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Govt cracks down on corporate rip-offs, consumer trust plummets

Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh leads a national crackdown on unfair corporate practices, as new research reveals Australian trust in big business is at its lowest ever. Discover the new laws and the sinister shift away from 'the customer is always right'

Man drowns in Crescent Head rip: police

A 59-year-old man has died after being caught in a rip at Crescent Head beach. The tragedy comes as Australia records its highest coastal drowning deaths.

Sydney e-bike fire: 100th lithium-ion blaze in NSW

A Redfern e-bike fire becomes NSW's 100th lithium-ion battery blaze this year, sparking urgent safety warnings from fire authorities about the technology experts admit we don't fully understand.

Student injured by guillotine in school workshop

A 15-year-old Beechworth Secondary College student suffered crushed hand and severed fingertips in workshop accident. WorkSafe charges Education Department with safety breaches.

Werri Beach swimmers save man from deadly rip

A group of regular swimmers, including Gerringong Surf Club members, rescued a man from a dangerous rip at Werri Beach. The incident highlights growing water safety concerns.

Newcastle area leads in dog attacks on posties

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are national hotspots for dog attacks on postal workers, with Australia Post reporting over 1190 incidents in six months. Secure your dog to protect posties.

SA Chief Justice Wins Court Road Safety Fight

After a years-long campaign, South Australia's Chief Justice is seeing success in improving road and pedestrian safety near Adelaide's court houses. Learn about the new safety measures.

BlueScope death sparks union safety warning

A 24-year-old contractor was killed at BlueScope's Port Kembla steelworks, sparking union safety warnings and highlighting worker compensation battles in NSW.

Alcohol Safety Campaign After Laos Methanol Deaths

The Albanese Government launches 'Drinking? Drink Mindfully' campaign with families of Melbourne teens who died from methanol poisoning in Laos. Essential reading for Schoolies travellers.

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