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A new study suggests simple communication tools can help many patients on ventilators.
Standards swapping in SA safety
The Government of South Australia has introduced new safety regulations, while revoking several others.
Bosses dodging fallout from Fukushima
Executives from the nuclear power company at the centre of the 2011 Fukushima disaster won’t face charges.
Regional water weighed-up for lead
A new study will check for lead contamination in household plumbing systems in New South Wales.
Hand dryers form germ jetstream
A new study has shown once again that hand dryers propagate and disseminate germs and bacteria at a far greater rate than the humble paper towel.
Livestock safety swept under new umbrella
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) says that the livestock transport safety scheme TruckCare has been merged with TruckSafe.
Mine drug checks moved to drivers
Drug screening will hit critical transit points around West Australia with the third phase of an anti-drug operation now targeting oil and gas workers.
'Text neck' checked as next big risk
As millions stoop to read the latest news, gossip, emails and cat memes, experts warn the awkward angle of modern life could be a serious health risk.
Fluffy listing brings pressure for some
The ACT Government is preparing to publish a list of homes containing Mr Fluffy asbestos, but the plan has been met with mixed reactions from homeowners.
Handy warning as holiday drones fill sky
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has reiterated its rules about the private operation of drones.
Phone swab reveals nasty bacterial hotline
A casual glance at nearly anyone’s mobile shows that smartphone screens are pretty unclean, but a new study has magnified the grossness in the name of science.
Union fined for right-to-entry fights
The CFMEU has been fined $205,100 for illegal activity on building sites, with the judge in the case labelled the union’s record as “dismal”.
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No pay for time taken to stay safe
The Transport Workers’ Union has lost its appeal against a ruling that found owner-drivers should not be paid during their fatigue management breaks.
Safety stakes hurt by broad acceptance
A new report has found an acceptance among Australian workers of risk-taking and rule-breaking on the job.
Waste firm fined for chemical exposure
The Federal Court in Adelaide has fined waste management company Transpacific Industries for allowing an employee to be exposed to hazardous chemicals.
NAB kidnap claims see Palmer's PR guy detained
Astonishing reports today say the political media advisor to Clive Palmer has been arrested over the kidnapping of an NAB executive.
Flood plan to stop tragic past repeating
Queensland is looking at options to boost flood defences for Ipswich and Brisbane.
Forklift finals crown kings and queens of warehousing
The thrilling final of the National Forklift Championships has been held in Brisbane, with crowds and competitors witnessing some of the best forklift operators in the game.
Surveyor's call sees deadly donga placement
An inquiry into two deaths at mining firm FMG’s Rail Camp One has heard that there may have been surveyor error involved in the collapse of buildings during the devastating Cyclone George.
White ribbon bus ride to drive violence out
The Transport Workers’ Union is taking a strong stance on violence against women, saying it should be sought out and condemned in all forms.