’Exhausted’ staff expose system in ‘crisis’
Child protection workers have walked off the job, citing understaffing and exhaustion and a system about to collapse.
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Bargain hunters turn out for early sales
The ABS has released its latest data on retail trade and building approvals, and the numbers show a boost for the Aussie economy.
1400 jobs in limbo as mine fire burns
A fire at a major coalmine has caused hundreds of workers to be sent home and their futures are uncertain.
You could get an extra week of leave
There’s a renewed push for workers to get an extra week of paid annual leave, with a leading expert revealing the surprising cost.
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Major bank orders staff back to office
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Terrifying trend in Aussie workplaces
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Cemeteries boss dumped after radio call
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Little-known tip to get biggest tax return
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Firey killed on the job ‘someone to rely on’
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Assange’s freedom ‘closer than ever’
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Shock figure Albanese government celebrates
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Uni fires employees over email pronouns
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