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Fears Fire Management Pay Is Sucking Funds From Regions 02/08/2021

Victoria’s top brass firefighters are being paid $40 million more every year than their NSW counterparts. Fire Rescue Victoria whistleblowers have hit out at the top-heavy management structure- they say is potentially sucking vital funds out of regional communities.Simple mistakes made while driving are costing Victorians their lives. New figures show almost three in four fatal crashes last year were caused by errors, not high-risk behaviours, prompting an urgent reminder for people to drive safely.Melbourne’s traditional homecoming parade for Aussie Olympians is in doubt with the state government yet to confirm whether it will happen or if it is even being planned.English Premier League champions Manchester City have teamed up with Melbourne’s Parade College to launch the first Manchester City Football School in the country.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.

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