A woman was flown to hospital following a quad bike incident in north-west Queensland.
The incident happened on Monday morning.
The LifeFlight rescue chopper was sent to a private property within the Shire of McKinlay at 10:20am.
The LifeFlight team partnered with local QAS paramedics to care for a woman in her 20s with possible spinal injuries.
The w…
WorkSafe is probing a fatal incident that occurred during earthworks in Kilmore on Friday.
The safety watchdog said directional drilling was in progress on the site when a 53-year-old man encountered an auger within the excavation.
This incident represents the 27th confirmed workplace fatality recorded in 2025, according to WorkSafe statistics.
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Starting from 1 July this year, SafeWork SA will focus on construction companies with a record of injury claims in an effort to enhance workplace safety
The extensive campaign will aim at medium and large construction enterprises, labour hire firms, and Group Training Organisations (GTOs).
The construction industry in Australia ranks as the second lar…
The NSW Government has launched a state-wide distribution of body worn video (BWV) to discourage violent and aggressive conduct directed at SafeWork inspectors.
According to the NSW Government, inspectors play a crucial role in assisting workplaces in upholding safety standards; however, they are not always received positively on worksites. Moreover,…
Victorian workplaces and individuals who are making progress in workplace health and safety are encouraged to share their experiences by participating in the 2025 WorkSafe Awards.
The awards honour accomplishments that mitigate harm in workplaces across Victoria, recognising employers, employees, or teams that have averted health and safety hazards an…
A man was flown to a hospital after being injured while stuck in a silo in rural Queensland.
The LifeFlight helicopter was called to a property in Eurombah at about 1.50pm on Sunday.
It came after reports that an elderly man was trapped while working in a fertiliser silo.
Firefighters were able to rescue the man after five hours.
He was attended to at…
WorkSafe has commenced an investigation after a worker lost their life in a forklift incident at a Melbourne warehouse on Sunday.
WorkSafe said the man, aged 62, was positioned in a metal stillage elevated by forklift tines when the stillage became unbalanced and descended approximately 2.5 meters to the ground.
The man suffered severe head injuries a…
SafeWork SA has introduced a fresh campaign focused on businesses dealing with lead to ensure the well-being and safety of their workers.
In the next year, SafeWork SA inspectors will carry out work site inspections and audits in response to lead risk notifications to ensure businesses are fulfilling their legal obligations.
The safety regulator has i…
SafeWork NSW is urging both employers and employees to be aware of the dangers associated with working with or in proximity to electricity, in light of a troubling increase in fatalities and severe injuries.
Electrocution ranks as the second primary cause of traumatic deaths in construction within New South Wales, while incidents of electric shock may…
Safe Work Australia has published its Research and Evaluation Strategy, which delineates the objectives and priorities steering the safety agency’s national research agenda.
Safe Work Australia states that workers, businesses, regulators, and policymakers encounter intricate, varied challenges as industries change, demographics shift, technologi…
A man in his 50s was flown to the hospital after sustaining injuries in a bobcat-related incident on Sunday afternoon.
At 3:42pm, the LifeFlight rescue helicopter was called to a property in the Gladstone region.
The LifeFlight aeromedical crew partnered with local QAS paramedics to provide treatment for the patient's leg injury.
The man was flown to…
The Queensland Government has unveiled the new 2026 farm safety calendar competition to increase awareness of possible safety risks on farms and in rural areas.
The competition that integrates artistic creativity with significant safety messages is now accessible to all primary school children in Queensland, ranging from Prep to Year 6.
Deputy Premier…
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