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Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk and about 1,000 robotics experts have signed a letter to ensure that in the future of warfare- human fingers are on the trigger.

Harassment report takes Minister's job

Victoria’s Small Business Minister Adem Somyurek has been forced to resign from the ministry after bullying allegations made by his former chief of staff.

Mercedes outsources while keeping safety close

Mercedes-Benz says it will outsource some elements of its future car designs, so that it can focus on green technologies and the future of motoring.

Roy Hill's latest prohibition pushes big mine back again

The Roy Hill project has been issued with a prohibition notice after its latest crane incident.

Supermarkets slip in safety aisle

Three big Australian supermarket chains are among the Australian companies with the worst injury rates, new figures show.

Truck authorities warn 1 in 10 defective

VicRoads has unveiled figures on the state of the state’s trucking industry, with 2424 dangerous trucks being taken off roads in the last two years due to major defects.

Unmanned advance gets eyes on nature

Local research engineers have developed a flotilla of robot boats to monitor the effects of major weather events and provide early warning on potential environmental disasters.

Nuclear tour gives a few new ideas

South Australia's nuclear royal commissioner Kevin Scarce is back from his research trip to Asia, Europe, the United States and Canada.

Drug tests spread to non-mining sectors

Sales reps in company vehicles will be targeted in the next wave of workplace drug testing, authorities say.

Fancy feast soured by salmonella

More than thirty people have been struck down by a salmonella outbreak after High Tea at Melbourne’s prestigious Langham Hotel.

Mining among trades called to do more about ice

Experts are concerned about the growing rate of ‘ice’ addiction and its potential effect on already dangerous industries.

WA Uber cop won't save taxis

The WA Government could appoint a new taxi industry regulator to oversee services including Uber, but has warned that plated taxi drivers may struggle to fight innovation.

CFMEU boss back on the job amid investigation

Brian Parker is back in his role as the NSW CFMEU boss, after stepping aside to face the royal commission into union corruption.

Fair Work takes action on claims of Victorian thuggery

The Fair Work Building and Construction watchdog has launched a new case against two members of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union Victorian branch, after allegations of thuggish behaviour.

Greens' drug push urges new view

The Greens are pushing for Australian authorities to take on a Portuguese program that approaches drug addiction as a health issue, not a criminal one.

New commissioner to provoke real LGBTI change

Rowena Allen has been appointed Victoria’s first Gender and Sexuality Commissioner, and is set to champion the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse and intersex (LGBTI) Victorians within the Government.

Cootes trucks pass after post-roll check

A number of Cootes trucks have undergone safety checks after a rollover last week, which left one motorist badly injured.

Good tips at launch of Farm Safety push

The Australian agriculture sector remains one of the highest-risk places to work, and authorities are holding special events to try to reduce the toll.

QLD towie takes public support to court

A sacked Queensland tow-truck driver is taking on the RACQ, after winning the support of his union and the general public.

Safety grants green-light studies

The University of the Sunshine Coast will spend almost $1 million on research for safer working and driving practices.

Study spots phone risk in health

A Tasmanian study has revealed that doctors and nurses who regularly share mobile phones in hospital wards could be putting their patients at risk, by spreading disease and infections.