A man is in a critical condition after a tin of paint thinner exploded in his hand at a Sunshine North recycling business just after midday.
3AW has reported the tin exploded while the man was moving it away from a fire he had lit in a drum to keep warm.
An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said the man, in his 50s, was taken to the Alfred hospital with burns to his face, chest, abdomen, arms and lower body.
Worksafe has been notified, police say.
Harrick’s Cottage and Police Hut Open Day Keilor Historical Society is hosting an open day, launching its publication and exhibition about ‘early transport in the…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 253047 A severe thuderstorm warning and shelter indoors now alert has been issued for suburbs around Melbourne’s north-west. Residents in Sunbury, Sydenham, St Albans,…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 504582 Brimbank council has adopted a a ‘statement of commitment for a safe and inclusive Brimbank’ which council said is built on inclusion, harm…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 534964 Glengala Kindergarten in Sunshine West is one of 24 new kinders that have opened on or near school sites in Victoria this year.…
A major fire tore through a home in Taylors Lakes on the evening of Friday 20 February. Crews arrived at the Australia Drive place at 7.30pm, within five minutes, to…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 535882 The minor premiership will be on the line in the final round of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division season. Deer Park…
A roofing company has been convicted and fined after repeatedly putting workers at risk of falls on four residential construction sites in Melbourne, including in Fraser Rise and Mickleham. Proform…
Players at Sunshine Heights Cricket Club (SHCC) and the Victoria Police cricket club will rack up runs for a reason this week in a T20 match to raise funds for…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 504582 Brimbank council is offering a program for entrepreneurs, intraprenuers and small-business owners looking to future-proof their business. According to council, the CUL-TI-VATE program…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 502789 Property developer Pelligra has formally joined the Brooklyn Recycling Group (BRG) under Victoria’s first statutory Better Environment Plan (BEP). As a major landholder…
The Department of Health has listed six measles exposure sites in Tullamarine since 10 February. The most recent exposure incidents occurred on Wednesday 18 February at Melbourne Airport, terminal 4…
