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Trial set for cop charged over grandma's Taser death

A NSW cop has denied unlawfully killing a 95-year-old woman with dementia, who was tasered while holding a knife.

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Kristian White will face a jury trial within weeks over the Taser death of a 95-year-old woman.

The Australian industry where ‘psychosocial hazards’ are rife

‘Role overload, low job control, conflict or poor workplace relationships and bullying’ are all considered significant hazards.

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A new Safe Work Australia report has shown that the psychosocial hazards rife in aged care can be reduced by a redesign of work structures.

Neighbour’s harrowing attempts to save retirement village resident killed in fire

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A crime scene has been declared as police attempt to determine the cause of the fire, which is believed to have started in the back of the property.

Man dies, wife injured as fire engulfs retirement home

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Trevor Fielden died in a fire, but his wife Grace escaped with minor injuries.

All the major changes coming into effect on January 1

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Major changes to welfare payments, childcare and vaping rules are set to come into effect in the new year.

Man in court over alleged ‘horrendous’ attack on elderly woman

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A 34-year-old man has appeared in court charged over a sexual and physical assault of a 90-year-old woman at her aged care home in NSW.