WA Government officially closes former asbestos mining town
The Western Australian Government has passed a bill in State Parliament that will see the permanent closure of the former asbestos mining town of Wittenoom.
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FIWSG to continue workplace safety advocacy
Injured workers and those who have lost loved ones in workplace incidents will continue to help shape support services and NSW workplace policy with the Family and Injured Workers Support Group (FIWSG) remaining in place until December 2022.
Bringing mine sites back to life
Senior environmental adviser Phil Barnett shares why his role at Erizon overseeing mine rehabilitation strategies is as much a passion as it is a profession.
New WA safety laws an Australian first
The WA Government’s new Work Health and Safety laws will improve protections for workers, including those in the mining and resources sector.
Shining a light on the FIFO industry
A WA parliamentary inquiry into sexual harassment against women in the FIFO mining industry aims to implement positive changes.