A $470 million public hospital has opened in the NSW Hunter Valley, after a decade of planning and debate over its funding.  Key points: Maitland's new $470 million hospital has opened today More than 100 patients have been transferred from the old hospital The...
Masks are again required in many indoor spaces to slow the spread of COVID-19, but not all masks protect against airborne viruses and they are not required in all public places. Key points: People with a COVID-19 infection can exhale particles and...
How will the building boom continue when they decide it's time to finally retire? As Master Builders Tasmania Executive Director Matthew Pollock explains, the sector needs 6,500 skilled workers to grow the workforce and replace skilled workers over the next...
The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) say they do not support compulsory COVID vaccinations in their industry. Victorian secretary John Setka told Virginia Trioli some of their members have genuine health concerns about the vaccine. "I don’t support...
When father of five Jeff Tekii felt his mental health deteriorating a few weeks ago, he didn't know who to turn to for help. Key points: Jeff is one of thousands of young men across Australia who suffer from mental health issues  He reached...
By Tim Lee Posted May 25, 2019 07:03:02 Photo: Corinna Willowson's house is one of just two dozen hempcrete homes in the country. (ABC: Tim Lee) Hemp, one of the planet's most misunderstood plants, is finally shedding its undeserved...
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