FIFO workers come back to earth
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The changing nature of FIFO work
While fly-in fly-out workers used to enjoy generous benefits, high wages and excellent living conditions, after the slowdown in mineral trade the industry is rapidly shrinking. Nothing tells that story better than Australia's rural airports.
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