Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Labour hire workers will be paid more and intentional wage theft will be criminalised after Employment Minister Tony Burke secured a surprise deal with Senate crossbenchers to pass his same job, same pay laws. Unions hailed the changes […]
For Victorian Labor, reports of dodgy behaviour are of no concern
Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Victoria’s public service is infected by a culture of fear that stops many bureaucrats from giving frank and fearless advice to the state government. That was one conclusion from Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass’ major report this week on […]
Can the council stop me using our fields to earn cash for dog walking?
Can the council stop me using a field for my dog walking business? Reader lives in a rural area and started a dog walking business in their field The council asked them to apply for planning permission, then refused it We speak to a planning expert about the options going forward I live on a […]
I went on three dates with a man and he dumped me because I wasn't fit
I went on three dates with a man – then he DUMPED ME and told me to go to the gym because I wasn’t fit enough for him A woman shared the astounding text she was sent from a man she’d been dating He said he wasn’t physically attracted to her, but told her ‘grind […]
Denise Richards Slams 'Dumb F–k' Erika Jayne During Extremely Confusing RHOBH Confrontation
Even the chef exclaimed "Dude, Denise Richards is f–ked up" after her behavior at this cast dinner, during which she exploded on Erika for reasons that remained completely unclear until the next day. Denise Richards’ continued her highly-anticipated return to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills this week … emphasis on high. While the Wild Things […]
What to do when you hate your first year of university
Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. It wouldn’t have come as such a surprise if I hated studying. But I loved school. And from everything I was told, university was supposed to be even more fun: I’d get to study the subjects I loved […]
JASON GROVES: Robert Jenrick's resignation was a ruthless move
JASON GROVES: Robert Jenrick has long been considered a close friend and ally of Rishi Sunak – His resignation was a ruthless move Robert Jenrick has long been considered a close friend and ally of the Prime Minister. In 2019 he joined fellow rising stars Rishi Sunak and Oliver Dowden in penning an influential article […]
It just wasn't working for the Covid Inquiry's menswear model KC
QUENTIN LETTS: It just wasn’t working for the Covid Inquiry’s menswear model KC. Boris Johnson had done his homework – and after hours on the stand, he looked more chipper than when he started At the start of this supposed great arraignment of an election-smashing former prime minister we had Boris Agonistes. Taking his place […]
CLARE FOGES: The irony of being a cougar? It just made me feel old
CLARE FOGES: The irony of being a cougar? It just made me feel old For Clare, the cougar-toyboy combo is not the route to long-term commitment READ MORE: EVERYTHING I know about dating in your sixties… by the woman who created Sex And The City You go, girl! Is this how we are meant to respond to 65-year-old […]
Queen Camilla's equerry welcomes help from boy, 6, in annual tradition
Sweet moment Queen’s equerry is helped by boy, 4, in annual tradition of decorating a Clarence House Christmas tree with a blade – but Camilla warns ‘careful of the sword!’ Yasir Ibrahim, four, helped the equerry at Clarence House earlier today READ MORE: King Charles left ‘very touched’ as girl, 6, presents him with festive drawings […]