'Work-based trauma': Mental health complaints double for stressed workers New psychosocial service for 'modern risks' in workplaces. Newcastle Herald · 2h ago
MAFS Hit With SafeWork Notices Over Alleged ‘Violence & Aggression’ & ‘Non-Consensual Touching’ One bride alleged she was filmed in the shower without consent, while a groom was reportedly accused of non-consensual touching. Pedestrian.tv · May 28
Legal team to tackle workplace manslaughter A legal team has been set up to bring people and businesses to justice for workplace deaths under some of Australia's toughest industrial manslaughter laws.. AAP · Oct 5, 2025
'It can kill': SafeWork inspectors target scaffold safety on Hunter construction sites Hunter construction sites targeted in scaffold safety crackdown. Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2024
Tough penalties finally coming for state's work deaths Industrial manslaughter will bring a maximum penalty of 25 years in jail and up to $20 million in fines under tough laws being introduced to NSW parliament. AAP · Jun 4, 2024
'Kick in the guts': Firefighters march amid wage negotiations 'Floods, bushfires, all we do - there's no respect.' Newcastle Herald · Mar 8, 2024
'I fear there will be a death': SafeWork NSW overhaul after damning report Insiders were worried about SafeWork's ineffective system. Newcastle Herald · Feb 21, 2024
Gig workers next in line after SafeWork shake-up The final review of NSW agencies created by the abolition of WorkCover has recommended another investigation to look at safety for workers in the gig economy. AAP · Feb 21, 2024
‘De facto wages cap by stealth’: NSW Greens seek to change Labor’s workplace bill New law would restore sweeping powers to the Industrial Relations Commission, including giving it the ability to act like a court The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2023
State stonewalls silica ban as national talks drag on Pressure is mounting for a national ban on the use of engineered stone as one state sets a deadline on talks and threatens to go it alone. AAP · Nov 8, 2023
Industrial manslaughter laws to target corporations NSW will join other jurisdictions in introducing industrial manslaughter laws making corporations more liable for workplace deaths. AAP · Oct 18, 2023
Food delivery firm let poorly trained riders on streets A food delivery service operating in four cities has been fined for not properly training hundreds of riders, leading to a warning for other app-based firms. AAP · Oct 7, 2023
Surprise visits and crackdowns: SafeWork to increase surveillance in Hunter 'Bosses have an obligation to people's lives.' Newcastle Herald · Jul 19, 2023
Construction crackdown in Hunter amid safety concerns: minister The workplace safety minister will meet with construction site inspectors in Newcastle today. Newcastle Herald · Jul 18, 2023
AAP · Jul 17, 2023 Record fine issued over worker's woodchipper death A record $2 million fine has been issued to a tree lopping company over the death of a worker who was killed while using a woodchipping machine in Sydney.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 15, 2023 'Threats, abuse, high workloads': watchdog cracks down on NDIS providers Inspectors audited 40 workplaces and dished out more than 20 infringements.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 20, 2023 William Crighton's road to Glastonbury 2023 William Crighton is learning as he goes.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 16, 2023 Disability workers facing high stress, harassment and bullying, minister says The audits ensure support workers are supported themselves.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 15, 2023 Minister in Newcastle as SafeWork conducts disability service blitz Recent workers compensation claims data shows psychosocial hazards are prominent in the disability services sector.
Pedestrian.tv · May 30, 2023 Aussie Fashion Giant Cops $29k Fine After Pleading Guilty To Underpaying Hundreds Of Staff "The NSW Government is committed to standing up for workers and investigating businesses who are short-changing their staff."
The New Daily · May 29, 2023 Aussie fashion giant cops record fine for underpayment The largest specialty fashion retail group in Australia has been slapped with a $29,000 fine for underpaying workers long service entitlements.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 28, 2023 'See you soon, mate': the tragic day Tim didn't come home from work "Tim is one of many workers that don't return home to their loved ones."
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.
AAP · Jun 7, 2022 NSW public service strike after pay offer NSW public sector workers are on strike, saying they deserve a pay rise above inflation after a decade of wage restraint.
AAP · Jun 2, 2022 iCare leaked nearly 200k workers' details The NSW public insurer has blamed "human error" after the personal details of nearly 200,000 workers were sent to the wrong organisation.