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Safety champions gather to resist gutting of mine WHS laws
Mine safety experts from across Queensland's coal industry will gather in Rockhampton on Monday for the 2026 Site Safety and Health Representative Conference. This week-long conference brings...
NEW PFAS RULES FOR LANDFILLS AND SEWAGE TREATEMENT PLANTS
For the first time, all licensed landfills and sewage treatment plants (STPs) in NSW will be required to monitor and report PFAS in wastewater under new Environment Protection Authority (EPA)...
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Growing energy efficiency divide making renters sweat
Households are motivated to reduce their energy consumption and help mitigate climate change, but unaffordable technologies and rental restrictions are preventing them from doing so, according to...
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Low-cost mental health tool helps refugees in limbo
Key Facts: New research led by UNSW found a simple, community-led intervention can significantly reduce psychological distress among refugees living in prolonged uncertainty. A simple self-help...