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The preferred proponents have been announced for the METRONET Byford Rail Extension and METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal projects in WA. Read more
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Girders placed at Torrens Road crossing
Work to fix one of Adelaide's most challenging traffic bottlenecks has reached a major milestone with the first two bridge girders for the $196 million Ovingham Level Crossing Removal Project lifted into place.
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Heading for the half-century
Melbourne's outer-east has celebrated the removal of two dangerous and congested level crossings – and the opening of two brand new stations in their place – bringing the state to the brink of 50 level crossing removals. Read more
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Two dangerous level crossings to be removed in Victoria
The removal of the dangerous and congested level crossings at Union Road in Surrey Hills and Mont Albert Road in Mont Albert in Victoria is powering ahead. A contract will be awarded, enhanced designs with more open space unveiled and early works will start soon. Read more
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Level crossing removal a boost for Melbourne
The government of Victoria says new data shows reductions in travel times thanks to level crossing removals. Read more
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Tunnel boring machine Joan has broken through at the future State Library Station, in a step forward for the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project. Read more
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Rail construction works continue to schedule
The building and renewal of rail lines around Victoria is following its planned construction schedule, despite a pause on noise restrictions.
The Victorian government announced on Monday, April 6 that new planning rules will exempt essential businesses from existing noise restrictions.
The exemption allows 24-hour dispatch and delivery during the current State of Emergency and for three months after too. New South Wales and Western Australia have also lifted noise restrictions for construction and logistics operations.
Corey Hannett, director-general of the Victorian Major Transport Infrastructure Authority (MTIA) said the Melbourne Metro Tunnel and Level Crossing Removal works have processes in place to manage construction noise and minimise the inconvenience and impacts of construction on local communities.
"MTIA projects are currently considered essential and we are working with our building partners to deliver our critical infrastructure projects while implementing strict safety measures to protect our workforce and the community," he said.
For all Victorian project works, the majority of the construction happens during the day, however some 24-hour works will be required.
"We understand construction can be disruptive and noisy, especially during major works or at night – that's why we work with residents to find the best solutions and minimise any impacts," Hannett said.
Richard Wynne, Victorian Minister for Planning approved the new planning rules and said the measures are to support essential business outside normal business hours.
An Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) spokesperson said the North East Rail Line upgrade currently complies with all existing EPA noise regulations and will continue to comply.
"Our projects will not have a need to utilise this new exemption," the ARTC spokesperson said.
"If we are required to undertake night works, we provide notification to impacted properties, which is our regulatory requirement."
John Fullerton, ARTC CEO said in a recent interview that was broadcasted on Sky News that transport companies are moving as much as they can to boost the flow of essential goods and services.
"Rail is no different, we move around five million tonnes across the continent from the eastern seaboard to WA and a lot of our product involves groceries and the hardware that sits on those supermarket shelves," he said on Sky News.
Fullerton said rail volumes are up approximately 13 per cent due to the unprecedented demand for goods.
"There is never a better time to invest in infrastructure," Fullerton said.
"One thing coming from this pandemic is looking at major projects to offer economic stimulus.
"It's a huge opportunity to improve the transport lengths particularly on the Eastern seaboard."
Brittany Coles April 9, 2020, 9:48 am April 9, 2020
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New rail bridge in Melbourne almost completed
The Level Crossings Removal Project team has installed major L-beams that make up a new rail bridge, with 60 per cent of the bridge now complete.
The Toorak Road level crossing in Kooyong will be removed six months ahead of schedule by April this year.
Over the past few weeks, the team at the Toorak Road level crossing removal project have been installing 24 of the 40 L-beams that make up the new rail bridge.
The largest beams spanning Toorak Road are 31 metres long and weigh 128 tonnes.
The beams are lifted into place by two cranes weighing up to 550 tonnes and then stitched together to create the U-trough, which the trains will travel on.
Each beam is made in Kilmore, Victoria and delivered overnight 87km to Toorak Road.
Project director Steve Brown told the Herald Sun the rail bridge was taking shape at record pace.
"We've installed more than half of it in under a week, and the project is on track to be finished six months ahead of schedule," he said to the Herald Sun.
Services on sections of the Glen Waverley line throughout March will not run and be replaced by buses, due to works at Toorak Road, Kooyong.
Following ongoing level crossing removals across Melbourne, Hurstbridge Station located in the city's north-east has started construction on the $2.8 million project to upgrade commuter car parks.
Ace Infrastructure will build the government funded project which will include new and upgraded car park spaces along Graysharps Road west of Hurstbridge Station.
Other improvements coming up on the Hurstbridge line include a new station at Greensborough and the duplication of three kilometres of track between Greensborough and Eltham, and 1.5 kilometres between Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen.
Melburnians face a city- wide construction blitz this autumn, including major shutdowns of the Frankston and Upfield lines.
Brittany Coles March 4, 2020, 4:54 pm March 4, 2020
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Construction blitz planned for Melbourne's Frankston line
To pave the way for a construction blitz in Victoria in May, work towards the construction of two new stations at Cheltenham and Mentone on the Frankston line and the removal of three congested level crossings is underway.
"We're getting rid of these death traps – making Cheltenham and Mentone safer, and delivering brand new stations and more open space," minister for transport infrastructure, Jacinta Allan, said.
"Cheltenham and Mentone are going to have a busy year and I thank residents and traders in advance for their patience during construction, which will deliver more trains, more often."
The Frankston line will be closed between Frankston and Moorabbin in early to mid-February to enable the removals and continuing work at Cheltenham and Mentone.
Construction on the rail trenches which will lower the Frankston line under Park Road, Charman Road and Balcombe Road started in late 2019.
The crossings are expected to be gone by July 2020, and the new stations will open after finishing works by early 2021.
The works are part of the state government's $3 billion investment on the Frankston line, which includes the removal of 18 level crossings and 12 new stations. Five crossings have already been removed.
Staff Writer January 10, 2020, 10:18 am January 10, 2020


The Casket is a weekly paper published in Antigonish, Nova Scotia by Brace Publishing Limited, which acquired the independent newspaper in 2012. Brace is owned by Sarah Dennis who also owns the Halifax Herald and other publishing operations in Nova Scotia. The previous owners of The Casket were Casket Printing and Publishing Company. It was first published on June 24, 1852 by John Boyd. The name Casket originally referred to a woman's jewellery box.
Staff have included the noted cartoonist, Bruce MacKinnon, who worked for the paper as a youth.
McGear is the second solo album by English singer Mike McGear, released in 1974.
The album was a collaboration between McGear and his older brother Paul McCartney, who produced the record. All tracks on the album are performed by McCartney's band Wings, although all lead vocals are sung by McGear (McCartney can be heard singing the ending of "What Do We Really Know?", on "Givin' Grease A Ride" and occasional yells and harmony vocals on other tracks). At the time, McGear had just left his group Grimms, and McCartney was waiting for his Apple Records contract to expire. Because of Apple contract issues, McCartney was originally not credited as a performer.
Although the original intent had just been to record a single ("Leave It"), the project mushroomed into an entire album before the single was released. The album was recorded at Strawberry Studios, except for "Leave It", which was recorded at Abbey Road Studios. "Leave It" reached #36 in the UK singles chart.
The front cover shows Mike captured like Gulliver, surrounded by little black and white people. Included in the people are pictures of the band members, as well as a childhood picture of Paul and Mike.
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Finding cheap auto insurance can be difficult if you are at risk for auto theft. Certain popular vehicle models are attractive to thieves, as well as vehicles which are parked often in large cities. The total number of stolen vehicles in Lewiston skyrocketed up to 56 in 2013, which is much higher than previous years. You might want to talk to your insurance agent about your Comprehensive coverage, just to be safe.
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In the eyes of the insurance company, an older driver's extra years of experience on the road have earned them a lower monthly premium. But getting insured for an affordable price isn't impossible if you're young. Students especially can lower their rates with student-related discounts.
Compact cars and cheaper vehicles are less expensive to insure, mostly because they don't require as much coverage. However, luxury vehicles will require a luxurious insurance plan. And that can cost you a pretty penny.
Bundling insurance policies with your spouse is a great way to save money. And that isn't just true for automobile insurance. You can do the same with your homeowner's policy, your RV, boat, and more!
Did you know that, for most insurance companies, charging men and women wildly different premiums is a thing of the past? Well, in recent years, many companies have abandoned the practice altogether. Those that still do it only charge minimally different rates.
While most of Lewiston workers enjoy an average commute time of 11-18 minutes, spending 20-23 minutes behind the wheel is almost equally likely when driving to and from work. Just over 70% of motorists will drive their own vehicle to work each day, while nearly 13% will carpool.
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Polluters and developers now have to answer to the Code of the Environment, which was finally passed five years after it was referred to Parliament. Environment Minister Michel Musa made the announcement during a news conference held Wednesday at the ministry in Antelias, calling the achievement a "historic landmark" and a "national accomplishment."
Developers could face up to one year in prison and a maximum fine of LL 200 million for carrying out a project without first conducting an environmental impact assessment a scientific study that pinpoints a project's positive and negative impacts on the surrounding human and natural environments. The penalty could be doubled if the perpetrator has a previous similar violation on his record.
Moreover, fines against anyone polluting the environment with hazardous substances or harmful waste were increased from LL10 million to LL 100 million. These fines would help inject money into an independent fund for the environment to be set up, as prescribed by the code.
Musa listed the principles in which the law is grounded: the polluter pays, environmental protection at the core of the Lebanese system, prevention, imposing environmental impact assessments and the citizen's right to know. Greenpeace's Lebanon campaigner Zeina Hajj "welcomed" the passage of the law but could only offer first impressions, as she was still examining the legislation.
"Of course it is a very positive step that we finally have the Code of the Environment," Hajj said. "But the fact that NGOs were not granted the right to file lawsuits is in itself a negative point." Nongovernmental organizations had been lobbying MPs to grant them the right to file lawsuits on behalf of the public good against environmental polluters or criminals.
But Parliament would not give them this right, which was restricted to the person or company that directly stands to lose from the environmental pollution. Alternatively, a public prosecutor could also pursue an environmental polluter, but environmental NGOs argue they are best prepared and equipped to pursue such matters.
Hajj also did "not have high hopes" about the prospect of implementing the new law "based on past experience." "But now that this code exists, people can push for its implementation," she added.
Green Line President Ali Darwish also had not had the chance to fully examine the new law. "But if it turns out to be only a compilation of existing laws that are not being implemented anyway, then it's worth nothing," he warned.
Musa explained that the law consists of seven sections and 68 articles that deal with general rules, penalties, creating environmental databases and imposing environmental impact assessments, protecting the air, water, soil and coast. Among the most important inclusions in the law were penalties on polluters and incentives for industrialists and businesses employing environmentally friendly methods in their work, Musa said. Incentives could reach 50 percent tax reductions "for everyone who employs environmentally friendly equipment and technology."
Musa said he was satisfied the code had clarified the mechanism by which ministries could coordinate their efforts for environmental protection. The code also called for the creation of the Higher Environmental Council, a 14-member body consisting of public and private sector representatives that would be responsible for setting environmental policy priorities, assessing the results of environmental activities, coordinating efforts between government institutions and making recommendations for new laws and amendments.
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I am glad you enjoyed your off day, Fr. Fox. I am very mindful of how hectic the month of December must be for priests.
The priest at the midnight Mass I attended was losing his voice. A dreadful thing to happen to a priest on Christmas! Fortunately, my kid brother attended a Christmas morning Mass at the same parish and reported that the padre had regained full use of his vocal chords.


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Why applying for or renewing your Irish passport just got a whole lot harder
Critics have claimed the Irish Government is using the measure to introduce ID cards by stealth.
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Fine Gael Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, TD, at the Public Services Card Centre, D'Olier House in Dublin today after he registered for a Public Services Card (PSC) with the Department of Social Protection. RollingNews.ie
All applicants for Irish passports and driver's licenses will now need to produce a public service card to go with their application.
The move has been lambasted by critics who say the move is a step on the road to creating a national identity card "by stealth".
Minister Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe said the decision was made because of the "increase in acts of terrorism over the last several years."
A statement from his department added that the move will "enhance protection against fraud and identity theft and to uphold the integrity of the Irish passport."
Currently, only first-time applications resident in the Republic of Ireland are required to produce the card when applying.
Liam Herrick from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties cautioned, "We do not have confidence that existing privacy protections in relation to Government control of personal data are sufficient.
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"While we are not in a position to give a conclusive legal view as [to] the legality of this policy, we regard this move as a material and fundamental change in the nature of the card system, and we would support [the] view that this is mandatory cards 'by stealth'."
The change is due to come into place for passports this Fall and for driving licenses in early 2018.
The Irish Passport Service told IrishCentral via Twitter (@PassportIRL), "There are no plans to extend the requirement to applicants who live abroad or in Northern Ireland."
The public service card was rolled out in 2012. It is a requirement for those who receive social welfare payments from the state. Those who wish to obtain one must book an appointment at their local social welfare office and bring with them a passport and proof of address.
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Amalgamations and mergers are important agreements for any organisation considering a merger
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When merging, all but one merging party needs to wind up (unless formally amalgamating under legislation)
What is the purpose of an amalgamation or merger?
Sometimes not-for-profit organisations want to formally join together. This may be for a number of reasons – for example, the organisations would be more sustainable and efficient if joined together, or for ease of securing government funding.
Two or more organisations can formally join together or merge in a variety of different ways. We have set these out in further detail below.
You can also find further information in our guide to working with other organisations.
What is an amalgamation?
Amalgamation is a process which can be used by two or more incorporated associations (based in the same state or territory) to combine together to create a single incorporated association.
The benefit of an amalgamation process is that certain steps usually involved in a merger happen automatically, which makes the process of joining the organisations together easier and less expensive. The amalgamation process is available to incorporated associations in all jurisdictions in Australia except for the Northern Territory, where a statutory transfer process can be used instead.
Where available, the amalgamation process is set out in the incorporated association's applicable legislation in each state and territory. When individual incorporated associations amalgamate, they form a new incorporated association, and the relevant state regulator will cancel the incorporation of the individual associations without needing to wind them up in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
What is a merger?
If an amalgamation is not available for your organisation, a merger process can be used. Unlike amalgamations, a merger is not based on a legislative process and is largely customisable.
A merger involves an agreement between two or more organisations to form a single organisation. A merger can take place in a variety of different ways depending on the preferences and structures of the organisations involved, including when:
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Mergers can be complex. It is therefore important that organisations seek independent legal advice before they decide to merge and to assist them through the merger process.
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Before embarking on an amalgamation or merger, organisations typically:
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check whether there are any problems or issues that should be addressed before the undertaking the amalgamation or merger
Due diligence gives organisations the opportunity to make an informed decision about whether an amalgamation or merger is in their best interests. It involves each organisation investigating one another by requesting certain information from one another (including corporate, financial, contractual and insurance documents, to name a few), then reviewing and analysing that information, often with the assistance of professionals such as lawyers and accountants.
Organisations should particularly consider any risks or liabilities that may attach to an organisation as these may be inherited in a merger. For example, risks or liabilities relating to pending litigation or tax debts.
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The information sheet below summarises the amalgamation process under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW).
Fair Trading NSW resources
Visit the Fair Trading NSW website for general information about amalgamation and relevant forms.
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The fact sheet below summarises the amalgamation process under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld).
Fair Trading Queensland resources
Visit the Queensland Fair Trading website for relevant forms, fees and further information about amalgamation.
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The fact sheet below summarises the amalgamation process under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA).
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Department of Western Australia, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety resources
Visit the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety website for relevant forms, fees and further information about amalgamation.
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The fact sheet below summarises the amalgamation process under the Associations Incorporation Act 1985 (SA).
Consumer and Business Services (CBS) resources
Visit the Consumer and Business Services website for relevant forms, fees and further information about amalgamation.
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Unlike other jurisdictions, there is no formal statutory amalgamation process available in the Northern Territory that allows two or more incorporated associations to join together to form a new association.
Instead, there are different merger options available in the Northern Territory and each option should always be tailored to the specific organisations involved.
This fact sheet below describes only one of these merger options, which is the statutory transfer process under the Associations Act 2003 (NT) and the Associations Regulations 2004 (NT).
The fact sheet covers:
what is a merger by statutory transfer of property?
what is the effect of a merger by statutory transfer of property?
what are some of the key issues to consider before a merger by statutory transfer of property?
what are some of the potential advantages and disadvantages of a merger by statutory transfer of property?
what is the merger by statutory transfer of property process?
what does your organisation need to do after a merger by statutory transfer of property?
Statutory transfer to merge incorporated associations
Licensing NT resources
Visit the Licensing NT website for information for incorporated associations generally and specifically relating to property transfer, as well as relevant forms.
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The fact sheet below summarises the amalgamation process under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991 (ACT).
Access Canberra resources
Visit the Access Canberra website for relevant forms, fees and further information about amalgamation and incorporation.
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The fact sheet below summarises the amalgamation process under the Associations Incorporation Act 1964 (Tas).
Tasmanian Office of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading resources
Visit the Tasmanian Office of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading (CBOS) website for relevant forms, fees and further information about amalgamation.
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Two weeks ago ICM's weekly youth project 'South Street Kids' was treated to a special opportunity when Jon Tavener from Eastern Angles Theatre Co. offered the chance to create a theatre club, at its lovely Sir John Mills Theatre, Gatacre Road Ipswich. The theatre is 5 minutes from any one of the 15 children's houses, so location-wise, this was a perfect match for everyone involved.
We believe strongly that art is for everyone, so when we found out none of our South Street Kids had ever been to this theatre, or been part of a club before, we felt this could be great partnership project, and something of an achievement to get commitment for a week from these energetic kids!
South street Kids is a project that has been going for nearly 3 years, working with over 160 young people from across the town, but the majority live within walking distance of the South Street Studios facilities.
Ensuring we get our young people to attend these groups and workshops that we run, requires real dedication and leg work on our part, we have to go house by house collecting kids and even waking them up sometimes, but we always know this effort is richly rewarded as the kids bring huge energy and enthusiasm to whatever we do, many of the kids have their own personal barriers and financial constraints regarding attendance or committing to projects, which is why we choose these kids in the first place.
The show entitled 'Papagalo' , a Romanian word meaning parrot like, referring to the act of learning from others, was completely devised by the young people during the week, including the main song that featured throughout the show.
It is hoped that as a result of this week, a partnership will grow with Eastern Angles resulting in a theatre group coming together, supported by the local schools.
South Street Kids, for ages 8 – 13 will resume in September and it has plenty of room for new kids to join, email cad@ipswichcm.org.uk for details.


Another day of progress! Started boxing in the rear frame to the bedsides.
Capped the stack bed holes.
Under the front edge of the bed, I created a box that is accessible from the inside to reach all the pan bolts. You can see the frame is now supporting the bedsides.
Made really good progress on the step side filler.
Filled the old gas tank filler hole.
Finished the other rear fender and test fitted everything and threw a wheel on for G.P.
Next is to finish/start the roll pan, drill the bolt holes for the fenders to the bed, pull the bed off yet again and finish weld a few things. While the beds off, the underside of the frame will also get boxed in for a clean look from underneath.
Last edited by markh; October 14th, 2017 at 12:44 PM.