Wage exploitation rife among young Aussie workforce
Almost a third of young people in Australia have been ripped off by employers.
A new study from the Melbourne Law School found 33 percent of almost 2900 workers under 30
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ATO beefs up app security as tax-time scams increase
A 150 percent increase in scams impersonating the Australian Tax Office has prompted the ATO to beef up security on its app.
ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said
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Advisers disappearing as millions seek guidance
A more than 40 percent drop in the number of financial advisers in Australia in just over five years is threatening to impact the lifestyles of retirees.
CPA Australia
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World-class sugar research centre opens in Brisbane
Sugar Research Australia (SRA) has opened its new Innovative Research & Industry Services (IRIS) Laboratories in Brisbane.
Queensland Primary Industries Minister
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Brisbane rents up 65 percent over 10 years
Rents in Brisbane have risen by more than 65 percent over the past decade.
New research shows the Queensland capital had the third highest rate of increases of all
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Bid to help those most vulnerable to deepfake influence
South-East Queensland researchers will be monitoring heartrates and tracking eye movements to protect society’s most vulnerable from fake online content.
The
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Manufacturing experts create new advisory council
A new Manufacturing Advisory Council will advise the Queensland Government on ways to strengthen the sector.
State Manufacturing Minister Dale Last said the 11-person
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Defence boldy goes into recruiting mode for Space Force
Australia is recruiting to set up a dedicated Space Force.
Federal Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh said the 2024 Defence Workforce Plan highlighted the need to
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Millions to fast-track Scarborough harbour upgrades
Almost $4 million will be spent to fast-track upgrades at Scarborough boat harbour, as part of a state-wide push to improve Queensland’s maritime infrastructure.
State
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New life for James Street’s once forgotten end
By Susan Schwartz
The eastern end of James Street is about to be transformed into a slick new retail, dining and office precinct, with two new major developments in the
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