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.
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‘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.
Sneaky detail in worker’s ‘pay rise’ contract
A worker’s new contract that appeared to sneakily cut their pay has gone viral.
‘Lots of NDAs’: Fresh scandal hits Nine
One of Australia’s leading employment lawyers has claimed Nine could be in the firing line over allegations for being a “hostile workplace”.
Large scale industrial warehouse plans revealed for Geelong’s north
A developer is seeking approval for a large scale industrial warehouse and factory development responding to demand for right-sized space near Geelong’s ring road.
Demand to CFMEU after alleged death threat
A minister has condemned a controversial decision to re-employ a union organiser who is facing charges relating to an alleged death threat.
‘Locked out’: Horror work rule backfires
Bosses across the country are forcing their staff back into the office – but the strict move could backfire for millions of Aussies.
Construction ‘tough cop’ not needed: Labor
Employment Relations Minister Murray Watt said he was “not convinced” the construction needed a watchdog despite the actions of one of the country’s most powerful unions.
Teacher jailed after pronoun culture war
A teacher at the centre of a student gender row has been jailed a third time after he was fired for refusing to use a student’s preferred pronouns.
TV host’s secret role in Higgins saga revealed
A prominent news host has admitted she helped Brittany Higgins but became concerned that the rape allegations were becoming “politicised”.
Why your salary could void new work right
Right to disconnect laws are now in place in Australia but legal experts are warning it is setting employees and workers on a collision course.
Aussie economy delivers shock jobs boost
The latest employment figures beat expectations, with the Australian economy adding tens of thousands of new jobs.
Mum’s ‘massive’ face tattoo regret
She says the Harley Quinn inspired tattoos have also impeded her ability to gain employment.
Grim sign for Australian workers
A massive employment platform has just delivered some bleak news to Aussie job hunters.
Aussies buckle under ‘wageflation’ pressure
Wages are exploding across Australia, but there’s a downside to the money bump.
Warning to CFMEU after union’s boss quits
Tony Burke says ‘everything is on the table’ following explosive allegations against John Setka led to the CFMEU boss quitting immediately.
Record sale as industry drives demand to Geelong Ring Road
The record sale of the last vacant serviced lot in a commercial precinct next to the Geelong Ring Road is a sign of a pivot towards the growth area that could generate 10,000 local jobs.
Aussie company’s ‘work from holiday’ policy
Some businesses use working from home policies to entice talent but one Aussie firm has done one better than that…
Worst news possible for Aussie homeowners
Over a million Aussies are already in mortgage stress and now there are fears there is even more trouble ahead.
The freeway driving businesses to Geelong industrial hub
A $10m industrial factory built for spec at Corio attracts a national transport industry business that sees the potential of Geelong’s ring road employment precinct.
‘Yeah…nah’: Grim Gen Z work reality exposed
They’re often considered a ‘necessary evil’ on the path to employment, but Gen Z has unleashed on a grim workplace reality.
WATCH: Chief Minister reveals 2024 vision
Chief Minister Eva Lawler is set to deliver a speech about her 2024 plans for the NT. Read the preview.
Concerning trend for Aussie workers
Employers are set to be handed more power to dictate the terms and conditions of their workforce as a slowdown in jobs growth shakes up the labour market.
‘Employment collapsed’: Warning on Aussie jobs
In a further sign that the Australian economy is cooling, more than 65,000 Australians found themselves out of a job in December.
‘Historically bad’: Bleak warning for Aussies
Australians have been warned to brace for a rough year, with a range of forecasts painting a picture of uncertainty, instability and a “bumpy” road ahead.
‘Incorrect’: Billion dollar proof WFH isn’t dead
Aussie human resources platform Employment Hero, which is valued at over $2 billion, has hit back at claims working from home is dead.
Unemployed ‘tortured’ by broken system
A scathing review has found that unemployed people are “tortured” and the system must be overhauled to scrap the “Hunger Games-style culture”.
Christmas cull: Aussie firms to sack staff
A shocking new report reveals a looming job disaster in Australia, with a third of companies preparing for redundancies before Christmas.
Huge problem with new Melbourne suburb
It is Melbourne sparkly new suburb. But it appears there’s one glaring problem with the plan described today as “incredibly shortsighted”.
ASX drop after jobs increase
The Aussie share market sank on Thursday with traders seemingly unphased with the release of fresh employment data.
How to make autism an asset for your business
Rethinking recruitment practices is key to supporting autistic people in finding employment. See the new government campaign.
Woman loses life savings to cruel job scam
A Queensland woman who was desperate for work has issued a chilling warning after she lost her life savings to a cruel job scam.
Major retailer allegedly exploited kids
A child employment watchdog alleges a major retailer illegally employed children under the age of 15 without permits and didn’t give kids enough rest.
150 workers gone in Optus mass sacking
Optus has reportedly let go 150 workers from Adelaide with their employment to end in weeks.
Fight looms over wild jobs promise
Employers and unions are at odds over a new jobs target after the government announced major changes to how Aussies work.
Big step for Albo’s new scheme
The Albanese government will set aside $9.1m to prepare a business case as they seek to launch a National Skills Passport.
Company accused of child labour breaches
A company which markets itself as Australia’s leading flyer distributor has been slapped with more than 2000 charges by Victoria’s child employment watchdog.
What’s on the parliament agenda?
Major workplace reforms and living costs will top the agenda this week after politicians return from a scandal-heavy break.
Food delivery, Uber prices to rise
The price of getting a pizza delivered or catching an Uber will rise under contentious changes to Australia’s workplace laws.
Govt, CDU join forces in new job-ready program
A new pilot program providing Aboriginal Territorians a pathway to public sector employment is going from strength to strength. Here’s how it works.
Unemployment not the only fix for inflation
Losing jobs isn’t the only path to getting inflation back under control, the Treasurer says, with old arguments no longer strictly relevant.
Ominous warning of the ‘Great Sacking’
A leading employment expert has warned overpaid workers could be on the chopping block, as companies move to cut costs.
Bosses blast ‘soft, entitled’ Gen Z tradies
Bosses have blasted Gen Z for being “too soft” to become tradies – but is there more to it than young people simply being “lazy”?
‘Best to come’: Queensland racing industry’s record result
The Queensland racing industry is tipped to continue its rapid growth after announcing a record $2.2 billion economic contribution across the state.
Aussie women smash record
Women’s participation in the workforce is at an all-time high, with a record number of women entering full-time work.
Lazy work trend surpassing ‘quiet quitting’
Aussie workers have revealed the petty and silly things they do to make the most of their jobs while wages remain stagnant.
Boss hits back at ‘lazy’ Gen Z work trend
An Adelaide boss has defended her decision to introduce a radical new movement into the workplace, despite claims it is “lazy” and “entitled”.
‘Bloodbath’: Aussies revolt as WFH axed
Staff at one of Australia’s biggest banks have unleashed a “bloodbath” after their boss announced a big change to their work model.
Change to Australia’s unemployment rate
Australia’s unemployment rate has bucked market expectations, new figures released on Thursday reveal.
‘Tough times’: Dire fate awaiting workers
Tough times are well and truly here, with a string of alarming statistics revealing exactly what’s in store for many Aussie employees.
Red Rooster hit with 355 child labour charges
A Red Rooster franchise has been charged by the child employment watchdog with hundreds of alleged breaches of employment laws.
Aussie company cuts 23 per cent of staff
An Australian retailer has slashed its workforce for the second time this year as it battles to return to profitability.
‘Cruel’: Albo’s new plan enrages Aussies
Young Australians were left fuming on Monday night as details leaked about a plan to ease cost of living pressures for a select group only.
‘Woke up this morning’: Meta sacks 4000
Facebook parent company Meta has started sacking 4000 employees in technical roles as part of the tech giant’s latest round of job cuts.
Trio’s wild cocaine mail-order plot
The wild plot three men concocted to import 5kg of cocaine – using a cunning tactic to have the drugs sent to fake addresses – has been revealed in court.
‘Insane’: New trend sweeping Aussie offices
Aussies have revealed their “soul destroying” experiences at work and why they’re being forced to “quiet quit” as a new trend called The Great Burnout takes hold.
‘Fat cats’: Major bank cuts Aussie jobs
Commonwealth Bank has been slammed over announced Australian job cuts, accusing senior “fat cats” of having no concerns over the decision.
Bold plan to give one group $290k
Taxpayers could fork out millions to help one group of workers transition into new jobs under a radical proposal.
State with biggest jobs boom revealed
Covid-19 ravaged Australia’s job market, but fresh data from the ABS reveals which state is rebounding fastest from the pandemic.
Major builder sacks one in 10 staff
A Melbourne building firm has slashed its headcount for the second time in six months, just a few days after another major construction company collapsed.
Rich causing $45b super problem
A report has warned Australia’s superannuation scheme has become “taxpayer-funded inheritance” for the wealthy, amid calls to cut tax breaks.
Woman loses life savings after cunning text
A devastated Melbourne woman has shared a stark warning after losing thousands to an elaborate scam.
Good news for Aussies looking for a job
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released new data on job vacancy rates and preschool enrolment figures.
‘Literally impossible’: Aldi facing $10m problem
The budget supermarket is known for its discounts — but staff at stores across the country are raising claims of underpayment.
WFH here to stay as bosses lose power
Employees will soon have the upper hand in the work-from-home debate, thanks to a contract hack giving workers more flexibility.
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.
Wendy-Jayne’s secret to success for young jobseekers
Wendy-Jayne Williams’ hard work built a national employment empire. She says these changes would help push young people into work and solve our skills shortages.
Why South Aussie women lead the way as entrepreneurs
The future is bright in this state with women leading the way when it comes to bold innovation and entrepreneurship, says Commissioner for Public Sector Employment Erma Ranieri.
Boom! First defence, then space will earn state billions
The state’s defence industry has begun a new era of spending – more than $200bn – that will employ thousands.
700 Aussies sacked then instantly rehired
Staff at a major hospitality group allege they were terminated and then rehired by a different entity right before Australia Day to avoid penalty rates.
More terrible news for Aussie workers
Conditions facing Australian workers look set to deteriorate badly next year as three factors collide to create a chaotic storm.
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.
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