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Malaysia Airlines boosts Australian flights

Malaysia Airlines increases Australian flights

Exclusive to Executive Traveler Malaysia Airlines continues to expand flights to Australia, with the Oneworld member on track to largely resume its pre-pandemic schedule to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth by December 1. “We already have 10 flights a week to Melbourne and Sydney, and we expect that to grow back to pre-COVID capacity …

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Do I have to babysit my boss’s child while I work in the office?

Each week, Dr. Kirstin Ferguson addresses questions about the workplace, career and leadership in her advice column »Do you have a minute?This week a question about taking care of a boss’s child, getting back to work at a lower rate, and getting others paid more for a similar role. I work as a receptionist in …

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Inside the dark work culture where 33 years old died

The suspected suicide of a 33-year-old female Ernst and Young employee, who was found in the financial services firm’s Sydney offices, has sparked a conversation about workplace culture. In addition to Ernst and Young, which trades as EY, Australia has three other major financial services companies, including KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Deloitte. According to the …

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Cheap flights to Thailand as budget carrier launches new Australian routes

Thai AirAsia X will launch flights from Bangkok to Sydney and Melbourne in December. Photo: iStock Low-cost carrier Thai AirAsia X is adding two services between Australia and Thailand, with launch rates starting at $299. Australians will be able to fly direct to Bangkok from Melbourne and Sydney from December 1 and 2, respectively. The …

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A woman was found dead early Saturday morning in front of Ernst & Young's Sydney headquarters (pictured) after leaving a work event

EY Ernst and Young Sydney office woman’s death: George Street staff emailed

Accounting and consulting firm EY has emailed its Australian employees condolences and continued support following the death of a young staff member at its Sydney headquarters in the early morning hours. The death of the 33-year-old, who has rocked the world of corporate accounting, happened after the woman returned to the office at 7:30 p.m. …

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A risky experiment that could lead to a market collapse is about to begin

We know from experience that QE has pushed asset prices up by encouraging investors to pursue riskier assets in search of positive returns, with central banks effectively providing a safety net that neutralized the higher risks. For much of the post-GFC period, there has been little or no pricing for risk. Will QT and the …

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Menu post at Aussie pub splits social media: ‘Why even eat out?’

A menu update in an Australian pub has sparked an intense social media debate. On Reddit, a diner at Irish Murphy’s in the Victorian town of Ballarat shared the message posted on the counter. The message warned customers that salad and vegetables would no longer be served with main meals to reduce food waste and …

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Tabcorp returns to the racing industry with a whopping $90 million

The bitter war between Tabcorp and corporate bookmakers has intensified. Tabcorp’s return to the racing industry has plummeted by a staggering $90 million, another clear illustration that Australia’s gambling landscape is in the midst of seismic change. The gambling giant released its annual report for fiscal year 2022 last week, revealing returns on the three …

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