With more hot weather on the way, WA authorities have issued a warning to guard against heat stress at work.

The rehab plan for an old NT uranium mine has been deemed “woefully inadequate”.

BHP's environmental licences in the Pilbara town of Newman will be tested by the state government.

The Tasmanian Government has announced a radio network overhaul worth $567 million.

The Federal Government has funded trials for new COVID-19 vaccines that could have a number of benefits over current treatments.

An appeal in a South Australian asbestos case has been defeated.

Consultation is open on a new scheme designed to help licences apply across state lines.

Nyrstar’s Port Pirie smelter is cutting its lead emissions, but is still likely to breach limits set in its new licence.

Two companies and a director have been penalised after a contractor died at an almond processing site in 2018.

An audit has found NSW state insurer icare paid some operating costs with money meant for injured workers.

Melbourne train drivers are leaving their union en masse over what they say are unsafe workplace conditions.

Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has reversed its approval for three toxic waste dumps.

The Federal Government has knocked back a union attempt to get tough on underpayments.

An appeal against a conviction for a workplace electric shock in Queensland has been knocked back.

Researchers have taken another look at whether wind ‘farm’ turbine noise in the environment can affect sleep and wellbeing of nearby residents.

The Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO) says many councils are failing to provide harassment-free workplaces.

A Senate report has found the Morrison government is to blame for aged care failures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Federal Government wants to make union de-mergers easier.

The Federal Government is defending its planned IR reforms against concern that the changes will not do what they claim.

Safework NSW has launched a crackdown on ‘dirty dunnies’.

Safe Work Australia says with Summer rolling around again, workers should be reminded of the risks of working in heat and in air pollution.

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