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Ambos have 99 pay meetings, but the deal ain't won

Ambos have 99 pay meetings, but the deal ain't won

Paramedics will escalate industrial action as they implement dozens of new work bans, but patients have been told their safety will be paramount.

Blaming lowest-paid workers for inflation 'disgusting'

Blaming lowest-paid workers for inflation 'disgusting'

Blaming lowest-paid workers for inflation 'disgusting'

Blaming lowest-paid workers for inflation 'disgusting'

Australia's lowest-paid workers, who will soon receive a 3.75 per cent pay bump, should not be blamed for continued inflation challenges, a minister says.

For artists, making a living as hard as it's ever been

For artists, making a living as hard as it's ever been

For artists, making a living as hard as it's ever been

For artists, making a living as hard as it's ever been

Many artists earn far less than the average wage, while the cost of producing work increases, a snapshot of Australia's artists shows.

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Airport disruption avoided after firies strike deal

Airport disruption avoided after firies strike deal

The United Firefighters Union has called off a planned four-hour strike after it reached an agreement with Airservices Australia.

More than 100 roles to be axed at regional agency

More than 100 roles to be axed at regional agency

Temporary staff at the Department of Regional NSW have been given a fortnight to fight for their jobs, with roles set to be axed.

Ley wants more women pilots to take to the Aussie skies

Ley wants more women pilots to take to the Aussie skies

Sussan Ley has pledged to audit Australia's aviation sector and publish her findings in a bid to move further towards "pilot parity".

Relief for regional travellers as union scraps strikes

Relief for regional travellers as union scraps strikes

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union has cancelled two days of planned strike action as it participates in an intensive four-week negotiation period with V/Line.

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Uber settles taxi court battle for $272 million

Uber settles taxi court battle for $272 million

Uber settles taxi court battle for $272 million

Uber settles taxi court battle for $272 million

Uber has agreed to settle a long-running court battle for $271.8 million, finally giving taxi and hire car drivers the compensation they deserve, lawyers say.

'Camel lady' wants Aussies to take an outback gap year

'Camel lady' wants Aussies to take an outback gap year

'Camel lady' wants Aussies to take an outback gap year

'Camel lady' wants Aussies to take an outback gap year

NSW "camel lady" Petah Devine says the outback is ripe territory for more Australian school leavers to take a gap year and learn valuable life skills.

Farmer confidence takes root after two-year downturn

Farmer confidence takes root after two-year downturn

Farmer confidence takes root after two-year downturn

Farmer confidence takes root after two-year downturn

Rising commodity prices and strong seasonal conditions have farmers in most states looking on the bright side again.

Regional transport chaos as train staff strike

Regional transport chaos as train staff strike

Regional transport chaos as train staff strike

Regional transport chaos as train staff strike

Strikes threaten to hamper the pre-long weekend journeys of thousands of Victorians as workers disrupt the regional train network.

Pay-row pilots to resume strike at Qantas subsidiary

Pay-row pilots to resume strike at Qantas subsidiary

Pay-row pilots to resume strike at Qantas subsidiary

Pay-row pilots to resume strike at Qantas subsidiary

Regional travellers and workers face having their flight plans disrupted by a three-day strike by pilots at a Qantas subsidiary.

No quick fix for rural brain drain as Abbie leaves town

No quick fix for rural brain drain as Abbie leaves town

No quick fix for rural brain drain as Abbie leaves town

No quick fix for rural brain drain as Abbie leaves town

An acclaimed young change-maker leaving her outback town amid intense abuse highlights one of many "brain drain" issues depriving the bush of people and talent.

Cyclone prompts pilots to jettison four-day strike

Cyclone prompts pilots to jettison four-day strike

Cyclone prompts pilots to jettison four-day strike

Cyclone prompts pilots to jettison four-day strike

A strike at a Qantas subsidiary has been suspended at the request of the West Australian government because of a cyclone and the possible need for evacuations.

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Industrial action at Qantas subsidiary to be extended

Regional airline travellers in Western Australia may be in for more flight pain as pilots working at a Qantas subsidiary set a date for more industrial action.

Qantas Group and regional pilots hit wall in pay row

Qantas Group has rejected union claims it's walked away from wage negotiations with striking pilots working for a regional airline.

Pilot strike at Qantas subsidiary could be extended

Regional airline passengers could be in for more pain, with striking pilots at a Qantas subsidiary set to consider further industrial action.

Kelloggs and farmers celebrate 100 years in Australia

Kelloggs workers and farmers are getting set to mark a century of operations in Australia.

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Three-day pilot strike to hit some regional routes

Regional travellers and workers could have their flight plans disrupted by a three-day industrial action by pilots, due to start on Wednesday.

More Qantas flight pain as pilots fight for pay rise

Regional travellers and FIFO workers could have their flight plans on a Qantas Group carrier disrupted again as pilots vote to take further industrial action.

Red Rooster outlet fined $5.5k in child labour case

A fast food franchise has pleaded guilty to employing kids for longer than three-hour shifts and allowing them to work without proper supervision or permits.

Controversial union heavyweight John Setka to retire

Influential Victoria and Tasmania Construction, Forestry, Maritime and Energy Union boss John Setka is set to retire after a long and controversial career.

Travellers affected as Qantas Group pilots strike

Thousands of passengers including FIFO workers have had their flight plans on a Qantas Group carrier disrupted as pilots walk off the job over a pay dispute.

Big opportunities for seed to grow bush food industry

A tiny Australian seed could provide big opportunities for indigenous communities according to new research.

Pilot strike at Qantas subsidiary to hit fly-in workers

Regional travellers and fly-in fly-out workers could face delays in WA as pilots give notice of a full-day strike amid stalled pay negotiations.

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