Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is latest to claim he will improve the country’s toxic air.
Senator's claims labelled dangerous
The medical community has condemned dangerous comments by a federal senator.
Ambos struggle with spurious calls
Victoria’s Triple-0 service is struggling to cope with the 95,000 unnecessary calls it receives each year.
Green light for yellow cake
Environment and energy minister Josh Frydenberg has granted final approval to Vimy Resources’ Mulga Rock uranium plans.
Foetal alcohol high behind bars
A new report says one in three people in WA youth detention suffers from foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
Hinch's list may not work
A criminal behavioural expert says Senator Derryn Hinch's proposal for a sex offenders register may be misguided.
Joyce's choice gets pricey
The national pesticides authority is currently operating out of a rural fast food restaurant.
Court continues for fatal crash
A truck driver who caused a fatal head-on has been charged with breaching fatigue management policies.
Unions to restore WorkChoices war
Unions and business leaders have responded to last week’s penalty rate cuts.
WHO sounds antibiotic alarm
The World Health Organisation says new antibiotics are needed to combat 12 families of dangerous bacteria.
Calls to stage Hazelwood closure
There are calls this week for a staged closure of the Hazelwood power station to avoid damaging rural economies.
Bourke St wake widening
More than a month after a horrific incident in Melbourne’s Bourke St Mall, the effects are still being felt.
Ethanol burner ban could spread
The Victorian Government is keeping its ban on the sale of portable ethanol burners in place.
Farmers not served by silence
Farm safety advocates say embarrassment about mistakes could cost lives.
More beds for Embling
Upgrades have been announced at Melbourne’s high security mental health facility.