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Sky News AU
4 days ago
- General
- Sky News AU
Fire truck exposé reveals astonishing crisis across Victoria as firies struggle with 'borderline catastrophic' capability
Two firefighters have come forward to expose the 'borderline catastrophic' state of the service after an astonishing fire truck crisis was uncovered in Victoria by a secret documentary filmed inside the state's fire stations. The documentary, called Breaking Point, exposes how firefighters are forced to cope with aging vehicles and a scarcity of fire trucks which could lead to a loss of life in the future. Firefighters in the documentary have claimed fire trucks have broken down on highways, large ladders have malfunctioned and the equipment on the trucks has broken 'every day'. 'There's going to be loss of life one day. It's not a matter if something tragic is going to happen, it's when,' one firefighter said. Speaking to Sky News to discuss the revelations, Fire Rescue Victoria fire fighter Matt Morgan said it was a 'matter of time' before someone perished due to an issue with the trucks. Mr Morgan told Sky News host Steve Price there was a risk fire truck equipment would break down in the middle of an emergency situation. Price told viewers half of Fire Rescue Victoria's 200-strong fleet of fire trucks were past their 15-year use-by and there had been 500 breakdowns in the past year. There is also the risk no truck could be available when one was needed. 'We saw it happen at Derrimut last year at the chemical fire there,' Mr Morgan said. 'The usual aerial appliance that we wanted from Sunshine has been missing in action for months and so we had to wait for one to come from Richmond another 25 minutes further away. ' (It's) a matter of time before we'll be going to someone's funeral purely because what's happened to the truck. Absolutely guarantee it.' Asked why the union had not exerted more influence on the state government to fix the issue, Mr Morgan said because 'all politicians are the same'. Acting station officer Kat Dunnell said it was a 'major issue' which was prevalent 'right across the state', but did not want to lay the blame. 'It's about how do we get this fixed and it's going to take quite a bit of funding and quite some time to get this fixed because you can't just go out… and buy them off the shelf, they need to be ordered,' she said. The pair of firefighters said it was 'an easy decision' to come forward, and insisted they were supposed to 'leave the job in a better condition' than when they found it. 'We've been raising it internally for quite some time and now is the time to, you know, we just keep getting told we're a world-leading fire service. We're not. We're borderline catastrophic,' Ms Dunnell said. 'When injury can occur as a result of not having a truck or not having working truck and being sent into a fire to perform a rescue. To me, that just shows a huge lack of respect for our profession, that we're not given the equipment that we need to perform our role.' Mr Morgan said Victorians were not getting the service 'they pay for', but insisted his teams would 'always go the extra mile'. 'Victoria's firefighters aren't going to give up and they're not going to fail to respond. We're going to always go that extra mile for the folks,' he said.
Sky News AU
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Sky News AU
‘Breaking Point': Secret documentary exposes Victoria's fire truck crisis
A new secret documentary, 'Breaking Point', filmed at Victorian fire stations, reveals the alarming unreliability of aging fire trucks. Over 500 breakdowns have been reported in the past year, with many trucks past their 15-year use-by date. Firefighters Kat Dunell and Matt Morgan have joined the show to blow the whistle on the deadly failing standards of the vehicles.
Metro
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Casualty star Neet Mohan reveals why he has changed the way he plays Rash
Last year, Neet Mohan took centre stage in a Casualty boxset titled Breaking Point. It saw his character, Rash Masum, spiral in the aftermath of his dad's sudden death. He threw himself into work to try and distract himself from the grief and loneliness he was feeling but as the weeks ticked on, the dark cloud following him got bigger. Amid this, gossip was circulating in Holby ED as to who could be the hospital whistle-blower. After Rash spotted dodgy Clinical Lead Patrick (Jamie Glover) tampering with a clamp in Resus, he called his boss out while in the lift. Little did he know that brief moment would impact his reputation at Holby City Hospital entirely, as Patrick then attempted to destroy Rash, oblivious as to what was going on in his mind. The beloved doctor became completely withdrawn over the duration of the boxset. Taking himself home, Rash reached a crisis point as he attempted to end his life. He was found and ultimately saved by Tariq (Manpreet Bachu), his cousin. Just over a year on from this, and a lot has changed. While the Rash we see on our screens now is certainly a lot brighter and happier, the ordeal he went through and the recovery that followed after has, of course, impacted him greatly. This is why it's incredibly important to actor Neet Mohan to consider what happened to Rash when approaching new storylines. In our latest chat, the star told me he has changed the way he plays the character, given what happened to him. 'I think you carry all of what that character has done, but you don't want to load the scenes with things that aren't written.' 'Obviously you've got to just serve the scene for what it is, but especially when other characters have come in and how that might resonate with what he's been through, and what each of them have been through. 'Sarah [Seggari] and I did some stuff recently as well, where we were kind of supporting each other a bit during the scenes. The story resonated with some of what she's just done in the previous boxset, and then there was a throwback to what Rash has been feeling as well.' In terms of where Rash's head is at in this latest mini series, Neet said: 'I think he's slowly been recovering in the background. He's just sort of diligently doing his work. He added: 'Tariq has left, so he's had to adapt to that. They were anchors for each other even though they'd ruffle each other's feathers. So I think now he's gone, Rash is finding his feet again. He's developed this slight friendship with Flynn, and Dylan has always been there as a mentor for him. 'We're meeting him at a point where he's got things a bit more under control. He feels more comfortable and he's also been noticed by Sunny, that's really nice for him. He's not really thought about a relationship or anything like that for a while, I think he's finding comfort after having that period.' Sunny (Jamie Marie Leary) connected with Rash during a trip to the ED pharmacy. There was an immediate spark between the two staff members, and Rash's interest in her grew when she thoughtfully noted that his anti-depressant medication had changed. Watching Rash speak to Sunny has been awkward in some places but wonderfully contrasted with the main storyline in this boxset, which has seen the paramedic team fall apart over someone tampering with drugs in the hospital. 'I thought it was great', Neet said of Rash and Sunny's journey in Supply and Demand. 'I think Rash is, at the moment, at a middle stage in his career. Some of his peers around him have become consultants, others have gone on and had families, but I think Rash is in a kind of middle ground. 'He's not much older than Jodie and Cam and Teddy, but he's not like Dylan either. I thought it was an interesting way to play a romance with someone who's just really open to it. Sunny has a child and Rash is totally fine with that, he just wants to get to know her. 'I think Jamie is a brilliant actress to play Sunny. She's just been great fun. She was great fun to work with.' Neet has played Rash since 2017. With Flynn Byron (Olly Rix) busy helping Rash with his training, Neet hopes that one day his soap alter-ego will work his way even further up the ranks, and run Resus just like Stevie Nash (Elinor Lawless) and Dylan Keogh (William Beck). More Trending 'I'd love to see him be a consultant', he smiled. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! 'I'd love to see him be an equal medically with the likes of Stevie and Dylan and Flynn, because they are consultants. 'Obviously a consultant of 15 years is going to be far more experienced than a consultant who's just come up, but at least there's not a rank to pull that you know, you're on a different level medically, you're both now consultants. 'I'd love to see him step up to a consultant in the ED environment and fight his own amongst some of those other personalities. He's not someone who's taking orders from them, he's someone who can absolutely run Resus and step up when he needs to.' View More » MORE: All BBC Casualty spoilers for this week as contamination ordeal is confirmed MORE: Why is Casualty not on tonight and when will it return? MORE: All BBC Casualty spoilers for this week as Iain receives life-changing news
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nick Kyrgios Breaks His Silence on Split with Girlfriend Costeen Hatzi
Nick Kyrgios addressed his split from Costeen Hatzi for the first time during a Q&A on social media The Australian tennis star said, "things happen" and shared well wishes to his ex-girlfriend Kyrgios and Hatzi, an influencer, started dating in 2021 when she sold him a mirrorNick Kyrgios has broken his silence on his split from ex-girlfriend Costeen Hatzi. The Australian tennis star, 30, asked his 4.1 million Instagram followers to "ask whatever" and to "not hold back" during an Instagram Q&A on Wednesday, June 11. When one fan asked Kyrgios if he will "ever talk on the split with C" or if he's "keeping it private," according to the tennis star broke his silence on his breakup with the influencer. 'Things happen. I wish her nothing but the best,' Kyrgios wrote in response, adding, 'So many incredible memories that will stay with me.' Kyrgios also answered questions about his newly shaved head and how he feels about turning 30, to which he said it's "unreal" and that he's "not even in my prime yet." Another fan asked Kyrgios to take her on a date, but he replied, "Nah," with laughing emojis and said he's not "spending bread on" her. "Ladies can pay for my dinner," Kyrgios added. Hatzi and Kyrgios started dating in December 2021. By April 2025, rumors of a split surfaced when the couple began sharing cryptic posts on social media. The first sign eagle-eyed fans picked up on was an adjustment to the pair's respective Instagram bios, reportedly removing each other's initials from their profiles. Hatzi posted a cryptic message on TikTok on March 29 that had fans speculating it was about her boyfriend amid the breakup speculation. "Part 37. Who the f--- did I marry? So at this point in time I have filed for divorce," Hatzi lip synced in the clip, writing, "You don't see your friends in a while and you have to update her on your chaotic life," over the video. She captioned the post, "Spilling the tea ☕️," before quipping, "It's a joke guys lol." In a January 2023 profile on Kyrgios from ESPN, Hatzi revealed that they met when he inquired about a mirror she was selling on Instagram. When the tennis star arrived at her home to make the purchase, she said it was love at first sight. The early days of their relationship are documented in Netflix's Breaking Point docuseries. In one episode, the influencer admits she wasn't a tennis fan before meeting Kyrgios. "I never really watched a tennis game in my life, so yeah, this is all new for me," Hatzi said before defending her boyfriend's "bad boy" reputation. "He's not as crazy as everyone thinks." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Over the course of their relationship, the couple sparked engagement rumors. In January 2023, Kyrgios commented, "Our wedding soon," on a photo of himself and Hatzi attending a wedding together. During a April 20, 2023 appearance on the Australian talk show The Morning Show, Hatzi denied being engaged, but said, "I mean, if it happens, it happens, if it doesn't, it doesn't. I'm just going with the flow and we're happy and healthy and, yeah, that's all that matters." Read the original article on People
