Author: OpenVoice Australia News Team

Offensive Slogan Targeting Victorian Premier Displayed at Rally with Brad Battin and Union Leader

A crude slogan, “Ditch the bitch,” aimed at Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, appeared on a fire truck at a July 2025 rally in Werribee, attended by Liberal Opposition Leader Brad Battin and United Firefighters Union (UFU) boss Peter Marshall. The protest against the state’s new Emergency Services Levy (ESL) has[Read More…]

Sydney Butcher Struggles to Fill $130,000 Role After 140 Overseas Applications Fail to Meet Criteria

SYDNEY—A local butcher has sounded the alarm over Australia’s deepening skilled labor crisis after receiving more than 140 job applications—all from overseas—for a high-paying position no one was suitably qualified to fill. Despite offering an annual salary of AUD 130,000  for a senior butcher role, the business owner was unable[Read More…]

Treasury Warns Homebuilding Goals at Risk, Urges Chalmers to Consider Tax Increases

CANBERRA—Treasury officials have warned Treasurer Jim Chalmers that Australia is falling short of its ambitious 1.2 million new homes target, casting doubt on the Albanese government’s housing policy credibility. In newly released internal briefings, the Department of the Treasury has recommended a review of current tax policy, including potential tax[Read More…]

Trump’s Tariff Pledge Sends ASX into Retreat as Market Braces for Trade Tensions

SYDNEY—Australia’s stock market slumped on Monday after former United States President Donald Trump reignited global trade concerns by pledging to reintroduce sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports if returned to office. The ASX 200 (Australian Securities Exchange 200) fell by over 1.2%, marking one of the sharpest single-day declines in recent[Read More…]

Cosby Cuts Manhattan Mansion Price Amid Mounting Legal and Financial Pressures

NEW YORK—Embattled former television icon Bill Cosby has slashed the asking price of his Upper East Side townhouse by US$250,000) as foreclosure proceedings initiated by CitiMortgage escalate. The revised listing of US$6.75 million comes amid growing uncertainty over the fate of Cosby’s once-prestigious property holdings. Located in the exclusive Treadwell[Read More…]

House Prices Slip in Quiet Corners as Australia’s Property Boom Shows Cracks

A new property report has uncovered declines in home values across several Australian suburbs, with some areas losing over A$100,000 in just three months. Despite the broader property market remaining strong, certain regions—particularly coastal and fringe suburbs—are beginning to show signs of price fatigue. While much of Australia continues to[Read More…]

One-Third of Young Aussie Workers Exploited, Paid in Food or Denied Breaks

A University of Melbourne study reveals over one-third of young Australian workers face exploitation, with employers paying below the minimum wage, denying breaks, or offering food instead of wages. Released on July 15, 2025, the research highlights systemic issues in workplace fairness, particularly for vulnerable youth in insecure jobs. The[Read More…]

OPENVC Logo OpenVoiceCoin $0.00
OPENVC

Latest Market Prices

Bitcoin

Bitcoin

$66,524.03

BTC -4.83%

Ethereum

Ethereum

$1,928.28

ETH -5.44%

NEO

NEO

$2.61

NEO -0.66%

Waves

Waves

$0.46

WAVES -4.25%

Monero

Monero

$340.74

XMR 4.71%

Nano

Nano

$0.56

NANO -1.68%

ARK

ARK

$0.18

ARK -2.78%

Pirate Chain

Pirate Chain

$0.25

ARRR -7.76%

Dogecoin

Dogecoin

$0.09

DOGE -4.03%

Litecoin

Litecoin

$51.66

LTC -3.85%

Cardano

Cardano

$0.25

ADA -3.66%

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.