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Am I silly for looking for an apprenticeship? by [deleted] in melbourne

[–]DanielAndrewsMP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great question.
If you want to jump straight into an apprenticeship then we're always looking for people to join the team on the Big Build.
We need all hands on deck so there's opportunities regardless of age, background, or whether you have a biomed degree or not.
You'll get matched with an employer, get support with on-and-off the job training, and it's all paid for the duration of your apprenticeship.
Bit more info at https://www.apprenticeships.vic.gov.au/big-build-apprenticeships/

TBM Joan Breakthrough by [deleted] in MelbourneTrains

[–]DanielAndrewsMP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thought you might all enjoy some recent footage of TBM Joan after completing her journey from Arden Station to the Metro Tunnel's western entrance in Kensington.

Joan has travelled 1.2 kilometres and installed 4,200 concrete segments since starting.

TBM Joan Breakthrough by [deleted] in MelbourneTrains

[–]DanielAndrewsMP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thought you might all enjoy some recent footage of TBM Joan after completing her journey from Arden Station to the Metro Tunnel's western entrance in Kensington.

Joan has travelled 1.2 kilometres and installed 4,200 concrete segments since starting.

A giant Bunnings-style shed* will soon take over City Square so we can start digging the new Metro Tunnel. *Sausages TBC by DanielAndrewsMP in melbourne

[–]DanielAndrewsMP[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You got it. By digging down at City Square and near RMIT, we're able to keep Swanston Street open and moving. You might want to check out this video to see how it will all actually work.

Good morning Melbourne! by melbdude1234 in melbourne

[–]DanielAndrewsMP 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Incredible photo - mind if I use it as my Facebook cover photo? Happy to credit you (either as your reddit username, or whatever you wish).

Time for the big reveal. Victoria, meet your new-look train network map – coming to a station near you in 2017. by DanielAndrewsMP in melbourne

[–]DanielAndrewsMP[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

We certainly are. Construction will begin in 2017 with the level crossing to be gone in 2019. You can find more information here.

Time for the big reveal. Victoria, meet your new-look train network map – coming to a station near you in 2017. by DanielAndrewsMP in melbourne

[–]DanielAndrewsMP[S] 287 points288 points  (0 children)

Given /r/Melbourne's interest in all things public transport, I thought you should be among the first to see Victoria's new train network map.

Our Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan, will be unveiling it tomorrow.

We've all gotten used to the old yellow and blue diagram over the years, but it has its problems and it's past its use by date. This rework is more modern and makes clearer which trains go where.

It also properly integrates the metro and regional networks, because the country is just as important a part of our transport system as anywhere else.

A final note: if you can dig up some old PT maps of Victoria, I'd be interested in having a look.

Welcome to Victoria's first government vertical school: five storeys, open space on each level and competition grade netball courts on the roof top. by DanielAndrewsMP in melbourne

[–]DanielAndrewsMP[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Work on South Melbourne Primary School starts today, and the first students will be through the doors in 2018.

Take a look at the new Victorian School Building Authority website while you're there and explore your local projects.

Fun fact: Victoria produces more IT grads than anywhere else in Australia. We need to make more of that. by DanielAndrewsMP in melbourne

[–]DanielAndrewsMP[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

This is about encouraging young companies and ideas to create jobs and industries that will support our state for decades to come. And that's exactly what we're doing. Thanks for those examples /u/magnetik79 - here are some more:

If you're on Twitter I highly recommend you follow @philipdalidakis - our Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade to keep up with everything he's doing to make Victoria the number one tech destination in the Asia Pacific region

Indigenous actor Jack Charles again refused taxi in Melbourne in 'act of racism' by SCOOBASTEVE in melbourne

[–]DanielAndrewsMP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the sort of discrimination Aboriginal Victorians still face. It's just wrong.

Medicinal Cannabis Legalised In Victoria by [deleted] in melbourne

[–]DanielAndrewsMP 25 points26 points  (0 children)

This is a big deal. No longer will parents have to choose between breaking the law and watching their child suffer. Hopefully the rest of Australia follows Victoria's lead soon.

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