Payne to Pompeo: ‘Australia makes own decisions’
Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne has accepted thanks in Washington from US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for standing up to China and made clear Australia is not a pushover.
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Lewinsky stuns with racy ‘intern’ joke
Monica Lewinsky has gone viral after tweeting an X-rated gag about her notorious affair with former US President Bill Clinton.
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.
Premier slams Bunnings ‘Karen’
Premier Daniel Andrews has slammed virus conspiracy theorists during a press conference, saying such views “have no basis in science or fact”.
Call for ScoMo to ‘take charge’ of Victoria
There are calls for the Federal Government to take over Victoria’s management of the coronavirus outbreak as the crisis is plagued by bungles.
‘Waste my time’: Dan sledges Dutton
Peter Dutton has hit back at a sledge from Daniel Andrews, who said he wouldn’t “waste” his time asking for help from a failed leadership candidate.
$190m plan sparks jobs boom
The Government has announced a $190 million scheme to tackle recycling – and create thousands of new jobs at the same time.
Grim prediction as US election nears
America’s top expert on the coronavirus has made a deeply worrying prediction as the country wrestles with its upcoming election.
Trump the ‘most informed person on earth’
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany has fired back at a suggestion Donald Trump doesn’t read with an extraordinary claim.
The dumbest trick ever pulled on Trump
Even after the dismal turnout at Donald Trump’s recent political rally, his opponents still didn’t manage to out-stupid him. This is why.
‘Disturbing’ message in uni fee hike
Plans to double the cost of some university courses have been blasted as a shortsighted stunt that could put our future economy at risk.
‘Shotgun blast’: Trump rages over decision
Thousands of young immigrants are celebrating in America, after the US Supreme Court ruled against Donald Trump’s bid to end a key Obama-era program.
MasterChef’s Melissa hits back at minister
MasterChef judge Melissa Leong has hit back after the Immigration Minister used her popularity to prove Australia isn’t racist.
Cut benefits or face 220 per cent premium hike
A major provider of income protection insurance is putting hundreds of thousands of workers in a no-win situation — accept big cuts to benefits or pay up to an “astonishing” 220 per cent extra to maintain their coverage.
‘I feel despair’: Barack Obama’s admission
Barack Obama has addressed the protests across the US, admitting he sometimes feels despair – but there’s something that shakes him out of it.
What happens if Kim Jong-un dies?
Speculation is growing about the fate of Kim Jong-un. If he dies, here’s what is likely to happen next.
Surprise Aussies claiming $1500 benefit
The surprising face of the Aussies who plan to claim the JobKeeper allowance has been revealed and it’s not who you might expect.
When $1500 payments will kick-off
The government’s $130 billion wage subsidy scheme has been approved and it could spell massive changes to your normal role.
Major firm sends 6000 people home
One of the world’s biggest accounting firms, employing thousands of Australians, has told everyone to work from home over virus fears.
Inside the luxe life of Justin Hemmes
Justin Hemmes, who went from notorious playboy to billion-dollar businessman, is preparing to defend a huge class action. This is a look at his life of luxe.
Rebel doctor who ignored Trump
Before Donald Trump had a chance to play the spread of the coronavirus down, a rebel doctor seized an opportunity to defy the President.
Vikki Campion’s big return to work
Vikki Campion, the woman who was plastered all over the nation’s media for becoming Barnaby Joyce’s love interest, is returning to work.
Will I get sick pay if I get coronavirus?
As the government forces people to self-isolate as a result of Coronavirus some of Australia employees won’t be able to afford to miss work.
Reason behind hostie’s big career change
Elle was working as an air hostess and loving her job when everything got turned upside down by her mother’s terminal illness.
Model who groomed teen a $5000 escort
The burlesque dancer who admitted to sending inappropriate texts to a 13-year-old boy advertises herself on an escort site for $5k a night.
Sacked for one-fingered salute
WHEN the shot of her flipping the bird to the President went viral, Juli Briskman ’fessed up to her bosses. Now she’s lawyered up.
What to do if you are being bullied
YOU don’t have to suffer workplace bullying in silence. And you shouldn’t. Speak up, and you’ll find plenty of help finding your voice.
Salim Mehajer’s bizarre job ad
SALIM Mehajer wants a “sophisticated” PA. You’ll need a licence, no criminal history, a legit Insta account, and other stuff we don’t understand.
Seven signs you’re a workaholic
WHERE do you draw the line between conscientious and full-blown workaholism? If you tick all these boxes, you might want to go home early.
Why do celebrities earn so much?
THEY’RE not exactly saving lives, so it seems ridiculous that a TV star can earn so much. But there’s a good reason why celebrities can command huge wages.
World’s richest woman dies aged 94
SHE was the matriarch of one of the world’s biggest cosmetics companies, with a net worth of $50 billion. L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt has died overnight.
From fast food to fashion model
THIS is model Remi Williams working at a fast food chain two weeks ago — where she was scouted for New York Fashion Week.
Qantas boss Alan Joyce’s huge pay packet
QANTAS chief executive Alan Joyce has been catapulted into the ranks of the best-paid bosses in Australian corporate history.
New Yorker releases ‘Hillary wins’ cover
WHAT would the world be like if Hillary Clinton had won the US election? We’ll never know, but this is how the New Yorker would have looked.
Passive aggressive colleague’s brutal note
THIS hilarious passive aggressive note carefully dismantles every possible excuse for a common bathroom error.
Pharma bro jailed over ‘awkward joke’
HE SWEARS it was just an “awkward attempt at humour or satire,” but a judge did’t buy it, calling Martin Shkreli a “danger to society”.
Aussie raking it in on Chinese social
YOU might not recognise her, but Amy Lyons is a big deal in China. The 24-year-old Sydney native is living it up as a social media influencer in Beijing.
‘Clean my bong for $20’: Airtasker exposed
YOU can find someone to do pretty much anything on popular “side gig” app Airtasker. A Senate inquiry into the platform was shocked by what it found.
Uni teachers stood down over e-book scandal
STUDENTS allegedly had to pay their lecturers to sit online tests which they could only pass if they bought one of their e-book guides.
Sacked casual worker gets $13k
A BARTENDER whose till was out by hundreds of dollars had her shifts cut. She has won more than $13,000.
One Nation hopeful critical of Pauline
QUEENSLAND tradie Jason Quick is a One Nation candidate in the State Election. But there’s one thing he and Pauline Hanson don’t see eye-to-eye on.
Woman’s email experiment pays off
KATE Dwyer made one simple change to her online persona and people started treating her like a queen — jumping to fulfil her every demand.
When porn stars change jobs
AN ADULT industry past can be awkward for women looking to break into a second career — or find love on The Bachelor.
Elite names boost your chance of wealth
IF YOU have one of these “elite” surnames, you’re more likely to be rich, researchers have found after examining more than a century worth of data.
Roberta Williams wants your vote
GANGLAND widow and convicted drug trafficker Roberta Williams has announced plans to run against Bill Shorten at the next Federal Election.
AusPost boss walks away with a fortune
HIS salary was once shrouded in secrecy, but now Australia Post’s outgoing chief executive’s whopping final pay packet has been revealed.
No weekend penalty pay at KFC
FAST food giant KFC doesn’t pay workers weekend penalty rates and hasn’t done for years. But it says its staff are no worse off.
Trump ‘not fit to be president’
THE former US director of national intelligence has openly questioned Trump’s fitness to be President after today’s speech.
How to conquer those back-to-work blues
WELCOME. It’s that time again. If you’re dreading Monday morning while wondering where the weekend’s gone, here are six tips for making today bearable.
From factory worker to $14 billion
AN EVERYDAY product made this factory worker into the world’s richest self-made woman, with a net worth of close to $14 billion.
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