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Aussie wedding dress company cops $51,000 penalty

The retailer was exposed by four workers.

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A Sydney designer and bridal company was asked to back pay workers in addition to a penalty.

Handyman killed in freak water tank accident

‘It’s a really tragic situation.’

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A handyman has died after becoming trapped under a fallen water tank.

Young woman suffers serious injuries in machinery accident at Adelaide workplace

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The woman injured her hand while using a piece of machinery.

Sydney’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks in doubt after strike threat

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She cited safety issues as a factor amid threatened public transport strikes.

Major update after man found dead in cool room at Victorian warehouse

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WorkSafe Victoria said the company should have had ‘clear and prominent’ warning signs outside the cool room.

Almost 2000 Qantas workers set to share $120 million in compensation

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The fund was an important step towards bringing closure to staff, Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson said.