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Workers comp fraud convicted after claiming $114K

28 February, 2025

After dishonestly claiming $114,952 in workers compensation payments while secretly working a full-time job, a business manager has faced conviction.


Snowy 2.0 tunnel work shut down due to flying shrapnel

28 February, 2025

All underground operations at the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project have been halted following the failure of ventilation equipment.


Workers comp claims rise despite focus on safety

27 February, 2025

There has been a 20.5% increase in workers comp claims over the past decade, data from Safe Work Australia shows.


Govt funding plays key role in worker suicide prevention

21 February, 2025

Federal government funding has been a huge support for mental health and suicide prevention within construction, energy, mining and manufacturing.


Exploitation rife among migrant meat workers: report

17 February, 2025

The experiences of migrant meat industry workers have been highlighted in new research, which paints a grim picture of overall working conditions.


Hazard analysis tool could reduce construction deaths

07 February, 2025

An algorithm designed by researchers could play a part in reducing the number of construction industry deaths.


Changes to NSW WHS Regulation: have your say

06 February, 2025

SafeWork NSW is encouraging employers, workers, unions and industry experts to provide feedback on changes to the Work Health and Safety Regulation.


Staff retention impacted by sexual harassment response

31 January, 2025

A new Our Watch survey highlights the importance of employers responding correctly to sexual harassment.


Registrations open for Australian Manufacturing Week 2025

24 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Ltd

Registrations are now open for the precision engineering manufacturing show, AMW2025.


Partial building collapse under investigation

24 January, 2025

An investigation is underway into a partial building collapse at Burwood in Sydney.


Campaign to improve psychological wellbeing in construction

14 January, 2025

The 'Healthy Minds, Safer Sites' campaign is being conducted on construction sites across NSW as part of a state government mental health initiative.


Injuries at work parties: where does responsibility end?

18 December, 2024

A work Christmas party incident involving a golf cart crash while in pursuit of a kangaroo has served as a reminder to employers to maintain a safe work environment.


Staying safe at work as the year draws to a close

13 December, 2024

Employers and workers are being urged to exercise caution during the end-of-year rush and to prioritise safety at work.


It pays to care: the case for better injury management

12 December, 2024

Work-related injuries and psychosocial hazards significantly impact businesses, affecting productivity, performance and profitability. However, there's good news.


Poor mental health forces young people out of work

06 December, 2024

Mental health concerns are driving increasingly younger people permanently out of the workforce, new research suggests.


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