My partner’s colleagues are always off sick. Is it wrong to speak up?

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 5, 2026

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My partner’s colleagues are always off sick. Is it wrong to speak up?

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Is this even legal? Ten’s staff scratching their heads over ‘buyout’ offer

Billionaire Paul Little pitches $8m South Yarra site near Melbourne High

Cutting government spending may slow prices, but it could bring on something worse

Can’t get into Qantas’ exclusive Chairman’s Lounge? There soon may be another option

Donald Trump has become a big problem for Fox News

ASX surges in $80b midterms relief rally as oil slumps; NAB dives, NextDC soars

Kuniko strikes again as NSW gold-silver system grows

ClearVue wins A$700,000 US Govt grant for solar glass tech

‘Came to say goodbye’: Shelves stripped bare as luxury brands desert David Jones

The billionaire who’s a winner from David Jones’ collapse

Right Resources puts 3km NSW tungsten trend in spotlight

Aftermarket raid: Embattled data centre company NextDC’s shares soar

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