big weakness exposed
We’ve been riding on a wave that’s seen us boom for decades – but now it could all come crashing down, new research shows.
Former topless waiter’s epic 41 jobs
Gary Waldon has been a bank teller, teacher, bouncer, topless waiter and more. Here’s what being a serial “job hopper” taught him.
Woman ‘ripped off’ by JobKeeper rort
Katie has been in her job for a year – but after the coronavirus pandemic hit, a bizarre request from her employer left her fuming.
Odd millennial spending habit post-COVID
A survey has found a disturbing new trend among millennials – despite being hit hard by the pandemic, they won’t curb their lavish lifestyle in front of friends.
Aussies caught in super withdrawal rort
A staggering four in 10 Australians who withdrew retirement savings recently haven’t actually lost any income. And it could cost them.
Huge blow for shift workers
Shift workers at Cadbury’s Tasmanian factory will miss out on extra leave entitlements following a landmark High Court decision.
Worst jobless rate in the nation
Staggering unemployment rates are likely to become a major election campaign issue after Queensland recorded the highest rate in the country.
Rejected jobseeker’s ‘rude’ email
A recruiter has shared the shockingly abusive response she received from a furious man who failed to score his dream job.
Aussies missing out on JobKeeper
Victoria’s tough stage 4 restrictions will leave hundreds of thousands out of work. But not everyone will be eligible for government support.
Uni dropout refusing ‘9-to-5’ job
Lucas Vitale was studying to become an accountant when he realised he could make more from his lounge room than in a regular gig.
PM brings in $1500 disaster payment
The Prime Minister has announced a “disaster payment” for those who have been directed to isolate for 14 days by health officials.
’Lost decade’ of income for young Aussies
Aussies under 35 have suffered a “lost decade” of income and had their careers “scarred” in ways they may never recover from.
Aussie workers face years of lower wages
Australian workers face years of lower wages if the legislated increase to superannuation in the post COVID-economy proceeds, according to a confidential report.
Aussie teen’s dramatic Woolies pay cut
A furious father has kickstarted the penalty rate debate after revealing his teenage daughter is now $25 worse off per week.
New plan to create 76,000 jobs
The twin crises of the summer fires and the coronavirus-induced recession has created the need for a policy overhaul, a new report says.
New dole change allows double-dipping
Some workers will be better off on Jobseeker than the new rate of JobKeeper, but changes to the schemes mean workers can now double-dip on both payments.
New dole change allows double-dipping
Some workers will be better off on Jobseeker than the new rate of JobKeeper, but changes to the schemes mean workers can now double-dip on both payments.
New test to kick 2 million off JobKeeper
Sweeping changes announced by PM Scott Morrison on Tuesday will see more than two million workers kicked off the JobKeeper scheme.
PM reveals how much JobKeeper will be cut
JobKeeper will be extended into next year, but at a slashed rate that will be even harder for businesses to qualify for.
‘Streaks ahead’: One state winning at jobs
They’ve smashed coronavirus numbers and they’re also winning at keeping unemployment at bay. How is this state doing it?
New wage lifeline to help 180,000 Aussies
The PM has announced an expanded wage subsidy scheme, revealing the first element of the “second phase” of recovery after JobKeeper is phased out.
New wage lifeline to help 180,000 Aussies
The PM has announced an expanded wage subsidy scheme, revealing the first element of the “second phase” of recovery after JobKeeper is phased out.
‘Crazy’: Australia’s pandemic payday
We’re in recession but new figures show Aussies are 12 per cent richer than a year ago – and it’s all thanks to the government’s massive overcompensation.
‘Disgraceful’: PM slams Labor tactic
Scott Morrison has lashed out at a new website set up by Labor to attack the government, described as “fearmongering during a pandemic”.
$5m splashed for struggling Aussies
The cost of the pandemic has been horrific for small businesses, forcing the Government to today launch a nationwide campaign.
Aussie shops shut indefinitely
Melbourne’s brutal second lockdown has sparked the closure of dozens of big-name retail stores in the city – with no end in sight.
Why this font can make a difference
When you write your resume it’s easy to fall into some big mistakes. Here are some tips on the best way to avoid them.
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