Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Neuroscientists have discovered a distinct and previously unknown pattern of brain injury from high explosives.
Immigration accused of ignoring safety
Immigration Department staff may face prosecution over the death of a detained asylum seeker, lawyers say.
Small town wants big response
Residents in the Queensland community of Oakey fear that groundwater chemicals may have affected the town water supply.
Construction reforms moving forward
Some pretty big amendments to Australian building law are on their way.
ICAC cuts amid broad support
The News South Wales ICAC is cutting staff, while public support for anti-corruption courts grows.
No worries seen for nano-screens
A new review has found nanoparticle sunscreens are safe and effective.
Cosmetic crackdown on shonky operators
The NSW Government is cracking down on cosmetic surgery after several women suffered life threatening complications.
Martu embark on anti-nuclear road
The Martu people from WA's Pilbara are marching over 140 kilometres to protest a proposed uranium mine.
Zika threat assessed ahead of Rio
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on experts to consider changes to the Rio Olympics schedule.
Hodgman pushes LNP on DV leave
Tasmania's Premier will offer the state’s public servants domestic violence leave of up to 10 days, putting the Liberal state government at odds with its federal counterpart.
WHO backs blank packs
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Australia's plain packaging laws, saying they can save lives.
Driverless pilot lined up
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.