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CFMEU Victorian offical John Setka (left) and Shaun Reardon (right) arrives at the Melbourne Magistrate Court, Wednesday 16 May, 2018. Setka and Reardon are accused of blackmailing two Boral executives in 2013. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING

Setka blackmail charges withdrawn

BLACKMAIL charges against construction bosses John Setka and Shaun Reardon have been sensationally withdrawn in the middle of their preliminary hearing to see if they were to face trial.

Illness
Mark Dryden is a former drug addict who is helping others into rehab after he had to go overseas to afford it, Mark near his new home with partner in St Kilda. Picture: Jason Edwards

Union helps members kick drug habit

AMID reports that ice has become a growing problem on building sites, the CFMEU is funding the treatment of members battling drug addictions at luxury overseas rehab centres.

QLD News
Fair Work has listed an injunction over the CFMEU because of work practices on some of Brisbane's major projects.  Spire Apartments - 550 Queen Street Brisbane  Photo Adam Armstrong

Union, officials hit with huge fines

THE CFMEU and several of its officials have been fined more than $800,000 over illegal stoppages at Brisbane construction sites, with a judge describing the actions of some as “deliberate, flagrant and systematic”.

VIC News
The Diamond Creek level crossing is not scheduled to be removed as part of the state government's removal works. Trains and traffic at the crossing. January 19th 2018. Picture: Ellen Smith

Safety fears over rail crossing removals

A LABOR-aligned union has hit out at the safety procedures of the Andrews Government showpiece $8 billion level crossing removal project, saying “dodgy concrete panels” have been used on job sites.

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