Childcare chain rocked by ‘smack’ incident
A mum has been left upset and shocked after she arrived to pick up her young son, only discover a “disgusting” thing happened at a major daycare chain.
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‘Massive:’ Big miners push new green trucks
Mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto have announced a new green push to transform their massive fleet of haul trucks.
24yo can’t get job as new boss norm takes off
A young Aussie has revealed the “insane” reality of Australia right now and surprising salary she is willing to settle for but still can’t achieve.
Sad new reality in Aussie workforce
A new survey has revealed a sad new reality about the Australian workplace – including one key feature stopping employees from searching for better pay.
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Worker sacked for voting ‘no’
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War Google will never win
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Woman sacked after giving birth
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Pizza Hut boss slammed over note
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Honest worker sacked for sickie
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‘Kissed, groped, asked to see my p****’
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How we will work in the year 2030
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Is a 15-hour work week coming?
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