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Limits on the line in safe speed checks
Speed limits on some key Queensland roads will stay the same, as the state looks to reduce its driving death toll.
Raft of charges as more Cootes trucks found unsafe
Melbourne-based trucking company Cootes Transport has been hit with 67 counts of operating unsafe vehicles, after safety investigations crossed state lines.
Simple tips to aid prospective searching
A campaign is on in Western Australia urging prospectors not to get complacent on safety, as simple mistakes can turn quickly into real complications.
Cranes and collisions cause concern at Adelaide Hospital build
Hundreds of construction workers have returned to the site of the new hospital building in Adelaide this week, despite safety concerns prompting mass walk-offs last week.
Drug moves rub wrong way on Victorian work sites
A string of employers have backed Victorian Government moves to introduce random drug tests on all government consultation sites.
Ebola outbreak takes toll as authorities fight on
Three-hundred-and-thirty-seven people have died as the ebola outbreak in West Africa continues to worsen.
Nuclear nod from former hater
At a recent industry conference, a prominent environmental consultant said Australia and the world need to embrace nuclear power.
Road funds to save lives with broader base
The Federal Government has made it easier for councils to access funds from a $200 million pool for road safety projects.
Cancer compo. talks for fire-fighters in SA
A bill allowing fire-fighters to access automatic compensation for work-linked cancers has passed the upper house in South Australia.
Drugs inject slow, risky work approach nationwide
The Australian Drug Foundation says one in five workers admit attending their job while under the influence of alcohol.
Hurtful history questions detailed for Queensland
Legal changes in Queensland mean employers can request information about pre-existing injuries or medical conditions from potential workers.
New curtains reveal value of mine water
A new Australian invention could see a massive reduction in wastewater at mine sites, while boosting value too.
Smart-phone radiation detectors tested
A new smart-phone app designed by Australian researchers could save lives soon.
Trailer safety grows in performance-based push
Approval for a Woolworths’ supplier to run bigger trucks in the ACT is being hailed as a win for safety and good sense.
After-school risk shows cost of coolness
Science has added some data to the observable trend that coolness in high school does not last.
Health check to mark toll from grueling government job
The Australian Government has launched it largest ever mental health check for the Defence Force, with a $5 million scheme covering several years.
Over 100 finds bring massive fines
A South Australian company has been ordered to pay over $1 million for dozens of dangerous offences.
Slurry spill's hurried clean-up complete
The Ranger uranium mine in the Kakadu National Park has started again after gaining approval from authorities after a shut-down following a spill.
Tech centre addressing old motivation issues
The future of human transport could come from a new building in the UK, with the launch of a centre aimed at catapulting mobility into a new era.