The South Australian branch of the Environmental Protection Authority has uncovered a significant illegal waste dump in the state’s Murraylands. It is estimated that at least 12 waste transport companies
$75K fine over spontaneous ignition incident at paint factory
A paint manufacturing and mixing company near Richmond, outer Sydney, has been fined $75,000 after failing to adequately provide safety procedures and after a worker was severely injured at the
Conviction over 2014 Hazelwood mine fire
The operator of the Hazelwood coal mine has received a conviction over a major fire incident in 2014 which exposed both workers and the public to dangerous conditions. Hazelwood Power
Calls for regulation of fibreglass industries
Fibreglass, often used in home insulation and consumer products has been revealed by a former hazardous materials expert as more carcinogenic than asbestos. The fibreglass manufacturing industry contains many of the
MCG found to contain flammable cladding
The Melbourne Cricket Ground has been revealed as having portions of flammable cladding, the Victorian state government revealed. As part of a crackdown on safety and construction practises across the