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crane collapse

Crane topples into Sydney Harbour

A crane operating off a barge at Milsons Point near Luna Park toppled into Sydney Harbour yesterday, with Safework NSW confirming there were no injuries.  According to ABC News one...

Crane topples into Sydney Harbour

A crane operating off a barge at Milsons Point near Luna Park toppled into Sydney Harbour yesterday, with Safework NSW confirming there were no injuries.  According to ABC News one...

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mental health and workplace

NSW government launches mental health roadmap

The serious impact of mental health issues in the workplace will be addressed in a new strategy says the NSW government.  Addressing business leaders, academics and NGO’s on August 29,...

NSW government launches mental health roadmap

The serious impact of mental health issues in the workplace will be addressed in a new strategy says the NSW government.  Addressing business leaders, academics and NGO’s on August 29,...

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construction

Phase two audit underway in South Australia

The South Australian government has announced phase two of the audit of CBD buildings containing aluminium composite panel (ACP) cladding and will also examine the fire safety systems in the buildings...

Phase two audit underway in South Australia

The South Australian government has announced phase two of the audit of CBD buildings containing aluminium composite panel (ACP) cladding and will also examine the fire safety systems in the buildings...

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workplace wellness

Striking a balance

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has responded to the ACTU’s claim for employees to be able to dictate both the number of hours they work including their start...

Striking a balance

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has responded to the ACTU’s claim for employees to be able to dictate both the number of hours they work including their start...

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mental illness

Green for wellbeing – science tells us how to d...

One in five Australians will suffer from a mental health issue this year and living in a city makes it far more likely. Research shows that city dwellers have a 20% higher chance of...

Green for wellbeing – science tells us how to d...

One in five Australians will suffer from a mental health issue this year and living in a city makes it far more likely. Research shows that city dwellers have a 20% higher chance of...

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training

Queensland government unveils skills investment

Training and Skills Minister Yvette D’Ath announced on August 23, 2017 $768.9 million of funding for Queensland’s 2017–18 Annual Vocational Education and Training (VET) Investment Plan.  According to D’Ath the...

Queensland government unveils skills investment

Training and Skills Minister Yvette D’Ath announced on August 23, 2017 $768.9 million of funding for Queensland’s 2017–18 Annual Vocational Education and Training (VET) Investment Plan.  According to D’Ath the...

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