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Union urges super funds to probe mooted aviation firefighting sale

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May 4, 2026
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Super funds with ties to the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), which is reportedly the preferred bidder for the proposal, are being pushed to “carefully investigate” their involvement with QIC, with UFUAV saying they should look into whether mem…

Union urges super funds to probe mooted aviation firefighting sale

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May 4, 2026
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Union slams proposed sale of aviation firefighting facilities

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March 31, 2026
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The United Firefighters Union of Australia – Aviation Branch (UFUAV) said the sale and leaseback proposal would “effectively privatise” Australia’s aviation rescue firefighting (ARFF) service, a charge which provider Airservices Australia rejects.

WA invests $12.5m into Jandakot emergency aviation hub

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February 24, 2026
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Jandakot’s new DFES Aviation Facility, expected to open by September next year, will bring WA’s Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service (ERHS) and Air Operations branches under one roof while supporting future growth in Department of Fire and Emergency Ser…

Launceston Airport breaks ground on new firefighting facility

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January 30, 2026
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The 470-square-metre firefighting hub will strengthen the emergency response capabilities at Launceston, and is expected to be finished in time for the peak summer fire season later this year.

Launceston Airport breaks ground on new firefighting facility

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January 30, 2026
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The 470-square-metre firefighting hub will strengthen the emergency response capabilities at Launceston, and is expected to be finished in time for the peak summer fire season later this year.

Victorian Firefighters Battle Blazes in 30-Year-Old Trucks Without Air Conditioning

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January 11, 2026
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Allan insisted Victoria is well-prepared with increased funding and new trucks.

CFA under funded whilst Jacinta Allan wastes $776 million on a treaty

Helen Carrie
January 11, 2026
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It also seems clear you have cut funding to the primary industries who manage fire threats and undertake back burning.

RAAF firefighters congratulated for saving Katherine hay barn

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December 29, 2025
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RAAF Base Tindal’s No. 17 Squadron Fire Section dispatched two Airfield Panther fire trucks and two rural fire trucks to the scene within 15 minutes of receiving the distress call on 7 November, with crews assigned to protect two gas bullets and attack…

WA Govt secures 2 more firefighting Black Hawks for 3 years

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December 19, 2025
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The Black Hawks, based in Gingin and commencing operations on 20 December, are the second of two pairs that will operate around the state. They join a firefighting fleet of 38, which also includes the Large Air Tanker (LAT), based in Busselton, and oth…