Showing posts with label public health and safety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label public health and safety. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Discount Store Recalls Potentially Deadly Lamps: Stay Safe!

A urgent recall has been announced for "possibly lethal" table lamps that were sold at a newly opened discount store. Melbourne's south-east. EnergySafe Victoria has issued an alert following inspections by their compliance officers who found exposed wiring in the lanterns sold at Panda Mart...

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Australia Takes Aim: New Ban on Machetes Sparks Debate

A first-of-its-kind machete prohibition will be swiftly implemented following a state government's reluctance to prohibit these lethal instruments for over 12 months. Legislation will be fast-tracked through the Victorian parliament to prohibit the buying and selling of machetes starting from September...

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Diphtheria Outbreak Death Toll Reaches 1,319: An Urgent Call for Action

Nigeria There have been a total of 25,812 verified instances of diphtheria among the 42,642 potential cases documented throughout all 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory, and within each of the country’s 350 local government areas. Nevertheless, the verified cases span 184 Local Government Areas across 26 states. As of March 9, 2025, the nation has reported 1,319 fatalities. ...