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Gin Distillery Penalized Following Explosion that Injured Eight Individuals
An Australian gin distillery and winery has been fined $50,000 AUD (£25,000) following an explosion that injured both employees and guests during a “distiller for a day” event. Buller Wines, located in…
November 5, 2024 -
Fire Contained, Water Contaminated After Massive Chemical Explosion in Melbourne Factory
Authorities provided an update on a major explosion and subsequent fire at a factory in Melbourne’s western region on Wednesday. While the blaze has been controlled, the incident has led to chemical…
July 10, 2024 -
Chemical Warehouse Fire Prompts Worker Evacuation in Sydney
Early this morning, over 40 employees were compelled to evacuate a chemical warehouse in Western Sydney as it was overtaken by a large fire, resulting in dense black smoke covering the area.…
June 25, 2024 -
Calls for Stronger Regulatory Action After ExxonMobil’s Gas Pipeline Rupture Offshore Australia
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) is advocating for increased regulatory oversight following a recent gas pipeline rupture at an aging offshore platform in the Gippsland Basin off the Victorian coast. The…
April 26, 2024
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