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‘Disgusting’ slogan apparently directed at Victorian premier seen at rally attended by Brad Battin and union boss

‘Ditch the bitch’ was emblazoned on a fire truck at a rally against the state’s new emergency services levy

The Guardian - AU

Premier backs fire leaders after no-confidence vote

More than nine-in-ten career firefighters have delivered an overwhelming vote of no confidence in their leaders but the premier says they have her full support.

AAP

Firies forced to use paper maps to find emergencies

Firefighters are turning to pen, paper and pagers to do their job during communications failures, two years after a cyber attack shut down their IT networks.

AAP

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'Scrap the tax': angry firies, farmers shut down CBD

An expanded tax has united firefighters, farmers and home owners from across one state, with thousands descending on a parliament to protest against the move.

AAP

Emergency services levy set to pass after 'dirty deal'

A $2.1 billion emergency services levy has been altered after a state government buckled to widespread community backlash and crossbench demands.

AAP

'Obscene cash grab': firies slam emergency services tax

A levy to cover spiralling emergency service bills has been blasted as a cash grab, with critics queuing up to kill it.

AAP

Victorian anti-corruption commission finds firefighters hacked emails to further union interests

Ibac report says members of the state’s Metropolitan Fire Brigade accessed information without authorisation and shared it with the United Firefighters Union

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Software that could close fire stations leaked to union

The potential use of software by Melbourne Fire Brigade to close stations and "jeopardise" public safety was leaked to a union boss and government minister.

AAP

Simmering anger from firies over cyber attack details

Victoria's fire service says it continues to update the workforce about a cyber attack but a union is fuming over being "left in the dark".

AAP

Peter Marshall, 'Hollywood Squares' Host, Dies At 98

Remembering Peter Marshall, the beloved host of 'The Hollywood Squares,' and his lasting impact on entertainment.

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‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dies at 98

Peter Marshall, who played straight man to the stars for 16 years as host of “The Hollywood Squares,” has died at 98

The Independent UK

Firies demand truck upgrades after repeated breakdowns

The United Firefighters Union has called on the Victorian government to upgrade fire trucks after two breakdowns during the state's latest major bushfire.

AAP

Toxic smoke fire truck put crews at risk: union

The United Firefighters Union has called for an immediate upgrade of Victoria's firefighting fleet after ageing equipment put crews at risk.

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Firies take fight to parliament over 'ignored' upgrades

Hundreds of uniform-clad firefighters have gathered in Melbourne's CBD to call for fire truck and safety equipment upgrades.

AAP

Firies march on Vic parliament as pay dispute deepens

More than 1000 firefighters have rallied in Melbourne as their union claims the Victorian government reneged on agreements reached after years of negotiation.

The Independent UK

Pete Doherty, Who Killed My Son?: New documentary shows grieving mother’s relentless fight for justice

Channel 4 film shows Sheila Blanco watching footage of the former Libertines singer stepping over her son’s body

The Canberra Times

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Victorian firefighters' income protection affected following union spat with insurer

A dispute over invitations to a charity dinner for mental health prompts United Firefighters Union secretary Peter Marshall to "sack" the income protection provider for nearly 4,000 firefighters.

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United Firefighters Union secretary accused of being 'anti-union' after campaign to exclude mechanics

The United Firefighters Union has been accused of being "anti-worker" by rival unions over its campaign against cancer compensation for mechanics in the fire services.

ABC News

Victorian opposition unveils state election pledges on police and triple-0 response times

The Victorian opposition vows to further overhaul the state's triple-0 call service if it wins the November election, and put a greater focus on police response times and mental health.

AAP

Vic firie training site 'over-capacity'

Fire Rescue Victoria's $109 million training centre in Craigieburn needs to be expanded to cope with demand for recruits, according to a union.

AAP

Vic firies demand 25.9 pc payrise

Once an ally of the government, Victoria's firefighters union is piling on pressure for an annual pay rise of 8.6 per cent as part of a pre-election campaign.

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Firefighter with cancer urges colleagues to get serious about PPE and regular blood tests

Earlier this month the WHO announced firefighting a cancer-causing profession, and one former firey now battling the disease urges others to get regular health checks and wear PPE.

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Firefighter registration fuels tension between unions, Victorian government amid fire services overhaul saga

The registration of professional firefighters in Victoria is proving another point of conflict between unions and the state government amid a fraught overhaul of the Victorian fire service.

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