[2026-03-31 14:28 UTC+10:00] [Wages growth] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Fair Work abolishes junior pay rates, with half a million young Australians to be paid more

Snippet: Union celebrates ‘landmark decision’ that will mean adults aged 20 or younger are no longer paid less

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/31/fair-work-abolishes-junior-pay-rates-w

[2026-03-31 13:45 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Treasurer applauds decision to lift junior pay rates

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/treasurer-applauds-decision-to-lift-junior-pay-rates-20260331-p5zkai.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-31 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Alleged Melbourne brothel killer to stand trial over sex worker's death

Snippet: Michael James Chalmers, 36, will face trial over the murder of a 62-year-old woman at a brothel. (Supplied: Facebook)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/michael-james-chalmers-to-face-trial-over-sex-worker-death/106515730

[2026-03-31 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Democratic Progressive Party] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Names and games: Taipei hits back over ‘China’ label, but will it pay off?

Snippet: Taiwan retaliates against countries that have changed its name in official systems, but analysts and lawmakers warn measures could backfire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3348438/names-and-games-taipei-hits-back-over-china-label-will-it-pay

[2026-03-31 11:33 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Hundreds of thousands of Aussies to get pay boost after landmark ruling

Snippet: Young Australian workers are in line for a pay rise after the Fair Work Commission handed down a landmark decision on discounted junior rates.The FWC ruled to remove junior rates for workers aged 18 to 20 who have at least six months' service in retail, fast food and pharmacy.The discounted rates in the retail, fast food and pharmacy awards will be phased out over the next four years.READ MORE: Card surcharge ban 'doesn't pass the pub test', AHA boss saysYoung

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/adult-age-adult-wage-fair-work-commission-to-phase-out-junior-wages-for-workers-aged-18-to-20-in-retail-fast-food-and-pharmacy/9b7ed67a-f954-49bf-8554-90f27c119b15

[2026-03-31 11:29 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Commentator's worst nightmare comes true

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/commentators-worst-nightmare-comes-true-20260331-p5zk7s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-31 11:06 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Discounted pay rates to be scrapped for junior workers

Snippet: March 31, 2026 11:06 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/discounted-pay-rates-to-be-scrapped-for-junior-workers/

[2026-03-31 10:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Fair Work Commission abolishes junior pay rates for young adults

Snippet: Companies that rely on young staff have been fighting to keep paying 18 to 20-year-olds less money. (ABC News: Simon Tucci)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/fair-work-comission-junior-pay-rates-retail-fast-food/106514948

[2026-03-31 10:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Three women yanked off plane, arrested at Miami airport after refusing to pay extra baggage fee

Snippet: Wild footage shows three disgruntled women being hauled out of Miami International Airport in handcuffs after refusing to pay for extra luggage and storming onto a Philadelphia-bound flight.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/30/us-news/3-women-arrested-at-miami-intl-airport-for-refusing-to-pay-for-extra-bag/

[2026-03-31 09:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: USMNT coach leaves door open for coming back after World Cup as rumors of Premier League return swirl

Snippet: MARIETTA, Ga. — USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said Monday that he’s had no direct talks with either Tottenham Hotspur or Real Madrid, having been linked to both jobs for next season, with his contract for coaching the national team up after the World Cup.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/30/sports/usmnt-coach-leaves-door-open-for-career-after-world-cup-as-rumors-of-premier-league-swirl/

[2026-03-31 09:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US says Trump ‘interested’ in asking Arab countries to pay for war on Iran

Snippet: The White House has suggested that US President Donald Trump will ask Arab countries to cover the cost of the United States’ war against Iran, estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/us-says-trump-interested-in-asking-arab-countries-to-pay-for-war-on-iran

[2026-03-31 08:52 UTC+10:00] [US foreign policy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US directs American embassies to wage campaign against foreign ‘hostility’ – with Musk’s help

Snippet: Cable signed by Marco Rubio and seen by Guardian suggests staff work with Pentagon psychological operations unit

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/30/embassies-campaign-marco-rubio-elon-musk

[2026-03-31 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ukraine's Zelenskyy rejects salary suspension reports

Snippet: KYIV — Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday rejected reports that the government may suspend the payment of salaries for soldiers and state workers because of a blocked European Union loan.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/31/world/ukraines-zelenskyy-rejects-salary-suspension-reports/2310936

[2026-03-31 07:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Climate Wars. Iran war speeds transition to renewable energy - Michael West

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/climate-wars-iran-war-speeds-transition-to-renewable-energy/

[2026-03-31 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Measures to stabilize economy, provide services without interruption - DailyNews

Snippet: The government has formulated a comprehensive programme to stabilize the domestic economy in the face of global challenges, and steps have also been taken to provide services without interruption during the festive season, said Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha Fernando.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/31/business/975205/measures-to-stabilize-economy-provide-services-without-interruption/

[2026-03-31 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Unemployment rate declines to 3.8% in 4Q-2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: Labour market conditions showed improvement, with the unemployment rate declining to 3.8 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 4.2 per cent in the previous quarter. The labour force participation rate also rose to 48.8 per cent from 47.7 per cent, reflecting increased economic activity according to the latest weekly economic indicators issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/31/business/975237/unemployment-rate-declines-to-3-8-in-4q-2025/

[2026-03-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'You are just an immigrant': Millions in unpaid wages, modern slavery uncovered

Snippet: Viviana is among hundreds of people picked up by a national program aimed at protecting migrant workers from exploitation. (ABC News: Liam Patrick)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/migrant-worker-scheme-uncovers-stolen-wages-modern-slavery/106512360

[2026-03-31 06:01 UTC+10:00] [Fortnite] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: CEO of Epic Games apologizes after laying off employee with terminal brain cancer

Snippet: Tim Sweeney, chief of firm that created Fortnite, received backlash after worker’s wife revealed loss of life insurance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/mar/30/epic-games-fortnite-ceo-apologizes-lay-off

[2026-03-31 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: OneTaste co-founder Nicole Daedone gets 9 years in prison in forced labor case

Snippet: Nicole Daedone, center, founder and former CEO of OneTaste, departs Brooklyn federal court on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in New York. (AP Photo/Jeenah Moon, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/onetaste-orgasmic-meditation-founder-daedone-sentenced-1fdbf1d4b23078128c7c4f030983d52f

[2026-03-31 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Judge hears challenges to Vermont's climate superfund law

Snippet: Vermont’s effort to make fossil fuel companies pay for damage caused by climate change was tested Monday in a federal courtroom, where the state argued that two lawsuits challenging its groundbreaking 2024 law should be thrown out.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/vermont-climate-superfund-lawsuit-59349a1cd18839557dfcb949ba54721b

[2026-03-31 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Record $1.1B evil oil heir ordered to pay stepson he disabled in beatings could take years to collect: ‘Long way to go’

Snippet: The $1.1 billion that a Texas oil heir was ordered to pay for leaving his 2-year-old stepson disabled in vicious beatings is the largest of its kind in US history — but it will still take years to collect even a fraction of the full amount, the boy’s attorney said Monday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/30/us-news/record-1-1b-oil-heir-charles-brooks-jr-ordered-to-pay-stepson-could-take-years-to-collect/

[2026-03-31 05:16 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: When will fuel prices in Australia go down?

Snippet: Australians are set to see some much-needed relief at the petrol pump after Anthony Albanese announced the reduction of a key fuel tax for three months.The fuel excise, a tax on petrol, will be halved, seeing petrol prices finally go down after soaring for weeks due to the supply issues arising from the Middle East conflict.These changes and others will take effect soon, with Australians now having more certainty as to when they will pay less at the bowser.LIVE UPDATES:

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/fuel-shortage-australia-when-will-petrol-prices-go-down-explained/79bd42b8-cb81-4def-abf3-d4f6fec80680

[2026-03-31 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Robotics investment could create human jobs bonanza

Snippet: March 31, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/robotics-investment-could-create-human-jobs-bonanza/

[2026-03-31 01:41 UTC+10:00] [Oscars] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Corey Feldman speaks out about Rob Reiner Oscars tribute snub: ‘Like a family reunion I wasn’t invited to’

Snippet: Stand By Me co-stars Wil Wheaton and Jerry O’Connell joined Billy Crystal and a dozen other stars on stage at the Academy Awards to pay tribute to the film’s director

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/mar/30/corey-feldman-speaks-out-about-rob-reiner-oscars-tribute-snub-like-a-family-reunion-i-wasnt-invited-to

[2026-03-31 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Epic Games layoffs leave worker with terminal brain cancer without insurance

Snippet: A terminally ill employee with brain cancer was among roughly 1,000 workers laid off by the video game company behind Fortnite — and he lost his health insurance as a result.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/30/business/epic-games-layoffs-leave-worker-with-terminal-brain-cancer-without-insurance/

[2026-03-31 01:32 UTC+10:00] [Victory Fire Engineering] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fire alarm, pump systems switched off before tragedy, Tai Po blaze panel told

Snippet: Electrical worker Wong Kin-wa says Wang Fuk Court office staff told him the switches were shut off for water tank repair work

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3348444/fire-alarm-pump-systems-switched-tragedy-tai-po-blaze-panel-told

[2026-03-31 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australians may not see cheaper fuel for weeks despite Labor’s excise cuts

Snippet: Flow-on effect will depend on how quickly service stations sell more expensive fuel, experts warn, leaving Easter travel plans up in the air

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/30/australians-may-not-see-cheaper-fuel-for-weeks-despite-labors-excise-cuts

[2026-03-31 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Department of Labor proposes rule for including alternative assets in 401(k)s

Snippet: The Department of Labor has proposed a rule regarding how plan sponsors and fiduciaries can include alternative assets in 401(k) retirement accounts.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/401ks-alternative-investments.html

[2026-03-30 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Photos show effects of Iran war on global energy worldwide

Snippet: A worker inspects liquefied petroleum gas cylinders, arranged for customer delivery at a distribution centre on the outskirts of Amritsar, India, Friday, March 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Prabhjot Gill)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/iran-war-global-energy-crisis-0e48cb06f3e04e18bc7c80444fff7664

[2026-03-30 22:55 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Authorities rule out smoking areas at construction sites under proposed ban

Snippet: Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui tells lawmakers that proposed smoking ban will apply to all areas of construction sites

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3348427/authorities-rule-out-smoking-areas-construction-sites-under-proposed-ban

[2026-03-30 21:58 UTC+10:00] [Kremlin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russian oil tanker arrives in Cuba as Moscow vows to stand by Havana

Snippet: Cuba became dependent on the Soviet Union for oil after its communist revolution ⁠in 1959

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3348420/russian-oil-tanker-arrives-cuba-moscow-vows-stand-havana

[2026-03-30 21:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cardiff seeks $138M compensation from Nantes over Sala's plane crash

Snippet: Supporters gather to pay tribute to Argentinian soccer player Emiliano Sala prior the French League One soccer match between Nantes against Bordeaux at La Beaujoire stadium in Nantes, western France, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sala-plane-crash-nantes-cardiff-ruling-e167c9affbf5ff06b8a2b46fdaf917f2

[2026-03-30 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Blakeman accuses Hochul of pay-to-play scheme with Uber to win re-election

Snippet: Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman is accusing foe Gov. Kathy Hochul of being in cahoots with the ride-sharing app Uber in a pay-to-play scheme to get her re-elected.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/30/us-news/blakeman-accuses-hochul-of-pay-to-play-scheme-with-uber-to-win-re-election/

[2026-03-30 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Treasury yields move lower as investors look to jobs data

Snippet: U.S. Treasury yields were lower early on Monday as investors looked ahead to key jobs data and monitored the U.S.-Iran war, which entered its fifth week.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/us-treasury-yields-investors-look-ahead-to-busy-week-of-jobs-data.html

[2026-03-30 18:32 UTC+10:00] [What's the scam?] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Fat cat salaries. Public service chiefs in a world of their own

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/fat-cat-salaries-public-service-chiefs-in-a-world-of-their-own/

[2026-03-30 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Adopt AI or die': Former PwC insider warns of job shift

Snippet: Topic:Science and Technology

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-30/ai-jobs-cuts-companies-losses-agents-replacement-humans/106491600

[2026-03-30 17:35 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Fuel excise halved and a national security plan: what Labor’s changes mean for the price of your petrol

Snippet: In the short term, Australians should save about 26c a litre at the pump but analysts warn there may be more action required if the energy crisis worsens

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/30/fuel-crisis-australia-government-measures-excise-explained-petrol-prices-cheaper

[2026-03-30 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Labour] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: MPs wary of move against Starmer while war is raging

Snippet: Even after electoral disaster, Iran war gives many MPs pause for thought about timing of leadership contest

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/mar/30/mps-wary-of-move-against-starmer-while-war-is-raging

[2026-03-30 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Breaking: Mining company found guilty over worker's 2021 death

Snippet: Topic:Mining Accidents and Incidents

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-30/mastermyne-crinum-operations-found-guilty-2021-worker-death/106492296

[2026-03-30 15:08 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Commentator taps out after losing voice

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/commentator-taps-out-after-losing-voice-20260330-p5zjz2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-30 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Civil liberties - international] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Five EU governments found to ‘consistently’ dismantle rule of law

Snippet: Exclusive: Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy and Slovakia actively pursue regressive policies, watchdog finds

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/mar/30/five-eu-governments-consistently-dismantle-rule-of-law-finds-civil-liberties-union-for-europe

[2026-03-30 13:14 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fine for infrastructure giant that delivered asbestos-laced mulch to Rozelle Parklands

Snippet: Infrastructure giant John Holland and a contractor have agreed to pay $150,000 after delivering asbestos-laced mulch to Rozelle Parklands, sparking a 2024 crisis that saw dozens of schools, parks and hospitals closed due to contamination.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/fine-for-infrastructure-giant-that-delivered-asbestos-laced-mulch-to-rozelle-parklands-20260330-p5zjwp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-30 12:53 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Labor cuts fuel excise for three months, saving Australians 26c a litre on petrol and diesel

Snippet: Anthony Albanese shares four-point plan after national cabinet and urges public transport usage

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/30/labor-to-halve-fuel-excise-on-petrol-and-diesel-for-three-months-after-national-cabinet-meeting

[2026-03-30 11:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iranian attack damages Kuwait power and desalination plant, kills worker

Snippet: One month into Iran war: GCC countries have focused on defence and diplomacy

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/iranian-attack-damages-kuwait-power-and-desalination-plant-kills-worker

[2026-03-30 11:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung Biologics union votes to strike over wage dispute

Snippet: Unionized workers at Samsung Biologics Co. have voted to go on strike in support of higher wages in this year's negotiations, the union said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705229

[2026-03-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Fuel excise slashed, relief for truckies as Australia enters stage two of four-point plan

Snippet: Australian motorists can expect to pay less at the bowser when the fuel excise is cut. Source: AAP / Bianca De Marchi

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/pm-slashes-fuel-excise-following-the-second-national-cabinet-on-the-fuel-crisis/4x9kpqe5x

[2026-03-30 10:23 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Coach fires up over TV kicking stunt

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/coach-fires-up-over-tv-kicking-stunt-20260330-p5zjty.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-30 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Labour Department] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Time to confront the uncomfortable truths about the Tai Po fire

Snippet: Only by facing the problems head on and reforming systems can we truly do justice to the victims and survivors and protect public safety

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3348139/time-confront-uncomfortable-truths-about-tai-po-fire

[2026-03-30 07:41 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia politics live: Jim Chalmers says working from home ‘makes a lot of sense’ during fuel crisis but government will avoid Covid-style measures

Snippet: Treasurer says Australians should use fuel responsibly rather than cancel Easter road trips. Follow updates live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/mar/30/australia-politics-live-national-cabinet-fuel-prices-oil-crisis-labor-anthony-albanese-chris-bowen-coalition-angus-taylor-ntwnfb

[2026-03-30 07:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Next six months to be 'horrific': Food charities hit by twin crises

Snippet: Volunteers like Pamela Doyle from Meals on Wheels are having to pay more for their fuel bills as they continue to try to help the community. (Supplied: Meals On Wheels NSW)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-30/fuel-prices-hit-food-charities-cost-rise-demand-up/106491986