La Trobe University has committed to providing more places in the city should an expanded rural medical school be built in Shepparton, but Mr Sharp said it would be a long-term solution to staffing woes.

Maria Zia is a vocational education trainer for international students in Brisbane and says her business, like many across the country, has been crippled by the halt to immigration during the pandemic.

The government of Western Australia is relaxing restrictions across the state starting April 14, according to authorities, while also adopting the National Cabinet's definition of a "close contact."

Abandoning traditional work arrangements and finding new industries could hold the key to reducing unemployment rates in the Queensland seat of Hinkler, a community leader says.

More than half of under-35s say they would quit if their job stops them “enjoying life”, according to a major new survey which suggests the “Great Resignation” shows no signs of slowing.

Foreign workers could be allowed to live permanently in Australia if Labor wins the upcoming election, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has hinted.

Do you feel like the economy is heading towards full employment? Apparently we are, if you believe the forecasts in last week's federal budget.

PM says Covid had a much greater economic impact than the GFC but employment outcomes have been much better post-pandemic. Correct?

Wage theft in Australia is systemic, sustained and shameful and workers are often too scared to speak out in fear of repercussions, according to a scathing Senate inquiry report, which calls for new laws to protect employees.

Shayne Murray has spent $30,000 in the past year trying to attract 12 staff for his taxi company in Broome. So far, he has managed to fill just one vacancy.