More unions down tools in Labor’s Victorian election campaign as ‘trust broken’ Exclusive: multiple sources sound the alarm after a messy week that has seen a rump of party’s union base abandon it The Guardian - AU · Oct 30
Police investigate threat made against another Australian politician IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 26
Australian minister says he is being followed after bullet etched with ‘RAT’ left on car The former firefighter and Labor member for Frankston in Victoria found the bullet on the bonnet of his car The Independent UK · Oct 26
Union wants fire chief gone, criticises award Firefighters are ramping up their campaign against their commissioner, slamming a decision to honour him with an award as "contradictory" to his service record. AAP · Oct 23, 2025
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 · May 15, 2025
Firefighter union boss labels Logan fire that killed Izabella Nash as a 'regular' job for crews as investigations continue Dual investigations into the incident are being run by the police and Workplace Health and Safety. ABC News · May 22, 2023
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. ABC News · Dec 21, 2022
Strike action could throw holiday plans into chaos Firefighters have voted to strike in a move that could throw airports around the nation into chaos during the busy holiday period. The New Daily · Nov 4, 2022
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 · Nov 3, 2022
PFAS firefighting chemical found in drinking water at Avalon Airport fire station Unsafe levels of a firefighting chemical that has been linked to health concerns have been found in drinking water at Avalon Airport's fire station and air traffic control tower. ABC News · Oct 30, 2022
Aviation firefighters threaten holiday season strike, grounding planes around Australia The United Firefighters Union will open a ballot to vote on whether to hold a strike, which could ground the entire country's aviation industry. ABC News · Oct 18, 2022
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 · Sep 10, 2022
ACT police investigating death of 13-year-old Canberra boy The ACT coroner's office says the boy died at the Sydney Children's Hospital on August 12 after paramedics and a support crew of firefighters were called to his home on August 5. ABC News · Aug 23, 2022
ACT firefighters rostered to respond to ambulance emergencies on Saturday due to staff shortage The ACT Emergency Services Agency confirms it deployed a firefighting unit to "round out" its ambulance crews due to a staffing shortage on Saturday night. ABC News · Jun 6, 2022