Friday, 30 December 2016
BE VERY VERY CAREFUL OUT THERE.
The picture is blurred, hard to make out, but it begs the question. Was the car on its' side of the road?
https://yhoo.it/2iguI8H
Damien
IRG
Wednesday, 28 December 2016
BE CAREFUL OUT THERE
AT LEAST THREE PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRIES in Victoria have documented unreliable and even misleading road crash data but VicPol continues to inflate legitimate road rider figures with unrider casualties. Because crash data is unreliable, the real cause of road motorcycle & scooter casualties is too often listed as "lost control of vehicle" when the crash may have been caused by a driver's error, animal strike or damaged roads.
Car drivers can cause a crash then leave the scene. A kangaroo or wombat can drop a bike then limp off into the scrub. And, potholes kill.
CATERINA ON YOU TUBE
R.I.C TV is now on youtube ..... love my journey & friends made#caterinascucinaebar #italiansdoitbetter #rictv#caterinaborsatopresenter
Friday, 23 December 2016
SEASON'S GREETINGS
Christmas Eve again.
I wish all of you and yours a very Merry Christmas and an exceptionally good 2017.
Stay Safe.
Damien
IRG
I wish all of you and yours a very Merry Christmas and an exceptionally good 2017.
Stay Safe.
Damien
IRG
Friday, 16 December 2016
IT'S ALL GOOD
TOY RUNs don't just do good on the day. All TOY RUNs remind people to give and they improve the image of riders and that makes us safer on our roads.
The TOY RUN for FATHER BOB in Melbourne collected a van load of gifts and lot's of donations on Sunday, December 11, 2016. It also generated three channel TV news and a lot of online coverage. People who could not be at the run, or who forgot, are reminded to donate to FATHER BOB at the office in Albert Park or through the website.
www.fatherbobsfoundation.com.au
Take a couple of minutes to look at Bernie's video newsletter. It was a great day.
https://youtu.be/74ETK0fexYk
The TOY RUN for FATHER BOB in Melbourne collected a van load of gifts and lot's of donations on Sunday, December 11, 2016. It also generated three channel TV news and a lot of online coverage. People who could not be at the run, or who forgot, are reminded to donate to FATHER BOB at the office in Albert Park or through the website.
www.fatherbobsfoundation.com.au
Take a couple of minutes to look at Bernie's video newsletter. It was a great day.
https://youtu.be/74ETK0fexYk
Have a happy and safe Christmas and New Year!
Damien
IRG
TAC STATS 2016
ACCORDING TO TAC STATS, lives lost in the calendar year to midnight, December 12, 2016, 7 cyclists and 52 motorcyclists have died on Victorian roads.
That is 742 percent more motorcycle deaths than bicycle deaths. Yet we are the poor cousins to push bike riders in that we don't attract the same funding and advocacy to improve our safety on the roads.
Rodney Brown.
Monday, 5 December 2016
Saturday, 3 December 2016
TASSIE TOY RUN - DEC 3 2016
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| Don't believe everything you read in the papers. It was thousands not hundreds and it was a sensational event. Families and tourists lined the route and waved from bridges. The police operation was excellent and rider behaviour first class.It took me back to MRA TOY RUNs in Melbourne in the early 1990s and late 1980s. Great to be a part of. Congratulations MRAT. Well done. |
Friday, 2 December 2016
TOY RUN FOR FATHER BOB - MELBOURNE - DECEMBER 11, 2016.
The TOY RUN for FATHER BOB is on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2016.
9am to 3 pm.
No tickets. FREE entry, no tickets needed just roll up. You don't have to be on a bike to join the fun helping a great cause. All welcome. Bring the kids to see the bikes decorated for Christmas.
Mass ride at 11.30am. 2000 bikes expected. Police escort provided.
Presentation of Christmas presents for kids, food and donations to FATHER BOB on stage at 12.15pm.
Richmond Rotary Club BBQ, Tasty Taters and Bumble Beans Coffee van for lunch or BYO BBQ. Stalls and displays. Prizes and give aways.
The Venue is Victoria Park in Lulie Street, Abbotsford, an inner Melbourne suburb.
Please take a couple of minutes to look at these videos
then pass them on. Put the link on your website or facebook page, twitter it, whatever. It all helps.
https://youtu.be/qSYtm_637PE
https://youtu.be/19islWJx2yE
https://www.facebook.com/CollieMCR/
Melbourne & Adelaide TOY RUNs in 2015.
https://www.facebook.com/IndependentRidersGroup/videos/433810306813514/?video_source=pages_finch_main_video&theater
There are more than 50 TOY RUNs across Australia this December. Try to attend one near you.
No tickets. FREE entry, no tickets needed just roll up. You don't have to be on a bike to join the fun helping a great cause. All welcome. Bring the kids to see the bikes decorated for Christmas.
Mass ride at 11.30am. 2000 bikes expected. Police escort provided.
Presentation of Christmas presents for kids, food and donations to FATHER BOB on stage at 12.15pm.
Richmond Rotary Club BBQ, Tasty Taters and Bumble Beans Coffee van for lunch or BYO BBQ. Stalls and displays. Prizes and give aways.
The Venue is Victoria Park in Lulie Street, Abbotsford, an inner Melbourne suburb.
Please take a couple of minutes to look at these videos
then pass them on. Put the link on your website or facebook page, twitter it, whatever. It all helps.
https://youtu.be/qSYtm_637PE
https://youtu.be/19islWJx2yE
https://www.facebook.com/CollieMCR/
Melbourne & Adelaide TOY RUNs in 2015.
https://www.facebook.com/IndependentRidersGroup/videos/433810306813514/?video_source=pages_finch_main_video&theater
There are more than 50 TOY RUNs across Australia this December. Try to attend one near you.
Thursday, 1 December 2016
CAR HITS BIKE DRIVER ARRESTED
https://www.vicpolicenews.com.au/news/motorcyclist-killed-in-nunawading
Sincere sympathy to this rider's loved ones.
Damien
IRG
Sincere sympathy to this rider's loved ones.
Damien
IRG
Wednesday, 30 November 2016
FATHER BOB TOY RUN T SHIRTS
THE TOY RUN for FATHER BOB is on Sunday, December 11, 2016. It's at Victoria Park near Abbotsford. A supporters' t shirt will set you back just $30 each for sizes up to and including XL. For sizes larger than this it's $35 each.
Price includes GST. It does not include postage.
Proceeds go to the FATHER BOB FOUNDATION.
Price includes GST. It does not include postage.
Proceeds go to the FATHER BOB FOUNDATION.
TASSIE TOY RUN
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| The Brooker Highway near Hobart. |
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| The Hobart Airport Road. |
HEALESVILLE TOY RUN
Join the FATHER BOB TOY RUN from Healesville, Sunday 11th December.
Departs Beechworth Bakery at 9am.
10am from BP Servo intersection Maroondah Hwy/Oban Rd/Old Lilydale Rd. Arrives
Victoria Park, Abbotsford at 11:00am. For mass ride at 11.30am.
The BAND WITH NO NAME. Prizes, give-aways, Richmond Rotary Club BBQ, Tasty Taters and Honey Beans Coffee. Stalls selling adult and kids clothing, motorcycle accessories, UBUNTU and more.
Presentations at 12.15pm after the big ride.
Watch this short video for more details....https://youtu.be/qSYtm_637PE
Free entry.
All welcome.
Heather Ellis
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
BIKE BAN NOT FOR WESTFIELD.
Dear Damien
Thank you again for your time on the phone earlier today - and we appreciate you getting in touch.
As we discussed, I'd like to confirm the following:
• We’ve had no incidents or issues in relation to the story that was aired on A Current Affair last night. In the meantime, we continue to work closely with police as always, in the interests of maintaining safety as our priority.
• People are banned from our centres based on their behaviour, not their appearance or membership of particular group within the community
I hope this addresses some of your concerns regarding last night's story, for which you'll note we declined to comment.
Please feel free to get in touch at any time, and thank you for the articles you sent through on the successful toy run initiative.
Kind regards,
Julia
Julia Clarke
Scentre Group Corporate Affairs
(DC - Westfield Shopping Centres - Nov. 30, 2016.)
(DC - Westfield Shopping Centres - Nov. 30, 2016.)
HI VIZ DOES NOT WORK
AUGUST 6 2016
Bike safety: the great fluoro fallacy
Paul Biegler
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/bike-safety-the-great-fluoro-fallacy-20160802-gqiwce.html
Saturday, 26 November 2016
Thursday, 24 November 2016
BIG BIKE SHOW IN MELBOURNE
IT'S GOOD TO SEE A POSITIVE MOTORCYCLE STORY IN THE MEDIA FOR A CHANGE.
Well done Ian Royall.
Damien
Well done Ian Royall.
Damien
THE TRACKING DEVICE YOU WILL HAVE TO HAVE
THE SPIN IS THE PAY-AS-YOU-DRIVE/RIDE SCHEME WILL REPLACE OTHER TAXES AND FEES.
That's what they said about the GST.
I don't think this compulsory GPS system is for the benefit of road users. I think it is another step towards remote fines and tolls and towards recording where law-abiding citizens' vehicles are at all times.
Damien
That's what they said about the GST.
I don't think this compulsory GPS system is for the benefit of road users. I think it is another step towards remote fines and tolls and towards recording where law-abiding citizens' vehicles are at all times.
Damien
WHISKY
TAKE THE TIP(ple) next time you are in Hobart. Do the LARK's Distillery tour.
"Tasmania Distillery, which produces Sullivan’s Cove Whisky – winners of The World’s Best Single Malt at last year’s awards – won the Icons of Whisky award for Craft Distiller of the Year.
And Sullivan’s Cove took out the Best Australian Single Malt award for the third year in a row.
http://www.themercury.com.au/lifestyle/tasmanias-whisky-king-bill-lark-simply-unstoppable/news-story/72afb1a23e22a036a750407e12bc123c
http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/tasmania-s-whisky-industry-to-undergo-ownership-re "
From Steve Bardsley.
www.larkdistillery.com.au
Damien
"Tasmania Distillery, which produces Sullivan’s Cove Whisky – winners of The World’s Best Single Malt at last year’s awards – won the Icons of Whisky award for Craft Distiller of the Year.
And Sullivan’s Cove took out the Best Australian Single Malt award for the third year in a row.
http://www.themercury.com.au/lifestyle/tasmanias-whisky-king-bill-lark-simply-unstoppable/news-story/72afb1a23e22a036a750407e12bc123c
http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/tasmania-s-whisky-industry-to-undergo-ownership-re "
From Steve Bardsley.
www.larkdistillery.com.au
Damien
Wednesday, 23 November 2016
TASSIE TOY RUN 2016
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| The Tassie MRA TOY RUN is a statewide event. It's been run since the early 1980s. I spotted this sign by the highway between Hobart and the airport. |
Tuesday, 22 November 2016
Sunday, 20 November 2016
TOY RUN IN COLLIE WA
G'Day Damian.
Still going strong I see. Collie WA has a date change to Sat. 10th. Bunbury not doing theirs now and into the future. Council red tape I'm told.
They have done 34 till now. ( A charity to help those less fortunate than us after all )
This is our 20th. Have grown from 33 to 200+ last year. Expecting loads more this year due to Bunbury not running theirs.
My 2 sons have started a facebook page to promote our Ride. So far it is doing well in that area. Electronic media seems to have an advantage nowdays.
Regards and still trying to touch base sometime.
Evan Mandry.
Still going strong I see. Collie WA has a date change to Sat. 10th. Bunbury not doing theirs now and into the future. Council red tape I'm told.
They have done 34 till now. ( A charity to help those less fortunate than us after all )
This is our 20th. Have grown from 33 to 200+ last year. Expecting loads more this year due to Bunbury not running theirs.
My 2 sons have started a facebook page to promote our Ride. So far it is doing well in that area. Electronic media seems to have an advantage nowdays.
Regards and still trying to touch base sometime.
Evan Mandry.
Thursday, 17 November 2016
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
Sunday, 13 November 2016
CHRISTMAS PRESENT DVDs AT THE EXPO
Temporary Australians Update
If you are going to the Troy Bayliss Expo at the Melbourne Showground over November 25-27 then drop by the Temporary Australians Stand 224 near the Honda display and and check out the new DVD for Series 4.
Just in time for Christmas you can buy it for $30 or get all four series for $80. There will be t-shirts, cloth badges and books as well so drop by and say g'day to Hirsty.
Series 5 is still being edited and as yet we have not received an airing date.
In the meantime we are starting to film Series 6 on Saturday November 26 at the Expo.
See you there!
If you are going to the Troy Bayliss Expo at the Melbourne Showground over November 25-27 then drop by the Temporary Australians Stand 224 near the Honda display and and check out the new DVD for Series 4.
Just in time for Christmas you can buy it for $30 or get all four series for $80. There will be t-shirts, cloth badges and books as well so drop by and say g'day to Hirsty.
Series 5 is still being edited and as yet we have not received an airing date.
In the meantime we are starting to film Series 6 on Saturday November 26 at the Expo.
See you there!
FATHER BOB'S CHRISTMAS KNEES UP!
Saturday, December 10, knees up for FATHER BOB. $100.
Sunday, December 11, TOY RUN for FATHER BOB.
Please pass this on.
Damien
IRG
-------- Forwarded Message --------
Subject: Father Bob Maguire Foundation - Cocktails for Christmas
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 15:25:45 +1100
From: Andrea Cafnik <acafnik@gmail.com>
To: d.codognotto.oam@bigpond.com
Hi Damien,
I trust this email finds you, and I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to speak with you, however, please find below an invite to the Father Bob Maguire Foundation Cocktails for Christmas Party.
We would love to have you join us on Saturday 10^th December at The Vincent in Albert Park to celebrate the Festive Season.
Happy for you to forward this on to anyone who may like to join us and looking forward to welcoming you on the night - if there is one thing the Foundation knows how to do, it's throwing a good party!
*Raise your glass to an amazing, challenging year!
The Father Bob Maguire Foundation is hosting a “Cocktails for Christmas” Party to celebrate the Festive Season and to give Father Bob a chance to personally thank everyone for their fantastic support over the course of the year. A year that has been incredibly challenging, particularly with the loss of our warehouse in August as a result of a devastating fire.
The warehouse is critical to our work with the disadvantaged and marginalized. On any given month, we provide:
Sit Down Meals: 1,366
Takeaway Meals: 1,258
Hampers: 709
Assistance to People: 1,573
There isn’t a day that our staff and volunteers aren’t actively working with the community to make their life easier, safer and more fulfilling.
*Cocktails for Christmas Cocktail Party *
*Tickets to the event are priced at $100** per person, inclusive of a $30 tax deductible donation *towards the Father Bob Maguire Foundation. There will be plenty to eat and drink, so come hungry and thirsty.
Venue
The Vincent Hotel, Emerald Room.
111 Victoria Avenue,
Albert Park, VIC. 3206.
Date
Saturday 10th December**
7:00pm - 11:00 pm*
We would love you to join us for a night of Cocktails, Conversation and Celebrating. If you would like to attend, please book here <https://www.trybooking.com/Embed.aspx?eid=234284>
If you have any queries, or would like further information about the Foundation or the Cocktail Party, please don’t hesitate to contact me on 0437 071 860 or /acafnik@gmail.com <mailto:acafnik@gmail.com>
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank //Sonik Groove/ <https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=sonik%20groove>/, who will be entertaining on you on the night. This fantastic duo will be performing so it will be a wonderful evening!
Warm Regards
Andrea Cafnik
Events and Fundraising Coordinator
The Father Bob Maguire Foundation
www.fatherbobsfoundation.com.au <http://www.fatherbobsfoundation.com.au
A: PO Box 881, Northcote, VIC. 3070.
E: acafnik@gmail.com
P: 0437 071 860
Sunday, December 11, TOY RUN for FATHER BOB.
Please pass this on.
Damien
IRG
-------- Forwarded Message --------
Subject: Father Bob Maguire Foundation - Cocktails for Christmas
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 15:25:45 +1100
From: Andrea Cafnik <acafnik@gmail.com>
To: d.codognotto.oam@bigpond.com
Hi Damien,
I trust this email finds you, and I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to speak with you, however, please find below an invite to the Father Bob Maguire Foundation Cocktails for Christmas Party.
We would love to have you join us on Saturday 10^th December at The Vincent in Albert Park to celebrate the Festive Season.
Happy for you to forward this on to anyone who may like to join us and looking forward to welcoming you on the night - if there is one thing the Foundation knows how to do, it's throwing a good party!
*Raise your glass to an amazing, challenging year!
The Father Bob Maguire Foundation is hosting a “Cocktails for Christmas” Party to celebrate the Festive Season and to give Father Bob a chance to personally thank everyone for their fantastic support over the course of the year. A year that has been incredibly challenging, particularly with the loss of our warehouse in August as a result of a devastating fire.
The warehouse is critical to our work with the disadvantaged and marginalized. On any given month, we provide:
Sit Down Meals: 1,366
Takeaway Meals: 1,258
Hampers: 709
Assistance to People: 1,573
There isn’t a day that our staff and volunteers aren’t actively working with the community to make their life easier, safer and more fulfilling.
*Cocktails for Christmas Cocktail Party *
*Tickets to the event are priced at $100** per person, inclusive of a $30 tax deductible donation *towards the Father Bob Maguire Foundation. There will be plenty to eat and drink, so come hungry and thirsty.
Venue
The Vincent Hotel, Emerald Room.
111 Victoria Avenue,
Albert Park, VIC. 3206.
Date
Saturday 10th December**
7:00pm - 11:00 pm*
We would love you to join us for a night of Cocktails, Conversation and Celebrating. If you would like to attend, please book here <https://www.trybooking.com/Embed.aspx?eid=234284>
If you have any queries, or would like further information about the Foundation or the Cocktail Party, please don’t hesitate to contact me on 0437 071 860 or /acafnik@gmail.com <mailto:acafnik@gmail.com>
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank //Sonik Groove/ <https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=sonik%20groove>/, who will be entertaining on you on the night. This fantastic duo will be performing so it will be a wonderful evening!
Warm Regards
Andrea Cafnik
Events and Fundraising Coordinator
The Father Bob Maguire Foundation
www.fatherbobsfoundation.com.au <http://www.fatherbobsfoundation.com.au
A: PO Box 881, Northcote, VIC. 3070.
E: acafnik@gmail.com
P: 0437 071 860
Friday, 11 November 2016
MOTORBIKE & SCOOTER RIDERS EXCLUDED AGAIN
BICYCLISTS get a big mention in the Future Melbourne Articles and survey
because they are committed to their mode of transport and lifestyle and
pushbike riders do write letters and fill in surveys.
Motorcycle & scooter riders don't anymore. At least, not in sufficient numbers to be included in editors and public servants' thinking.
Help change that. Do the survey and write to the Herald Sun and/or your MP.
hsletters@heraldsun.com.au
www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
THE HERALD SUN
"Neither cars nor bicycles can play the legitimate and vital role in private transport that motorcycles & scooters play yet the Herald Sun Future Melbourne series mentions powered two wheelers only once or twice and the survey excludes motorcycles & scooters. Why?"
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/future-melbourne/future-melbourne-which-victorian-jobs-are-tipped-to-grow/news-story/f571b4d26bf5edb6e1465f238ba40c85
Damien Codognotto OAM
Independent Riders Group
Melbourne
Motorcycle & scooter riders don't anymore. At least, not in sufficient numbers to be included in editors and public servants' thinking.
Help change that. Do the survey and write to the Herald Sun and/or your MP.
hsletters@heraldsun.com.au
www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
THE HERALD SUN
"Neither cars nor bicycles can play the legitimate and vital role in private transport that motorcycles & scooters play yet the Herald Sun Future Melbourne series mentions powered two wheelers only once or twice and the survey excludes motorcycles & scooters. Why?"
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/future-melbourne/future-melbourne-which-victorian-jobs-are-tipped-to-grow/news-story/f571b4d26bf5edb6e1465f238ba40c85
Damien Codognotto OAM
Independent Riders Group
Melbourne
Sunday, 6 November 2016
Friday, 4 November 2016
MY OLD BEEMER
This R65 gave me many years of good service both as a tourer and as a courier/work bike. The Garner's put the sticker on the back when it was in their North Melbourne workshop for a service. It spoke true so I kept it and made sure the photo was archived. I rode it till it began to fall apart.
One day, as I was outbound on Cotham Road, a bit past Genazzano, there was a loud bang! I thought a car had backfired, There was a clattering. My muffler passed me heading down the hill faster than I was. I thought time to die old girl. But then ... nah. A bloke in Moorabbin welded on a couple of racing cans someone else threw out. The R65 went on for 11 registrations, loud and proud.
It's not waht you ride, it's that you ride.
Damien
IRG
One day, as I was outbound on Cotham Road, a bit past Genazzano, there was a loud bang! I thought a car had backfired, There was a clattering. My muffler passed me heading down the hill faster than I was. I thought time to die old girl. But then ... nah. A bloke in Moorabbin welded on a couple of racing cans someone else threw out. The R65 went on for 11 registrations, loud and proud.
It's not waht you ride, it's that you ride.
Damien
IRG
Thursday, 3 November 2016
Wednesday, 2 November 2016
SYDNEYRIDE AGAINST PREJUDICE
Media Alert for the
UMC Ride Against Prejudice and Charity Run in Aid of the MS
Please
circulate this flier as an invitation to all media to come along on
Sunday November 6 to the Second Annual UMC NSW Ride Against Prejudice
and Charity Run.
Meeting from 10 am-11am in Hickson Road The Rocks,in
Sydney's CBD,the ride will head out after speeches and media to the MS
Residential Centre at Lidcombe to present a collection from the
day to MS.
David Shoebridge, a Greens MLC from State Parliament, will be
there to give us the latest on the laws that we are fighting and will come on the ride with us.
At Lidcombe there will be a sausage sizzle, live music and a low key show and shine followed by the presentation at 2pm.
All riders and clubs are welcome to help highlight the discrimination that bikers are experiencing in NSW.
For more information go to the UMC NSW Facebook Page and for information on MS go to www.ms.org.au
For more information contact:
Greg Hirst
Brotherhood CMC
Tuesday, 1 November 2016
HAROLD PARSONS MEMORIAL
The 35th Harold
Parsons Annual Memorial Ride
Saturday 25th
March 2017 Maffra
Harold
Parsons was a man who had an amazing ability to handle a motorcycle at speed.
In 1920 he set numerous long distance world records riding a 600cc Indian cycle
in the Maffra & Sale district.
Today
we continue to celebrate motorcycling and Parsons’ connection with
Gippsland.
Ride
participants follow an arrowed 180 km course over sealed roads including a
reliability trial.
Morning
tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.
A
short presentation of awards and farewells will conclude the day’s
activities.
This
ride is well suited for riders of older slower motorcycles but riders of modern
bikes are also invited.
Entry
forms can be downloaded online from January 2017.
Google
Maffra-Sale MCC, click theHarold Parsons tab.
Entries received after March21incur alternate
conditions.
For
more information please contact :
Peter
Abikhair peteaba18@aussieb.com.au
or phone (03)51430961 mob 0409258742
Monday, 31 October 2016
CAMP OVEN COMP
LEON BRIGGS, the supporter of the Border Bike Fest who
lent us his exaggerated
Harley bike sculpture, is one of the organisers of the Cook-Off. He said
he would push the
event out to our members. Hence my emailing this
to you via Sec. Bill.
Please have a look at the web site www.kiewacampoven.com There
is a lot on info and it looks like a good day out. So get
that campoven
out of the shed and start practising your country cooking
skills.
I’ll be nominating this at the Ulysses Committee
meeting for
the ride committee to put the day on our ride calendar.
About The Cook-Off
The Cooks will be required to cook using a traditional bush cooking method – camp ovens over a fire or hot coals. Your gourmet creation will then be tasted and judged by (insert dramatic music here)…
The Consumers. The Consumers are a very special team of people, who have elected to take on the enormous task of choosing The Champions.
The
inaugural Kiewa
Valley Camp Oven Cook Off is being held in the beautiful
hamlet of
Tangambalanga. Better known to the locals as Tangam, this
rural Victorian
town in the beautiful Kiewa Valley is the perfect spot. It
is surrounded
by Mount Murramurrangbong, sister town Kiewa (just on the
other side of the
Kiewa River), Kergunyah and Dederang just up the valley.
When is it?
The
festival will be
held on Saturday 19th November, 2016. Gates open from 10am
and Main
Course will be served to The Consumers (ticket holders) at
1pm.
Rex Beard
President
Albury Wodonga
Branch
Ulysses Club
Inc.
Mob: 0407
233 312
Email:
rexcb350@bigpond.com
Saturday, 29 October 2016
WAYNE FREE
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/motorcycle-champion-wayne-gardner-released-from-custody-in-japan-after-road-rage-incident/news-story/3808aa1b8ea34890dd0ca847381bccb1?&utm_source=Herald%20Sun&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&mid=2298924
Thursday, 27 October 2016
Monday, 24 October 2016
FIRST AID FOR RIDERS
FIRST AID for motorcycle and scooter riders. These excellent first aid courses are held around Australia and are very affordable. In fact, all things considered, you can't afford not to make the time to do a course when they are run near you.
The dates are on their website.
www.firstaidformotorcyclists.com.au
or call
0408 956 435
The dates are on their website.
www.firstaidformotorcyclists.com.au
or call
0408 956 435
Wednesday, 19 October 2016
COUNCIL ELECTIONS IN VIC
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| L to R: Heather Ellis, Mayor Roberto Colanzi, Damien Codognotto OAM and Bernie Bickerton discuss the 2016 TOY RUN for FATHER BOB in the Richmond (Vic.) Town Hall.
Cr Roberto Colanzi sees the role motorcyclists & scooter riders must play in Melbourne's future and he's prepared to do something about it starting with hosting the TOY RUN for FATHER BOB at Victoria Park on December 11. If you have a vote in the City of Yarra elections, please consider voting for Roberto Colanzi.
Damien
IRG
Hi Neighbour
The Yarra City Council election will be held this Saturday
on 22 October.
I have been humbled by the number of residents who have
volunteered to assist me seeking re-election to Council. And thank you to the
many residents who have raised questions and concerns with me.
I hope I have done
enough for you to actively consider me for your Number 1 Vote on Saturday.
Information on the election, including postal voting etc can
be found here https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/yarraElection/
The booths in the Nicholls Ward are at:
If you would like more information about me, you can find out more here:
While I have been campaigning, I have continued working hard
as your Councillor and as the Mayor.
I was interviewed by The Age http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/highrise-plan-casts-long-shadow-in-fitzroy-north-20160926-groy5y.html
and spoke out against the aggressive 476 apartment, 16 Story building proposed
for Queens Parade.
I was also interviewed by a Government journal based in
Singapore https://govinsider.asia/innovation/interview-mayor-of-yarra-australia/
about the issues I am pursuing in Yarra.
I’ve had follow-up media coverage on:
But there is 1 more task.
Important task in any election is to staff the polling
booths.
In the Nicholls ward, there are 6 polling booths. We need
volunteers, for no matter how short a time you can provide, to assist with the
very important task of handing out how to votes, scrutineering, booth
organisation, etc. If you can assist, your help will be gratefully appreciated.
Even if you have no experience, but are keen to help, don’t let that put you
off. More hands and friendly resident and community faces the better.
Below is the text of an earlier email I sent to you setting
out the various policy positions I introduced, and or supported in the current
term of Council, and those that I will seek to advance in the next four year
term.
If you have any questions, and can volunteer please let me
know at:
Or Phone 04122 888 00 – or text through your name, contact
number and polling booth
And this is the How To Vote card for the Yarra
Election, for the 3 Wards.
Cheers
Roberto Colanzi
Candidate for Yarra Council
Councillor since October 2012; Current Mayor
Authorised: Mr Barry Pullen, 177 McKean St, North Fitzroy, 3068
EARLIER EMAIL
Dear
neighbour
I am running
for re-election to City of Yarra Council.
At some time
over the past four years, we have communicated over one or more issues of
importance to you.
I am writing
to seek consideration for your vote, to continue to represent the people of
Nicholls ward (Fitzroy, Collingwood, Princes Hill, North Fitzroy, and North
Carlton).
Over the
last four years I have fought hard for:
I was also appointed to the Local Government Minister’s Mayoral
Advisory Panel, and was elected to the mayoralty last year, unanimously and
unopposed by my eight fellow councillors.
In the next
four year term of Council, I will take a leading position to ensure the
following strategies and policies are introduced:
If you are
already planning to vote for me on 22nd October, thank you.
If you would
like more information about me, you can find out more here:
If you are
able to help out with my campaign, please let me know. There are different ways
to help: door knocking; putting up a poster in your window or garden; handing
out how to vote cards on the day or during pre-polling. I am also running a
crowd funding campaign through https://www.gofundme.com/roberto4yarra Small amounts are greatly
appreciated and you can donate anonymously.
Thank you
for your consideration.
Roberto Colanzi
Candidate for Yarra
Council
Councillor since
October 2012; Current Mayor
Authorised: Mr Barry Pullen, 177
McKean St, North Fitzroy, 3068
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