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Victorian Branch Update: Winter 2024

July 17, 2024 2:04 pm Published by

The AWU demands justice following the death of Kurt Hourigan, a 37-year-old miner, in Ballarat on March 13th. Hourigan and his colleague, Connor Smith, who was critically injured and is now in a long recovery process, were pinned beneath fallen rocks while working 500 meters underground using the unsafe ‘air legging’ technique.

Remembering the Beaconsfield Mine Collapse

April 25, 2024 12:45 pm Published by

On this day, 18 years ago, tragedy struck the Beaconsfield mine, located 40 km north-west of Launceston. A rock fall trapped 17 miners underground, leaving three of them in dire circumstances. It sparked a monumental search and rescue effort that would capture the attention of the nation.

Victory for Cleanaway Members!

April 18, 2024 11:03 am Published by

In a resounding display of unity, employees at Cleanaway have firmly rejected proposed agreements, with an astounding 95% majority. This victory underscores the commitment of workers to advocate for fair and reasonable working conditions.

Dodgy deal for Pakenham Roads Upgrade must be referred to IBAC

March 21, 2024 8:15 am Published by

The contract for the stage three works of the Pakenham Roads Upgrade must be referred to IBAC after it was revealed a person involved in awarding the contract at Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) is now employed by the company awarded the work.