Cracks and cavities have been discovered at another historic pier in Melbourne, which is set to undergo urgent repairs. It comes after Docklands’ ageing Central Pier was permanently closed last month.
If this summer’s Victorian bushfire crisis so far has shown us anything, it’s that we need a strong, properly funded CFA. So it’s high time for Premier Daniel Andrews to open his wallet, writes Tom Minear.
Victoria’s independent pollie pay tribunal has overturned its crackdown on international travel spending after a backlash from backbench MPs.
Casey councillor Sam Aziz, who took off overseas before he was embroiled in a corruption investigation, is still being paid, and the council remains in the dark about his whereabouts.
The United Firefighters Union has split over a royal commission into this summer’s bushfire crisis, with national secretary Peter Marshall slapping down the push from state branches.
Generous Victorians are being urged to give to reputable bushfire fundraisers — including the state government’s bushfire appeal — amid reports of scammers taking advantage of the crisis.
Hundreds of people needed emergency relief after a thick smoke haze swamped Melbourne and surrounds yesterday, with a massive spike in ambulance call outs. And the haze is here to stay for a few days yet.
The CFA is calling for instant fines for anyone who starts campfires, lights barbecues or uses machinery on a total fire ban day as firefighters try to crack down on illegal burns while the state braces for a scorching week.
Some have been naughty, some have been nice but state government ministers are hoping Santa will do the right thing this Christmas, writes Tom Minear.
The taxpayer-funded body in charge of maintaining Victoria’s country roads has come under fire for spending tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars on branded merchandise and stationery.
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