Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Weather-related disasters have caused around AU$6.5 trillion worth of damage in the past 50 years.
Jail over jumping castle fires
A man who tried to dominate Melbourne’s jumping castle game faces serious jail time.
PFAS block risks chips
The world is cracking down on PFAS chemicals, but the toxic materials are vital for computer chip production.
Safety summit coming
The draft program for Australia’s first World Congress on workplace health and safety has been released.
State tightens WorkCover
Businesses will have to pay higher premiums and face stricter criteria around mental health claims in reforms to Victoria’s WorkCover system.
Sydney defects tallied
An interim report has revealed a backlog of nearly 40,000 defects across Sydney's train network.
Drag pushed to Parliament
Embattled drag performers have found safety in one of Victoria’s best known houses.
Mould prompts WA move
Peel Health Campus, located south of Perth, has diverted patients to other hospitals after the recent discovery of mould in its air conditioning system.
Safety pause on big wind farm
Construction work at the 800MW Clarke Creek wind farm in eastern Australia has been temporarily halted due to reported safety concerns.
FWO review looms
The Albanese government has announced it will be launching an external review of the Fair Work Ombudsman ...
Off-road race death probed
The national governing body for motorsport has been accused of failing to provide adequate safety measures ...
Disability hearings close
After four years of hearings, the disability royal commission has wrapped up.
PFAS settlement set
The Commonwealth has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over PFAS contamination caused by ...
Tower settlement tabled
Victorian public housing tower residents who were locked down during Melbourne's second wave of COVID-19 have been offered a $5 million settlement by the state government.
Asbestos scuttle begins
The West Australian government has commenced the demolition of Wittenoom, a ghost town that was once a hub for asbestos mining.
Fine issued over rider death
A horse training company has been convicted and fined over the death of an apprentice jockey.
NASA boosts cyclone tracking
NASA has launched two small satellites to help track tropical cyclones from a base in New Zealand.