Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Experts have assessed the level of community concern about coal seam gas in Queensland.
NSW caught in early flu peak
The New South Wales Government has been accused of failing to prepare for one of the worst flu seasons on record.
Nurofen 'pain range' payouts launched
Australians who were duped by Nurofen's “misleading” targeted pain relief pills can apply for compensation.
Online courts considered
Leading figures in the Australian legal sector have backed online civil courts.
Climate shifts linked to rising deaths
Experts have measured the expected rise in deaths linked to pollution over coming decades.
Call for action on cladding
A NSW Government audit has found over 1,000 buildings could contain dangerous cladding.
High-speed safety upgraded
Formula One drivers will soon drive with a new protective ‘halo’ around their heads, but there is some dispute about how useful it will be.
Sitting study finds head effects
Australian research suggests too much sitting could be bad for the brain.
University assault report released
The Human Rights Commission his released a report that gives a disturbing snapshot of sexual assault and harassment at Australian universities.
Ice toll rises
New research shows the annual death toll from methamphetamine use in Australia has doubled.
'Albert' machines called out
Disability advocates say CBA’s new EFTPOS machines cannot be used by the blind.
Airbag recall drags
There are around 1.4 million cars on Australia roads with an airbag that, in some cases, has a 50 per cent chance of firing shrapnel.
Bus strike child risk raised
The Brisbane council says the city’s bus drivers are putting schoolchildren at risk.
Fireys' fight continues
A firefighters’ union rep says reforms in Victoria will end the ‘warfare’ between career and volunteer fireys.
Head knock court case launched
A rugby league player who suffered a brain injury in a tackle is suing.
Doctors' review rejected
A fight has erupted between senior clinicians and management at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
Hospital helps coal claim
Queensland’s Mater hospital has put its name to an advertising campaign for the New Acland stage 3 mine.