unemployment
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Jobs boost for Melton
The unemployment rate in Melton has improved dramatically in the past 12 months according to new figures, but it is still almost three times larger…
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Study focuses on mature-age jobseekers
A new study will investigate the problems mature-age Melton and Moorabool jobseekers face when looking for work. The Brotherhood of St Laurence will interview residents…
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Melton and Moorabool youth feel jobs pain
Youth unemployment in Melbourne’s outer west is the highest in Victoria. Figures released on March 15 reveal that the outer western suburbs are under the…
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Training needed to address Melton unemployment
No jobs – at least none residents are qualified to do – and a dearth of training explains Melton’s 7.6 per cent unemployment rate, peak body…
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Melton Waves cleaners sacked without notice
Five cleaners at Melton Waves leisure centre turned up for work only to be told they’d been sacked. Australian Services Union organiser Melissa Wainwright said…
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Food Bank helps avoid hard choices
Tough economic times are forcing more Victorians to choose between heating or eating this winter. Single dad Tom, who didn’t want to reveal his surname,…
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