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Australia. Aerial shark patrols set to return in time for summer
The State Government has provided further protection for swimmers this summer through the new Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter service for Surf Life Saving Western Australia. Premier Colin ...
BYM News - 7:20 p.m. Friday 5th December 2008
BYM News - 7:20 p.m. Friday 5th December 2008
Rescuers need help
BATEMANS Bay Coastal Patrol members are risking their lives on rusting boats and old equipment. Responding to a move by the NSW Government to amalgamate the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard, ...
Bay Post - 3:31 p.m. Friday 5th December 2008
Bay Post - 3:31 p.m. Friday 5th December 2008
Climate change report finds homes in bushland surrounding Sydney will become more vulnerable to fires (audio)
Shon Walker talks to Rob Rogers, an Assistant Commissioner with the NSW Rural Fire Service, about how they'll deal with the increased threat
ABC NewsRadio environment - 2:15 p.m. Friday 5th December 2008
ABC NewsRadio environment - 2:15 p.m. Friday 5th December 2008
Union ready for rescue responsibilities stand-off
The Health Services Union says the decision to keep state rescue responsibilities in the hands of the fire brigade, has set the scene for a confrontation in the Industrial Relations ...
ABC News industrial relations - noon Friday 5th December 2008
ABC News industrial relations - noon Friday 5th December 2008
Della Bosca accepts rescue board's ruling
The NSW Health Minister returns rescue responsiblities to the Fire Brigade, reversing a decision by a previous minister.
ABC News industrial relations - 11 a.m. Friday 5th December 2008
ABC News industrial relations - 11 a.m. Friday 5th December 2008
Chopper to be used for shark patrols
Surf Life Saving Western Australia (SLSWA) has been given funding to carry out patrols using the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, starting this Saturday. The helicopter replaces fixed wing spotter ...
Business Sense - 10:58 a.m. Friday 5th December 2008
Business Sense - 10:58 a.m. Friday 5th December 2008
Ambulance operators win pay deal: union
The United Services Union says the New South Wales Government has agreed to demands by ambulance phone operators for an annual 3.9 per cent pay rise over three years.
Yahoo!7 Finance News - 9:48 a.m. Friday 5th December 2008
Yahoo!7 Finance News - 9:48 a.m. Friday 5th December 2008
Ambulance operators win pay deal: union
The United Services Union says the New South Wales Government has agreed to demands by ambulance phone operators for an annual 3.9 per cent pay rise over three years.
ABC News industrial relations - 9:25 a.m. Friday 5th December 2008
ABC News industrial relations - 9:25 a.m. Friday 5th December 2008
Ambo disciplined for speaking out
A BENDIGO paramedic has been given a disciplinary warning for breaching Ambulance Victoria’s media policy.
The Bendigo Advertiser - 3 a.m. Friday 5th December 2008
The Bendigo Advertiser - 3 a.m. Friday 5th December 2008
1 day, 3 hours ago
Man dies as ambos miss house
A MAN suffered a heart attack and died while an ambulance called for him went to the wrong address, the Opposition has told State Parliament.
Courier Mail - 4:40 p.m. Thursday 4th December 2008
Courier Mail - 4:40 p.m. Thursday 4th December 2008
Man died while ambos were at wrong house
A MAN who suffered a heart attack died while an ambulance called for him went to the wrong address.
NEWS.com.au National Breaking News - 4:24 p.m. Thursday 4th December 2008
NEWS.com.au National Breaking News - 4:24 p.m. Thursday 4th December 2008
Whereis Adds Patrolled Surf Beach Information
Telstra's Whereis map service has added information on 300 Australian beaches from Surf Life Saving Australia, including whether the beach is patrolled and an overall safety rating. The data can ...
lifehacker - 12:54 p.m. Thursday 4th December 2008
lifehacker - 12:54 p.m. Thursday 4th December 2008
Epping’s new fire brigade captain ready for challenge
EPPING CFA has appointed Heath Kenzie as the brigade's new captain after Charlie Cleary resigned from the service last month.
Melton Leader - 7 a.m. Thursday 4th December 2008
Melton Leader - 7 a.m. Thursday 4th December 2008
Copper Thieves Jeopardize US Infrastructure
coondoggie supplies an excerpt from Network World that might make you consider a lock for your pipes: "The FBI today ratcheted up the clamor to do something more substantive about ...
Slashdot - 6:26 a.m. Thursday 4th December 2008
Slashdot - 6:26 a.m. Thursday 4th December 2008
Ambulance fundraising scam warning
THE Ambulance Service of NSW has warned the public to be wary of anyone attempting to solicit money for the organisation.
NEWS.com.au National Breaking News - 3 a.m. Thursday 4th December 2008
NEWS.com.au National Breaking News - 3 a.m. Thursday 4th December 2008
