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Care worker sleepovers under Commission’s scrutiny

Care workers who undertake sleepovers as part of their duties are the focus of a case being heard by the Fair Work Commission this week. The application was brought by

Regional work showing more hip-pocket appeal

Australian workers are increasingly financially better off working in regional areas, as opposed to chasing high-paying city jobs, according to a new report. Economic

Workplace psychosocial safety requires top people skills

Companies have been urged to ensure their managers have the right people skills to avoid falling foul of workplace psychosocial safety requirements. McCullough Robertson

1000 more Indigenous rangers to manage Country

Queensland will receive the lion’s share of places under a boost to the Indigenous Rangers Program. More than 1000 new Indigenous ranger jobs will be created across

Cost of essentials double city prices in remote communities

Australia’s remote communities are paying twice as much for grocery staples than shoppers in capital cities. Researchers from consumer advocacy group CHOICE visited

Up, down and steady for Australian economy

A mixed bag of economic data has been released with export prices dropping, dwelling approvals improving and retail spending effectively flat. The latest Australian

Lorna Jane first brand to complete living wage program

Brisbane-based activewear company Lorna Jane is the first Australian brand to ensure its workers overseas are paid a living wage, as a result of Oxfam program. Oxfam

Annual inflation drops to 2.8 percent

Australia’s annual inflation rate is the lowest in more than three years and has dipped below 3 percent. The lates Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed

Housing activity lifts Queensland up state rankings

Incoming Queensland Premier David Crisafulli will inherit a state on the rise with Queensland improving in the latest State of the States report. While Western Australia

Clock ticking for 1.5 million taxpayers

1.5 million Australians have one week to lodge their tax returns or face the wrath of the Australian Tax Office (ATO). ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said over

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