Safety Education

A morning walker posted a photo to social media of the electrical cord stretching from the top floor of a unit block to the car parked at the curb side.  A debate about EV etiquette followed.

As Bron stood atop a ridge, trying to find her way back to the Larapinta Trail, all she could think about was the Victorian hiker whose body was retrieved from the same track only a month before.

Bruce Morcombe is urging parents to talk to their children about personal safety after reports a stranger has approached several students in regional Victoria.  

As the nation prepares to mark the first anniversary of the Hunter Valley bus crash, steps continue to be taken to improve bus safety and ensure a similar tragedy never happens again. 

Black belt Gerri Kissner, aka Ninja Nan, teaches free self-defence classes in her retirement to show women how to fight off would-be attackers.

Marine pilots are used to navigating ships as big as the Eiffel Tower lying on its side. But on the man-made lake of Port Ash, they can test their skills on a miniature scale.

Training with visual aids, less text, and targeted translation is helping vegetable growers keep their overseas workers safe.

About 10 per cent of Australia's rock fishing deaths in the past 20 years have occurred in the Randwick City Council area. Data shows many of the fatalities are men born in Asia, but it's hoped a new ad campaign can help keep fishers safe.

Abby Sturgess, 23, will spend at least six months in prison for fatally striking Norong cyclist Anthony Reeckman while distracted by social media on her mobile.

With wait lists for many classes, there is a push to increase water safety programs for migrant groups, and get more diversity among teaching staff.

Year 9 students at Renmark High School allege that references to bestiality were made during a third-party presentation on "respectful relationships" that was not supervised by a teacher.

Safety remains a huge issue on the state's farms where a number of people have died this year, including a young man killed in a cattle truck incident last month.

SLS NSW duty officer Mark Green offers advice on how to spot a rip at the beach.

There have been three deaths or near drownings at the tourist town of Apollo Bay's Marengo Beach, and locals say more must be done to save lives aside from putting more signs up. 

The crystal-clear waterfalls and creeks of Far North Queensland are a huge drawcard for tourists and locals alike. But Royal Life Saving Australia says a serious safety rethink is required after the death of a man at Crystal Cascades.

Authorities remind the public constantly that floodwaters and cars don't mix, but drivers continue to take the risk. Here's what experts say about why people do it.

2023 was a horrific year on Australian roads with the national road toll increasing by nearly 7% from the previous year.

The number of child pedestrian deaths is not decreasing in Australia, according to new research, and advocates are calling for more educational campaigns and vehicle safety measures to address the issue.

Hollywood's horror shark still looms large in many minds around the ocean. Yet drones show people and sharks frequently and peacefully mingle, writes ABC presenter and keen ocean swimmer Sinéad Mangan.

Swimming across a wide creek while navigating tides is a tough ask for most preschoolers, but a Queensland instructor hopes the experience could one day save their lives.

These children swim across the wide and tidal Gold Coast creek to learn how to negotiate strong currents, underwater hazards and rescue techniques.

When Shen came to Australia three years ago, she didn't have much swimming experience. Now, she's teaching other migrants in regional New South Wales how to approach the water with confidence.

Darryl Martin was digging trenches in an attempt to divert water away from his house when he collapsed. Luckily for him, help was at hand.

Jo Pickett's horses have a special job: helping young people with disabilities learn communication and social skills. But due to a wideranging review of safety procedures by Tasmania's education department her small business, and other activity providers, are in limbo due to an indefinite ban.

The report was compiled after the tragic Hunter Valley bus crash that killed 10 people earlier this year. The NSW government has vowed to implement all five of its recommendations and will launch a seatbelt safety campaign immediately.