Topic: Labour & Workers — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-12 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: France’s Oscar Jegou, center, is challenged by Italy’s Leonardo Marin during the Six Nations rugby union match between France and Italy in Lille, France, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)
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[2026-03-12 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The Trump administration on Wednesday announced new trade investigations of China, Mexico, the European Union and more than a dozen other countries, with the goal of replacing President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, which were recently ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
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[2026-03-12 07:15 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Victorian premier to say vendors will have to pay for inspections and make them available to all buyers if Labor re-elected. Follow updates
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[2026-03-12 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump listen to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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[2026-03-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: According to the World Bank, an estimated 1.2 billion young people in emerging markets will reach working age over the next 10-15 years. However, the same emerging economies, including ours, are projected to only generate 400 million jobs. Creating a vacuum in the labour force for 800 million people worldwide.
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[2026-03-12 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Electricity Trade Unions who are currently on strike are demanding a 40% wage increase, and if that demand is met, electricity bills may have to be increased by 100%, National Transmission Network Service Provider Private Ltd (NTNSP) Company Chairman Nusith Kumaratunga stated.
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[2026-03-12 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Supreme Court yesterday held that seven officers of the Excise Department had violated the Fundamental Rights of a restaurant owner in Midigama and ordered them to pay compensation from their personal funds.
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[2026-03-12 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Electricity Trade Unions have decided to suspend their strike action following discussions held with officials of the Labour Ministry yesterday (11).
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[2026-03-12 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka commemorated IORA Day 2026 yesterday (11) with the official launch of the IORA Centre of Excellence on Ocean Sciences and Environment. The hybrid event organised by the Foreign Affairs Ministry and the Ocean University of Sri Lanka, which host the Centre of Excellence, was attended by of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra.
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[2026-03-12 06:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Local immigrant rights and labor groups hold a rally at city hall in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, ahead of a vote to strengthen safeguards for the city’s automated license plate reader program. (Keith Menconi/San Jose Spotlight via AP)
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[2026-03-12 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The Victorian government says vendors should pay for building and pest inspections. (AAP: David Crosling)
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[2026-03-12 04:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Kanye West has been ordered to pay up to a former handyman he fired who was tasked with massive renovations at his $57 million dollar Malibu mansion.
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[2026-03-12 04:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iran has criticised a new round of European Union sanctions targeting officials over alleged human rights violations.
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[2026-03-12 03:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: They’re taking their smokeshows on the road.
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[2026-03-12 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: A French aid worker for the UN children's agency has been killed in an air strike in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in a city controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 militia.
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[2026-03-12 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Denver Broncos, Jan. 17, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
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[2026-03-12 02:49 UTC+10:00] [Work & careers] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: In a survey of 1,000 professional women, more than half said they felt less motivated to progress in their jobs than they did two years ago
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[2026-03-12 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff Perconte was promoted to general counsel of the Major League Baseball Players Association on Wednesday in another move following the forced resignation of union head Tony Clark.
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[2026-03-12 01:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A popular cruise line has been filmed apparently denying entry to government and union officials following complaints of “horrifying” living and working conditions on board.
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[2026-03-12 01:35 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 12, 2026 01:35 | News
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[2026-03-12 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Advocates hope a growing unhappiness over wage and wealth inequalities that have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic will lead more U.S. states to adopt policies raising taxes on the wealthy. (AP Video: Amanda Swinhart, Cedar Attanasio)
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[2026-03-12 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Housing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The rumours of action on the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing are louder than before any budget this century. But is the PM up to the task?
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[2026-03-12 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Exclusive: independent and Greens senators ask president to set up inquiry and anti-racism training for politicians to prevent bigotry ‘corroding democracy’
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[2026-03-12 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Despite an all-night negotiating session, Tuesday’s self-imposed deadline for starting the WNBA season on time came and went without a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement.
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[2026-03-12 00:14 UTC+10:00] [Government] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-03-12 00:00 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Some US taxpayers are refusing to pay the federal government amid ICE surges, the war with Iran and more
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[2026-03-11 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Prices consumers pay for a broad range of goods and services rose in line with expectations for February, offering a final look at inflation pressures before an oil shock tied to the Iran war rattled the outlook.
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[2026-03-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Male and female players are increasingly willing and able to switch codes, with some even playing all three
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[2026-03-11 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: A French aid worker for the United Nations children’s agency has been killed in the eastern Congolese city of Goma, France’s president said, after M23 rebels who control the city said air strikes hit a house there.
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[2026-03-11 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Football] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Union of European Clubs wants to help non-elite teams
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[2026-03-11 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Good Samaritan youngster leaves struggling traveller on verge of tears with act of kindness and heartfelt note amid bilateral tensions
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[2026-03-11 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Universities have been forced onto a “morphine drip” of international student revenue to survive decades of declining public funding, former Labor leader Bill Shorten has warned, as he proposed a new sovereign wealth education fund to help stabilise the sector.
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[2026-03-11 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Immigration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement arm is requesting unfettered access to what is considered to be the most comprehensive government database of people in the United States and their most private information, including sensitive details about individual children, according to six current and former federal officials.
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[2026-03-11 19:34 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Queensland workplace safety inspectors were given unlawful directions to write stop-work notices in response to CFMEU complaints that appeared to target companies that were out of favour with the union, an inquiry has heard.
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[2026-03-11 19:10 UTC+10:00] [National party] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The new Nationals leader’s position on social issues and the environment put him at odds with much of the country
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[2026-03-11 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-11 18:42 UTC+10:00] [Finance & Tax] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-03-11 18:31 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Signature events on Victoria’s multicultural calendar have been accused of becoming partisan promotions, with Premier Jacinta Allan’s private office vetting invitation lists, seating arrangements and speaking opportunities at publicly funded community dinners.
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[2026-03-11 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: By Joseph Hathaway-Wilson
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[2026-03-11 17:10 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.
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[2026-03-11 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-03-11 16:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Average employee compensation rises 21.5% to W158m in 2025
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[2026-03-11 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Argen Kuni moved to Australia from the Solomon Islands in 2021 to work under the PALM scheme. (Supplied)
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[2026-03-11 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Following discussions between trade unions and the boards of directors of the four major companies affiliated with the Ceylon Electricity Board, the boards of directors have agreed to grant 62 of the 64 demands presented by the trade unions.
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[2026-03-11 14:10 UTC+10:00] [What's the scam?] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-03-11 10:50 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-11 10:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Los Angeles City Council will pay out $177 million in contracts to tenant-rights attorneys who routinely sue the city and groups who rally against the LAPD.
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[2026-03-11 09:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Arizona sheriff leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance resigned from his very first policing job to avoid being fired over embarrassing blunders — and posted a resume online that fudged the dates of his employment.
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[2026-03-11 09:04 UTC+10:00] [Australian foreign policy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Tony Burke says one player and one support member reunited with five women’s team players granted humanitarian visas this week
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[2026-03-11 08:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Lefty advocates for women in sports like Megan Rapinoe, Jemele Hill and Keith Olbermann — who normally race toward open microphones to fulminate about Trump, trans kids, ICE and pay equity — are remarkably quiet over the plight of the Iranian women’s soccer team.
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