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1. Allegations children were abused at former Unanderra juvenile justice centre, police station

   A law firm is investigating allegations that children were abused at the now-closed Unanderra juvenile justice centre and at a police station.

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2. Workers face lung cancer and 20m fall risks at 'dreadful' Illawarra worksites

   Workers at Illawarra worksites are facing serious safety risks including lung cancer hazards and falls from heights, with unions describing conditions as 'dreadful'.

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3. BlueScope contractor injured when 200kg metal drive gear lands on him

   A BlueScope contractor was injured when a 200kg metal drive gear fell on him during a shutdown at the Port Kembla site.

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4. 'This is a very, very bad idea': boss's response to UOW chancellor's special job plan

   ICAC hearings have heard a UOW executive describe the chancellor's special job plan as 'a very, very bad idea' due to process concerns.

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