First Fire Rescue Victoria commissioner revealed
After years of industrial turmoil, a Canadian firefighter has been named as the man to head the new Fire Rescue Victoria agency when it opens in July next year.
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Victorians facing ‘real risk’ to power supply
The “significant pressure” on the state’s electricity supply is expected to worsen as the weather heats up, the threat of bushfires increases and the ability to rely on coal deteriorates. But the energy market operator has a back-up plan.
Andrews in rough patch as donation details slow to drop
Ferrari-driving developer John Woodman has emerged as a major player at state government level with revelations he donated to Daniel Andrews’ campaign but the Premier was careless in not coming forward sooner, writes Tom Minear.
Dan Andrews denies discussing ‘planning matters’ with developer
Daniel Andrews has denied he ever talked about “planning matters” with a developer embroiled in a corruption scandal, but said he was aware John Woodman was working as a property lobbyist for alleged mafia figure Tony Madafferi.
WorkSafe practices exposed in scathing report
Victoria’s worker compensation scheme has been slammed for a second time by the Victorian Ombudsman, with injured workers unnecessarily surveilled and footy tickets handed to agents trying to boost profits.
Incoming top cop denies knowing about $2.8m Gobbo payout
Incoming Assistant Commissioner Brett Curran has denied knowing about the $2.8 million payment made to gangland snitch Nicola Gobbo despite being the chief Adviser to the then police minister.
Plea for tunnel to be added to airport rail link
Victoria’s regional cities have joined forces to demand a airport rail link services via a dedicated tunnel running from Sunshine to Southern Cross, saying the project will be a “white elephant” if it does not deliver.
Victoria’s taxing question on mental health
It is impossible to put a price on fixing our mental health system — but the Andrews Government still has to wrestle with how to pay for the changes, writes Tom Minear.
New powerful TV ads designed to prevent drownings
New TAC-style commercials will air on TV and social media channels this summer in the hope of reducing the amount of fatal drownings in Victoria. Watch the new campaign.
Public service pay fight drags into new year
The state government and the public sector union remains at an impasse over a new pay deal for 40,000 government workers, with industrial action a possibility next year — and the Police Association could be set to take action too.
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