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Women still face barriers to entering the tech industry

Women still face barriers to entering the tech industry

Australia's digital industry is crying out for female workers but research shows they are still finding it tough to get in the door.

Want to quit work an hour earlier? Deploy a robot or AI

Want to quit work an hour earlier? Deploy a robot or AI

Want to quit work an hour earlier? Deploy a robot or AI

Want to quit work an hour earlier? Deploy a robot or AI

Research shows more Australian workers are willing to ask for help from AI and robots at work, and experts say the trend could elevate human jobs.

Workplace hearing damage impacting one in 10 Aussies

Workplace hearing damage impacting one in 10 Aussies

Workplace hearing damage impacting one in 10 Aussies

Workplace hearing damage impacting one in 10 Aussies

Hearing loss, both inside and outside of work, is impacting a significant number of Australians, a survey has revealed.

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'Deep concerns' about tunnel Christmas party gone wrong

'Deep concerns' about tunnel Christmas party gone wrong

Senior NSW ministers have condemned a bespoke party that resulted in a woman suffering spinal injuries inside a Sydney tunnelling project.

Miner breached environmental laws in 'almighty' blast

Miner breached environmental laws in 'almighty' blast

Maules Creek Coal has been found guilty of failing to comply with environmental protections over a blast that shook locals and sent two workers to hospital.

'We're not happy': shocking defence data released

'We're not happy': shocking defence data released

As Defence struggles with recruitment and retention issues, a workplace survey shows worrying statistics with a number of military personnel looking to quit.

Strong labour standards urged for energy transition

Strong labour standards urged for energy transition

Governments are urged to attach strong labour standards to taxpayer-funded renewables, while the energy sector needs to come clean on safety and welfare.

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MPs urge tougher standards for politicians acting badly

MPs urge tougher standards for politicians acting badly

MPs urge tougher standards for politicians acting badly

MPs urge tougher standards for politicians acting badly

Independent MPs have taken aim at a proposed watchdog for not going far enough in addressing misconduct at Parliament House

'Chapter closing': outlier passes workplace safety laws

'Chapter closing': outlier passes workplace safety laws

'Chapter closing': outlier passes workplace safety laws

'Chapter closing': outlier passes workplace safety laws

Tasmania has become the final state or territory to pass industrial manslaughter laws, despite opposition from the state's Liberal minority government.

Sleeping on the job: air traffic controller 'fatigued'

Sleeping on the job: air traffic controller 'fatigued'

Sleeping on the job: air traffic controller 'fatigued'

Sleeping on the job: air traffic controller 'fatigued'

Fatigue management procedures have been beefed up after an air traffic controller was found asleep at a workstation, following 10 night shifts in 12 days

Truckies, food riders and couriers fight for rights

Truckies, food riders and couriers fight for rights

Truckies, food riders and couriers fight for rights

Truckies, food riders and couriers fight for rights

Truck drivers, food delivery riders and parcel couriers are seeking fairer work conditions, which could pave the way for global reforms.

Migrant, refugee women harassed regardless of status

Migrant, refugee women harassed regardless of status

Migrant, refugee women harassed regardless of status

Migrant, refugee women harassed regardless of status

From temporary visa holders to citizens, high-paid to insecure jobs, migrant and refugee women are not immune from being sexually harassed at work.

Harassment victims may get relief on legal fees

Harassment victims may get relief on legal fees

Harassment victims may get relief on legal fees

Harassment victims may get relief on legal fees

Unions and advocacy groups are urging parliament to pass a bill which will prevent federal courts forcing harassment victims to pay their opponents' costs.

Snapchat rejects Aussie calls to raise social media age

Snapchat rejects Aussie calls to raise social media age

Snapchat rejects Aussie calls to raise social media age

Snapchat rejects Aussie calls to raise social media age

Lifting the age limit for children on social media platforms would leave existing users adrift, Snapchat's safety head says, and should be a family decision.

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Hopes gag order change will stop workplace perpetrators

Gag orders preventing workplace sexual harassment victims from speaking out about their abuse could be restricted or even banned under flagged law reforms.

Coal mining company fined after dozer operator's death

A mining company has been fined for failures in its safety management system after the death of a worker who became trapped under a bulldozer in 2018.

Museum faces fine after child burnt by plasma globe

A science museum has been charged over an incident in which a child was allegedly burned when touching a plasma globe after using hand sanitiser.

Doctor shortage concerns over age health check push

Australia's medical board is considering asking doctors over 70 to have mandatory heath checks over a "disturbing" jump in complaints.

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Watchdogs eye engineered stone suppliers amid bans

Stone suppliers and manufacturers are on different alert levels after some faced surprise inspections after a nationwide ban took effect.

'Unacceptable' injury raises power plant safety issues

The chief executive of a Queensland power plant still recovering from a catastrophic explosion says a worker being injured on site is "unacceptable".

Welders exposed to 'high level' of dangerous fumes

Welders could develop serious health problems due to the inhalation of dangerous fumes, a study shows, but an industry body says it's managing the issue.

AFL team's crappy flight home after toilet trouble

The AFL has complained to a charter company after one of its teams was left without water after take-off, leaving crews to scoop toilet waste into bins.

CFMEU fined $168k over 'thuggish' bullying on worksite

The embattled union representing construction workers has had fines totalling $168,000 imposed by a court over "thuggish" bullying against safety inspectors.

Toxic factory fireball contained but will rage for days

A huge factory fire billowing toxic smoke is expected to burn for days, with residents told to stay indoors and a major freeway shut for health reasons.

Workplace killer's sentence no surprise to victim's mum

George Tereva's mother say she is unsurprised his killer Christopher Bell, 53, could be released from jail in as little as three years.

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