Unlawful Spending Source Of Anxiety

AFTER buying more than $24,000 in plumbing supplies on his former employer's account, a sacked worker was "worried sick" about the consequences.

Plumber On Deception Charges

A PLUMBER who was sacked by his employer responded by spending the next month buying more than $20,000 worth of plumbing supplies on the employer's account, police alleged yesterday.

Driving Home The Tricks Of The Trades

Omni supplies tradesmen to government bodies but is struggling for private jobs, writes Janine Perrett

The Meredith Pilgrimage

Every year around midDecember, the small town of Meredith between Geelong and Ballarat is inundated by music fans congregating for the annual Meredith Music Festival. Out of bed at 7am on Saturday I check my contingent of supplies for the weekend - one slab of beer (cans, no glass allowed), water

Everything You Need To Know About Switching On The Gas

1. Can domestic users definitely turn the gas meter back on on Thursday? No. Although gas supplies are expected to be sufficient by then, wait until there is official notification from VENCorp. Check daily newspapers for details. 2. Will all homes have access to gas supplies at the same ti

Inventor Battles To Win Australian Distribution

MELBOURNE-based plumber and inventor Mr Norm Ladson has been recognised in America for his invention and inventiveness, but he is unable to secure local distribution for his hose device. Mr Ladson was given an award, at the Minnesota Inventors Contest in the United States last year, for his in

Medal For Inventor Of Rescue System

The inventor of a rescue system which allows planes to drop supplies and equipment safely to people stranded at sea will receive a special medal in London this week. Mr Laurie Gruzman, by day a Queen's Counsel and in his spare time a pilot and instructor with more than 15,000 flying hours,