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Eyes on RBA for rate call hints as jobless numbers rise

Eyes on RBA for rate call hints as jobless numbers rise

Higher-than-expected unemployment numbers have raised hopes the central bank will keep interest rates on hold when it next meets.

New White House press secretary fired after days in job

New White House press secretary fired after days in job

New White House press secretary fired after days in job

New White House press secretary fired after days in job

Katie Zacharia is leaving her role as White House press secretary after a brief tenure, officials say.

Unemployment nears five-year high ahead of rates call

Unemployment nears five-year high ahead of rates call

Unemployment nears five-year high ahead of rates call

Unemployment nears five-year high ahead of rates call

While a rise in the unemployment rate in August likely won't stop the Reserve Bank hiking rates at its next board meeting, further rate rises are less certain.

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Whyalla job losses a matter of 'timing', premier says

Whyalla job losses a matter of 'timing', premier says

The closure of the Whyalla blast furnace was inevitable, but the hundreds of job losses it implies were a matter of timing, a premier has claimed.

Treasury tips AI as key driver of productivity growth

Treasury tips AI as key driver of productivity growth

Advice given to the federal treasurer suggests the real impact of artificial intelligence is too hard to predict but will be largely positive for Australia.

Scandal-hit KPMG rakes in billions, slashes jobs

Scandal-hit KPMG rakes in billions, slashes jobs

KPMG, which has been embroiled in an audit and whistleblower scandal, will cut more than 350 jobs after a fall in revenue in its main consultancy business.

Supermarket giant raked over coals for shedding jobs

Supermarket giant raked over coals for shedding jobs

A supermarket giant is under fire for sending hundreds of jobs offshore in an effort to cut costs and boost its digital offering.

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'Devastating' regional layoffs as employer shifts blame

'Devastating' regional layoffs as employer shifts blame

'Devastating' regional layoffs as employer shifts blame

'Devastating' regional layoffs as employer shifts blame

A regional paper mill has blamed the loss of more than 80 jobs on a state government's failure to provide wood under an abandoned supply agreement.

Aussie fashion brand ships manufacturing offshore

A cult fashion brand will shift its Australian manufacturing overseas after years of making clothes with both local and overseas producers.

Lucky Bay mine not so lucky for mining group

Lucky Bay mine not so lucky for mining group

Lucky Bay mine not so lucky for mining group

Lucky Bay mine not so lucky for mining group

Mining sector major Mineral Resources has some bad news for workers at the Lucky Bay mine, after taking over the operation in September.

Gina Rinehart's flagship iron ore mine lays off workers

Gina Rinehart's flagship iron ore mine lays off workers

Gina Rinehart's flagship iron ore mine lays off workers

Gina Rinehart's flagship iron ore mine lays off workers

One of Australia's largest mining operations, owned by billionaire Gina Rinehart, is laying off staff in a bid to extend its mine life by 10 years.

Cloud forms again over unique smelter and 200 jobs

Cloud forms again over unique smelter and 200 jobs

Cloud forms again over unique smelter and 200 jobs

Cloud forms again over unique smelter and 200 jobs

Difficulties during negotiations have put the future of Australia's only manganese smelter, which is in administration, and hundreds of jobs in doubt.

Hundreds of media jobs to go as TV advertising slumps

Hundreds of media jobs to go as TV advertising slumps

Hundreds of media jobs to go as TV advertising slumps

Hundreds of media jobs to go as TV advertising slumps

The owner of the Seven Network is slashing hundreds of jobs, downgrading its guidance and writing off millions of dollars from a burdensome TV content contract.

More young Aussies understand AI but they still fear it

More young Aussies understand AI but they still fear it

More young Aussies understand AI but they still fear it

More young Aussies understand AI but they still fear it

Artificial intelligence is helping young people complete their homework but they are concerned it may also fill in their future jobs.

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NAB trims domestic workforce, bolsters offshore staff

NAB has proposed reducing its Australian workforce by 170 roles, while increasing staffing at its "innovation centres" in India and Vietnam.

Atlassian workers in shock after AI-related layoffs

Almost 500 Atlassian employees in Australia are reeling after being told via email that their services are no longer required.

WiseTech to axe 2000 staff as AI transition boots up

The era of manually written code is over, the boss of logistics technology group WiseTech Global says, as it becomes the latest company to flag AI job cuts.

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs in the latest round of layoffs

Amazon has told staff it plans to cut around 16,000 jobs globally as part of efforts to streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy across the business.

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Minister supports 'necessary' CSIRO refocus, job cuts

Science groups are warning of the impact to Australia's future while a government minister supports a CSIRO restructure that will axe up to 350 scientists.

The roles expected to be in hot demand from AI boom

Data engineers, cybersecurity experts and customer experience designers are in for an AI jobs boom, although firms expect to reduce headcounts as uptake grows.

Rates cut back in the works as jobless figure spikes

An interest rate cut is back in the running on Melbourne Cup day as surprising unemployment figures offer borrowers hope of a home-loan victory.

Job cuts, work sent offshore 'a win' for bank customers

Two of the four big banks have slashed thousands of jobs within days, with one creating roles offshore it insists will benefit customers.

Buried 1000 years, Viking Age treasures tour Down Under

Unearthed with a metal detector in Scotland, the Galloway Hoard contains precious treasures that date back to the Viking Age.

More teeth for uni watchdog as fears rise for 1500 jobs

Fears of job cuts at six universities have triggered concerns about oversight of the institutions, their financial viability and wages of vice-chancellors.

Glencore scraps plan for New York listing, flags cuts

Glencore says it will keep its primary listing in London, shelving a possible move to New York.

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