Jacinta Allan - Leading a zombie government
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In fairness, neo-nazis did turn up to the rally that was there. But it’s been confirmed that they weren’t even relevant, invited or part of the actual rally about the change of name.
Sounds like it was just a chance for Allan to make mention of it.
Na there’s more to it than just a petition. They rocked up to a rally.
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But to tar everyone who signs a petition as one? I signed it and I am certainly not a neo naziNa there’s more to it than just a petition. They rocked up to a rally.
Leaders weigh in on neo-Nazis at Guru Nanak Lake rally
A troubling development in the Guru Nanak Lake renaming stoush, as neo-Nazis gatecrash a community gathering.
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It's a strange call to rename the lake after someone who has nothing to do with the local area to start with.
I personally think she’s just taken the opportunity to point out that neo-nazis attended the rally to tarnish everyone else who attended (even though the neo-nazis weren’t even invited or part of it). Barely news I reckon. It’s what politicians love to do these days.
Berwick Springs has an awful, awful reputation. Changing the name would benefit everyone. Better still, level the place and start again. Starting with the pokies monstrosity which was the first thing there, and centre of the township.
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Berwick Springs is fine. There's a lot worse out there
I built a good chunk of it, and it's as bad as everything else around it, for sure. But I find it hard to imagine that there are people with an emotional attachment to either name or location or any physical feature.
Unless they named their kid Blitz after getting knocked up in the Zagames carpark?
Maybe it's from spending lockdown walking round the lake cos it's the only park in the area.
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You'd be suprised what local people get upset about.
What % of them would be upset that Berwick Springs is losing that name, or the fact that the new name is not an anglo one?
My guess, knowing people out that way, it would be 90% about the new name being non-anglo and they have no attachment to the name Berwick Springs at all.
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If common sense prevails, the developing CFMEU saga will eventually spell the end of Labor in Victoria, and maybe when taxpayers find out the true cost of the CFMEU owning Big Build projects this will occur. We are quite possibly talking billions of dollars!
In the Age today there is another excellent report by Nick McKenzie. He asks the very valid question - why did the Andrews and Allan governments cede control of the expensive "signature" projects to the CFMEU? Allan simply cannot deny knowledge. In fact, McKenzie says Jacinta was the Transport Minister when the Southern Programme Alliance (SPA) reported concerns about CFMEU influence on level crossing removals. A well connected adviser told McKenzie, "The (Big Build) public servants were definitely told. And its their job to tell the minister".
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In the Age today there is another excellent report by Nick McKenzie. He asks the very valid question - why did the Andrews and Allan governments cede control of the expensive "signature" projects to the CFMEU? Allan simply cannot deny knowledge. In fact, McKenzie says Jacinta was the Transport Minister when the Southern Programme Alliance (SPA) reported concerns about CFMEU influence on level crossing removals. A well connected adviser told McKenzie, "The (Big Build) public servants were definitely told. And its their job to tell the minister".
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UGB is difficult to predict, furthermore does it really have an impact? Look at the development of Romsey in the last few years. Estates everywhere.
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I doubt it is many. Just the local busybodies.
Most will still just call it "Berwick Springs Lake" like how people still call Southern Cross station "Spencer St"
Wow
New documents reveal stations on the $15bn Metro Tunnel have been delayed by a year, piling pressure on to the Allan Government’s promise to run trains by the end of 2025.
A contract variation tabled in parliament shows a provisional handover of the infrastructure to operators is now planned for 30 April — 12 months later than the date published previously.
It also shows details of the taxpayer contribution for blowouts worth $837 million that the Government revealed on AFL Grand Final eve, including $745m in capital costs.
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New documents reveal stations on the $15bn Metro Tunnel have been delayed by a year, piling pressure on to the Allan Government’s promise to run trains by the end of 2025.
A contract variation tabled in parliament shows a provisional handover of the infrastructure to operators is now planned for 30 April — 12 months later than the date published previously.
It also shows details of the taxpayer contribution for blowouts worth $837 million that the Government revealed on AFL Grand Final eve, including $745m in capital costs.
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Still ahead by a year though. Tunnel was planned for 2026. Brought forward to 2025.
Melbourne Metro a year ahead of schedule, Premier says
The $11 billion Melbourne Metro Tunnel is on track to open a year earlier than expected, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced.
Provisional/Final acceptance and actual passenger services running are two separate things. Passenger services run after Provisional acceptance.
I know for a fact driver training has commenced.
Here's the actual document for those who don't want to read the papers.
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The Stations are finished by April 2025, trains are already running through the tunnel regularly.Still ahead by a year though. Tunnel was planned for 2026. Brought forward to 2025.
Melbourne Metro a year ahead of schedule, Premier says
The $11 billion Melbourne Metro Tunnel is on track to open a year earlier than expected, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced.
Provisional/Final acceptance and actual passenger services running are two separate things. Passenger services run after Provisional acceptance.
I know for a fact driver training has commenced.
Here's the actual document for those who don't want to read the papers.
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I'm guessing the trains will be running with passengers by Q3 in 2025? Haven't been to a station site in a while, surprised they're so close to being finished.
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It's full of campaigners imo.
15 years ago when working at Narre KFC all the worst customers came from berwick springs in their leased Audi suvs.
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I think from memory they were aiming for mid year. At least that's what the auditor generals last report had it as.
Metro Tunnel Project: Phase 3 – Systems Integration, Testing and Commissioning | Victorian Auditor-General's Office
This audit examined if the Metro Tunnel Project’s systems integration, testing and commissioning activities are proceeding as planned.
Station wise It's Town Hall that's taking the longest to knock off. State Library should be done early next year. The other 3 are all done.
The test running is up to the Reliability Growth Running stage and driver training.
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