A Canberra electrical company and its director have been ordered to pay over $81,500 after underpaying workers. The court warned there remains a risk of future workplace law breaches.
Emergency services are responding to reports of a woman trapped under a fallen forklift at the Champion Lakes bus depot in Perth, with details still emerging.
A shocking Worksafe prosecution list has revealed Geelong's most hazardous workplaces, with companies facing legal action for serious safety breaches.
The Workforce Australia program has failed to meet its employment target for a second year, with costs rising and ten service licences terminated. Performance data shows declining outcomes despite low national unemployment.
Workplace expert Gary Martin discusses the rising trend of blue-collar workers switching careers, highlighting economic and social factors driving this predictable shift in Australia.
Learn about Centrelink's $162.60-a-fortnight carer allowance, including eligibility criteria, application process, and key details for Australian carers.
A NSW government-funded mobile lung screening clinic, the Lung Bus, arrives in Shellharbour to provide free health checks targeting workers at risk of dust diseases like silicosis and asbestosis.
Women in Townsville claim a man charged with rape continues to work at a local business, raising concerns about workplace safety and community accountability.
A tragic workplace incident at the Port of Brisbane has claimed a worker's life after a bulldozer rolled over at a cement facility. Emergency services responded early Friday morning.
The NSW government is examining whether to introduce an extra public holiday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend, aligning with some other states but facing business opposition over costs.
South Australia's Premier Peter Malinauskas announces a long-awaited pay deal for the state's lowest-paid public servants, responding to union pressure and protests outside parliament.
A teenager has sustained significant burns to his arms, legs, and face in an industrial accident at Nelson Bay, requiring airlift to John Hunter Hospital.
A Melbourne software engineer has lost his unfair dismissal claim after repeatedly refusing to return to the office, with the Fair Work Commission ruling the termination was lawful.
The North Queensland Women's Legal Service is expanding its operations to address a significant increase in demand for legal assistance across the region.
A major police operation across Newcastle and the Hunter region during Australia Day weekend resulted in over 1300 traffic offences, including drink driving and illegal trail bike riding, with two fatal crashes reported.
Newcastle workers can access free lung screening checks today as the government's mobile clinic visits The Station. The initiative aims to protect workers from dust diseases like silicosis and asbestosis through early detection.
Frank Mitchell's recognition with a Local Hero Award is accelerating his mission to increase Aboriginal apprenticeships and promote women in trades across Australia.
Chaz Gordon, an 18-year-old Perth apprentice, lost his arm in a horrific workplace accident. His family is raising funds for a life-changing robotic prosthetic to help him regain independence.
Frank Mitchell, a Whadjuk-Yued Noongar man from Western Australia, has been honoured as the Local Hero in the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards for creating hundreds of jobs and training opportunities for Indigenous people in the electrical and construct
2026 Australia's Local Hero Frank Mitchell transformed personal tragedy into a thriving business that has created over 70 Indigenous upskilling positions in Western Australia.
Stewart Patrick Burchell, a Broome pub manager, has been sentenced to prison for raping a backpacker and sexually assaulting multiple female employees in workplace incidents.
Transport operator Keolis Downer has applied for intractable bargaining with the Fair Work Commission to resolve a prolonged pay dispute with Newcastle bus drivers, following failed negotiations and industrial action.
An 18-year-old apprentice is fighting for life after his arm was severed in a horrific workplace incident at Ardello Engineering in Welshpool. WorkSafe WA is investigating the traumatic machinery accident.
Analysis of December 2025 jobs interest data reveals key economic trends, including sector growth and employment shifts, providing insights into Australia's labour market dynamics.
Drawing inspiration from the Australian men's cricket team, this opinion piece argues for a four-day work week, citing benefits like increased productivity, employee wellbeing, and historical precedent.
Australian workers are experiencing heightened January back-to-work blues in 2026, with experts citing post-holiday stress and economic pressures as key factors affecting workplace morale and productivity.
A Mandurah man has received a suspended prison sentence for deliberately swerving into a car carrying his ex-partner and two young children. Read the shocking court details.
A Transport Workers Union strike at Qube Logistics threatens major alcohol shortages before the Australia Day long weekend. Drivers demand fair national pay and safety standards. Read the latest.
New research from the University of Auckland reveals how Australian workplaces are adapting their culture for the hybrid era. Discover the keys to 'hybrid happiness' and why forced fun fails.
Workplace expert Gary Martin warns that pervasive surveillance is making Australians censor their actions. Discover the impact on privacy and behaviour.