Businesses spared rising costs as peace deal struck Christmas has come early for businesses with a months-long impasse on workers compensation resolved, ensuring insurance premiums do not surge. AAP · Dec 11, 2025
'Layers of spin' used to push workers comp changes Proposed changes to Australia's biggest workers compensation scheme are caught in the middle of a political fracas as opponents say the reforms are "barbaric". AAP · Nov 3, 2025
Black hole looms as workers comp scheme expands Victims of bullying and sexual harassment can now seek redress under Australia's largest workers compensation scheme, but questions remain about its viability. AAP · Oct 13, 2025
Whistleblower fumes over state compo scheme 'betrayal' A man who exposed Australia's largest workers compensation scheme's issues warns the government will have "blood on its hands" if proposed changes proceed. AAP · Oct 8, 2025
Australia is suddenly flush with forest-friendly recycled toilet paper firms: what’s the state of ply? What are the ethical and environmental options? Here’s how your choice can make a difference The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2025
Treatment delays put workers' comp scheme in the hole Insurance companies have been accused of burdening Australia's largest workers' compensation scheme by delaying treatment to injured workers. AAP · Jul 29, 2025
'We need your help': premier's call to business leaders Business leaders have been urged to pressure coalition MPs to fix a virtually insolvent insurance scheme protecting one in four Australian workers. AAP · Jun 10, 2025
Govt touts workers comp laws for 'future generations' Workers suffering from mental health injury will face stricter eligibility rules to claim compensation under laws proposed by the NSW government. AAP · May 26, 2025
Higher bar to prove stress, burnout in compo overhaul Psychological injuries that stop people getting on with the job have been blamed for making a major state workers compensation scheme unsustainable. AAP · Mar 18, 2025
Paralympian medallist inspires young rural Australians Scott Reardon is taking his message of hope and resilience to regional NSW ahead of the Paralympics, where his wife, long jumper Vanessa Low, will compete. AAP · Jul 5, 2024
Worker insurance boss quits $1m post at troubled agency Scandal-plagued NSW public insurer icare is looking for a new chief after the man credited with leading it through a "period of crisis" resigned from his role. AAP · Apr 10, 2024
Injured workers underpaid as insurer costs spiral The financial sustainability of the NSW workers' compensation scheme is under pressure as premiums rise and employees take longer to recover. AAP · Apr 2, 2024
The Florida Barrier Reef's Last Stand Summer heat this year posed an existential threat to the world's third-largest barrier reef. Reason · Dec 19, 2023
The heroic effort to save Florida’s coral reef from devastating ocean heat Armed with scrub brushes, young scuba divers took to the waters of Florida’s Alligator Reef in late July to try to help corals struggling to survive 2023’s extraordinary marine heat wave. They carefully scraped away harmful algae and predators impinging on staghorn fragments, under the supervision and training of interns… The Conversation · Aug 9, 2023
AAP · Apr 23, 2023 'Dire' situation as troubled icare hikes premiums Business leaders are pushing for reform of troubled NSW public insurer icare, saying a hike in premiums will push some employers to the limit.
Newcastle Herald · Jan 14, 2023 The man who survived after a 42-tonne truck slammed into his car Kerry Small was waiting in traffic in Singleton's main street when a stolen 42-tonne prime mover slammed into his car before hitting other vehicles and crashing into the Royal Hotel in a fireball.
AAP · Nov 24, 2022 NSW govt is a 'disgrace', says icare rally Injured workers rallied at the office of NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet, calling his government a "disgrace" and demanding he reform public insurer icare.
AAP · Nov 20, 2022 Higher costs coming for NSW businesses NSW workers' compensation premiums will need to dramatically increase to shore up the health of the insurance scheme, Treasury has warned the government.
Liverpool Echo · Oct 25, 2022 Schoolgirl traumatised after nursing mum for years before 'devastating' death Georgia Holmes, 15, was about to be put into care after her mental health deteriorated
AAP · Oct 9, 2022 NSW work return rates 'not a good story' An increase in psychological claims has been identified as the "single greatest challenge" facing the sustainability of the NSW workers' compensation scheme.
AAP · Oct 6, 2022 Extended contracts for NSW icare providers Four insurers part of the NSW government's workplace compensation scheme have had contracts extended while two others have been added following a review.
AAP · Aug 30, 2022 Injured less likely to return to job: NSW New statistics show workers injured on the job in NSW are now less likely to return to their jobs, as the state's workplace insurer suffers a big loss.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 26, 2022 Oracle collapse stings Hunter homeowners Shae and Brentan Munro are among the homeowners in the Hunter region affected by the collapse of the building company
ABC News · Aug 22, 2022 NSW government forced to spend $1.9bn bailing out workers' insurance scheme icare The scandal-plagued state workers' insurance scheme icare has now needed almost $4 billion in bailouts over past three years, the NSW Treasurer says.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 20, 2022 Insurer chasing woman who narrowly survived Swansea Bridge crash for cash withdraws claim An insurance company that chased a woman who crashed through the rail on Swansea Bridge five years ago and narrowly escaped with her life has withdrawn its $11,758.45 claim for repairs.