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‘Beyond diabolical’ – Boss sparks fury over shocking texts to employee about her maternity leave
The Sun
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July 4, 2025
A BOSS has been branded as being “beyond diabolical” over the text messages they sent to an employee regarding her maternity leave. Ben Askins, a UK career expert, regularly shares videos calling out questionable workplace behaviour to his social...
Abuse allegations have prompted distress and outrage - but will Australia’s childcare system be fixed?
The Guardian
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July 4, 2025
On Tuesday, Victoria police announced that a 26-year-old childcare worker, Joshua Dale Brown, had been charged with sexually abusing eight children, aged between five months and two years old, in his care. He has been charged with more than 70...
The ABC and Creative Australia panicked in the face of controversy. These vital institutions must not be so timid
The Guardian
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July 4, 2025
“The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.” So wrote the poet William Butler Yeats, reflecting on “the blood-dimmed tide” of European politics after the first world war and the beginning of the Irish war of...
Jobs boost for Benalla as Premier announces new LS Precast contract
Shepparton News
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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for the SRL, Harriet Shing, visited LS Precast – Victoria’s largest precast concrete manufacturing facility on Friday, July 4 – to announce it has been chosen to supply concrete segments for the...
Ready for global jobs? 8 quick resume tweaks to impress recruiters worldwide
The Times of India
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8 quick resumé tweaks to impress recruiters worldwide In today’s globally connected job market, your resumé is likely to land in the inbox of someone in a completely different country—maybe someone who doesn’t know your education system, industry...
Qantas flight attendant @nakitawilliams shares gripe she has with most passengers while on the job
PerthNow
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July 4, 2025
A Perth flight attendant has aired her frustration over a mistake often made by passengers during boarding. Nakita has reminded flyers to always have their boarding passes ready to be checked by airline crew while embarking on their flight. The...
Nurses Opt for Better Salaries in Australia, NZ
Fiji Sun
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July 4, 2025
"I mean, people are leaving from New Zealand to Australia. Australians are leaving for Europe," he said. Fiji cannot compete with the salaries and demand for nurses in Australia and New Zealand. During a National Budget forum on Thursday in Suva,...
Australia Cybersecurity Gets Major Overhaul After Devastating 2022 Attacks
Breitbart
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July 4, 2025
An American security company called Commvault commissioned a survey last week that found Australian businesses have recovered much more quickly from cyberattacks over the past year, thanks to improved preparedness and tighter government...
Follow live: Australia's bowlers look to rip in on Day 2
ESPN Australia
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July 5, 2025
9:47am: And it's time. Sun is out, Mitchell Starc is getting his ball from the ump. John Campbell is at the non-striker's. Kraigg Brathwaite, on his 100th Test, is at the crease. He seems to have taken guard the old-fashion way - with the bail....
Aussie market finishes above 8,600 for first time ever
PerthNow
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July 4, 2025
The local share market has finished above 8,600 for the first time ever after a stronger-than-expected US jobs report reaffirmed the strength of the world's largest economy. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index edged 7.2 points higher to close at...
Alleged childcare pedophile Joshua Brown’s resume, old jobs at dojo and dance studio revealed
PerthNow
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July 4, 2025
Alleged Melbourne childcare pedophile Joshua Brown has worked at a dance studio and karate centre, according to his resume. A Current Affair on Friday reported Mr Brown, 26, previously worked as an “instructor” at Shindo Karate in Hoppers Crossing...
Australian retail sales up 3.3 per cent in May
RetailBiz
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July 2, 2025
Australian retail sales grew 3.3 percent year over year to $37.3 billion in May 2025 from $36.1 billion in the year-ago period, thanks to stronger performance across all categories. Other retailing, comprised of cosmetics, sports, and recreational...
Australia's CbCRs to shine light on multinationals tax
interest.co.nz
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By Kerrie Sadiq* The beginning of the financial year means for the first time in Australia the public will see previously unreleased tax reports produced by multinational taxpayers. These documents, known as country-by-country reports, or CbCR for...
Floatel’s 2016-built vessel finds another job in Australian waters
Offshore Energy
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July 4, 2025
Floatel International, a Norwegian offshore accommodation provider, has won a new contract for a nine-year-old semi-submersible accommodation vessel off the coast of Australia. Floatel Triumph; Source: Floatel International After securing a letter...
After quitting corporate jobs, this duo claims they pioneered halal fine dining in S’pore
Vulcan Post
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July 4, 2025
If you enjoy barbecue, you’ve probably heard of The Social Outcast—a name that’s also made big waves in the halal food scene. Founded by Aminurrashid Hasnordin (better known as Chef Mint), a former lecturer, and his wife Noelle Chua, who...
Pursuing a master’s degree in Australia: What you should know
Daily Star
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July 3, 2025
People from all over the world flock to Australia to explore its unique wildlife and experience a harmonious balance between work and life. Australia has also become the go-to destination for many young Bangladeshis looking to pursue higher...
Job cuts spread and deepen at Australian universities
World Socialist Web Site
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July 4, 2025
Charles Sturt University (CSU), one of Australia’s largest regional universities, last month became the latest of the country’s 39 public universities to announce or foreshadow damaging job losses. Without specifying the numbers of retrenchments,...
Australian Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia's telling dig at his replacement after he is fired over email
Daily Mail
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July 3, 2025
Australian Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia appears to have taken a dig at his rumoured replacement, David Genat. The 55-year-old took to Instagram earlier this week to express his hurt at being punted from the hit show, but it was the way he...
Wales' next debutant was looking for other jobs two years ago before everything changed
Wales Online
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July 4, 2025
"When I congratulated him, he said 'I owe you a pint'," says Matt Sherratt as he talks about Liam Belcher's potential first cap on Saturday. "I said I'll remember that after this tour." I ask if the offer of a round is something of a rarity from...
Why It’s Time to Revamp Your Construction Proposals: Winning More Jobs with Clearer, Smarter Estimates
Trotons Tech Magazine
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July 4, 2025
Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments A proposal can make or break a builder’s chance of securing a job. It’s often the first serious touchpoint with a prospective client—and it sets the tone for everything that follows. Yet many construction...