Playing with fire: Firefighter says Coalition dividing fire brigades

A SENIOR-ranking Mildura firefighter has slammed the Coalition’s $67 million emergency services package, accusing the Liberal-Nationals of trying to “push the wedge deeper” between career and volunteer firefighters. Under the package announced at the weekend, Victoria’s emergency services will be allocated funding for CFA station upgrades and rebuilds across Victoria, as well as new equipment and […]

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  • University vice-chancellor steps down

    University vice-chancellor steps down

    CANBERRA: Embattled Australian National University vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell has resigned after a year-long public relations saga involving bullying claims, student protests and claims of poor…