What happens when you lodge your tax return too early
A tax expert has revealed what it means when your tax return goes into “extra processing time” and why it is rarely a good thing.
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Billionaire’s fight with neighbours over gate
Residents who live near a luxury golf course have attacked former billionaire politician Clive Palmer for a move which they say places the community at risk.
‘Your fault’: 22yo’s uni debt rant slammed
A young Aussie recruiter has revealed why she believes university is a “scam” and the reason she fears she’ll be in debt for the “rest of her life”.
‘Really tough’: Dark storm hitting Aussies
There’s a growing cloud of insolvencies ripping through Australian business and one cafe owner says he can’t catch a break.
Career coach explains why customer service is dead
A top recruiter has criticised Australians for their poor treatment of retail and hospitality workers amid the cost of living crisis.
‘Out of hand’: 24yo slams sneaky work act
A young Aussie has revealed the new job trend that is getting “out of hand” and is taking “advantage” of Gen Z workers.
‘Urgent’: Leaders plea for Gaza ceasefire
The leaders of three major countries have urged Israel to come to a ceasefire, saying the situation in Gaza is ‘catastrophic’.
Aussies locked in bitter pay dispute
Trump’s attempted assassination is emerging as a key issue when it comes to negotiations in one Australian workplace.
Top bank fires workers for sneaky WFH trick
One of the world’s biggest banks has fired a numerous workers after it allegedly discovered they had been using a sneaky WFH trick.
Thousands of Aussies to get extra leave
One state is “making history” by offering tens of thousands of workers 10 days leave above and beyond their legal entitlement.
Truck driver killed collecting skip bin
The daughter of a truck driver killed in a tragic work-related accident has penned an emotional tribute to the man ‘loved by so many’.
‘Recalcitrant’ Albo to shake up ministry
The Opposition says Labor’s factional system means Anthony Albanese won’t be able to announce the best team in his ministerial reshuffle on Sunday.
Aussie billionaires’ ‘obscene’ wealth grows
Most people are left “scrapping for crumbs” while Australia’s billionaires have hoovered up an obscene amount of wealth since the start of the pandemic.
Horror reality of being a FIFO worker
A former FIFO miner who worked at a major mining company is dishing on a horror loophole that drove him and many others to quit and nearly left him broke.
18-year-olds roasted over $50,000 work claim
The young men, both named Charles, have set the record straight after a clip of them went viral on social media.
Massive threat issued to tech giants
The eSafety Commissioner has officially put the tech giants on notice: Do more to protect Aussie kids or cop massive fines.
Worker fired after X-rated reply-all email
A man has sued his former workplace after being fired for a reply-all email he claims he accidentally sent while “texting with my fraternity brother”.
How some Aussies will get $21k super bump
New forecast shows the average Aussie will be $21,000 richer in retirement after change in payments from this month onwards. Here’s why.
‘Not enough’: Teal MP’s call on CFMEU
A Labor minister says most of the allegations against the CFMEU occurred while the Coalition was in government, while a key independent calls for tougher action.
‘Not enough’: Teal MP’s call on CFMEU
A Labor minister says most of the allegations against the CFMEU occurred while the Coalition was in government, while a key independent calls for tougher action.
‘Be careful’: Chilling warning amid IT crisis
Minister for Home Affairs Clare O’Neil says there have been reports of phishing scams amid the CrowdStrike IT outage.
‘Any takers?’: Aussie job ad mocked
Crowdstrike, the company behind the global IT outage, was looking for a public relations director at its North Sydney office.
Fresh blow for embattled union
Labor’s national executive has suspended the CFMEU following days of explosive allegations relating to criminal links, bribery and corruption.
Huge call ahead of RBA rate decision
Analysts have largely agreed on how Thursday’s job data release will affect the Reserve Bank’s cash rate decision in two weeks time.
Huge call ahead of RBA rate decision
Analysts have largely agreed on how Thursday’s job data release will affect the Reserve Bank’s cash rate decision in two weeks time.
Tradie chaos as companies run off sites
As an explosive scandal continues to send shockwaves across the nation, there have been some shocking scenes emerging at construction sites.
‘Wad of cash’: Explosive footage rocks nation
Hidden camera footage allegedly showing a powerful union boss accepting a cash bribe has engulfed the disgraced CFMEU – and the government – in crisis.
Two reasons Aussies are ditching streaming
One of Australia’s largest banks has crunched the numbers to show Aussies are pulling back on streamers and ‘micro treats’ to maintain spending on the two key things that are most important to them.
‘Gates of hell’: CFMEU hits back at Albo
The CFMEU has reacted angrily to the Albanese government’s announcement administrators would be appointed following corruption allegations into the union.
‘Gates of hell’: CFMEU hits back at Albo
The CFMEU has reacted angrily to the Albanese government’s announcement administrators would be appointed following corruption allegations into the union.
Country wipes out Aussie industry
An Australian industry has been driven to its knees as its international competitor ramps up production at much cheaper prices.
’Extra vigilant’: Warning to taxpayers
Taxpayers who mix business and leisure are being warned to avoid these mistakes as the ATO hones in on one type of expense this tax season.
‘Rotten’: Stand-off over union meltdown
Trade unionist Sally McManus said Australians need to “stand up to organised crime” and claims she was never aware of alleged crime syndicates within the CFMEU.
‘No alternative’: Murdoch’s call on key ally
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch believes Australia will need to keep its bonds with the US strong to ensure its sovereignty remains secure amid the rise of China.
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.
Charlie Teo’s surprising next move revealed
A year after his fall from grace, the controversial neurosurgeon has popped up overseas with a surprising new life plan.
Accused spy’s main gripe with Australia
A soldier accused of being a Russian spy and leaking national secrets posted on YouTube about her gripes with Australia.
‘Nothing to do’: 29yo hits out over 5-day week
A young worker earning a six-figure salary has revealed exactly how she negotiated a four-day week when she was only 23.
‘Significantly weaker’: Disturbing Aussie trend
A disturbing inequality between one group of Aussies and everyone else has been highlighted in a new report.
‘Terrified’: Panic rises over mass job cuts
A new mum still on maternity leave is set to be sacked as savage job cuts at a massive employer get underway, sparking anger among staff and the union.
New crisis to hit shoppers with higher prices
There’s a growing crisis in Australia’s trucking industry, and shoppers everywhere will be the losers.
26yo stung with $600k tax bill reveals salary
A young Aussie has revealed her tax bill for 2024 and why the massive amount made her feel “punished.”
Grim warning as tax cuts hit wallets
Aussies will be richer with the arrival of Stage 3 tax cuts, but experts are warning the boost could trigger higher inflation and send mortgage payments soaring.
Aussie businesses wobbling on flat turnover
It’s been a difficult few months for business in Australia and there’s no end in sight, with turnover down for the month of May.
KFC entry triggers fury on famous street
Locals in one multicultural jewel are clucking with anger over plans for a new KFC restaurant in the area, with fears “little guys” could be pushed out.
165 staff sacked as huge retailer collapses
Things have gone from bad to worse at the collapsed business after 165 staff were let go, just weeks after 50 had already got the chop.
Worst confirmed at nation’s biggest employer
Leaked documents show big changes at Australia’s largest employer — sparking anger among staff along with fears the public will be put at risk.
Mass cuts at Australia’s biggest employer
The country’s largest workplace, which has an enormous headcount of 450,000, is kicking off a series of mass job cuts that will impact thousands.
‘Piss poor’: 21yo student reveals salary
A university student has revealed the small amount of money she’s left with at the of the week after paying all her bills.
Major media brand hit by mass sackings
Channel 9 is slashing dozens of jobs in its latest cost cutting drive that will most likely result in five newsrooms in Australia shutting down entirely.
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