National policy approach for workers comp and the gig economy published
20 November, 2025Safe Work Australia has published a national policy approach for workers compensation and the gig economy.
Worker charged over alleged $527,197 WorkCover fraud
19 November, 2025A worker has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria with allegedly obtaining $527,197 in fraudulent workers compensation payments.
Comcare's National Work Health and Safety Awards — winners announced
14 November, 2025The winners of the five categories of Comcare's biennial National Work Health and Safety Awards, now in their 20th year, have been announced.
New model Code of Practice on managing fatigue risks at work published
14 November, 2025A new model Code of Practice has been published, providing practical guidance to employers on how to manage health and safety risks related to fatigue at work.
Grants of up to $500K available for 'recovery through work' initiatives
10 November, 2025Until Friday, 14 November, grant applications of up to $500,000 will be available for new initiatives and programs for Victorians with a work-related physical injury.
Does shift work increase the risk of kidney stones?
10 November, 2025Researchers have evaluated how various shift work patterns contribute to kidney stone risk.
Investigation underway following Cobar mine double fatality
03 November, 2025An investigation is underway by the NSW Resources Regulator following a double fatality that occurred at an underground metalliferous mine on 28 October.
WorkSafe Victoria launches 12 free, expert-led webinars
27 October, 2025WorkSafe Victoria's annual Health and Safety Month webinar series has begun — running from 27–31 October.
Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2025 released
20 October, 2025The Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2025 report has been released, providing the latest national data on work-related fatalities, injuries and disease.
NSW launches new Silica Worker Register
17 October, 2025To monitor and track the health of at-risk workers undertaking high-risk processing of crystalline silica substances, NSW has launched the new Silica Worker Register.
$225K fine after worker engulfed by soil in excavation collapse
10 October, 2025In NSW, a company has been convicted and fined $225,000 after a worker suffered multiple fractures and needed to be dug out by other workers following an excavation collapse.
Inaugural SafeWork NSW Commissioner to open WHS Show Sydney
07 October, 2025Janet Schorer, the inaugural SafeWork NSW Commissioner, will officially open the Workplace Health & Safety Show Sydney, running 22–23 October at the Sydney Showground.
Intensive care nurse named inaugural SafeWork SA HSR of the Year
03 October, 2025From more than 200 health and safety representatives (HSRs) across South Australia, senior clinical nurse Fiona Noble has been named the inaugural SafeWork SA HSR of the Year.
Could a 'perceived stigma' of construction work cost lives?
29 September, 2025A survey of construction workers in China suggests 'perceived occupational stigma' could have implications for workplace safety.
Queensland seeks feedback on Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2019
29 September, 2025Until 10 October, the Queensland Government is seeking feedback on the draft update of the Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2019.
