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'Speed dating' scheme for recruits goes nationwide

'Speed dating' scheme for recruits goes nationwide

A “speed dating” style Earn as You Learn scheme linking paid factory work and study is to expand nationwide after a strong Waikato trial.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025

Australia’s property industry has overtaken the health care and social assistance industries to become the country’s biggest job creator

Australia’s property industry has overtaken the health care and social assistance industries to become the country’s biggest job creator

Property now supports more than 1.4 million Australian jobs, with AEC Group saying its GDP contribution hit USD $202.9 billion in 2015-16.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018

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As companies insource to AI, workers skill up or switch out

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As companies insource to AI, workers skill up or switch out

With outsourcing fading, workers must retrain to thrive in evolving industries or risk falling behind in today's shifting job market.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2025