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Farmers warn of national fruit shortage if no workers found Farmers are warning the nation could be facing a fresh fruit shortage if Australia doesn’t work to secure a worker quarantine facility in the NT. Business by Natasha Emeck Premium Content Subscriber only FRUIT growers are warning the nation could be facing a fresh fruit shortage if Australia doesnt work to secure a worker quarantine facility. The NT Farmers Association estimates the national...

Victorian government offers cash bonuses for job seekers to pick fruit and vegetables in regional areas WedWednesday 17 updated WedWednesday 17 FebFebruary 2021 at 6:07am The Victorian government is offering more incentives for people looking for work to take up fruit picking jobs in regional Victoria. ( Share Print text only Cancel The Victorian Government has offered cash incentives of up to almost $2,500 to encourage more job seekers to take up seasonal work. Key points: The Victorian gover...

Victorian farmers battling workforce shortages will need to pay $2,000 towards the quarantine costs of each worker they bring in from the Pacific Islands.

Having something to do, aside from conversation, can reveal whether theres a true connection by Alexandra Frost, AARP, January 19, 2021 | Comments: Getty Images En español | A global pandemic doesnt mean you cant meet someone new and have a creative first date that youd actually call fun. To do that, youll have to step away from the boring Zoom meetings that mimic a job interview and plan an innovative — and safe — event. Kat Harris, a relationship coach and dating expert in Au...

Opposition accuses Daniel Andrews of prioritising tennis players amid labour shortage WedWednesday 20 Orchards in Victoria are almost empty, right when workers are most needed. ( Share Print text only Cancel The Victorian Opposition Leader has criticised Premier Daniel Andrews for allowing Australian Open players from COVID-19 hotspots to quarantine in the state while blocking overseas fruit pickers from doing crucial work. Key points: Pacific Island workers have been blocked from entering the ...

>> go to the local meat processing plant or the chicken processing plant and watch what comes out of that plant at quitting time. hispanics and africans taking what are pretty tough, dirty, rough jobs because others dont want them. not many of us say to our sons and daughters, im hoping they will, when you decided to pick fruit for a living. you hardly ever hear that because we know its hard backbreaking work and immigrants do the work. >> laura: that is so offensive on so many levels, we can sp...

>> go to the local meat processing plant or the chicken processing plant and watch what comes out of that plant at quitting time. hispanics and africans taking what are pretty tough, dirty, rough jobs because others dont want them. not many of us say to our sons and daughters, im hoping they will, when you decided to pick fruit for a living. you hardly ever hear that because we know its hard backbreaking work and immigrants do the work. >> laura: that is so offensive on so many levels, we can sp...