Author Archives: Michael Wyres

Software Problems For Missing E-Class Trams?

Read an interesting report this morning regarding the status of Melbourne’s new E-Class trams: “Just over a fortnight into the life of the E-Class trams, they have disappeared from route 96 and from the network.” As can be expected with anything brand new – (and in particular something as complicated as a tram) – there […]

Dodo And The Extinct Password Protection

I have been with Dodo for home broadband service for more than a decade. A lot of people might snigger at that, but in all honesty I have been subject to very few problems over that time, and their plans suit my needs. Their customer service department can be difficult to interact with, but I […]

Move Corio Station Closer To The Highway?

There is no doubt that Corio Station is something of a boil on the bottom of transport infrastructure in Geelong. It is unmanned, located a long way from anything – (except the Shell Refinery, which has been served by the station since the 1950s) – and is a dark and miserable location. Certainly not a […]

Doctor Which? Day Of The Doctor Prequel

Squeeee!

Unsubstantiated Claims Of Stopped Tasmanian NBN Rollout

Amidst the ramping up of the new Australian government, and with reviews of just about everything under the sun underway, we see yet more incorrect statements from incoming federal Communications Minister, Malcolm Turnbull in regards to the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN). Turnbull claimed on ABC Radio in Hobart that the rollout of […]

Geelong Council Fibbing Over GST?

Last week I found this really curious tip voucher from the City of Greater Geelong (COGG), apparently to apologise for a rise in landfill costs. “The Federal Government’s GST and carbon tax and the State Government imposed EPA levy – which has gone up again – have caused tip fees to increase. In fact, state […]

Funny Smell Over NBN Co Board Resignations

Something smells a bit funny to me with this story of the entire board of NBN Co resigning. While there is no doubt that they have resigned, the mechanics of the situation don’t completely add up. All But One NBN Co Board Member Hand In Resignations “Chairwoman Siobhan McKenna tendered her resignation along with other […]

What The Hell Myki?

While smartcard ticketing for transport networks is a fabulous idea, the debacle that is the implementation of the Myki system in Victoria just goes from bad to worse. Myki Glitches Leaving Users Feeling Ripped-Off “He said the clock on the myki top-up machine was 15 minutes fast, so his pass was not technically active when […]

Safety Car Spins…Under Safety Car!

Not much to say here except “too funny”:

Murdoch Then And There – What About Here And Now?

With the federal election run and won, delivering a result for better or for worse, for many people the question of the power and influence shown by Rupert Murdoch and his media empire over the result will likely remain a point of debate and contention – and for a very long time. There has been […]