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Use of power tools on asbestos  

Tuesday 01 September 2026

WorkSafe is reminding employers and self-employed persons about the regulatory requirements for the use of certain tools or instruments on asbestos-containing materials.

Dairy producer makes Footy’s Favourite Farmer history  

Monday 31 August 2026

A Cudgewa dairy farmer and dedicated community volunteer has become the first ever woman to be crowned Footy's Favourite Farmer.

Crackdown on falls risks in the solar sector  

Wednesday 26 August 2026

Regulators are shining a light on Victoria's solar sector, reminding employers there is no excuse for putting workers at risk of deadly falls.

Two companies fined $630,000 after worker’s death  

Monday 24 August 2026

A plumbing company and a hire equipment provider have been convicted and fined a total of $630,000 after a worker died while operating an elevated work platform at a North Blackburn construction site.

$40,000 in fines for company that failed to comply with improvement notice  

Tuesday 18 August 2026

A chemical manufacturing company has been fined $40,000 for failing to safely store dangerous goods at its Coolaroo facility, after WorkSafe inspectors issued an improved notice.

Water tank company fined $50,000 after three-metre fall  

Wednesday 12 August 2026

A water tank construction and repair company has been convicted and fined $50,000 after an engineering student was injured at a residential site in Keysborough.

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