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A string of companies involved in the building industry have collapsed into liquidation with cumulative debts of more than $45 million. A news.com.au investigation has found that 11 companies that appear to be linked to a cabinet…

A bombshell report has found Victoria’s public sector is ruled by a “culture of fear” and a “creeping politicisation”, with the Ombudsman noting “cracks” are appearing in the pillars “upholding responsible government”.Ombudsman Deborah…

A Federal Court action has been launched against Woolworths on behalf of around 1400 night shift employees who allege they were moved to day shifts without notice, resulting in a pay cut of up to $30,000 for some affected workers.The action…

A federal levy which could allow people to continue banking at post offices could be a solution to an ongoing branch closure crisis as banks desert cities and regional hubs across Australia.A Senate inquiry examining bank closures across…

A retail expert has warned that department store giant David Jones could “finally falter” amid a perfect storm of dire economic conditions and ongoing hardships being faced by the iconic Aussie brand.Dozens of staff will be impacted after…

Aussie department store David Jones will close its doors at a major Melbourne shopping centre in just a few weeks. David Jones’ Eastland store, located in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, will cease trading indefinitely as of January 14.The…

Just about everywhere you look, there are worsening signs that Australia is no longer the lucky country.From record-high rents to skyrocketing mortgages, a cost-of-living crisis to the alarming emergence of a ‘working poor’ population, the…

ANZ has strongly hinted to staff that their pay packets could take a hit if they fail to meet the “behavioural expectation” of showing up to the office at least 50 per cent of the time.The bank last year set a target for staff to spend half…

Journalists from various Australian newsrooms have signed an open letter advocating for increased scrutiny in reporting the Israel-Hamas conflict.Prominent figures like Tony Armstrong, Benjamin Law, and Jan Fran, along with union house…

Delaying the Melbourne Cup Day rate hike would have risked a more aggressive increase to interest rates in the months ahead, fresh meeting minutes released by the Reserve Bank have revealed.The RBA, in its November 7 board minutes released…