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Written by Dean Stalker
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Tuesday, 17 April 2007 |
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 We are looking for comments and suggestions on how to improve QRIG.org to make it a worthwhile place to visit.
We are looking at ideas along the lines of ease of use, speed, availability of information, etc.
Please submit your comments below if you have any ideas.
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Rail east of Highway |
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Written by South West News - Quest Community Newspaper
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Thursday, 12 April 2007 |
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APRIL 11: The Darra to Springfield railway line will be built east
of the existing Centenary Highway with train stations at Richlands and
Springfield Lakes.
The State Government released the passenger
railway line plan last week but did not intend to conduct community
consultation on the Richlands station until Member for Inala Annastacia
Palaszczuk insisted.
A spokeswoman for the Main Roads Minister Paul Lucas said it was the local member's job to be at the forefront of issues.
Brisbane City Councillor Les Bryant (Richlands) was also disappointed by the lack of consultation.
Two parcels of land have been earmarked as potential sites for the rail station.
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options are council-owned land wedged between the Centenary Motorway,
Garden, Progress, and Main roads land south of Progress Rd, between
Progress Rd and Government Rd.
People can view the options until
April 29 at Ms Palaszczuk's office at 20 Wirraway Pde, Inala; at the
Inala Library, Corsair Ave; and at Richlands Primary School at 75 Old
Progress Rd, Richlands.
Staff will be on hand to explain the plans from 10am-2pm on Saturday and on April 21 at the Inala Civic Centre at 156 Inala Ave.
Visit www.qr.com.au/seqip/projects/springfield.
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Sixties Steam in Australia |
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Written by Dean Stalker
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Tuesday, 10 April 2007 |
Michael Venn has put together a magnificent collection of restored photos of the Steam era around Australia in the 1960s. Well worth a look!
Go to Michael Venn's Sixties Steam in Australia
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Yay, the PC is alive |
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Written by Dean Stalker
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Friday, 06 April 2007 |
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Apologies for the lack of updates over the last 2 weeks, I was attempting to re-install Windows XP on the main pc and it continually failed upon setup. It was only this morning I realised it might be the onboard network controller causing the problem ... and indeed it did, switched it off and Windows XP installed properly.
Ah well, I'll get Newzcrawler re-installed so we can finally get some news up on the home page, along with getting more work done on other areas of the site. Stay tuned.
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Computer in the Shops |
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Written by Dean Stalker
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Saturday, 24 March 2007 |
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Just a note that updates might be a little slow on QRIG for the next couple of weeks, unfortunately my main pc has died and I'm reliant on the notebook for a few weeks. All because Windows XP won't re-install ... (albeit Windows Vista RC1 does - go figure). So I'll use it as an excuse to upgrade the PC in a week or so.
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Govt undecided on Gold Coast rapid transit scheme vehicle |
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Written by ABC News
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Tuesday, 20 March 2007 |
The Queensland Government says no decision has been made on the choice between light rail and buses for the Gold Coast's proposed rapid transit system.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Phil Reeves, has officially launched the public consultation process for the initiative.
Minister Paul Lucas has indicated light rail would be a more expensive option, but Mr Reeves says no decision has been made.
"Until we get agreement on the proposed route of the rapid transport project only then can we actually do the costings on whether it's light rail or bus rapid," he said.
"We're open about this, we want people to have their say whether they want a bus rapid transport which will use high volume, low floor, airconditioned buses, or a light rail transit system."
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 20 March 2007 )
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Councils seek Federal Govt commitment to inland rail plan |
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Written by ABC News
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Monday, 19 March 2007 |
Councils pushing for an inland rail line to be built between Brisbane and Melbourne will meet today in Toowoomba, in southern Queensland.
The Australian Transport and Energy Corridor already has approval to complete a line between Toowoomba and Gladstone, but wants a commitment from the Federal Government to extend the line to Melbourne.
Millmerran Shire Council Mayor Paul Antonio says mayors want the Government and Opposition to commit to start construction of the railway in the next term of Parliament.
"Each train has the potential to take 150 semi-trailers off the road and that would have a tremendous effect," he said.
"We are heavily involved with the problems on the Gore Highway and the lack of funding there and I'm sure the impact of the inland rail would be very positive."
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"Polished Perfect" by Lindsay Bishop |
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Written by Dean Stalker
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Thursday, 15 March 2007 |
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"Polished Perfect" by Lindsay Bishop
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| This is one of the most popular photos in the QRIG Gallery at the
moment. The composure of the photo is A+ with the reflections gleaming
off of 974's gleaming 'Brown Bomber' paintwork. |
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If you would like to see more of Lindsay's photos go to Lindsay's Gallery |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 15 March 2007 )
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Classifieds are here |
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Written by Dean Stalker
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Thursday, 15 March 2007 |
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After gathering interest from members we have decided to allow a Classifieds area dedicated to railway memorabilia and books. Note this works exactly like a newspaper where payments, delivery, etc are up to the individual. The first two categories are Books and Memorabilia, but if you think there is a category missing don't hesitate to get in contact with Dean and he will create the new ones as needed.
http://www.qrig.org/component/option,com_noah/Itemid,224/
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She's Back! C17 971 Steams Again |
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Written by Southern Downs Steam Railway
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Thursday, 15 March 2007 |
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On Wednesday 14th March, 2007, SDSR created a little bit of history. After 10 years of hard work and dedication, today we saw C17 971 make her first move under steam since 1969.
Read More ...
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 18 March 2007 )
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QRIG.org Store now open!! |
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Written by Dean Stalker
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Sunday, 11 March 2007 |
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Just as a hopeful suplement to the hosting fees of QRIG.org, we are now offering a number of QRIG merchandise through the US company, Cafepress.
Items are well priced, approx. $1-$2 goes towards the hosting expenses of QRIG.org.
Eventually there will be a large selection of posters, calendars, and various other items available. We can always custom make a solution for you also.
Keep an eye out for the best of 2006-2007 calendar soon, if you would like to contribute ... shoot me an email via the Contact Us link at the top of the page.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 15 March 2007 )
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