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Podcasts

Guardian Essential Report: Workers’ Health Check – Australian Politics Podcast | Australian politics

This month’s Guardian Essential Poll indicates that One Nation’s primary vote remains stable. But Labor cannot take a big sigh of relief just yet. Guardian Australia political reporter josh butler spoke to the Guardian columnist and executive director of Essential, peter lewisAbout the health of the government halfway through Anthony Albanese’s second term as Prime

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Podcasts

Does Anthony Albanese rule Labor with an iron fist? – The Whole Story Podcast | group of workers

The Labor Party conference held once every three years may be an opportunity for open debate on complex policy issues – but this was different. Reged Ahmed spoke to political editor Tom McIlroy About whether the Prime Minister is exerting too much control and what his tight grip means for his party’s prospects at One

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Books

The global reading crisis, abundant book lists, and more links for library workers

Katie’s parents never told her “no” when she asked for the book, which was the beginning of most of her problems. She has an MLIS from the University of Illinois and works full-time as a circulation and reference manager at the University of Illinois. She has a deep love of all things disturbing, twisted, and

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Motorcycles

Superbike factory workers say they saw warning signs but didn’t realize how bad things were

A few days ago, we told you that UK-based used motorcycle chain Superbike Factory had officially gone into administration. Since that time, more details have emerged about what was going on behind the scenes that contributed to its collapse. our colleagues balcony down Talked to two employees of the superbike factory Who were working on

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Books

The Best Books of July, Rapid Readlikes, and More Links for Library Workers

Library friends, welcome back. I have a wealth of fascinating book resources that are useful, whether you’re ordering for your library’s collection, recommending books to patrons, or just looking to create your own TBR. We’ve got the best books of July (and the year so far), quick reads for trending books, author and genre resources,

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Outdoors

5 things trail workers want every hiker to do for trail safety

We asked professional trailbuilders what they wish hikers knew before hitting the trail. Here’s what he said. (Photo: LizSnow via Getty Images) Updated July 16, 2026 11:19 am What is the trail for? Most people arrive at the obvious answer: to get somewhere. But trails also serve a more subtle purpose, and that is to

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Fitness

Finance workers are still wearing suits in triple-digit heat

The stench of Manhattan’s sidewalks in early July was particularly thick as garbage bags ripened during five days of heat. Those with flexible work dress codes seized the opportunity to wear linens, open-toed shoes, and even shorts—which still offered little, if any, respite from the conditions outside. But when it comes to dressing for the

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Books

The rise of Razbat Lit and more updates for library workers

Library friends, welcome back. I hope our American readers enjoyed their holiday weekend and everyone stayed cool amid this terrible heat wave. I have an assortment of updates to keep you on top of your library game: publishing news and opinion pieces, a summer reading list “bonanza”, memoir lawsuits, a UK literary crisis, and more.

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Fitness

The 1999 comedy, originally a huge flop, is now a cult favorite for office workers everywhere

Anyone who has worked in a bureaucratic job in a cubicle or for a memo-pushing boss where nothing gets done in the usual office park probably recognizes their workplace in the iconic 1999 comedy, Office location. The movie is so sweet that its best lines are immortal In movie lists. Bill Lumbergh: “So, if you

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