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Councils urged to keep up with cones
Auckland Transport

Councils urged to keep up with cones

Councils risk scrutiny from WorkSafe as inspectors and NZTA push a more risk-based traffic management approach to cut excessive road cones.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Health and Safety stories

Geotab Vitality launches behaviour rewards to boost fleet safety
Unified Communications

Geotab Vitality launches behaviour rewards to boost fleet safety

Geotab Vitality launches a rewards-based driver safety platform in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to cut accidents and costs with positive behavioural incentives.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Fergus launches tap-to-pay for instant trade payments via mobile
Crypto

Fergus launches tap-to-pay for instant trade payments via mobile

Fergus has launched tap-to-pay on mobiles, letting tradespeople accept instant contactless payments without extra hardware, boosting convenience and cash flow.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Blackline Safety appoints Vasi Philomin to boost AI strategy
Data Analytics

Blackline Safety appoints Vasi Philomin to boost AI strategy

Blackline Safety appoints Vasi Philomin from Siemens to its board to enhance AI strategy for real-time worker safety and productivity data use.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Axiom GRC acquires The DPO Centre to boost data protection services
Data Protection

Axiom GRC acquires The DPO Centre to boost data protection services

Axiom GRC has acquired The DPO Centre, expanding its data protection services and strengthening its global governance, risk, and compliance platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Fergus appoints Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience
Customer Experience

Fergus appoints Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience

Fergus has appointed Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience to lead customer teams and enhance its job management software platform globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Blackline Safety wins ADNOC deal for 28,000 gas detectors
Data Analytics

Blackline Safety wins ADNOC deal for 28,000 gas detectors

Blackline Safety secures first order from ADNOC for 1,000 gas detectors and 1,200 location beacons under a deal to supply up to 28,000 units and services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Blackline Safety boosts in-house QA to enhance global reliability
DevOps

Blackline Safety boosts in-house QA to enhance global reliability

Blackline Safety expands in-house quality assurance at Calgary facility, boosting testing to ensure reliability for workers worldwide across 75 countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Avetta boosts APAC expansion with brand new Sydney office
Supply Chain

Exclusive: Avetta boosts APAC expansion with brand new Sydney office

Avetta expands its Asia-Pacific footprint with new Sydney and upgraded Newcastle offices, boosting local support and tech integration amid rising safety demands.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Health and Safety stories

Tineco launches steam-powered FLOOR ONE S7 in Australia
Health Technologies

Tineco launches steam-powered FLOOR ONE S7 in Australia

Tineco launches FLOOR ONE S7 Stretch Steam in Australia at AUD $1,199, offering chemical-free floor cleaning with TÜV-certified hygiene and 80-minute runtime.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Gap revealed between safety perception & reality in Australian workplaces
Risk & Compliance

Gap revealed between safety perception & reality in Australian workplaces

Avetta research reveals 90% of Australian workers feel safe, yet over half say their high-risk workplaces lack full risk management systems.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
ADF trials wearable heat monitor to boost safety in NT operations
Data Analytics

ADF trials wearable heat monitor to boost safety in NT operations

The Australian Defence Force is trialling GME's wearable heat risk monitor in the Northern Territory to enhance soldier safety against heat stress in harsh conditions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Geotab unveils AI dash cam to boost fleet safety in Australia
Fleet Management

Geotab unveils AI dash cam to boost fleet safety in Australia

Geotab launches GO Focus Plus AI dash cam in Australia, aiming to cut risky driving with real-time coaching and boost fleet safety amid rising road deaths.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Navigating the near-constant risk of non-compliance in safety
Risk & Compliance

Navigating the near-constant risk of non-compliance in safety

SafeWork NSW's largest safety blitz in a decade issued over 500 notices, highlighting widespread non-compliance and ongoing risks in Australian workplaces.

By Luke Boyle • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
AVK appoints Paul Hood as COO to boost data centre expansion
Hyperscale

AVK appoints Paul Hood as COO to boost data centre expansion

AVK appoints Paul Hood as COO to drive data centre expansion and strengthen power chain services across the UK and Europe.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
Geotab & Healthy Heads partner to boost mental health in transport
Data Analytics

Geotab & Healthy Heads partner to boost mental health in transport

Geotab partners with Healthy Heads to enhance mental health and safety support for Australia's transport and logistics workers through data-driven initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Ideagen expands safety solutions with acquisition of Reactec
Data Analytics

Ideagen expands safety solutions with acquisition of Reactec

Ideagen has acquired Reactec to enhance its health and safety offerings with wearable tech and analytics, boosting workplace risk management across industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025