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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Free pool passes given out ahead of summer in Lisbon
LISBON, Ohio (WKBN) – There's anxiety for warmer weather and pool season — both will come soon. Lisbon demonstrated its desire to dive into summer on Friday. There was a long line to get a free pool pass for the season. The Sadie Van Fossan Pool along Cedar Street is a popular place for cool relief from the summer heat. The passes were on a first come, first served basis. The cost was covered by the Salvation Army. 'It's really exciting,' said Zach Smith, parks committee chairman. 'The village loves the pool. Kids are out for the summer, a lot of things to do here. It's usually filled when it's nice weather.' The pool will open at noon on Monday. Weather delayed it from opening before Memorial Day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Perth Now
26-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
CFMEU administrator hospitalised
The man tasked with reforming the militant CFMEU union Mark Irving KC has been hospitalised after reportedly undergoing cardiac surgery. The 57-year-old underwent surgery due to a blocked artery, where surgeons inserted a stent to open the artery and ensure blood flow, The Australian reported on Monday. A spokesperson for the administration said Mr Irving was 'recovering well'. 'He is expected to return to work next week. The work of the administration is continuing,' he said. Newly installed Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Amanda Rishworth also shared her well wishes. 'I wish Mark all the best with his recovery and am reassured the administration's work will continue as planned until he returns,' she said. A spokesperson for the administration said Mark Irving was 'recovering well'. Alex Coppel Credit: News Corp Australia Mr Irving was appointed the role in August 2024 after the Albanese government placed the union's construction and general division into administration following several allegations of union official using standover tactics, violence and corruption. During his three-year term, he will receive a total salary package of $643,640 a year, or about $1.9m over his tenure. The fees will be paid by union member fees, with some union heavyweights opposing the forced takeover. In October, Nine newspapers reported Mr Irving had been subjected to death threats due to his work with the union, with a spokesperson for the administration saying it work 'will not be distracted or diverted'. Former CFMEU national boss Zach Smith announced he would be departing the union last week. NewsWire/ Aaron Francis Credit: News Corp Australia Former CFMEU national chief Zach Smith also announced his departure from the union last week, a role he has held since March 2023. In a statement to members, Mr Smith said it was a 'time for tough decisions' and said he could not 'do justice' as both national secretary and as the acting Victorian branch secretary, previously held by disgraced union boss John Setka. He also described the administration as a 'tough chapter' in the CFMEU's 'proud history 'I have also decided that while I am willing to take responsibility for decision I make, I cannot be asked to take responsibility for decisions that are not mine,' he said.
News.com.au
26-05-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
CFMEU administrator Mark Irving hospitalised, reportedly undergoes cardiac surgery
The man tasked with reforming the militant CFMEU union Mark Irving KC has been hospitalised after reportedly undergoing cardiac surgery. The 57-year-old underwent surgery due to a blocked artery, where surgeons inserted a stent to open the artery and ensure blood flow, The Australian reported on Monday. A spokesperson for the administration said Mr Irving was 'recovering well'. 'He is expected to return to work next week. The work of the administration is continuing,' he said. Newly installed Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Amanda Rishworth also shared her well wishes. 'I wish Mark all the best with his recovery and am reassured the administration's work will continue as planned until he returns,' she said. Mr Irving was appointed the role in August 2024 after the Albanese government placed the union's construction and general division into administration following several allegations of union official using standover tactics, violence and corruption. During his three-year term, he will receive a total salary package of $643,640 a year, or about $1.9m over his tenure. The fees will be paid by union member fees, with some union heavyweights opposing the forced takeover. In October, Nine newspapers reported Mr Irving had been subjected to death threats due to his work with the union, with a spokesperson for the administration saying it work 'will not be distracted or diverted'. Former CFMEU national chief Zach Smith also announced his departure from the union last week, a role he has held since March 2023. In a statement to members, Mr Smith said it was a 'time for tough decisions' and said he could not 'do justice' as both national secretary and as the acting Victorian branch secretary, previously held by disgraced union boss John Setka. He also described the administration as a 'tough chapter' in the CFMEU's 'proud history 'I have also decided that while I am willing to take responsibility for decision I make, I cannot be asked to take responsibility for decisions that are not mine,' he said.
The Age
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Age
‘Time for tough decisions': CFMEU boss Zach Smith steps down from national leadership
CFMEU national secretary Zach Smith will step down as head of the troubled union's construction arm to focus on the Victorian branch, saying he can no longer answer for decisions taken by others. Since the scandal-plagued construction workers' union was placed in administration nine months ago, Smith has served dual roles as national secretary and secretary of the union's Victorian and Tasmanian branch. In a statement posted to social media on Thursday, Smith noted he was first appointed as head of the Victorian branch before the union entered administration, 'with the support of our former leaders'. 'It's time for tough decisions. I've concluded I cannot do justice to both roles,' he said. 'I have also decided that while I am willing to take responsibility for decisions I make, I cannot be asked to take responsibility for decisions that are not mine.' He said he had advised administrator Mark Irving, KC, that we would step back from his national secretary duties on the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union. 'My full commitment now lies with the members in Victoria and Tasmania, where I believe I can have the greatest impact for the future of the union,' he said. 'Let me be clear. I believe the union will get through this not because it's easy but because we must, we've survived two deregistrations, we will survive this.
The Advertiser
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
CFMEU boss to step away from national leadership post
The top dog of Australia's notorious construction union is stepping back as national leader and turning his full gaze to a troubled state branch. Zach Smith has told staff he will step away as CFMEU national secretary but continue to lead the Victorian branch, multiple media outlets report. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said Mr Smith had made a "significant contribution" to reforming the union following claims of bikie and organised crime infiltration. "We have zero tolerance for the allegations that have been made and we thank Zach for his work," she told reporters on Thursday. The CFMEU and administrator's office have been contacted for comment. The union's construction division was forced into administration by the federal government in August. Elected leaders of its construction division branches in Queensland, NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory were sacked and replaced by administrator Mark Irving KC. The barrister recently took over the ACT's branch and removed Michael Hiscox as acting secretary, according to the Australian Financial Review. Mr Hiscox replaced Mr Smith in the role after he became national and Victorian secretary following the exit of controversial leader John Setka last July. Setka claimed the allegations against the union were false but said he would step down to stop the barrage of stories. A damning interim report by lawyer Geoffrey Watson SC said "lawlessness" in the union's construction arm was widespread. He made seven recommendations, including further investigations to identify instances when Victorian branch officials had engaged in or been subject to threatening, violent or abusive conduct. A separate Victorian government-commissioned review was slammed as a "whitewash" after it did not cite examples of corruption or criminal infiltration, or hold any official or politician accountable. Ms Allan originally referred the allegations to Victoria Police and the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission for investigation. In March, the premier said a "new" taskforce would probe fresh allegations in the construction sector, including assaults against female workers. It was later revealed the police taskforce had been running since at least early August. The top dog of Australia's notorious construction union is stepping back as national leader and turning his full gaze to a troubled state branch. Zach Smith has told staff he will step away as CFMEU national secretary but continue to lead the Victorian branch, multiple media outlets report. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said Mr Smith had made a "significant contribution" to reforming the union following claims of bikie and organised crime infiltration. "We have zero tolerance for the allegations that have been made and we thank Zach for his work," she told reporters on Thursday. The CFMEU and administrator's office have been contacted for comment. The union's construction division was forced into administration by the federal government in August. Elected leaders of its construction division branches in Queensland, NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory were sacked and replaced by administrator Mark Irving KC. The barrister recently took over the ACT's branch and removed Michael Hiscox as acting secretary, according to the Australian Financial Review. Mr Hiscox replaced Mr Smith in the role after he became national and Victorian secretary following the exit of controversial leader John Setka last July. Setka claimed the allegations against the union were false but said he would step down to stop the barrage of stories. A damning interim report by lawyer Geoffrey Watson SC said "lawlessness" in the union's construction arm was widespread. He made seven recommendations, including further investigations to identify instances when Victorian branch officials had engaged in or been subject to threatening, violent or abusive conduct. A separate Victorian government-commissioned review was slammed as a "whitewash" after it did not cite examples of corruption or criminal infiltration, or hold any official or politician accountable. Ms Allan originally referred the allegations to Victoria Police and the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission for investigation. In March, the premier said a "new" taskforce would probe fresh allegations in the construction sector, including assaults against female workers. It was later revealed the police taskforce had been running since at least early August. The top dog of Australia's notorious construction union is stepping back as national leader and turning his full gaze to a troubled state branch. Zach Smith has told staff he will step away as CFMEU national secretary but continue to lead the Victorian branch, multiple media outlets report. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said Mr Smith had made a "significant contribution" to reforming the union following claims of bikie and organised crime infiltration. "We have zero tolerance for the allegations that have been made and we thank Zach for his work," she told reporters on Thursday. The CFMEU and administrator's office have been contacted for comment. The union's construction division was forced into administration by the federal government in August. Elected leaders of its construction division branches in Queensland, NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory were sacked and replaced by administrator Mark Irving KC. The barrister recently took over the ACT's branch and removed Michael Hiscox as acting secretary, according to the Australian Financial Review. Mr Hiscox replaced Mr Smith in the role after he became national and Victorian secretary following the exit of controversial leader John Setka last July. Setka claimed the allegations against the union were false but said he would step down to stop the barrage of stories. A damning interim report by lawyer Geoffrey Watson SC said "lawlessness" in the union's construction arm was widespread. He made seven recommendations, including further investigations to identify instances when Victorian branch officials had engaged in or been subject to threatening, violent or abusive conduct. A separate Victorian government-commissioned review was slammed as a "whitewash" after it did not cite examples of corruption or criminal infiltration, or hold any official or politician accountable. Ms Allan originally referred the allegations to Victoria Police and the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission for investigation. In March, the premier said a "new" taskforce would probe fresh allegations in the construction sector, including assaults against female workers. It was later revealed the police taskforce had been running since at least early August. The top dog of Australia's notorious construction union is stepping back as national leader and turning his full gaze to a troubled state branch. Zach Smith has told staff he will step away as CFMEU national secretary but continue to lead the Victorian branch, multiple media outlets report. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said Mr Smith had made a "significant contribution" to reforming the union following claims of bikie and organised crime infiltration. "We have zero tolerance for the allegations that have been made and we thank Zach for his work," she told reporters on Thursday. The CFMEU and administrator's office have been contacted for comment. The union's construction division was forced into administration by the federal government in August. Elected leaders of its construction division branches in Queensland, NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory were sacked and replaced by administrator Mark Irving KC. The barrister recently took over the ACT's branch and removed Michael Hiscox as acting secretary, according to the Australian Financial Review. Mr Hiscox replaced Mr Smith in the role after he became national and Victorian secretary following the exit of controversial leader John Setka last July. Setka claimed the allegations against the union were false but said he would step down to stop the barrage of stories. A damning interim report by lawyer Geoffrey Watson SC said "lawlessness" in the union's construction arm was widespread. He made seven recommendations, including further investigations to identify instances when Victorian branch officials had engaged in or been subject to threatening, violent or abusive conduct. A separate Victorian government-commissioned review was slammed as a "whitewash" after it did not cite examples of corruption or criminal infiltration, or hold any official or politician accountable. Ms Allan originally referred the allegations to Victoria Police and the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission for investigation. In March, the premier said a "new" taskforce would probe fresh allegations in the construction sector, including assaults against female workers. It was later revealed the police taskforce had been running since at least early August.
