Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Senior health officials say Australia has passed its COVID-19 peak, but needs to be prepared for future waves.
Air quality set to slide
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says that as the climate changes, global air quality is set to take a hit.
Miller reveals settlement
The details of a $650,000 settlement with the Commonwealth have been revealed after allegations of abuse by ...
State responds to call stats
The Victorian Government has responded to disturbing emergency call stats.
Aged care AI slammed
South Australia's health minister has criticised a federally-funded trial of CCTV in aged care.
COVID requirements trimmed
National Cabinet has agreed to shorten COVID-19 isolation requirements by two days for most workers.
Extremism report calls for gun change
A committee report on extremism in Victoria has called for federal lobbying.
Impasse reached in train fight
Sydney commuters face more disruption as industrial action continues.
Robo-signing funded
Australian experts have launched a project to teach defence force robots to read hand gestures.
Grim figures in Tas. survey
A survey has uncovered a a high prevalence of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment in Tasmanian parliament ...
PFAS flows continue
New stats show significant amounts of PFAS are still entering rivers from contaminated soils on the Darwin RAAF Base.
NewAccess review released
Authorities say a new workplace coaching program has facilitated a strong recovery rate and improved worker wellbeing.
Online safety warning spread
Australia’s e-safety commission has reminded the big online platforms of their safety obligations.
Safety shown in mock trial
Safety authorities in South Australia are holding a public mock trial to give insight into workplace safety laws.
Waste cartel trials loom
A waste company has pleaded guilty to allegations it ran a demolition waste cartel.
Global study shows hot future
Researchers say by the end of this century, parts of Australia could see dangerous heat most days of the year.
Late train deal released
Sydney train strikes continue despite the NSW Government’s attempts to appease the rail union.