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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 doesn't work to secure a worker quarantine facility. The NT Farmers Association estimates the national agricultural industry is currently facing a shortage of 20,000 workers due to a lack of suitable q...

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 government has offered cash incentives for job seekers to take up jobs fruit picking. The workers will r...

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 there's a true connection by Alexandra Frost, AARP, January 19, 2021 | Comments: Getty Images En español | A global pandemic doesn't mean you can't meet someone new and have a creative first date that you'd actually call fun. To do that, you'll 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 Austin, says people put too much pressure on first dates, working through a mental checklist in t...

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 state There are now fears of a food shortage, price rises and severe consequences for the industry T...