Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Global warming of more than 1.5℃ is now “almost inevitable”, according to the latest IPCC update.
Fracking pregnancy link probed
Researchers have found a link between living near fracking sites while pregnant and issues with infant development.
State marks first industrial manslaughter
A Gympie business operator has become the first person prosecuted and convicted under Queensland’s industrial manslaughter laws.
New goals for abuse AI
New software is being rolled out to protect professional athletes from social media abuse.
New guide for NSW implants
New guidelines have been issued for doctors performing breast implant surgery in NSW.
School traffic sweep grows
Victoria’s Department of Education is seeking to monitor traffic on students’ own devices.
Labour hire protection boosted
New laws in Victoria give labour hire workers the same rights and protections as direct employees.
New head for big regulator
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has a new chair.
Papers lodged in slug case
Health inspectors have been accused of meddling in an independent audit of a Victorian caterer.
Stats precede WA changes
Mine workers in Western Australia's resources sector are seriously injured at a rate of more than one a day.
Court orders wind farm silence
A wind farm in Victoria has been ordered to stop emitting noise at night.
New deal for flying doctors
This week's federal budget should include $1 billion over 10 years for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Safety case against QLD service
A major regional health service in Queensland is facing charges over alleged failure to protect its staff.
WA blackout review lands
A review into power outages that affected more than 100,000 people in WA last year has been released.
Grim figures in assault report
Universities Australia has apologised following the results of a nationwide survey on sexual assault.
Insurance risk reviewed
A growing number of Australians are finding their homes and businesses to be virtually uninsurable.
Bug wings shred bacteria
The bacteria-shredding wings of insects have inspired new antibacterial packaging.
Coal risk depends on source
New research suggests not all coal mine dust is equal when it comes to lung damage.