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Melbourne's Premium Suburbs See Sharp House Price Drops in 2024

Melbourne's premium suburbs experienced significant house price drops in 2024, creating a buyer's market. Toorak's median price fell 26.4% to $4.2 million, while other areas like South Yarra and Armadale saw double-digit declines, driven by reduced borrowing capacity and increased housing stock. Con...

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Sydney Rail Strike Halted by Fair Work Commission Interim Order

Following two days of rail strikes causing significant disruption in Sydney, the Fair Work Commission issued an interim order halting all industrial action until a hearing next week, prompted by a NSW government application citing threats to public safety and significant economic damage.

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Denmark's Superior Work-Life Balance: A Model for the World?

Denmark boasts a superior work-life balance, with only 1.1% working 50+ hours weekly compared to global averages, achieved through trust-based management, generous parental leave, and a culture prioritizing collective well-being over individual ambition.

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Conflicting Australian Jobs Data Clouds RBA Rate Cut Outlook

Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4% in December, despite 56,300 new jobs, creating uncertainty about the Reserve Bank of Australia's planned interest rate cut; high inflation and housing shortages impacted household spending.

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UK Employment Bill Sparks Debate Over Worker Protection and Free Speech

A new UK employment bill aims to protect workers from third-party harassment, requiring employers to take "reasonable steps," sparking debate over free speech; polls show widespread support for the bill's worker protections among Reform voters, but critics like Nigel Farage claim it will stifle disc...

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Fed Slows Rate Cuts Amid Inflation, Strong Labor Market

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times near the end of 2024, reducing the federal funds rate by one percentage point. In 2025, further rate cuts are expected, though at a slower pace than previously anticipated due to ongoing inflation and a strong labor market; experts predict credit ca...

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Retirement Taboo: A Win-Win Solution for Employees and Employers

Only 31% of Australians retired by choice in 2024, revealing a workplace taboo around retirement discussions driven by fears of discrimination and lack of employer support; open communication offers win-win solutions for employees and employers through phased retirement, skill transfer, and better s...

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Inflation Rise Pushes Mortgage Rates Higher

US inflation rose to 2.9% annually in December, exceeding forecasts and impacting borrowing costs, potentially affecting the Federal Reserve's approach to future rate cuts and further increasing mortgage rates which currently average 7.01% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.

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Nurses Protest Unsafe Staffing, AI Integration in Healthcare

On Thursday, thousands of National Nurses United members across California and other states protested unsafe staffing levels and demanded patient safeguards with the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare, citing concerns about profit-driven decisions in contract negotiations with over...

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NSW Train Strikes Paused by Fair Work Commission

Following two days of significant train disruptions in New South Wales caused by rail union industrial action over a pay dispute, the Fair Work Commission issued an interim order pausing the action until a hearing next week, restoring normal train services.

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French Four-Day Workweek Trial Yields Mixed Results"

A French trial of a four-day workweek involving 12 small and medium-sized businesses yielded mixed results: while 10 initially adopted it to address recruitment issues and improve work-life balance, two withdrew due to financial concerns; among the remaining ten, varying adaptations were made, highl...

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US Year-End Bonuses Up 2% in 2024

Year-end bonuses for employees in US small- to medium-sized businesses averaged \$2,503 in December 2024, a 2% increase from 2023, reflecting a strong economy but with variations across sectors.

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