Country firefighters are going on strike over the Allan government’s fire services levy. President of the National Farmers Federation David Jochinke says the levy is also gut-wrenching for farmers, many whom happen to be volunteer firefighters. “We’re volunteering to do the work of the state … it is diabolical that we’re having to go down … Continue reading Backlash over Allan government proposed fire services levy grows with regional firefighters set to go on strike