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West Gate Bridge
When the partially complete West Gate Bridge collapsed in October 1970, thirty-five people were killed when one of the box-girder spans collapsed while the bridge was under construction.
The West Gate Bridge workers were a highly unionised workforce. Safety concerns over the construction method of the bridge, and disputes over workers'...
The West Gate Bridge workers were a highly unionised workforce. Safety concerns over the construction method of the bridge, and disputes over workers'...
Peter's Pantry
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Teas
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Beers
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Waffles
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Dumplings
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Cookies
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Sushis
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Coffees
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Whiskeys
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Strawberries
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Chocolate Bars
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Pineapples
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Tangerines
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Steaks
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Eggs
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The Great Australian Dream
The official interest rate set by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) currently sits at 0.1%, the lowest rate on record. With the Australian economy already slowing, coronavirus has hit the financial markets for six, and the RBA has had no choice but to react by cutting rates to an...
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Family-unfriendly roadster
I am a massive fan of my two-seater roadster and enjoy a spirited drive when I can. It is an excellent handling little car, but with only two seats, it's no family car.
Many car manufacturers have made great sportscars with four seats. A case in point is the Porsche 911...
Many car manufacturers have made great sportscars with four seats. A case in point is the Porsche 911...
Memorable movies
Carlito's Way
In the 1993 Brian De Palma film Carlito's Way, Carlito Brigante vows to go straight after getting out of jail on a technicality, only to find that his criminal past proves difficult to escape. I know that Al Pacino has been in some terrific movies, but I think this is...
Aussie Rules
Toby Greene, villain
The Australian Football League (AFL) leadership has always frowned upon players who make contact with or remonstrate with the umpires. It sends a terrible message to young football players that it is acceptable to do this. So, when there is an incident involving an umpire and a player on the...
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Williams F1
I have been a fan of the Williams Formula 1 team for 40 years, ever since the Australian driver, Alan Jones, won his and William's first Formula 1 Driver's Championship in 1980. So for a sports-crazed nation like Australia, we were excited to have our first Formula 1 driver's champion...
My dog can tell the time
I am convinced that my dog can tell the time. Whether it is him waking at 5.30 am to go out for a wiz, or it's 6.00 pm, and he is begging to be fed, you could set the time on your watch every time he starts pestering to eat...
New music
When is new music, new music? I guess it is when I hear it for the first time, not necessarily when it is released. My music tastes are a bit stuck in the past. I love the songs I grew up with from the 60s and 70s. So it is...
Esports
Esports is a form of sporting competition using video games. It has grown into a colossal spectator sport viewed by over 500 million people worldwide, where competitors can earn millions of dollars. Often seen as a child's video game, it is now vying to be recognised along with conventional sports...
Cancel Darwin
We knew we were taking a risk when my wife I decided to book a holiday to Darwin in early September. We were looking forward to the warmer climate and a trip to the biodiverse nature reserve that is the Kakadu National Park. Visitors to the Northern Territory will not...
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Help!
The Zoom Zoom club has a strong membership of over 900 members in Victoria and Tasmania. But like many sporting clubs, only a tiny percentage of the members step up and organise events and activities.
I recall a recent interaction with a member who bent my ears on how the club...
I recall a recent interaction with a member who bent my ears on how the club...