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Diving day job not for the faint of heart
It would be hard to imagine work environments more challenging than some of those at depth in the sea.
- by Melinda Rollinson
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Under the microscope: The professions Australians most value
Australians think doctors, scientists and farmers contribute the most to society and believe almost equally that priests, politicians and journalists are detrimental to our wellbeing.
- by Jane Gilmore
Volcano detective thrives on curiosity
Understanding volcanoes requires fine eye for detail.
- by David Wilson
Push to give all workers the right to switch between full-time to part-time hours
Most working Australians are too scared to ask for more flexible hours to juggle family caring responsibilities because they are worried about job security, a national survey has found.
- by Anna Patty Workplace Editor
Cleaning can be more dangerous than construction work
New analysis by Safe Work Australia shows the average rate of injury in NSW since 2010 is 11.4 per cent in cleaning and other related industries, compared to 9.5 per cent for construction and 7.5 per cent for mining.
- by Anna Patty Workplace Editor
Fortescue's Andrew Forrest declares beginning of end of modern slavery
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has declared beginning of the end of modern slavery after a landmark meeting of big companies and the federal government.
- by Anna Patty, Workplace Editor
Dreamworld disaster leads to new industrial manslaughter laws
Older rides may also be closed down if they don't meet standards.
- by Christine Flatley
Paddle Pop maker Streets accused of 'industrial blackmail' in push to cut workers' pay
Paddle Pop, Magnum and Golden Gaytime maker Streets ice cream faces accusations of using "industrial blackmail" to push through cuts to staff wages and conditions.
- by Anna Patty
Unions take on All Trades Queensland over apprentice wages
Australia's largest employer of apprentices has mounted another legal challenge to keep Queensland-based trainees the lowest paid in the country.
- by Christine Flatley
Better listening can reduce economic cost of hearing impairment
It took Julia Gilchrist 10 years and 200 job applications to finally get work that used her skills and gave her long-term career prospects.
- by Anna Patty, Workplace Editor
Work-life balance: Why we should only work 15 hours a week
A reduction in work would make us happier, healthier and more productive, according to Dutch historian and writer Rutger Bregman.
- by Andrew Taylor