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BlueScope CEOs address worker death at AGM

BlueScope's leadership addresses tragic death of young contractor Jack McGrath at Port Kembla steelworks during annual meeting, reinforcing safety commitment.

$37m for National Child Safety Check System

The Albanese government invests $37 million in a national real-time checking system to prevent criminals from working in childcare, ensuring child safety nationwide.

Geelong Government Worker Fights Dismissal

A Department of Families, Fairness and Housing staffer in Geelong challenges unfair dismissal after being fired for alleged misconduct. The case now proceeds to Fair Work Commission.

Wallsend OOSH Closure Leaves Families Scrambling

The unexpected closure of Wallsend Out of School Hours care has left dozens of Newcastle families in crisis mode, with parents facing work disruptions and children displaced just weeks into the new school year.

Sydney Trains worker dies in cherry picker tragedy

A devastating workplace incident has left a Sydney Trains employee dead after becoming trapped in a cherry picker that collided with a railway bridge near Lithgow, sparking investigations into safety protocols.

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.

Australia Forces Reddit, Kick to Ban Under-16 Users

Major social media platforms including Reddit and Kick have been added to Australia's growing list of digital services required to implement strict age verification or face substantial penalties.

Social Media Ban: How Teens Will Spend Summer

Australia's social media ban for under-16s sparks debate about how teens will fill their summer hours. Will this digital detox reshape youth culture and family dynamics?

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.

Coroner: Toddler's daycare fence death preventable

A Northern Territory coroner has ruled the tragic death of toddler Ebony Thompson, who became entangled in a fence at a Darwin childcare centre, could have been prevented with proper safety measures.

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.

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