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Young Melbourne lawyer fired after chucking sickies to watch AFL Gather Round

2 weeks ago | news.com.au | Ally Foster

A young Aussie lawyer has lost an unfair dismissal case after he was fired from his job when his boss discovered he had faked being sick in order to watch the AFL. Mitchell Fuller’s job as a practising solicitor at Madison Branson Lawyers was terminated in early August, 2024, having worked at the firm since January 2023.
‘Has to stop’: JPMorgan CEO calls for an end to ‘disrespectful’ meeting habit

2 weeks ago | news.com.au | Ally Foster

The head of America’s largest bank has called out a rude habit on the rise in workplaces - and it bothers him so much he wants it banned. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has had enough with staff blatantly checking their phones and emails during meetings, labelling the act “disrespectful” and saying it needs to stop immediately. The 69-year-old shared his gripe in his annual letter to shareholders, claiming he always gives “100 per cent of my attention” to meetings.
Real estate agent apologies for after detail on rental listing sparks major backlash

2 weeks ago | news.com.au | Ally Foster

A Queensland real estate agent has apologised after a “blunder” on a rental advertisement sparked widespread outrage from Aussies. The recently posted advertisement for a three bedroom, two bathroom home in the Brisbane suburb of Bellbowrie caught the attention of prospective tenants due to a glaring detail in the “price” section of the listing. “Offers over $750 would be considered,” the ad from real estate agency Harcourts Success stated.
Kiwi hotel manager’s quake reaction stuns

3 weeks ago | news.com.au | Ally Foster |Megan Palin |Alex Blair |Sarah Keoghan

A woman has been pulled out of rubble after being trapped under a collapsed apartment building for 30 hours following the Myanmar earthquake. The incredible rescue was captured on video with the 30-year-old Phyu Lay Khaing brought out on a stretcher by rescuers. The woman embraced her husband Ye Aung before being rushed to hospital. “In the beginning I didn’t think she would be alive,” Ye Aung told AFP.
‘Longstanding issue’: Japan’s huge four-day week change begins in April

3 weeks ago | news.com.au | Ally Foster

In a matter of days a radical four-day work week experiment will kick off in Japan in a desperate bid to reverse the country’s rapidly declining birthrate. From April 1, amended laws will come into effect requiring companies to offer flexible work options for employees with young children, such as reduced working hours and remote work.
Australian expat leaves country over ‘unfair’ consent laws, gets completely roasted online

3 weeks ago | news.com.au | Ally Foster

A man who claims to have fled the country due to Australia’s sexual consent laws has been savagely roasted after having a spectacular online meltdown. Stephen Irving, an Australian expat now living in Thailand, claimed he moved overseas because of our “unfair” consent laws, which he labels “dangerous” for men. “I haven’t been in the same room as a western girl in two years.
Australians reveal who they actually want to be the next prime minister

4 weeks ago | news.com.au | Ally Foster

The election has just been officially called and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has already been dealt some very bad news, weeks out from Aussies heading to the polls. The fresh blow to Mr Albanese’s campaign, which has only today kicked off for a May 3 poll, follows news.com.au asking Australians one simple question: Who should be Australia’s next prime minister?
‘Rip it out’: Inspector fires up over nightmare find in brand new home

4 weeks ago | news.com.au | Ally Foster

A building inspector has been left in disbelief after uncovering a dodgy detail in a brand new build, with the discovery meaning almost the entire home now needs to be torn down and replaced. Zeher Khalil is the founder of the company Site Inspections and checks the quality of new and recently constructed homes across the country. He also shares videos of the many unsettling discoveries he makes during his inspections, gaining more than 600,000 social media followers as a result.
Aussie model Madi Edwards reveals ‘most amount’ she made from just one job

4 weeks ago | news.com.au | Ally Foster

A popular Aussie model and business owner has revealed the most amount of money she ever received from a single photo shoot. Madi Edwards is the founder of clothing and bikini brand Kapri The Label. She is also a successful model and boasts more than 770,000 followers on social media. She was recently stopped on the street in LA by job search app Getahead and, during the conversation, got very candid about what it is really like to be in the modelling industry.
Advertisement for $680,000 outback job leaves Aussies gobsmacked

1 month ago | news.com.au | Ally Foster

A single ad for a job located in a remote Aussie town has caught the attention of the nation, with a particular detail in the description leaving many gobsmacked. The town of Julia Creek is looking for a new GP and the right applicant will see themselves earning a very enviable pay packet. With a salary range between $476,082 up to $680,277 a year, free accommodation, five weeks annual leave and a motor vehicle allowance, it sounds like the perfect gig.