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An important new study has taken further the premise that workers with low job control are more at risk of stress, and linked it to a higher risk of heart attacks.

Seventh Vic power press incident a warning to employers; Tas complaints limitation period clarified; Vic company fined over petrol fumes; and SA Administrative Appeals Tribunal appoints new member.

The High Court has reserved its decision on an important case about whether family members can claim common law damages for mental injury after the death of a loved one.

SA WorkCover ceo steps down; Victoria launches truck safety screening program; WA government moves on construction site safety; and Goodman Fielder subsidiary fined over unsafe ceiling.

A recent unfair dismissal ruling highlights some of the pitfalls employers face when deciding whether to terminate injured workers.

ACTU president Sharan Burrow has branded "unacceptable" a national survey finding on the number of OHS representatives who perceive that they have been bullied by employers.

NSW IR Department seeking comment on unfair dismissal proposals; Vic company fined $25,000 over predicted incident; and CFMEU calling for NSW demolition inspectors.

The Australian Industry Group has called for stronger treatment of fraudulent workers' compensation claims and suggested strategies for preventing fraud in its submission to the parliamentary inquiry into workers' compensation.

Vic labour hire campaign to target more than 250 companies; New manual handling kit for NSW utilities workers; Premiums a top priority for Vic business; UK leaflet informs safety reps about stress; and AIRC appoints new vice president.

The rejection of a Queensland government worker's common law compensation claim after a stabbing incident has wide-reaching implications for workers who regularly face occupational violence, says a union spokesperson.