Regulator guides mine sites towards vehicle safety
In a bid to reduce the frequency of adverse vehicle interactions at mine sites, the New South Wales…
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NHVR releases new Log Haulage Code of Practice
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released a new Log Haulage Code of Practice aimed at assisting…
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Public consultation on the draft model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of biological hazards at work
24 Jul 2025 Safe Work Australia is developing a model Code of Practice (model Code) which provides practical…
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Is it time industry had a road freight licensing system?
Over the past few months, we’ve seen transport companies shutting their doors at an alarming rate. While we…
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Mine fire prompts renewed focus on risk management
The final investigation report into the underground mine fire at Perilya’s Southern Operations in Broken Hill has highlighted…
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WHS prosecutions: new data now available
Safe Work Australia has updated the WHS prosecutions dashboard to reflect the latest publicly available data…
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Driver loses licence for 12 months after Adelaide rollover
The driver of a semi-trailer carrying flour that rolled at Dry Creek in Adelaide on Sunday evening has…
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Operator receives string of ‘minor defects’ for brake issue
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has issued a reminder about ensuring Advanced Braking Systems are properly connected,…
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‘Fix driver licensing’ – Peak trucking body continues push for other states to follow SA’s lead
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) wants to see every state follow South Australia’s new approach to licensing for…
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Electrical mine incident prompts regulator intervention
Investigations are currently underway into an incident at the north Appin mine, where an electrician suffered burns from…