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.
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43 women killed this year in gender violence crisis
Illawarra community demands urgent action as 43 Australian women killed in gender-based violence this year. Learn how to support victims and join the 16 Days of Activism.
42 women killed this year as Illawarra demands action
Illawarra community gathers for rose vigil as domestic violence rates spike. 42 Australian women killed in gender-based violence this year. Learn how to help end the crisis.
Pregnant horse shot dead on Queensland property
A pregnant palomino mare worth over $20,000 was found shot dead on a rural Queensland property. Police are investigating the unlawful killing and seeking witnesses.
Queensland crash: Mother and toddler die on Bruce Hwy
A Queensland grandmother faces unimaginable loss after her daughter and two-year-old granddaughter died in a horrific Bruce Highway truck crash. The young father remains critically injured, unaware of the tragedy.
Kalgoorlie housing crisis blocks $120k mining jobs
Northern Star struggles to fill $120k mining roles in Kalgoorlie as housing shortage creates worker crisis. Gold boom meets accommodation bust in WA's historic goldfields.
Coroner releases Wieambilla shooting findings
Queensland coroner delivers findings into deadly 2022 Wieambilla shootings that killed two police officers and a civilian. 10 recommendations made after five-week inquest.
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.
Hinchinbrook LNP candidate linked to $1.7m underpayment
LNP candidate for Hinchinbrook linked to company that underpaid workers $1.7 million. Read about the political implications and Fair Work investigation.
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.
Worker killed at BlueScope Steelworks in Port Kembla
A young contractor in his mid-20s died after a steel beam fell at BlueScope's Port Kembla Steelworks. Investigation underway as MPs call for workplace safety priority.
Pregnant woman, unborn baby die in Sydney crash
A pregnant woman and her unborn child have died after a two-vehicle collision in Hornsby. Police are investigating the tragic incident and urge witnesses to come forward.
Energex crews face 300 threats from pets and people
Energex reports nearly 300 attacks on its Queensland workers in the past year, with aggressive pets and people posing major safety risks. Learn how to keep crews safe.
Healthcare worker jailed for patient sexual assault
A Perth phlebotomist has been sentenced to four years in jail for sexually assaulting a patient during a fake PCR test. Read the shocking court details.
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.
Man arrested after fatal Doomadgee crash kills woman, girl
A devastating car crash in remote Far North Queensland has left a woman and young girl dead, with a man now in custody as police investigate the tragic incident that has shaken the Doomadgee community.
Worker dies in tragic M1 upgrade accident near Newcastle
A construction worker has died in a horrific workplace accident on the M1 Pacific Motorway upgrade project near Newcastle, sparking WorkSafe investigations and raising safety concerns.
Pilot killed in light plane crash in NSW Riverina region
A devastating light aircraft accident in rural NSW has resulted in the death of the pilot, with emergency services responding to the scene in a remote paddock near The Rock.
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.
Man charged in Sydney sex worker knifepoint assault case
A 25-year-old man faces serious charges after allegedly robbing and sexually assaulting a sex worker at knifepoint during a Ryde appointment. Shocking details emerge from the police investigation.
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.
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.
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.
Family appeals court decision in fatal Cardiff crash case
The family of a promising young carpenter killed in a horrific Cardiff crash is fighting for justice, appealing the court's handling of the case that left their community devastated.
Toddler killed in Yorke Peninsula car-truck crash
A devastating crash between a car and truck on Yorke Peninsula has claimed the life of a young child, with two adults hospitalised as police investigate the circumstances.
Young motorcyclist killed in Hunter Valley crash
A man in his 20s has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in the Hunter Valley region, with emergency services unable to save him despite rapid response.
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.
Young woman killed in freak Sunshine Coast lightning strike
In a heartbreaking turn of events, 21-year-old Finley Bones has been identified as the victim of a fatal lightning strike while hiking with friends on the Sunshine Coast.
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