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Managers of St Basil's Aged Care Home compelled to give evidence at coronial inquest

The managers of the Melbourne aged care home where 50 people died in a COVID-19 outbreak will be compelled to give evidence at a coronial inquest, after the Supreme Court ruled the coroner acted lawfully in compelling them to appear.

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St Basil's accused of OH&S breaches

Lawyers for St Basil's Home for the Aged have faced court after the home was charged with nine OH&S breaches relating to a fatal 2020 COVID-19 outbreak.

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WorkSafe charges St Basil's aged care with workplace safety breaches over 2020 COVID outbreak

The WorkSafe charges brought against St Basil's, in Melbourne's north, relate to the facility's alleged failure to ensure PPE was worn and correctly used by staff after a positive case emerged in July 2020.

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Farm fatalities in WA agriculture push authorities to call for stricter safety measures

Gary Webster considers himself a lucky man after losing a hand and a couple of fingers after working late completing a job he said he had done more than a hundred times.

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Fate of St Basil's aged care managers Kon Kontis and Vicky Kos in limbo as Supreme Court judge reserves decision

Kon Kontis and Vicky Kos, who ran the Fawkner home during a fatal COVID-19 outbreak in July 2020, argue giving evidence at an inquest may incriminate them.

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WA farm deaths spark work safety inquiry

Western Australia's WorkSafe commissioner will investigate the rising number of work-related deaths across the state's farming sector.

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Mould and maintenance issues hit Canberra schools

At least two Canberra public schools have been dealing with mould problems.

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Warning to divers after unsafe carbon monoxide levels found in cylinders at Victorian retailer

The warning from Victoria's workplace safety regulator applies to tanks and cylinders filled up at Cross Diving Services at Marlo in East Gippsland.

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Albemarle lithium plant staff exposed to potentially acidic dust amid WorkSafe investigation

The ABC understands the workers required medical attention following a health and safety incident, as the state's workplace safety watchdog continues to investigate the Bunbury plant.

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Workplace safety reforms target exposure that can lead to lung conditions like silicosis

An art teacher's case of silicosis highlights the dangers those in industries not typically associated with the condition face, and has sparked calls for better protection for teachers.

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Albemarle Bunbury lithium facility facing workplace safety investigation after complaints

The workplace has been described by a union as a "21st century facility with a 19th century workplace safety culture", but the facility's majority owner says safety is the company's top priority.

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Students allowed back to class after prohibition notice lifted

All students at Calwell High School will be returning to campus on Monday after WorkSafe ACT lifted the prohibition notice on the school.

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Public school COVID rules to change as staffing crisis deepens

Changes to policies on mask wearing and visitors in schools are expected to be announced by the ACT Education Directorate.

The Canberra Times

NZ agency cleared over White Island blast

A judge in New Zealand has cleared the country's emergency management agency of safety breaches over the 2019 White Island volcanic eruption.

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Five ACT public schools visited by WorkSafe inspectors

The work safety watchdog inspected five public school campuses plagued by severe staff shortages.

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'Sent into the killing fields': WorkSafe notices issued to Dhulwa as more than 100 assaults reported

The nurses union has repeated calls for an inquiry into Dhulwa.

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Senior youth justice worker 'may not work again' after assault leaves him hospitalised with facial fractures

Staff are describing the latest attack in a long list of violent incidents at the troubled Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre as one of the worst in years.

The Canberra Times

More schools reported to WorkSafe, Calwell gets two more notices

The Education Directorate has received 2100 reports of workplace accidents and incidents across all ACT public schools this year.

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Volatile Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre failing to stop assaults, documents and staff reveal

Violent assaults at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre are occurring regularly, with documents revealing the institution is failing to stop repeat offenders, consecutive workplace injuries and brutal attacks on inmates.

The Canberra Times

Berry survives no-confidence, opposition demands resignation

The no-confidence motion was raised by the opposition after WorkSafe issued a prohibition notice to Calwell High School.

The Canberra Times

Berry to face no-confidence motion over Calwell High School issues

The workplace safety watchdog issued a prohibition notice to Calwell High School over serious risks to health and safety.

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Documents reveal violence, self-harm and chaos inside Melbourne's Parkville Youth Justice Precinct

Victoria's youngest prisoners inside the Parkville Youth Justice Precinct are being regularly assaulted, hospitalised, and have tried to escape custody, according to documents obtained by the ABC.

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Worksafe inquiries: Close scrutiny or radical over-reach?

New Zealand workers are still being maimed and killed in huge numbers, but WorkSafe’s boss is ambitious to deliver change. Rebecca Macfie reports.

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Bereaved parents call on employers make workplace safety the number one priority

Simonette Randall is still reeling from the death of her son Damien at work in May 2017. She wants employers to put workers' lives ahead of their bottom line.

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WorkSafe Victoria investigating Kaushaliya Vaghela's Labor bullying claims

WorkSafe Victoria confirms it is investigating bullying claims levelled at the office of Premier Daniel Andrews by outgoing MP Kaushaliya Vaghela.

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