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AI continues to disrupt your career prospects

AI continues to disrupt your career prospects

Artificial intelligence is expected to transform employment even more in 2026, both in specialised roles and as an added skill in others.

Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs

Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs

Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs

Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs

Pacific workers in Australia to fill key labour shortages are at risk of exploitation and have a widespread fear of retaliation.

Christmas rate relief off the table at last RBA meeting

Christmas rate relief off the table at last RBA meeting

Christmas rate relief off the table at last RBA meeting

Christmas rate relief off the table at last RBA meeting

The official cash rate is expected to remain on hold when the Reserve Bank decides on interest rates for the last time in 2025.

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'World-first' deal to give delivery drivers better pay

'World-first' deal to give delivery drivers better pay

The nation's biggest food delivery companies have struck a deal with a union to improve the pay and working conditions of the "silent heroes" of the economy.

US posts solid jobs data in September, unemployment up

US posts solid jobs data in September, unemployment up

US employers added a surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, the Labor Department says.

Wages data could force RBA to turn page on rates cut

Wages data could force RBA to turn page on rates cut

Unlikely to receive another rate cut in the next six months, borrowers will at least see the big four banks face parliamentary scrutiny in Canberra this week.

Australian economy 'island of security' in risky seas

Australian economy 'island of security' in risky seas

A shock fall in unemployment has wrong-footed analysts and dashed hopes of further interest rate cuts as the treasurer talks up Australia's economic strength.

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Lifetime impact of gender pay gap costs women millions

Lifetime impact of gender pay gap costs women millions

Lifetime impact of gender pay gap costs women millions

Lifetime impact of gender pay gap costs women millions

The financial cost of the gender pay gap accelerates across a woman’s lifetime and peaks in her late 50s, with an eye-watering amount of missed earnings.

'We need energy': leader touts gas to save smelter jobs

'We need energy': leader touts gas to save smelter jobs

'We need energy': leader touts gas to save smelter jobs

'We need energy': leader touts gas to save smelter jobs

The fate of 1000 workers hangs in the balance as leaders debate the best way to save Australia's biggest aluminium smelter from closure.

From chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks

From chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks

From chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks

From chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks

Artificial intelligence tools are inspiring more people to create their own software and could help to address Australia's skills gap.

Job ads and job-seekers up in 'challenging' market

Job ads and job-seekers up in 'challenging' market

Job ads and job-seekers up in 'challenging' market

Job ads and job-seekers up in 'challenging' market

The retail, real estate and education sectors had the most confidence to hire new workers in September, according to new data from advertisers Seek.

Bank heads to open up before 'urgent' rate cut talks

Bank heads to open up before 'urgent' rate cut talks

Bank heads to open up before 'urgent' rate cut talks

Bank heads to open up before 'urgent' rate cut talks

Surprising unemployment data has many expecting interest rates are in for another trim, with two key figures in that decision set to give their reaction.

Submarine program may buoy nation's migration rate

Submarine program may buoy nation's migration rate

Submarine program may buoy nation's migration rate

Submarine program may buoy nation's migration rate

The home affairs minister has suggested the AUKUS nuclear submarine program could have an effect on Australia's long-term migration levels.

Young Aussie workers fear AI but use it to get ahead

Young Aussie workers fear AI but use it to get ahead

Young Aussie workers fear AI but use it to get ahead

Young Aussie workers fear AI but use it to get ahead

Australia's Generation Z workers are concerned artificial intelligence could shrink their career opportunities but many are still using it.

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'Frustrating' chronic condition impacting Aussie women

Migraine sufferers say the condition is not "just a headache" and requires national attention because one in three Australian women is living with them.

'Unhinged': 4500 jobs to be slashed in bank restructure

A major bank's decision to cut thousands of staff has been described as "unhinged" after it recently posted a half-year cash profit of $3.6 billion.

Workers, union line up for share of $90m Qantas fine

A judge is deciding who should get payouts from a $90 million Qantas fine after the airline was ordered to pay the record penalty for illegally sacking staff.

Stubborn lack of progress on workplace gender equality

Australia has made gains on workplace gender equality with more flexible work options and policies in place, but there is still a long way to go.

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One in five young jobseekers are fudging AI skills

The pressure to understand and use artificial intelligence tools is getting to gen Z and millennial workers, with many admitting to exaggerating their talents.

'We cop it': abused, tired retail workers demand change

Understaffed, abused and at the mercy of constant job changes, retail workers are burned out and almost half plan to throw in the towel.

Aussie workers sceptical of AI coming for their jobs

A slim majority of workers believe the government can be trusted to regulate artificial intelligence and most think it will augment rather than replace jobs.

'Unacceptable': closing gender pay gap still hard work

Women are working 50 days past the end of the financial year to earn the same as men, showing the need for further action from employers on the gender pay gap.

Call for right to work from home, as one MP warns on AI

Australia's workplace ombudsman will be asked to support the right of employees working from home but one MP has warned people should be careful as AI moves in.

'A luxury not a lifeline': call to defend penalty rates

Unions are urging the government to protect the penalty rates that help bolster the pay packets of millions of Australians.

Women in media to discuss challenges, hopes for sector

Female representation in the media, politics and workplaces will be examined at an annual Women in Media conference.

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