Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
As genetic testing becomes a cheaper and more powerful medical tool, experts are concerned about how the insurance industry treats it.
Careers Australia collapsing
A major vocational education provider has gone into voluntary administration.
Adani steps back amid bickering
Adani has indefinitely delayed a meeting that was set to decide the future of the Carmichael coal mine.
Drivers protest ALDI deals
The Transport Workers' Union (TWU) is at war with ALDI over alleged underpayment and unfair treatment of workers.
New law targets workplace deaths
The Queensland Government will introduce the new offence of “negligence causing death” to target deadly workplace practices.
Safety Promise drive launched
NSW Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean wants businesses to commit to a Safety Promise.
Tasmanian AMA issues warning
The AMA says Tasmania’s hospital system has decayed to the point that it is now unsafe.
Expert wants care rate cut
Experts say we need to ask difficult questions about how to reduce the number of Australian children in out-of-home care.
Late reveal for WA spill
A leak from an offshore oil well in WA has been publicly reported more than a year after it happened.
WA to ban unvaccinated students
The WA Government is looking to ban unvaccinated kids from childcare centres.
Cameras and bans among Uber plans
Uber drivers may have to install security cameras in their cars ...
Noxious NOx effects checked
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) from diesel vehicles like cars, buses and trucks could be to blame for around 38,000 premature deaths a year.
Vaccination rules reviewed
Australia’s unique 'No Jab No Pay' and 'No Jab No Play' policies could have unintended consequences that need to be assessed, experts say.
'WannaCry' worms its way worldwide
Windows computers around the world have been hit by ransomware ...
Allergy changes tracked
Australian children are outgrowing some allergies, but there continues to be remarkably high rates of allergic disease.
Exoskeleton to keep elderly stable
Swiss engineers have developed a high-tech exoskeleton that recognises the loss of balance and prevents falling.
No seeps spotted in river review
Researchers have used new techniques to establish baseline coal seam gas datasets for the Richmond River ...
Broken Hill lead studied in detail
Researchers say they have solid proof that current mining operations are responsible for lead contamination.
Environmental cancer link spotted
A new study has shown an association between exposure to harmful environmental factors and cancer incidence.
Fiery mistake destroys historic plants
An irreplaceable set of plant specimens has been destroyed by Australian biosecurity officers.