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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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28
Waffles
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25
Dumplings
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Cookies
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Sushis
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34
Coffees
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41
Whiskeys
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28
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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Bacons
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A greener roadster
Mazda is already working on the fifth generation of the Mazda MX-5, which will be known as the NE. The popular roadster has a dilemma about changing with the times without altering its recipe. The idea of the dynamics of the world best selling two-seater sportscar being ladened down with...
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Club Permit Scheme
My submission regarding "Changes to the Club Permit Scheme"
The Mazda MX-5 Club of Victoria and Tasmania has a dedicated following of over 900 members, of which 90% reside in Victoria. Members are car enthusiasts and come together for the practical, sporting and social aspects of owning a Mazda MX-5. The...
The Mazda MX-5 Club of Victoria and Tasmania has a dedicated following of over 900 members, of which 90% reside in Victoria. Members are car enthusiasts and come together for the practical, sporting and social aspects of owning a Mazda MX-5. The...
What a mess?
The house was a bit of a mess when I got home from work today, and my wife was not too happy about it. The cabinet makers had arrived to do a dry run installation for the new drawers and doors. So how was I to know that the cupboards...
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King of the Mountain
The fans called Peter Brock the "King of the Mountain" after winning the Bathurst 1000 motor race a record nine times in the 1970s and 80s. In his Holden Toranas and Commodores, he dominated the race for almost two decades.
His first victory came in 1972, driving a Holden Torana GTR...
His first victory came in 1972, driving a Holden Torana GTR...
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30, the new 25
I wrote the other day about VicRoads' proposed changes to the Club Permit Scheme for Victorian car club members. In particular, they are considering increasing the age threshold for vehicle eligibility from 25 years to 30 years.
Since 2014, the Zoom-Zoom club has approved more than two hundred applications for new...
Since 2014, the Zoom-Zoom club has approved more than two hundred applications for new...
I'm too old for that shit
I have just returned from dropping my daughter and a carload of her friends off at the Bridge Hotel near the city. They are celebrating my daughter's birthday and look set to have a great time.
As I've grown older, I prefer a night in at home, watching a movie...
As I've grown older, I prefer a night in at home, watching a movie...
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Changing the Club Permit Scheme
VicRoads is the government agency that manages driver licences and car registrations in Victoria. For the owners of historic cars in Victoria, VicRoads offers a discounted registration called a "Club Permit".
The "Club Permit" allows enthusiastic members of a car club to register and drive their historic vehicle on the road...
The "Club Permit" allows enthusiastic members of a car club to register and drive their historic vehicle on the road...
Aussie Rules
To bump or not to bump
Health and safety in any workplace are essential, and the Australian Football League (AFL) must always be looking for ways to improve the on-field safety of players. Now and then, the AFL needs to test the water on what is accepted in the game when it comes to bone-crunching collisions...
Stop tripping over each other
It is hard implementing change in a small organisation when everyone is a bit of a jack of all trades. Sometimes it is about getting the job done, but we often find ourselves doing the same thing simultaneously. It is inefficient and can wear people down.
I have this saying with...
I have this saying with...
Australia Card
In June 1985, the Hawke Labor Government proposed introducing a national identification system and estimated that it might collect an additional $800 million in taxation.
Called the 'Australia Card', the primary purpose was to prevent losses to revenue through the taxation system and the payment of Commonwealth benefits. It was argued...
Called the 'Australia Card', the primary purpose was to prevent losses to revenue through the taxation system and the payment of Commonwealth benefits. It was argued...