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New Zealand Mine Disaster Leaves Nation Mourning

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

The close-knit community of Greymouth is struggling through its darkest hour in the wake of a second mine explosion that has left no hope of survival for 29 men trapped underground.  Read Full Article

Farm safety warning as harvest looms

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

WorkSafe has issued more than 200 safety improvement notices in the first three months of a year long farm safety campaign. Read Full Article

Clash over new Safety (Harmonisation) Laws

Monday, October 18, 2010

There is growing division between the Prime Minister and the New South Wales Premier over industrial relations, with the Commonwealth threatening to withhold up to $144 million in funding from the state. Read Full Article

Coal mine sexual harassment dismissals upheld

Monday, October 18, 2010

Fair Work Australia has upheld a Hunter Valley coal mine's decision to dismiss two employees for sexually harassing a fellow worker and drinking alcohol at the mine site. Read Full Article

Victims' families welcome insulation report

Saturday, October 16, 2010

An auditor-general's report into the Federal Government's axed home insulation scheme has been welcomed by the families of four workmen whose deaths have been linked to the roll-out.  Read Full Article

First Chile miners leave hospital

Friday, October 15, 2010

The first three miners have left hospital as they and their 30 comrades begin adjusting to new lives in the media glare after 69 days trapped in a Chilean gold and copper mine. Read Full Article

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