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ChatGPT was supposed to be a tool. Now NSW is asking whether it has made some school assessments impossible to trust. There was a time when being given a Year 12 assignment meant heading home, opening a laptop, searching Google, reading a few articles, writing a few thousand words and probably procrastinating somewhere in between. Now there is another option. Open ChatGPT. Within seconds, students can generate an essay, restructure an argument, explain a complex topic, create

At first, everything feels easy. You and your manager click.You’re trusted. Supported. Given opportunities.You’re the one they rely on. The “safe pair of hands.” You’re their go-to. And then… something shifts. The energy changes. The feedback feels different. The support? Not quite the same. You haven’t changed, but suddenly, it feels like you have. Welcome to the Pet-to-Threat dynamic. So what actually is it? The Pet-to-Threat theory is a pattern that shows up more often tha

And apparently, that's the problem. But here's what they're not saying: They're using bots and ATS systems to screen candidates at scale. Technology filtering out real people before a human ever reads a word. So candidates using AI to write their CVs? That's not the problem. That's just leveling the playing field. The real problem is the recruitment process is broken. One of my clients recently quit her job to job hunt full time. Not because she wanted to. Because the process

Overtime can help meet a genuine business need, but it is not simply a matter of telling employees to stay back. Before requesting extra hours, employers should balance operational needs with each employee’s legal entitlements, safety and personal circumstances. Start with the “reasonable additional hours” test For most employees covered by Australia’s national workplace relations system, the baseline is: Full-time employees: 38 hours per week, plus reasonable additional hour

Losing a job is one of life’s most stressful experiences. Whether someone has been made redundant due to business changes or dismissed from their role, the impact often extends far beyond their bank account. It can affect their confidence, identity, relationships, and mental wellbeing. For family members, it can be difficult to know what to say or what not to say. While you can’t fix the situation overnight, your support can make an enormous difference during one of the most

Retirement is often portrayed as the finish line, a time to relax, travel, or slow down. But for many people, leaving the workforce can create an unexpected challenge: “Who am I now that I’m no longer my job?”

If you spend enough time on LinkedIn or in the office kitchen, you’ve probably heard someone complain:

For many Australian workers, the return to the office (RTO) isn’t simply about swapping sweatpants for business attire or commuting again. It’s about adjusting to a completely different way of living after years of building new routines during the COVID-19 pandemic. While some employees couldn’t wait to get back into the workplace, others have found the transition surprisingly difficult. The challenge isn’t always about laziness or resisting change. For many people, particula

There was a time when opening LinkedIn meant discovering exciting job opportunities, connecting with recruiters and celebrating career milestones. Today, many professionals are asking a different question: Has LinkedIn become more about networking… or matchmaking? As the platform has grown to more than one billion users worldwide, its purpose appears to be shifting. While job postings and professional networking remain at its core, many users report receiving flirtatious mess

For decades, we’ve celebrated the “always on” professional.

Every business owner has been there. You launch a new campaign, post on social media every day, spend money on advertising and update your website… then sit back and wait. The problem? Being busy with marketing doesn’t automatically mean your marketing is working. One of the biggest mistakes businesses make is assuming that because they’re visible, they’re successful. In reality, the most successful brands constantly measure, refine and improve their marketing strategy. Here’

For decades, we’ve celebrated the “always on” professional. The first one into the office. The last one to leave. The person answering emails on holiday. The entrepreneur working weekends. The executive who hasn’t taken annual leave in years. Society often rewards these behaviours. Promotions, praise and financial success frequently follow those who appear endlessly dedicated. But there’s an important question we don’t ask often enough: At what point does a strong work ethic

The fitness industry has evolved well beyond counting reps and writing workout plans. Today’s personal trainers are coaches, motivators, educators, and business owners who help Australians improve not only their physical health but also their confidence, mental wellbeing, and quality of life.

When people hear the term age discrimination, they often picture someone in their late 50s or 60s struggling to find work. But age bias doesn’t begin later in life. It can affect workers from the moment they enter the workforce and the stereotypes simply evolve as we age. Whether you’re 22 and considered “too inexperienced” or 62 and labelled “too close to retirement,” age-based assumptions can influence recruitment, promotions, pay, development opportunities and career progr

There’s a very specific modern feeling that these films understand perfectly:You open your laptop “just to check one thing”… and suddenly it’s 9:47pm, you’ve eaten standing up, and you’re wondering if your personality is now “email notifications.” These movies don’t just entertain, they stage a full intervention. From burnout meltdowns to spontaneous life reinventions, here’s your cinematic escape hatch. 📴 The “I Am One Email Away From Disappearing Into the Woods” Category U

For decades, the traditional career path looked predictable: choose a profession in your twenties, work your way up, and retire after 40 years with the same employer or within the same industry. Today, that model is rapidly disappearing. Australians in their 40s, 50s and even 60s are increasingly choosing to change careers, not because they have to, but because they want to. A combination of financial pressures, changing workplace expectations and a desire for greater purpose

Australians earning above the Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS) threshold who don’t have eligible private hospital cover can be hit with an additional tax bill worth hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars. For some taxpayers, that penalty can exceed $1,284, forcing many to ask an uncomfortable question: Is private health insurance still worth it? A tax designed to reduce pressure on public hospitals The Medicare Levy Surcharge was introduced to encourage higher-income Australian

Greenwashing occurs when a company makes environmental or sustainability claims that are false, misleading, exaggerated, or omit important information. The term refers to marketing that makes a business appear more environmentally responsible than it actually is. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), businesses must ensure environmental claims are truthful, accurate, and supported by evidence. Misleading consumers can breach the Australian Co

As the end of the financial year approaches, now is the perfect time to get organised and make tax time less stressful.

Millions of Australians woke up today to find their HECS-HELP debt has officially increased by 2.8%.