Monash Health fined $160k over patient's death Monash Health has been fined $160,000 in the Victorian County Court after it failed to ensure one of its mental health inpatients was not at risk of self-harm. AAP · May 16, 2024
Worker dies amid 'tragic spike' in building falls There's a warning about a spike in construction workers suffering serious falls on building sites after the death of a worker in Melbourne. AAP · Apr 3, 2024
Miner critical, tributes to worker killed in collapse A 21-year-old miner continues to fight for his life after a rockfall that killed his colleague, as safety authorities probe the tragedy. AAP · Mar 14, 2024
Boss who slapped strung-up apprentice fined $60,000 Steven Yousif has been fined $60,000 after he admitted bullying two carpentry apprentices during two years at his Melbourne business. AAP · Dec 12, 2023
Hospital cafes fined $300,000 over sexual harassment A hospital cafe boss has been fined almost $300,000 after being convicted of failing to ensure a safe workplace related to reports of sexual harassment. AAP · Oct 27, 2023
Fine increased over decoupled tanker triple-fatality A mechanics company found responsible for a horrific 2014 crash that killed three people has had its fine increased by the Victorian Court of Appeal. AAP · Apr 3, 2023
Melbourne racecourse fined $250,000 over death of young jockey Mikaela Claridge The Cranbourne Turf Club was sentenced in the Melbourne County Court, after pleading guilty to breaching health and safety laws over the death of 22-year-old Mikaela Claridge. ABC News · Mar 29, 2023
Turf club fined $250,000 over young jockey's death A turf club in Melbourne has been fined $250,000 over the death of a young jockey in 2019 who was thrown from her horse during an early morning ride. AAP · Mar 29, 2023
Warning over NYE fireworks 'disasters' Victoria's emergency services are sounding the alarm about illegal fireworks heading into the New Year, warning they can land people in hospital or prison. AAP · Dec 28, 2022
As WorkSafe continues to punish asbestos negligence, this Melbourne family is left mourning a 'senseless death' As WorkSafe Victoria punishes more businesses for mismanaging asbestos, the family of a man who died from mesothelioma is calling for employers to "do the right thing". ABC News · Dec 2, 2022
WorkSafe Victoria confirms it is investigating Hawthorn Football Club allegations Victoria's workplace safety watchdog launches an investigation into allegations of discrimination at the Hawthorn Football Club. ABC News · Oct 1, 2022
Vic health service fined $100k after death Bendigo Health has been hit with a $100,000 fine, admitting it failed to ensure patients' safety when one took their own life in August 2016. AAP · Sep 6, 2022