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A new study has again shown the disturbing prevalence of views that excuse violence against women.
Body cameras rolling out in NSW
New South Wales police and public transport workers are being fitted with body-mounted safety cameras.
Car chiefs face fines in the billions
UPDATE 23/09 - Volkswagen has now admitted installing its dodgy emissions test “defeat devices” in 11 million clean diesel cars sold worldwide, the vast majority of which were in Europe.
Mine worker death inquiry makes early calls
Preliminary reports say that over an hour passed before the body of a mine worker killed at the Cadia Ridgeway gold mine was discovered.
Probe hears sub-contractors staying silent
A Senate inquiry into construction industry insolvency has heard some sub-contractors are afraid to speak up when they are being ripped-off.
Union trial hears of huge paper trail
Explosive allegations and evidence have been aired at the trade union royal commission.
Work diary could bring needless fines, MP says
One Queensland MP says truck drivers should get some leeway when it comes to minor fatigue management breaches.
CFMEU forced to fork out for concrete stoush
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) must pay around $9 million in damages and legal costs to Boral after the union's boycott of the construction company was ruled illegal.
Soap study scrubs anti-bacterial claims
New research suggests antibacterial soaps do not do as much as some might expect.
Workplace drug study finds good help lacking
New studies show workplace drug and alcohol policies work, comprehensive policies really work – but mandatory testing alone does not.
Smog swamps body with radical risks
Smoggy, polluted and otherwise dirty air is well known to carry some serious health risks, but Australian scientists have for the first time got a glimpse of what might be happening at the molecular level.
Ichthys hit with safety claims
Accusations have been flung at managers of an oil and gas project in the Northern Territory over safety incidents on site.
Mesothelioma study reports on Mr Fluffy risks
A new study has found a rising incidence of mesothelioma in Canberra over the past 30 years, raising questions about the legacy of Mr Fluffy loose-fill asbestos-contaminated houses.
New marks on Roy Hill's rough record
There are reports of more safety issues at Gina Rinehart's Roy Hill project.
Watchdog spots asbestos in themed crayons
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has found traces of asbestos in a range of wax crayons, but says people should not be too alarmed.
Workers' comp cuts bring bottom line boost
The financial performance of South Australia's worker's compensation scheme has improved on the back of a series of reforms.
China deal stance starts Shorten's run to poll
Extensive media reports this week say the CFMEU is banking on Bill Shorten to win the next election, amid fears the LNP would try to shut the union down if re-elected.
Robo-car makers shoot for mature goals
The leaders of the emerging field of driverless cars are turning their attention to what they say will be their biggest customers – elderly drivers.
Young surgeons speak of abhorent treatment
Research from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) has found a widespread culture of bullying and sexual harassment among surgeons.
Experts look at FIFO diabetes link
Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers and their families are being targeted in a new study looking at the skyrocketing rates of diabetes in mining communities.
Ship owner told to take on foreign crew
An Australian ship operator says he was told by Federal Government officials to sack his crew and replace them with foreign workers.