‘Farewell old friend’: Irishman killed in mine disaster
A close-knit outback town is in mourning as experts begin their investigations into the cause of an underground mining explosion that killed two people.
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Call for inquest after woman’s island death on cruise
An investigation has been launched after an 80-year-old woman's body was found on a tropical island during a cruise but her family have called for an inquest.
Explosive device under review after fatal mine incident
Investigators have revealed the accidental initiation of an explosive device lead to the Cobar mine incident that resulted in the deaths of two workers.
Sculpture worker says he was sacked after safety alarm
A Sculpture by the Sea installer, who needed facial surgery after a workplace accident, claims he was dismissed after complaining about workplace safety.
‘Tragedy hits us hard’, five Chilean miners found dead
The final trapped worker in a Chilean mine has been found dead, bringing the final death toll to six after several tunnels collapsed in a strong tremor.
Two workers seriously burnt at copper mine
A Queensland copper mine has suspended operations and an investigation is under way after two men suffered serious burns from a steam vent.
Investigation launched into mine worker blast claim
Investigators are looking into claims explosives have been detonated 30m below three workers at Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project in north Queensland.
Worker killed in ‘tragic’ accident at coal mine
Operations at a Queensland coal mine have been suspended as workers mourn a colleague killed in a workplace accident and an investigation gets underway.
‘Buddy system’ in place at JBS before worker trapped
The world's largest meat processor's local subsidiary has been fined $300,000 after a worker was struck by falling hay bales.
Workers return to cross-river rail after dangerous fall
A worker remains in hospital with critical injuries following a fall at Brisbane's multibillion-dollar cross-river rail construction project.
Minister rejects resignation calls after worker injured
Unions have called on a Queensland minister to resign after a worker was critically injured at a multibillion dollar construction project.
Worker dies after fall at Qld cross-river rail site
Safety officers and police are investigating a workplace fall that claimed the life of a man working on Brisbane's cross-river rail project.
Two workers missing after Queensland mine collapse
Emergency services are leading search and rescue efforts for two workers missing after a collapse at an underground zinc mine in northern Queensland.
Tragic end to search for missing Queensland miners
Two miners have died in an incident that sparked a major rescue operation 125 metres underground in a Queensland zine mine.
Teen dies of electric shock under bridge
A teenager has been electrocuted at a railway bridge in central Queensland, with a report to be prepared for the coroner.
Electrocuted teen dies under Qld bridge
A teenager has died after being electrocuted and later found under a rail bridge in central Queensland, with a report to be prepared for the coroner.
Man crushed after wrong button pushed
A man was crushed to death on a Queensland drill rig after a co-worker tried to shut down machinery but repeatedly pushed the wrong button, a coroner has heard.