Australian Soldier Cadets at Anzac Day March Parade

Inconsistent ANZAC Day causes cross-state confusion

By Giuseppe Carabetta ANZAC Day is commemorated on April 25 each year as a tribute to more than 2 million Australians who’ve served in war and peacekeeping
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Federal Government To Introduce Income Tax Plan Bill To Senate

Canavan backs work from home to boost regions

By Michelle Grattan Nationals leader Matt Canavan has urged the embrace of work-from-home opportunities as a way to boost the growth of smaller towns and regions. In a
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Border 2

Border Force cracks down on illegal migrant truck drivers

An Australian Border Force (ABF) operation is cracking down on unlawful migrant workers in the heavy vehicle industry. The operation is targeting “visa integrity,
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Workers smiling together in quarry

Job vacancies jump to highest level since 2024

Job vacancies rose in the three months to February to their highest level since November 2024. Figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed a 2.7
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Portrait Of Female Owner Or Worker In Fashion Clothing Store With Customer In Background

Junior pay rates phased out for over-18s

By Kerry Brown The Fair Work Commission has handed down a landmark ruling that will phase out “junior” rates of pay for adults aged 18, 19 and 20 in key
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A romantic couple sitting in lounge chairs on summer vacation enjoys the sunset

Unions pushing for an extra week of annual leave

By Shae McCrystal Do your holidays always feel too short? Or are you a parent struggling to juggle the demands of school holidays with the leave you’re allowed to
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Happy woman, vision and nurse with tablet for internship, med school or healthcare campaign at campus. Female person, medical student or junior with smile on technology for dream, research or study

Job vacancies are trending up in 2026

Job advertisements in Australia have recorded their first back to back increases since October 2024. The ANZ-Indeed Australian Job Ads index, released this week, showed
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Man and woman sitting in office, holding money at hands. Gender pay gap, unequal salary concept

Gender pay gap spotlight is driving change

By Leonora Risse Since 2024, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has been publishing the gender pay gaps of Australia’s largest companies. Now, we have
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A busy working mother having a work-related video call at home on her laptop and looking after her children

Discouraged workers are the forgotten wasted labour

By Sora Lee When we hear that Australia’s unemployment rate is low, it sounds like good news. The Australian Bureau of Statistics defines an unemployed person as
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Medical Check up

Boost in doctors training for country practice

More doctors are likely to become available in regional Queensland through strong interest in a rural pathway training program. The Royal Australian College of GPs said
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