Boss tells worker: Show me proof grandma died

A PLASTERER fired after his boss told him to return to work or to "show proof" his partner's grandmother was dying, has been awarded compensation.

Mining giant started with space, telescope and dream

BIG BUSINESS: Dr John Russell with a Russell mill relining machine destined for export.

Toowoomba based company creates 100's of new jobs

Eight top tips for starting a new job

Financial Planning - Couple getting consulted

“Be smart and be professional until you know the culture.”

Taking a job opportunity can lead to a major move

HOME SWEET HOME: Matthew Evans and partner Yvette Espinoza-Araya with their daughter Amelia and pet dog Lucky have been warmly welcomed into Gracemere after moving from Melbourne to their new home.

Matthew said the family were settling in nicely

JOBS: How a ballerina became a haul truck driver

Paaige Tate, who is doing a WorkPac traineeship with Rio Tinto at Hail Creek, was once a ballerina and office worker.

'Don't be like everyone else - and be positive'

More than 4000 jobs disappear from CQ mines, says CFMEU

Mining equipment in amongst the heavy machinery projects DGH Engineering work on

The highest number of jobs cuts were 783 at Goonyella mine

JOBS BONANZA: Hundreds flood farm jobs website overnight

Jedaco Berries has a handful of the 6000 jobs ripe for the picking on strawberry farms this season.

6000 jobs for locals as campaign for farm workers heats up

Staff want more say for happy workplace

TOGETHER: Intuition: The Art of Hair staff Kayla Vella (back left), Larissa Anderson, Brittany Miller, Kate Turvey, and Victoria Edwards (front left), owner Sammy Hayes and Meryn Dunn, couldn’t be happier with their workplace.

New survey suggests action on feedback may be the key to engagement.

Hiring older workers can help grow your business

As a result of Australia’s aging population, mature-age workers are set to be a rapidly growing group in the labour market.

Ageing populations present an opportunity to diversify workforces.

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40% of vocational student loans will not be repaid: report

Toowoomba apprentice Sean Leonard has won the Third Year Apprentice category in the Australian Renault Apprentice of the Year awards.

Government student loans under a cloud

Claims foreign aid cuts hurt girls' education

Claims foreign aid cuts hurt girls' education

First Australian Joint Strike Fighter pilot starts training

An F-35 II Joint Strike Fighter prototype undergoes testing in America.

Australian JSF pilot to begin training on Monday

Seniors offered big discounts in store

"It's never been easier to nab a bargain"

OPINION: Pokemon GOes back to basics

POCKET MONSTERS: The "Pokemon Go" craze has sent legions of players hiking around cities and parks in search of the collectable cartoon characters.

Pokemon ‘craze’ gets people outside the house and having fun

June boom for Ecco Ripley as buyers snap up packages

FLYING: The Ecco Ripley community is one of the success stories of South East Queensland.

Options to suit buyers at all stages of life

Youngest Coles store manager in Oz

FRESH PRODUCE: Alex Thomas is Australia’s youngest Coles store manager, based in the North Rockhampton store.

Youngest Coles store manager in Australia is a Rocky local

Bundaberg pushes RV park at Fraser Coast’s expense

Plans to build an RV superpark are progressing

NSW Premier not backing down on greyhound racing ban

 (L-R) NSW Deputy Premier Troy Grant, RSPCA NSW CEO Steven Coleman (obscured) and NSW Premier Mike Baird hold a media press conference after meeting with members of the greyhound industry at the RSPCA in Sydney, Thursday, July 14, 2016.(AAP Image)

Baird resolute on greyhound racing ban