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Australian-made EV fire system earns global validation
An Australian-developed fire suppression system designed for electric vehicle (EV) parking bays has received independent international validation, marking a major step forward in EV safety. The ... -
LCA celebrates Excellence Awards 2025
The Lighting Council Australia (LCA) celebrated outstanding innovation and achievement at the 2025 Lighting Industry Excellence Awards, held on 9 October at W Sydney. The annual ... -
Allianz research reveals mounting burnout and stress among Australian workers
Research from Allianz Australia has revealed that mental health support in the workplace remains a challenge, with managers and employees feeling distressed due to the workload. ... -
Standards Australia releases free battery safety guide
Standards Australia has released a free battery safety guide to help Australia accelerate its transition to clean energy. The SA TS 5398:2025, Electrical Energy Storage Equipment ... -
Australia faces mounting solar panel waste as researchers call for reuse frameworks
Australia’s rapid adoption of solar panels is creating a mounting waste issue, with most photovoltaic (PV) panels currently ending up in landfill at the end of ... -
UniMelb research shows improvements in construction suicide rates
Research from the University of Melbourne, commissioned by MATES in Construction, highlights that the gap in suicide rates between construction workers and other Australians is closing. ... -
WorkSafe to host free tradies breakfast for Health and Safety Month
WorkSafe will host a series of free tradies breakfasts across the state for Health and Safety Month this October. Employers and workers are encouraged to attend ... -
HIA calls for new plan to tackle apprentice dropout rates
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has raised concerns in the current approach to training, stating that it won’t get Australia to its 1.2 million housing target, ... -
Changes in height safety standards aim to reduce workplace fatalities
Falls from height remain one of the most serious risks on Australian worksites, with nearly 30 workers losing their lives in 2023. These incidents accounted for ... -
Research from NAWIC calls for change to parental leave for women in construction
Research by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has highlighted the unique challenges women face in frontline construction roles. The report identifies integral opportunities ...
