Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - May, 2016
The Queensland University of Technology and the Queensland Government are joining forces to get driverless cars on the road.
Hunt responds on toxic base
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the Government will attempt to clean up toxic contaminants from the Williamtown Air Force Base.
SA steel closures assessed
Analysts say it is hard to overstate the impact of the closure of the Arrium steel works.
Vic. Police cop poor report
A landmark review has slammed the “suck it up” approach to mental health among police.
Early asbestos costs counted
The ACT Government has released figures from the Mr Fluffy buyback public health and safety campaign.
Late deal lets track work continue
Victoria’s Labor government has used a generous new deal to avoid strikes at key industrial sites.
New bug immune to key defense drug
A patient in the US has been diagnosed with an infection resistant to the strongest antibiotics.
WHO denies athletic threat
A group of 150 doctors, scientists and researchers from around the world want the Rio Olympics to be moved due to the Zika virus.
Palaszczuk responds to chaos in paradise
Trouble in the small town of Aurukun is putting vital education at risk.
Smart LEDs light greener city
Adelaide is testing motion-sensing LED street lights that darken when no one is around.
Study hints at stillbirth-pollution link
Researchers say they have found ‘suggestive evidence’ for a link between air pollution and a heightened risk of stillbirth.
Drone drivers get drift lessons
Drone researchers have created an autonomous system that pushes the outer limits of extreme driving.
Fire findings due today
The final report on OHS and environmental concerns at a Victorian fire-fighting training centre will be handed down today.
Crowdsourced anti-terror spots supporters
The digital literacy of a major terrorist group has been questioned again, after ISIS fanboys gave away their secret locations.
Elderly issues pushed in election talk
The National Aged Care Alliance wants the care needs of older Australians to be placed on the election agenda.
Legionnaire's spike in NSW inspected
Five people have now been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in Sydney's inner west.
Locals say ancient site at risk
Aboriginal elders are bringing their concerns about nuclear waste dump plans directly to the federal minister.
Mental angle will miss murderers
Experts say most violent individuals do not have a clear mental illness, despite what gun lobbies claim.
Coal spills could kill coral
A new study suggests a coal spill on the Great Barrier Reef could bring grave consequences.
Boat banned after safety inspections
A cruise boat operator says he has been hit hard by marine safety authorities.
Departments silent on foam tests
A Senate report has called for blood testing of workers and residents in response to “the new asbestos”.