Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The WA Police Union has called for a national inquiry into police suicide.
Mental health boost for Tas. industries
The Tasmanian Government has launched a new plan to create mentally healthy workplaces.
Visa change on the way
The 457 category has been abolished and replaced with two new and more stringent visas.
Antibiotic resistance raised
Australian experts say they are “deeply concerned” by the death of a woman from an antibiotic-resistant bacterium.
CSG seeps studied
Experts say increased CSG extraction could result in more methane emissions in QLD’s Condamine River.
Measles outbreak spreads
New South Wales is facing the spectre of a measles outbreak, with 16 cases confirmed in the Sydney’s west.
Particle study shows pollution risk
New research suggests that disease from air pollution has increased in the last 25 years, and prevention measures in the most polluted countries are needed to prevent more loss of life.
Prescription deaths tipped to rise
Health experts say 800 Australians die per year from prescription pain killer overdoses, but that number could continue to rise.
States sorting new Safe Schools
The NSW Government has ditched the Safe Schools sexuality and gender diversity programme.
Boxing body pushes for free heads
Authorities say boxers do more to protect their heads when they are not wearing helmets.
Deep issues at NT agencies
High levels of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment have been revealed in Northern Territory emergency services.
EPA on site for Port explosions
Efforts are being taken to reduce risks from the demolition of Port Augusta's decommissioned Northern Power Station.
Big cuts could halve heatwaves
A new report says there is still time to avoid some heatwaves by aggressively cutting carbon emissions.
Melioidosis rates rise in NT
A potentially fatal bacterium is on the rise in the Northern Territory.
NSW legal services boosted
The NSW Government has launched a $6 million community legal centre rescue package.
John Holland claims PCH completion
The head contractor on the Perth Children's Hospital project says it is complete, despite lead contamination issues.
NT water looks worse under new limit
Under new government limits for toxic contamination, the NT town of Katherine’s water is officially poisoned.
Experts want action on dust disease
Experts are rallying together to call for stronger regulations against black lung.
Half-ready work scheme launched
The Federal Government has launched an unpaid internship program with the backing of any legislation.
Toxic foam limits lowered
A federal regulator has decreased the acceptable limits for exposure to toxic fire-fighting chemicals.
'Clean' Carmichael claim questioned
Media reports have cast doubt on the claim Australia will send India its cleanest-burning coal.