Bears pay tribute to history as they plan to rejoin the NRL
Representatives of the Western Bears' NRL bid have announced details of the joint venture that will create the league's 18th team from 2027.
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Fast food chains have to pay fines for dumping oil into the sewage system
Three of Australia's largest fast-food chains have been fined after their employees were caught illegally disposing of used oil into storm sewers. KFC, Hungry Jack's and McDonald's branches in northern Melbourne have been hit with fines ranging from $3,800 to more than $7,500 following a spate of pollution reports, Victoria's Environment Protection Agency (EPA) said … Read more
Equal Pay Day: Shocking: This is how much women have to work to earn the same salary as men
Experts are now calling for the gender pay gap to be eliminated. This clearly shows how shockingly hard women have to work to earn the same salary as men. Monday is Equal Pay Day and the first 50 days of the new fiscal year begin. That is the same number of additional days that women … Read more
'Falling behind': Small businesses risk losing revenue with outdated technology, while a quarter of Australians still pay with cash
A quarter of Australians still rely on cash when shopping in small businesses, a new report shows. A survey by small business accounting firm Xero found that 25 percent of Australian shoppers still rely on cash and cheques when shopping
“Angels”: Relatives pay tribute to Marvic Estrada and daughter Mary Joy Estrada De La Cruz after fatal accident in Whitsundays
A pregnant woman and her mother, who was visiting from the Philippines, wanted to “create beautiful memories” together before they were killed in a “catastrophic” collision in Queensland's Whitsunday region. Mary Joy Estrada De La Cruz, 35, and Marvic Estrada, 60, died when their Nissan Navara collided with a Toyota LandCruiser on Shute Harbour Road … Read more
Annoyed New Zealanders flock to Australia for better pay
In a world divided by war and politics, New Zealand is considered a safe haven and has attracted record numbers of immigrants since the pandemic. So why are New Zealanders emigrating to Australia in droves?
$3.6 million pay raise for preschool workers
An average raise of $155 a week over two years for early childhood educators will increase employment in the industry, the federal government says.
Childcare workers will receive a generous pay rise for two years as the federal government backs a 15 percent increase for the sector
The federal government has backed a 15 percent pay rise for childcare workers as the sector struggles with a shortage of skilled workers.
Educators receive 15 percent more pay
After the federal government agreed to cover the costs, childcare workers can now finally receive a substantial 15 percent pay increase. However, this falls short of the unions' demands. The crucial pay rise for one of the lowest-paid sectors suffering from staff shortages is to be phased in over two years, starting with a 10 … Read more