Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Safety of Citizens

Shark nets stay afloat as premier says tech lacks bite

Shark nets stay afloat as premier says tech lacks bite

The premier is not ready to cut nets adrift and rely on shark protection technology to protect Sydney swimmers, despite calls from conservation groups.

Targets set to end gender-based violence in Australia

Targets set to end gender-based violence in Australia

Targets set to end gender-based violence in Australia

Targets set to end gender-based violence in Australia

A third of Australian women have experienced violence by a partner, other known person or a stranger and two national plans aim to reduce those statistics.

Law-breaking e-scooter riders to get audio wake-up call

Law-breaking e-scooter riders to get audio wake-up call

Law-breaking e-scooter riders to get audio wake-up call

Law-breaking e-scooter riders to get audio wake-up call

E-scooters riders will be alerted to illegal behaviour under a trial as a Melbourne council looks at other technological developments, including AI.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Australia's road deaths rise despite safety targets

Australia's road deaths rise despite safety targets

More people lost their lives in road accidents over the past 12 months despite a push to halve fatalities on Australian roads, a report shows.

Farmers urged to always 'stay on the safe side' of life

Farmers urged to always 'stay on the safe side' of life

Some 55 farm workers died on Australian farms last year, sparking a new campaign to encourage agricultural workers to 'stay on the safe side'.

Warning defective unit balconies are risking safety

Warning defective unit balconies are risking safety

Victoria's cladding authority has sounded the alarm over defective balconies, warning safety issues are likely widespread in units.

150,000 food delivery riders to get free safety gear

150,000 food delivery riders to get free safety gear

Thousands of Australian food delivery riders will be offered free high-visibility safety kits this month in a fresh bid to reduce injuries.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Heavy burden: why concerns are growing about big cars

Heavy burden: why concerns are growing about big cars

Heavy burden: why concerns are growing about big cars

Heavy burden: why concerns are growing about big cars

More Australian drivers are getting behind the wheel of bigger and heavier vehicles and experts say it's not electric cars to blame for the growing trend.

Vehicle owners sue Hyundai and Kia over fire risks

Vehicle owners sue Hyundai and Kia over fire risks

Vehicle owners sue Hyundai and Kia over fire risks

Vehicle owners sue Hyundai and Kia over fire risks

Alleged defects that could cause vehicles to spontaneously combust have prompted more than 332,000 car owners to hit Hyundai and Kia with further lawsuits.

Electricity distributor fined $800k for safety breaches

Electricity distributor fined $800k for safety breaches

Electricity distributor fined $800k for safety breaches

Electricity distributor fined $800k for safety breaches

Electricity company Jemena has shelled out almost $800,000 in fines for breaching energy laws related to telling customers on life support about outages.

Safety rules call as study puts wind up flying taxis

Safety rules call as study puts wind up flying taxis

Safety rules call as study puts wind up flying taxis

Safety rules call as study puts wind up flying taxis

Autonomous flying taxis are still a possibility for Australia, researchers say, but will need strict regulation and more research into urban wind gusts.

'A place to heal', housing for violence victims to open

'A place to heal', housing for violence victims to open

'A place to heal', housing for violence victims to open

'A place to heal', housing for violence victims to open

Social housing units for women fleeing domestic violence in southwest Sydney are being built as demand for safe shelter for vulnerable women skyrockets.

Nearly $400 million for disaster ready fund projects

Nearly $400 million for disaster ready fund projects

Nearly $400 million for disaster ready fund projects

Nearly $400 million for disaster ready fund projects

Almost $400 million will be spent on the first part of projects for the government's new disaster ready fund.

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales Victoria Environmental Issue Health Energy Transport Animal Housing and Urban Planning Road Transport Agriculture Air Transport Abusive Behaviour Road Accident Electricity Production and Distribution Emergency Planning Safety of Citizens Transport Accident

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here