Australia news: Victoria bus crash injures more than a dozen; Qantas ground crew strike underway
A bus crash in Victoria left more than a dozen injured as Qantas ground crew began a 24-hour strike over an industrial dispute.
More than a dozen people were injured in a bus crash in Victoria, Australia, according to live coverage of the day's developments, as separate industrial action disrupted operations at Qantas.
More than 600 Qantas ground crew workers began a 24-hour strike across the country amid an escalating industrial dispute with the airline. Qantas said it has contingency plans in place and that any impacts would be felt primarily by the airline's freight operations and regional QantasLink services.
The airline said it remains focused on reaching an agreement through the bargaining process and continues to engage constructively with the union representing the striking workers.
Separately, rugby league administrator Peter V'landys was reported to have increased his power at the helm of the sport, according to the same day's coverage, though further specifics of the development were not detailed.
Also noted in the day's coverage, Australia and the Netherlands reaffirmed their shared commitment to pursuing truth, justice and accountability on behalf of the victims of the downing of flight MH17 and their next of kin.
Sources
- Australia news live: More than a dozen injured in Victoria bus crash; Peter V’landys increases power at helm of rugby league — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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