A record number of Australians, including 23-year-old Zach Simmons, are working second jobs to alleviate financial pressures, with almost a million people holding multiple positions. Simmons primarily works as a barista and waiter in Melbourne but also bartends and models on the side. However, experts caution that superannuation pitfalls could be eroding this additional income.
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Slushy start: warmer winter a downer for ski slopes
The first dustings of winter snow have arrived on Australian mountaintops, but forecasts indicate a slow start to the ski season due to above-average temperatures. While Professor David Karoly from the University of Melbourne suggests that increased rainfall could lead to more snow overall, early season conditions are described as "unfavourable." Climate change is impacting snow seasons, potentially shortening them by 44 days by 2025, and affecting ecosystems, highlighting the urgent need for reduced greenhouse...
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