Airdrill fined $115k over worker's crushing death
A West Australian drilling company has been slapped with a $115,000 penalty for failing to maintain a safe workplace, leading to the tragic death of a worker who was crushed by heavy machinery.
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ACT moves to decriminalise sex work after consultation
The Australian Capital Territory is set to become the latest jurisdiction to decriminalise sex work after extensive community feedback revealed strong support for reform.
Dawesville man faces 59 charges including child sex offences
A Western Australian man from Dawesville has been hit with 59 criminal charges, including 38 counts of child sex offences, following a major police investigation into alleged child exploitation material.
Tahmoor Coal Mine workers get hope with administration
Workers at the troubled Tahmoor Coal Mine have been thrown a potential lifeline with the company entering voluntary administration, offering hope for the mine's future operations and local jobs.
Townsville man jailed for child exploitation crimes
Jason Lee Carter receives significant prison sentence for creating and distributing child exploitation material in shocking Townsville District Court ruling that highlights community protection efforts.
Child sex offender gets more jail for witness threats
Levi Bradley Atkins, already serving time for child sex offences, receives additional prison sentence for threatening to kill a juror and prosecution witness from behind bars in shocking WA court case.
Mine blames Diwali for worker payment delays
Workers at the Tahmoor coal mine in NSW were left without pay as the mine operator pointed to the Diwali holiday as the cause, sparking outrage from unions and the Indian community.
Childcare worker charged over alleged toddler slapping
A childcare worker in northwest Sydney has been suspended and charged after allegedly slapping a three-year-old child at a Dundas early learning centre, sparking police investigation.
Australia Post worker killed in Perth crash investigation
A devastating West Perth collision claims the life of an Australia Post worker, with police investigating whether the involved ute had been in an earlier crash. The tragic incident has left the community in mourning.
Startrack Worker Killed in West Perth Crash
A fatal collision in West Perth has claimed the life of a Startrack worker, with police revealing the driver may have been involved in a separate incident moments before the tragedy.
Aged Care Worker Accused of Stealing from Elderly Patient
A Gold Coast aged care worker faces serious allegations after being accused of systematically stealing thousands from an elderly dementia patient in a disturbing breach of trust.
SA introduces protection orders for retail workers
South Australia introduces groundbreaking legislation creating specific protection orders for retail workers facing abuse and violence on the job, with penalties of up to $10,000.
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