tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post4540859830405120585..comments2023-07-27T21:14:18.975+10:00Comments on The Magpie's Nest...: The Daily Astonisher seems to think our Mayor Mullet has been withholding a very personal secret from us – and why JCU‘s Vice-Chancellor is (probably) pissed off with her Douglas neighbor Townsville Hospital’s economy-sized Napoleon Jolly John Bearne.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-6502891333742081692013-01-25T08:44:31.139+10:002013-01-25T08:44:31.139+10:00Magpie. It's not just the $800000. of rate p...Magpie. It's not just the $800000. of rate payers money it's also the heavily rebated rent at Enterprise house on the Strand .The land is owned by the State Govt and the actual building by the Council who are responsible for maintainance to the building I can recall in my past life Being at a TEL meeting where they were making a submission of over $100000. to the Council to upgrade Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-48986826968568310752013-01-24T23:29:33.879+10:002013-01-24T23:29:33.879+10:00Re John N's point about TEL 'secret TEL bu...Re John N's point about TEL 'secret TEL business with ratepayers money': Indeed The Magpie did a blog - several in fact - questioning the ratepayer's massive contribution to this unaccountable outfit, Townsville Enterprise. It seems incomprehensible that we fork over $800,000 annually, but have no right to know how the money is used (apart from David 'The Kipper' Kippen&#The Pienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-28403747016223142412013-01-24T19:16:10.991+10:002013-01-24T19:16:10.991+10:00Hi Pie, you should check out the very loud whisper...Hi Pie, you should check out the very loud whisper that Tempo has been dumped as deputy chief of staff. Apparently he made a huge cock up which could cost them bucket loads in legal fees. I hear they are punting him off his round and looking to replace with Sam Healy or possibly Lydia Kellner after she has several times scooped the Bulletin lately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-2701221560268285902013-01-24T16:16:53.050+10:002013-01-24T16:16:53.050+10:00Must be welcome relief for two of the photographer...Must be welcome relief for two of the photographers allowed to escape to other towns to cover the heavy rain.<br /><br />Weather stories- so predictable in content(umbrella and a cute female) and at least they're getting an overnight fee. It seems to be a pattern as to who goes when it rains. <br /><br />hey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-59575640954051222212013-01-23T14:49:08.031+10:002013-01-23T14:49:08.031+10:00For Grumpy No she has not at least not to a full ...For Grumpy No she has not at least not to a full Counci Meeting She did have a folder on hand to present at the Nov 2012 meeting however the meeting got a bit bogged down and she indicated she would present it at a later meeting . Not presented at the Dec or Jan full Council meeting So much is done in house for example TEL no longer report in the Public arena of the meetings they do it 3 john nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-43348357093971866972013-01-23T13:51:53.717+10:002013-01-23T13:51:53.717+10:00John n, since you are a council groupie, can you i...John n, since you are a council groupie, can you inform us as to if Oh-Jenny has reported on her junket to the US of A?? <br />Grumpynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-46335153667074810922013-01-22T16:47:27.532+10:002013-01-22T16:47:27.532+10:00I have just recieved my copy of the Townsville Sun...I have just recieved my copy of the Townsville Sun (23 Jan) Front page "$1. million mistake " RSL Stadium not yet Fire-safe" To my knowledge the leading builder of this Stadium was Engineering Firm TCS Civil & building based in the Bohle.. The Founder and Owner of this company is non other than JOHN BEARNE While this little LNP and Council brown noser pursues his other Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-35839271841036089472013-01-22T15:43:40.026+10:002013-01-22T15:43:40.026+10:00At the TCC Council meeting today Cr Walker request...At the TCC Council meeting today Cr Walker requested that John Bearne give a report to Council (at the next Council Meeting) re the reported Issues at Jezzine Barracks It was agreed to by Councillors & the Mayor this should occurjohn nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-35037353862173086412013-01-21T20:05:58.799+10:002013-01-21T20:05:58.799+10:00Simpo seems to be promoting violent crime with his...Simpo seems to be promoting violent crime with his latest beat up about cctv in the city. And he seems to think council workers aren't entitled to take sick leave. Hasn't he ever had a day off with the flu?Disgustednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-53157832110705085372013-01-21T13:22:09.745+10:002013-01-21T13:22:09.745+10:00Renee Richards eat your heart out! (Maybe boxer s...Renee Richards eat your heart out! (Maybe boxer shorts with lace trimming)?Lady Byronhttp://www.magnetic-diary.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-79077195371695157372013-01-21T06:18:15.782+10:002013-01-21T06:18:15.782+10:00Anyone should have their pay doubled when Atilof t...Anyone should have their pay doubled when Atilof the Hun designs a brief to have only 'advertorial' from advertisers as the magzine's content. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-80139985977574369702013-01-21T00:36:21.723+10:002013-01-21T00:36:21.723+10:00I loved the recent story from WA where a poor youn...I loved the recent story from WA where a poor young lass discovered the head of a local small time crim washed up on the beach. The head was wrapped up in a plastic bag. It was solemnly reported that the police were treating the matter as "suspicious". Amazing powers of deduction, have the WA wallopers.<br /><br />It reminded me of a report in an English paper (I think that it was inGrumpynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-64075002829253995942013-01-20T19:22:02.699+10:002013-01-20T19:22:02.699+10:00Pie, I think you have put too much pressure on Sha...Pie, I think you have put too much pressure on Shari to win the Skene spitoon. If she criticizes your "nice" comments, the staff will think she's bowing to management pressure. And if she thanks you for your comment, management will be upset. She could just ignore you (my suggestion)but that could upset both management and the staff; the former thinking she agrees with you, the Gonzonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-5665030726415368442013-01-20T17:28:56.411+10:002013-01-20T17:28:56.411+10:00Yes but in these times of fiscal restraint (read f...Yes but in these times of fiscal restraint (read falling circulation and rising costs)that's not to be unexpected. Not that I am standing up for the Astonisher, it is just the reality of the current situation and very much yesterday's news tomorrow - in the regions that is. News Viewsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-21030136309739378292013-01-20T16:48:11.844+10:002013-01-20T16:48:11.844+10:00Ha, You're very funny!
Too cool.
LukeHa, You're very funny!<br /><br />Too cool.<br /><br />LukeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-11002616819915715652013-01-20T14:27:58.854+10:002013-01-20T14:27:58.854+10:00This comment is being written at 2.27pm, Sunday Ja...This comment is being written at 2.27pm, Sunday Jan 20.<br /><br />The Crocs have played - AND WON - and as of the above time, all The Townsville Bulletin, that self-professed big booster for this sport and local team has on-line is an outdated preview story and a boring posed pic of some jock or other.<br /><br />Again, this is an example of how The Bulletin - and News Ltd generally - don't The Magpienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-87274118589686548022013-01-20T14:02:05.374+10:002013-01-20T14:02:05.374+10:00'Every tennis player'? The blokes, too? Th...'Every tennis player'? The blokes, too? There are those who still think Tomic is a big girl's blouse, but c'mon ....The Pienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-84889342072872464652013-01-20T14:00:17.539+10:002013-01-20T14:00:17.539+10:00Every tennis player should wear a pair of white la...Every tennis player should wear a pair of white lace knickers when playing tennis.Underscorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-61497089767645477462013-01-20T13:23:21.226+10:002013-01-20T13:23:21.226+10:00Let alone.. Atil and her psycho-ness.Let alone.. Atil and her psycho-ness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-70698974565340927972013-01-20T11:01:38.591+10:002013-01-20T11:01:38.591+10:00Now class, your not paying attention.
In the blog...Now class, your not paying attention.<br /><br />In the blog of November 24, 2012, inter alia The 'Pie wrote:<br /><br />'By the by, another notable absentee (fromTEL's AGM) was former TEL CEO and Chairman John Bearne. He was succcessfully nominated and returned to the board - but perhaps that was too smaller beer for him. Instead, he was lunching with a former TEL colleague at MichelThe Pienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-31408860716365927102013-01-20T10:38:17.454+10:002013-01-20T10:38:17.454+10:00
Yes Pie you are spot on with Bearne. His time as... <br />Yes Pie you are spot on with Bearne. His time as Chair of TEL and then acting CEO was hell for the staff and he was a nothing but a talent drain. Observernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-90961948969716613332013-01-20T10:33:52.414+10:002013-01-20T10:33:52.414+10:00Many responsible community figures have contacted ...Many responsible community figures have contacted The 'Pie, appalled and mystified by the inordinate delay in getting the Jezzine project - a fully funded gift to the community - underway. <br /><br />Perhaps the answer lies within the answers to the questions you pose - but one thing is certain; John Bearne should be required to publicly explain how this situation developed to the point The Magpienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-77726974928580178982013-01-20T09:58:37.728+10:002013-01-20T09:58:37.728+10:00Me dear old SPQR, your comment is like Venus Willi...Me dear old SPQR, your comment is like Venus Williams left tit - it's not right and it's not fair. Not fair because of your selective reading of the line, which ignores the pivotal word 'nowadays'. <br /><br />At the risk of starting a scramble for the Kath Skene Engraved Brass Spittoon (wherein The 'Pie gets slammed for saying something positive about someone) Tony Raggatt isThe Magpienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-50615649253798256302013-01-20T08:29:29.335+10:002013-01-20T08:29:29.335+10:00"There’s no such thing{as a trained journo} n... "There’s no such thing{as a trained journo} nowadays, not in News Ltd anyway". <br />I understood that Raggatt is a trained journalist. Have I been mislead in this?<br />If not, you should withdraw that remark. SPQRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-60888361547554569282013-01-20T00:09:19.900+10:002013-01-20T00:09:19.900+10:00My oh my! So Mr Bearne (or should that be Mr Bean)...My oh my! So Mr Bearne (or should that be Mr Bean)has been at it again, and again, and again, and......<br />Just what qualifications does this Liberal brown noser have apart from having a very brown nose?<br />And when is TEL going to come clean about why Mr Bean really got the boot from that organisation?<br />Oh the politics of it all.<br />Furthermore, when is the Astonisher going to The Watchernoreply@blogger.com