Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Researchers have designed a portable and cheap kit that changes colour when it detects the Zika virus.
Nuclear naysayers raise concerns
Residents have expressed the anger of many rural communities over plans for a nuclear waste dump.
Experts react to gas leak claim
Anti-CSG arguments were stoked by recent footage of a river on fire, but experts say the video is not all as it seems.
Funds flow to security over safety
This week’s federal budget has been slammed for failing women, children and victims of domestic violence.
Warnings raised on NDIS re-jig
Health advocates say the Government should not sell welfare short to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
AirAsia fault claims surface
Australian passengers were flying on a faulty Indonesian jet for up to a year before it crash, reports this week claim.
Coroner calls for hot work standards
Queensland’s coroner has urged industries to stop outdoor work in extreme heat to prevent worker deaths.
New lights to save distracted lives
A German town is installing traffic lights on the ground to protect mobile phone users.
Roe 8's legal road lengthens
A Perth court has heard the West Australian Government’s appeal against a Supreme Court decision overturning the environmental approval for its Roe 8 project.
Bold claims at May Day rallies
There were loud assertions from unions at May Day rallies over the weekend as they pledged to maintain their various fights.
Heart risks missed by a million
Research has shown that a huge chunk of Australians at risk of heart problems are not getting proper treatment.
Deep cost of street-sleeping revealed
Youth homelessness costs national health and justice systems more than $600 million a year.
Asylum deal shattered in PNG
Asylum seekers may be able to claim damages from the Australian government following a ruling by the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Supreme Court.
Beaconsfield review calls for more
Nearly 10 years after the Beaconsfield mine collapse left one worker dead and two others trapped underground, safety laws are still not strong enough.
Dramatic gas clip in QLD call to action
International attention has been drawn to the CSG industry in Queensland on the back of a YouTube video.
Expert pushes hard line on cladding
An industry insider says Australia needs full-scale testing of all cladding materials for fire safety.
Food funds could muddy matters
Researchers need funding, but what if they take money from a major contributor to the problem they are researching?
Moves to stop doctor shopping
Victoria has put up $30 million to stop doctor and prescription “shopping”.
Blame and bills in Palmer's wake
It will cost $93 million to start the cleanup of Clive Palmer's Yabulu nickel refinery, the Queensland Government says.
Pride centre planned for LGBTI boost
The Victorian Government’s 2016 budget will include $15 million for Australia's first Pride Centre.