Aus on brink of getting 4-day work weeks
Unions have made a new push for shorter working hours and more annual leave in return for productivity gains.
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Huge work change impacting all Aussies
Australia has undergone a huge workplace change, with experts agreeing the way Aussies work has been completely overhauled.
‘Survive’: Aussie chocolatier’s big battle
A beloved boutique chocolate retailer is battling through a whopping rise in global cocoa prices, but Australia’s sweet tooth is helping out.
Mum leaves work for child, boss text shocks
A text exchange between a mum and her boss has gone viral over the one thing he never asked.
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Huge question as another CEO rolls back WFH
The return-to-office push is continuing to gain traction, with more companies rolling back flexible working, leaving Australia at a “pivotal juncture”.
Forensic chief resigns amid DNA scandal
A top forensic scientist has stepped down just weeks after being suspended over serious testing concerns.
140 apply for $130k job, ‘not one from Aus’
A Sydney butcher desperately trying to fill a $130,000 role says he has received more than 140 applications — and “not one was from Australia”.
Labor’s debt bombshell after court ruling
A Federal Court ruling has allowed the collection of overpaid welfare debts, but the government is reportedly considering intervening with a big decision.
‘Assaulted, stabbed’: Violence towards Aussie workers soars
A shocking report has uncovered a surge in violence against workers — with staff being punched, stalked and even stabbed as assaults spill beyond retail and hospitality.
Dad’s WFH request brutally knocked back
The Fair Work Commission has delivered a bombshell ruling that could have huge ramifications for Aussies, after a dad’s request to care for his kids was knocked back.
Big childcare provider quiet on Brown shock
A $150m childcare company has kept quiet on its response to the Joshua Brown allegations, even as other centres flag major changes.
Lawyer claims she was sacked for pregnancy
A young lawyer and former reality TV star is suing a prominent law firm, alleging she was sacked for falling pregnant.
CEO ‘triggers’ Aussie workers with single pic
A photo of a packed, early morning flight to Sydney has caused a major stir, with some finding it “inspiring”, while others have been left “disturbed”.
21yo Aussie lands insane job without degree
The changing career landscape means employers need to rethink what it means to be qualified, and these Aussies are proving the case.
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