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History, maths face axe as unis hit 'world of pain'

History, maths face axe as unis hit 'world of pain'

The university sector says it is in a world of financial pain and could cut up to 14,000 jobs as it deals with a forced drop-off in international students.

Watchdog takes legal action against CFMEU and official

Watchdog takes legal action against CFMEU and official

Watchdog takes legal action against CFMEU and official

Watchdog takes legal action against CFMEU and official

The Fair Work Ombudsman is taking legal action against the CFMEU and one of its officials for alleged unlawful conduct at a Perth construction site.

Childcare sector 'sleepwalking' into market domination

Childcare sector 'sleepwalking' into market domination

Childcare sector 'sleepwalking' into market domination

Childcare sector 'sleepwalking' into market domination

A pay increase will help bolster the childcare sector but there are warnings more must be done to address market concentration and keep costs low for families.

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Union slams 'false hope': jobs at risk in nuclear push

Union slams 'false hope': jobs at risk in nuclear push

Nuclear energy is a dangerous distraction from the real decisions facing Australia, the Electrical Trades Union warns members ahead of the Queensland election.

No flight disruptions tipped as Qantas engineers strike

No flight disruptions tipped as Qantas engineers strike

A months-long pay deal stand-off has prompted hundreds of Qantas engineers to take industrial action for 24 hours in Melbourne and Brisbane.

Bulk of CFMEU probe evidence relates to coercion

Bulk of CFMEU probe evidence relates to coercion

Dozens of incidents within the embattled CFMEU are being investigated after it was placed into administration following criminal allegations.

Fund sent $511k to CFMEU ahead of criminal allegations

Fund sent $511k to CFMEU ahead of criminal allegations

APRA dropped an investigation into a super fund that paid over $500,000 to the CFMEU but took action again after reports of the union's alleged criminal links.

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Worker rights fight as small business calls for growth

Worker rights fight as small business calls for growth

Worker rights fight as small business calls for growth

Worker rights fight as small business calls for growth

One million employees could lose workplace protections if a contentious legal definition for small business is changed, Labor says while ruling out the push.

Armistice: NSW nurses strike interim wage deal

Armistice: NSW nurses strike interim wage deal

Armistice: NSW nurses strike interim wage deal

Armistice: NSW nurses strike interim wage deal

Nurses have struck an interim pay deal with the NSW government, pausing their industrial action as the union continues negotiations on a final wage outcome.

Pay-rise peace deal for firies but union fight not over

Pay-rise peace deal for firies but union fight not over

Pay-rise peace deal for firies but union fight not over

Pay-rise peace deal for firies but union fight not over

An industrial stand-off between the NSW government and the firefighters' union will mean thousands of firefighters receive an interim pay rise.

NSW Fisheries officers' night strike over safety risks

NSW Fisheries officers' night strike over safety risks

NSW Fisheries officers' night strike over safety risks

NSW Fisheries officers' night strike over safety risks

NSW Fisheries officers are refusing to inspect commercial trawlers at night saying it's too dangerous without access to stab-proof vests and other safety gear.

Premier faces nurses in latest pay dispute escalation

Premier faces nurses in latest pay dispute escalation

Premier faces nurses in latest pay dispute escalation

Premier faces nurses in latest pay dispute escalation

NSW's nurses and midwives have continued their push for an immediate pay increase, sitting down with the premier late on Thursday.

Software that could close fire stations leaked to union

Software that could close fire stations leaked to union

Software that could close fire stations leaked to union

Software that could close fire stations leaked to union

The potential use of software by Melbourne Fire Brigade to close stations and "jeopardise" public safety was leaked to a union boss and government minister.

Union fights against push to appoint administrators

Union fights against push to appoint administrators

Union fights against push to appoint administrators

Union fights against push to appoint administrators

The Victorian branch of the Health Services Union is fighting a Federal Court application to place it into administration.

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Marathon ambo pay dispute hit the community, says union

Victoria's paramedics have secured a landmark pay deal but the ambulance service still faces sub-par response times, ramping issues and a parliamentary inquiry.

Senior paramedics to get 20pct-plus pay rise under deal

Victoria's most experienced paramedics will receive pay rises of more than 20 per cent under a deal to end a long-running pay dispute with the state government.

DHL downplays delivery impact as 1200 workers strike

DHL workers are striking at warehouses in Victoria and NSW, affecting deliveries for major brands and medical facilities.

All aboard for free fares but train delays still likely

Trains will be free over the weekend for a bumper events schedule but some services could still face disruptions.

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Concerns anti-Semitism probe may spur racial hostility

The Jewish community is calling for a stronger investigation into anti-Semitism on university campuses but others say it could tackle valid criticism of Israel.

Vic treasurer's plea to police amid industrial action

Victoria's treasurer has taken aim at police pursuing industrial action and has urged them to think about the consequences ahead of major events in the state.

Health Services Union takes Victorian branch to court

An embattled Victorian branch of the Health Services Union is facing a forced takeover in a court battle with national leadership.

Free travel as union threatens chaotic industrial move

The rail union says it will shut down a popular train line over safety concerns, as the NSW government offers free travel to pre-empt commuter chaos.

Thousands of tradies down tools, march in CFMEU support

Thousands of construction workers have turned out in mass rallies to support the CFMEU as the government promises to crack down on bikie infiltration.

Bikies targeted in administrator's CFMEU clean-up

The man in charged with cleaning up the CFMEU has promised to target outlaw bikies and organised criminals in all areas of the construction industry.

Union leader warns of backward step for workers

ACTU president Michele O'Neil has hit out at coalition plans to review changes to workplace laws if the opposition wins next year's federal election.

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