‘Mute button’ idea infuriates Trump
Donald Trump has lashed out at a planned rule change that could see his mic cut off, while declaring he “easily won” the debate.
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Deadly mistake Aus should have avoided
A damning report has revealed the government failed to act on one particularly important aspect of the COVID pandemic.
Sneaky attacks on Aussie heroes
They’re the men and women who rush to our aid in an emergency, but a small group of people are putting their lives at risk.
Union backs down in wharfie dispute
The maritime union has backed down in its fight for better pay for wharfies after it was accused of “extortion” by the Prime Minister.
Dan Andrews’ massive Facebook fail
It looked like a perfect tribute to Victoria’s hardworking young people – but when the post went up, the truth about the happy snap came out.
Australia Post reveals huge hiring blitz
In good news for the huge number of Aussies struggling to find work ahead of Christmas, 4000 new jobs have been added to the market.
Aussie company’s monster job offer
One Australian company will hire more than 4000 people across the country ahead of what it believes will be its busiest Christmas ever.
Hillary mocked for Zoom interview fail
Hillary Clinton was mocked after her live interview bashing Donald Trump’s debate performance was awkwardly interrupted.
Legal push for $1000 Macca’s payout
About 250,000 Australians could be entitled to a $1000 payout from McDonald’s if a class action against the fast food giant is successful.
Extreme measure to silence Trump
The group that organises presidential debates says it will make changes to prevent a repeat of the trainwreck between Trump and Biden.
‘Read the room’: ABC move stuns ScoMo
Employees at the national broadcaster voted on whether they should get a pay rise in the midst of the pandemic. And the result has surprised the PM.
Trump’s swipe after ‘trainwreck’ debate
It was labelled the worst presidential debate in history. Now, in true Donald Trump style – the President has responded to the critics.
Ardern admits she smoked weed
The New Zealand PM just took another step in her relatability to Kiwi voters, admitting during an election debate that she’s tried marajuana.
Extreme solution to Australia’s job crisis
Coronavirus has hit all of us hard but one thriving industry is begging for staff – and the government might do some drastic things to find them.
Pitch to lure workers to regional Australia
Australians looking for work are being encouraged to head to regional Australia where jobs and much more are in huge supply.
‘Say it’: Question Trump didn’t answer
The chaotic debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden saw a tense exchange, with one question the President wouldn’t answer.
‘Pre-age pension’: New JobSeeker warning
The typical dole recipient used to be a younger man. But a new cohort of the population is now relying heavily on the payment.
Where you can get a fruit picking job
Farmers and fruit growers are so understaffed they’ve resorted to ploughing their crops straight back into the ground.
Reporter smashes man with beer bottle
A heated dispute about politics between a female reporter and a man turned messy when she took a swing at him that got him stitches and her arrested.
Wharfies’ olive branch in port dispute
A peace deal has been proposed to end the Port Botany pay dispute after the PM accused the union of a “campaign of extortion”.
Gladys issues plea to save Sydney
The NSW Premier has issued a plea to help save thousands of businesses that have been forced to sit dormant for up to eight months.
Grim reality of funeral director’s job
James MacLeod has been doing his job for 33 years, but has never had a year as horrific and challenging as this one due to coronavirus.
Ardern’s election plan in tatters
Jacinda Ardern was expected to win a landslide, but things have suddenly got harder after new polling revealed support falling weeks from election day.
‘It’s not on’: ScoMo lashes out
Scott Morrison has ripped into the union at the centre over a pay dispute, saying it is preventing vital medical supples getting to Australia.
Tradies’ secret ‘man cave’ at iconic site
Train station staff face losing their jobs after a secret hideaway where they would “hang out and get drunk and party” was found under the tracks.
Truckie sacked for taking virus test
A Victorian truckie called his boss to tell him he needed to get a COVID-19 test. The response from his boss, he says, was shocking.
How the virus has affected female workers
Female professionals are feeling more anxiety and experiencing more financial instability than men during the pandemic, new data suggests.
‘New low’: Abbott’s virus comment slammed
Former PM Tony Abbott has been criticised for his heartless call to allow some elderly COVID-19 patients to die “naturally”.
‘Battle anthem’: Gillard on Abbott speech
Former Aussie PM Julia Gillard has revealed her thoughts on her famous viral speech when asked if she felt “badass” at the time.
Dan hits back at PM in savage spray
The war of words between Scott Morrison and Daniel Andrews is intensifying, after the Victorian Premier returned serve on yesterday’s attack.
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.
Push to stop saying ‘husbands, wives’
NSW bureaucrats are being asked to stop saying “husbands” and “wives” and add “pronoun preference” to their emails as part of training.
7 in demand jobs you don’t need degrees for
There’s one industry that’s still experiencing positive growth year on year and you don’t even need a degree to get your foot in the door.
Can you afford to change careers?
It’s more important now than ever to get your finances in order before changing jobs, two experts share how to do it right.
$3800 a week job no one wants
Employers say they have plenty of work available for young Aussies at an attractive weekly salary – but no-one is willing to do the job.
Dan’s ‘disappointing’ news for Melbourne
The decision to extend lockdown in Melbourne will cause “pain” but it’s the only option, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says.
Tony Abbott scores UK trade role
Former PM Tony Abbott has been appointed to a key UK trade role despite a UK backlash this week about comments he has made in the past.
Student’s $900 a month side hustle
As a student Kate Ferris doesn’t have a lot of income, so over the last few years she’s found a way to make money by essentially doing nothing.
‘Really?’: Answer that stunned TV host
Breakfast news host Kay Burley could barely believe what she was hearing during a painful exchange over former prime minister Tony Abbott.
‘Next war’: Biggest losers in recession
We’re officially in the grip of the worst economic downturn since World War II. And one group will pay for the crisis for decades to come.
Telstra’s desperate staff email
An internal message sent by a Telstra executive reveals the telco giant’s struggle during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Sex dungeon’ destroyed for dying man
Coffin confessor Bill Edgar lends his voice to the dead – interjecting at funerals and incinerating items they don’t want anyone to find.
Jobs to go at Opera Australia
Opera Australia is axing jobs, blaming the “devastating” impact of COVID-19.
Best ways to get a new job fast
The coronavirus pandemic may have redued the number of vacancies and thrust thousands of people into unemployment, but it’s still possible for job seekers to get into a new role quickly.
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.
‘Much better’: Treasurer picks model state
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has taken aim at Aussie states for the “economic impacts” of their border closures and COVID-19 restrictions.
Man badly burned in workplace accident
A man has been rushed to hospital with burns to his torso and arms after a workplace accident in western Sydney.
Ambulance superstation ‘like no other’
A state-of-the-art ambulance superstation will be built in central Sydney in a bid to help improve response times.
Where workers are in demand right now
The coronavirus pandemic has upended the jobs market and pushed up unemployment. But some workers are more in demand.
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