Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Election 2016: Victorian CFA dispute could claim federal Labor scalps and other top stories.

  • Election 2016: Victorian CFA dispute could claim federal Labor scalps

    Election 2016: Victorian CFA dispute could claim federal Labor scalps
    Election 2016: Victorian CFA dispute could claim federal Labor scalps Updated June 22, 2016 20:33:37 A bitterly fought dispute over union control in Victoria's Country Fire Authority (CFA) is threatening Labor's chances in key seats in the federal election. Key pointsCFA dispute set to have implications in federal election Volunteer firefighters threaten to take their anger out on federal Labor Liberal Party campaigning hard on the issue The industrial relations row h..
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  • WA government agency IT audit reveals predictable passwords, poor security

    WA government agency IT audit reveals predictable passwords, poor security
    WA government agency IT audit reveals predictable passwords, poor security Updated June 22, 2016 18:35:12 Sensitive information and credit card details may be at risk because of poor information technology system management, Western Australia's auditor-general has warned.Colin Murphy made the comments in his annual Information Systems Audit Report, focusing on the IT management of several WA Government agencies.Some of Mr Murphy's strongest findings related to the Depar..
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  • Minister apologises to young female colleague for 'handbag' remark

    Minister apologises to young female colleague for 'handbag' remark
    Eleni Petinos is a young Liberal rising star. Photo: Louise Kennerley A senior NSW cabinet minister has been forced to back down after it emerged he told a young female MP that the process of building a road was "not like buying a handbag."The comments, made in a meeting this week by Roads Minister Duncan Gay, were widely interpreted as a patronising jab at young rising Liberal MP Eleni Petinos.Ms Petinos was lobbying the Minister about construction of an F6 ..
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  • Tas crash teen sentencing delayed

    Tas crash teen sentencing delayed
    An unexpected medical report has derailed the planned sentencing of a teenager for the manslaughter of a young pregnant Hobart woman.The 16-year-old, who cannot be named due to his age, was expected to be sentenced in the Supreme Court on Wednesday after pleading guilty to running a red light at high speed in a stolen car and ploughing into a hatchback driven by 32-weeks pregnant Sarah Paino, 24.Emergency services found her dead, with severe neck and chest injuries, but hospital staff were able..
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  • TASMANIAN FLOODS: Body recovered after more than a fortnight

    TASMANIAN FLOODS: Body recovered after more than a fortnight
    THE body of a man swept away by floodwaters in Tasmania more than a fortnight ago was recovered yesterday. Police said the body - believed to be that of 63-year-old Peter Watson - was found about noon in the South Esk River. The search continues for 81-year-old Trevor Foster. He was last seen at Ouse, in the Upper Derwent Valley, on June 6 when he went to check on livestock. Latrobe woman Mary Allford, 76, also died in the Tasmanian floods.
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  • Election 2016: Lucy Turnbull angered after Liberal Party spruiks her apolitical state role at elite fundraiser

    Election 2016: Lucy Turnbull angered after Liberal Party spruiks her apolitical state role at elite fundraiser
    Video will begin in 5 seconds. Liberal Party angers PM's wife Lucy Turnbull's role as head of the Greater Western Sydney Commission has been used to lure donors to Liberal Party fundraisers. Political reporter Heath Aston spoke to the PM's wife about it. PT0M37S 620 349 Lucy Turnbull has rushed to distance herself from a $3000-a-head fundraiser in which the Liberal Party used her powerful state government-appointed job as part of the lure for party donors. I don't want to sa..
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  • LiveBlogLast Updated 8.30pm AESTFederal election 2016: Malcolm Turnbull in Cairns, Bill Shorten in Sydney

    LiveBlogLast Updated 8.30pm AESTFederal election 2016: Malcolm Turnbull in Cairns, Bill Shorten in Sydney
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  • Uber regulation: Victorian Government strikes deal with Sex Party over ride-sharing legislation

    Uber regulation: Victorian Government strikes deal with Sex Party over ride-sharing legislation
    Uber regulation: Victorian Government strikes deal with Sex Party over ride-sharing legislation Updated June 22, 2016 18:32:32 Ride-booking service Uber is a step closer to being regulated in Victoria after a deal was struck between the State Government and the Sex Party. Key points:The Sex Party says it would like to see a framework developed by AugustUber accessibility needs to be properly considered, disability groups sayThe State Government says it can not confirm ..
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  • New carjacking law weighed after second violent attack in Malvern in 24 hours

    New carjacking law weighed after second violent attack in Malvern in 24 hours
    Video will begin in 5 seconds. Crowbar used in Malvern carjacking A young man was attacked with a crowbar in a second carjacking in Malvern overnight. Vision courtesy ABC News 24 PT1M23S 620 349 The state government may introduce new carjacking laws after a young man was attacked with a crowbar in the second violent car theft in Malvern in 24 hours.While carjacking is a crime in NSW, offenders in Victoria are typically charged with multiple offences, such as theft of a motor..
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  • Election 2016: Scott Morrison weighs in on gay marriage after Penny Wong comments

    Election 2016: Scott Morrison weighs in on gay marriage after Penny Wong comments
    Election 2016: Scott Morrison weighs in on gay marriage after Penny Wong comments Updated June 22, 2016 15:14:01 Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has weighed into the debate over same-sex marriage, saying advocates for traditional marriage have also endured hatred and bigotry. Key points:Penny Wong has argued a plebiscite on same-sex marriage would incite homophobiaScott Morrison says he has also endured bigotry from people who disliked his viewsThe PM says he will con..
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