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As retirement dream fades, ageism comes into focus

Younger Australians believe they will never be able to retire, with the revelation raising concerns about increasing ageism in the workforce. A survey by Australasian
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29,000 accounts linked to fake job ads removed

A federal crackdown on employment scams has closed down more than 29,000 fake social media accounts in a seven-month blitz. Australian Competition and Consumer
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Working from home can benefit employees with autism

Autistic workers are more productive working from home, but need be managed carefully to maintain mental health. A new study from the Curtin Autism Research Group showed
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Australian economy adds 95,000 workers in April

Almost 100,000 more Australians found work last month, keeping the national unemployment rate at 4.1 percent. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows
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Quarter of Australians skipping work breaks

More than a quarter of Australian employees don’t take breaks during their work day, according to a new survey. Conducted by workplace supplies business COS to
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Drew replaces Varghese as Jobs Queensland Board Chair

A reduced Jobs Queensland Board has been announced with Michael Drew the new chair. A continuing Board member, Dr Drew replaces Springfield City Group Director Jim
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Borrowing costs continue to impact State economies

Queensland’s economy has slipped in the rankings compared to other Australian states. The Sunshine State has lost its second placing to Victoria in the latest CommSec
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Cowboys ride in to boost women in manufacturing

The North Queensland Cowboys rugby league club has joined a campaign to encourage more women to join the manufacturing industry. Queensland Manufacturing Minister Dale
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Job hunt ‘minor medals’ can be soul destroying

By Shane Rodgers One year when I was in high school, I got the second highest mark in every subject. I got beaten by different people across most of the subjects. And at
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Cost of living crisis spawns rise in job scams

Australians lost more than $4 million in one month this year to job scams, sparking a police warning. Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commander Graeme Marshall said
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