Emergency Services at Champion Lakes Bus Depot Incident
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.
Category : Employment
Geelong's Dangerous Workplaces Named in Worksafe List
A shocking Worksafe prosecution list has revealed Geelong's most hazardous workplaces, with companies facing legal action for serious safety breaches.
Workforce Australia Fails Jobs Target, Licences Cancelled
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.
Blue Collar Career Shifts Are a Predictable Trend
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.
Centrelink Carer Allowance: $162.60 Fortnight Eligibility
Learn about Centrelink's $162.60-a-fortnight carer allowance, including eligibility criteria, application process, and key details for Australian carers.
Shellharbour Workers Get Priority Lung Screening
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.
Townsville Women: Accused Rapist Still Works at Business
Women in Townsville claim a man charged with rape continues to work at a local business, raising concerns about workplace safety and community accountability.
Worker Dies in Bulldozer Accident at Port of Brisbane
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.
NSW May Add Anzac Day Holiday for Weekend Dates
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.
SA's Lowest-Paid Workers Secure Landmark Pay Deal
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.
Teen Burned in Nelson Bay Workplace Incident
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.
Engineer Loses Dismissal Case Over Office Refusal
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.
North QLD Women's Legal Service Expands to Meet Demand
The North Queensland Women's Legal Service is expanding its operations to address a significant increase in demand for legal assistance across the region.
Australia Day Police Blitz Nets 1300+ Offences
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.
Free Lung Health Checks for Newcastle Workers
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.
Local Hero Award Boosts Aboriginal Apprenticeships and Women in Trades
Frank Mitchell's recognition with a Local Hero Award is accelerating his mission to increase Aboriginal apprenticeships and promote women in trades across Australia.
Perth Teen Fundraiser for Robotic Arm After Accident
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.
WA's Frank Mitchell Wins Australian of the Year Local Hero Award
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
Frank Mitchell's Journey Fuels Indigenous Apprenticeships
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.
Broome Pub Boss Jailed for Rape and Assaults
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.
Newcastle Bus Driver Pay Dispute Heads to Fair Work Commission
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.
Apprentice's Arm Severed in Welshpool Workshop Horror
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.
December 2025 Jobs Interest: Trends and Insights
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.
Test Team's Four-Day Success: A Model for Workplaces
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.
January Back-to-Work Blues Hit Australians in 2026
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.
Mandurah father jailed for dangerous road rage attack
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.
Australia Day alcohol supply threatened by TWU strike
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.
Office culture survives work-from-home, but fun can't be forced
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.
Constant Surveillance Pushing Australians to Self-Censor
Workplace expert Gary Martin warns that pervasive surveillance is making Australians censor their actions. Discover the impact on privacy and behaviour.
WA's $10K Trades Incentive Misses Target, Imports Workers
WA Labor's $10,000 tradie incentive fails to meet local training goals, bringing in over 1000 skilled migrants instead. Read the full analysis of the scheme's shortcomings.
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