ABC Feeds2d ago

'Backbone' of Victoria's bushfire, flood response to be cut, union claims
By Alex Sinnott

The State Control Centre, which responds to natural disasters like bushfires and floods, is to shed around two thirds of its full-time equivalent staff according to the Community and Public Sector Union.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-20/victoria-state-control-centre-restructure-alarms-cpsu/106696306

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Victoria's emergency response hub staff numbers to be 'slashed', union says

Victoria's State Control Centre, which responds to natural disasters like bushfires and floods, is to shed around two thirds of its full-time equivalent staff according to the Community and Public Sector Union.

ABC FeedsApr 16

Poor communication, no updates during oil refinery fire, residents claim
By Mikaela Ortolan and Jonathon Kendall

Geelong residents near an oil refinery fire have told a community meeting that initial information from emergency services was misleading and there was a lack of updates.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/geelong-oil-refinery-fire-lack-of-communication/106573412

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Poor communication, no updates during oil refinery fire, residents claim

Geelong residents near an oil refinery fire have told a community meeting that initial information from emergency services was misleading and there was a lack of updates.