I hear this morning that the Victorian Taxpayer has baled the Diamonds Netball to the tune of the 15 million dollars that they rejected from Gina Rinehart.
They say it is good for tourism. Really?
Probably not so good for flood victims, and the existing massive state debt.
Some may ask where is the diamonds social and moral compass lining up for a handout from every Victorian.
Magnarc said
08:31 AM Nov 1, 2022
Agree with your views. Netball threw away 15 million so why should the taxpayer cover their loss?
There is no moral compass where big money is involved. Has never been and never will be.
Craig1 said
08:31 AM Nov 1, 2022
Pity the Victorian taxpayer. Netball only shown on Fox as well, so a limited audience.
Ivan 01 said
08:36 AM Nov 1, 2022
Magnarc wrote:
Agree with your views. Netball threw away 15 million so why should the taxpayer cover their loss?
There is no moral compass where big money is involved. Has never been and never will be.
Maybe those selfish players and admin should be taken to the current flood areas or maybe to the bush fire areas where the victims are still waiting for monetary support.
I will leave it there for fear of a political comment slipping out.
-- Edited by Ivan 01 on Tuesday 1st of November 2022 08:36:40 AM
-- Edited by Ivan 01 on Tuesday 1st of November 2022 08:37:18 AM
Mike Harding said
08:59 AM Nov 1, 2022
I have been dillyiing and dallying regarding how to vote in the forthcoming state election - for me this is another nail in Dan Andrew's coffin.
86GTS said
09:03 AM Nov 1, 2022
Nothing against the netballers, but did Dan ask for our permission first?
dorian said
09:11 AM Nov 1, 2022
The Diamonds web site doesn't appear to have been updated:
Agree with your views. Netball threw away 15 million so why should the taxpayer cover their loss?
There is no moral compass where big money is involved. Has never been and never will be.
Maybe those selfish players and admin should be taken to the current flood areas or maybe to the bush fire areas where the victims are still waiting for monetary support.
I will leave it there for fear of a political comment slipping out.
-- Edited by Ivan 01 on Tuesday 1st of November 2022 08:36:40 AM
-- Edited by Ivan 01 on Tuesday 1st of November 2022 08:37:18 AM
You are probably being PC and trying to avoid the wrath from SWMBO, but IMHO it comes down to one player,
the newest, the most immature and no one wanting to take on this controversial subject. Shame on you Dan
I saw the news before I posted, so I didn't mean to suggest that the story was false. I just wanted to see the nature of the sponsorship. Han**** was a "high performance program partner", so I wondered where Vic Tourism would slot in.
Ivan 01 said
10:25 AM Nov 1, 2022
Maybe there will be a permission slip at the polling booths come the big day.
Cuppa said
12:31 PM Nov 1, 2022
Visit Victoria obviously think it will benefit them.
Gundog said
01:37 PM Nov 1, 2022
I'm a Victorian who chooses to live interstate and I will not return to live there for the forseeable future.
I think 15 million could be better spent on flood releif.
Most interestingly the ABC has been very unforthcoming on this matter. Listening to radio news on local ABC and News Radio today I've not heard a mention. I wonder why that is? Fake news in reverse perhaps?
dorian said
03:42 PM Nov 1, 2022
Mike Harding wrote:
Most interestingly the ABC has been very unforthcoming on this matter. Listening to radio news on local ABC and News Radio today I've not heard a mention. I wonder why that is? Fake news in reverse perhaps?
Not true. The ABC was my original information source, even before this thread.
Most interestingly the ABC has been very unforthcoming on this matter. Listening to radio news on local ABC and News Radio today I've not heard a mention. I wonder why that is? Fake news in reverse perhaps?
My source was Ch 9 this morning but I think that you would need to be Ita buttroses love child to get the news early on Auntie.
Cuppa said
03:56 PM Nov 1, 2022
Gundog wrote:
I'm a Victorian who chooses to live interstate and I will not return to live there for the forseeable future.
I think 15 million could be better spent on flood releif.
I would agree if it were that straightforward, but I imagine the dollars brought into Victoria as a result of the sponsorship will likely exceed the cost of the sponsorship which would make it a win all round.
Ivan 01 said
04:03 PM Nov 1, 2022
Gundog wrote:
I'm a Victorian who chooses to live interstate and I will not return to live there for the forseeable future.
I think 15 million could be better spent on flood releif.
Got to agree Gundog.
I think I would rather have the hospital system working or some flood and fire money than a professional sports team.
dorian said
04:06 PM Nov 1, 2022
Gundog wrote:
I'm a Victorian who chooses to live interstate and I will not return to live there for the forseeable future.
I think 15 million could be better spent on flood releif.
Then you should stay away from NSW for the same reason. Here are the sorts of ideas that the conservatives entertain in this state:
The New South Wales premier, Gladys Berejiklian, has executed a U-turn on her $2.5bn plan to knock down and rebuild Sydneys two main sporting stadiums.
Instead the government will refurbish ANZ stadium at Homebush, built for the 2000 Olympics at a cost of $810m, shaving $500m off the cost.
The Coalition will, however, still demolish and rebuild the Allianz stadium at Moore Park at a cost of $730m, even though it is rarely at capacity.
The government has been accused of putting investment in sporting venues ahead of other priorities.
And don't forget that NSW was the state that was prepared to pay $25m for a flag on a pole on a bridge. That's almost enough to sponsor two national sporting teams.
-- Edited by dorian on Tuesday 1st of November 2022 04:09:32 PM
Cuppa said
04:10 PM Nov 1, 2022
I read the articles linked to by Dorian on the ABC news website around 8pm last night. Maybe my mother isn't who I thought she was.
Craig1 said
04:28 PM Nov 1, 2022
Victoria, " founded by John Batman ". who has also been reviled etc.
Mike Harding said
07:07 PM Nov 1, 2022
dorian wrote:
Mike Harding wrote:
Most interestingly the ABC has been very unforthcoming on this matter. Listening to radio news on local ABC and News Radio today I've not heard a mention. I wonder why that is? Fake news in reverse perhaps?
Not true. The ABC was my original information source, even before this thread.
Dorian: has the ABC website suddenly become the same product as ABC Radio?
86GTS said
07:08 PM Nov 1, 2022
Craig1 wrote:
Victoria, " founded by John Batman ". who has also been reviled etc.
Died of syphilis, his nose rotted away apparently.
Aussie1 said
07:29 PM Nov 1, 2022
Cuppa wrote:
Gundog wrote:
I'm a Victorian who chooses to live interstate and I will not return to live there for the forseeable future.
I think 15 million could be better spent on flood releif.
I would agree if it were that straightforward, but I imagine the dollars brought into Victoria as a result of the sponsorship will likely exceed the cost of the sponsorship which would make it a win all round.
Oh Chairman Dan, you silly man, you should have invested that 15 million into Gina's Iron Ore projects. A guaranteed good return for Victoria instead of just clearing debts for netball.
Cuppa said
08:39 PM Nov 1, 2022
Aussie1 wrote:
Oh Chairman Dan, you silly man, you should have invested that 15 million into Gina's Iron Ore projects. A guaranteed good return for Victoria instead of just clearing debts for netball.
Just 'Dan Andrews' would have been sufficient. The disrespect of the name calling looks like a provocative invitation to a party political argument which this is not the place for.
It's not just like the money is being given away, the advertising s doing a job. Visit Victoria are aiming to have 26.5 billion dollars flowing into Victoria as income from visitors by 2025. If a mere 15 million helps to make that happen it seems (to me) quite a worthwhile thing to do.
-- Edited by Cuppa on Tuesday 1st of November 2022 08:47:00 PM
I hear this morning that the Victorian Taxpayer has baled the Diamonds Netball to the tune of the 15 million dollars that they rejected from Gina Rinehart.
They say it is good for tourism. Really?
Probably not so good for flood victims, and the existing massive state debt.
Some may ask where is the diamonds social and moral compass lining up for a handout from every Victorian.
Agree with your views. Netball threw away 15 million so why should the taxpayer cover their loss?
There is no moral compass where big money is involved. Has never been and never will be.
Maybe those selfish players and admin should be taken to the current flood areas or maybe to the bush fire areas where the victims are still waiting for monetary support.
I will leave it there for fear of a political comment slipping out.
-- Edited by Ivan 01 on Tuesday 1st of November 2022 08:36:40 AM
-- Edited by Ivan 01 on Tuesday 1st of November 2022 08:37:18 AM
I have been dillyiing and dallying regarding how to vote in the forthcoming state election - for me this is another nail in Dan Andrew's coffin.
The Diamonds web site doesn't appear to have been updated:
https://diamonds.netball.com.au/about/partners
However, I notice that "Tourism Events Queensland" is a "Government and Community Partner".
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/oct/31/victorian-government-to-sponsor-australian-diamonds-netball-team-after-han****-prospecting-exit
You are probably being PC and trying to avoid the wrath from SWMBO, but IMHO it comes down to one player,
the newest, the most immature and no one wanting to take on this controversial subject. Shame on you Dan
for not getting your priorities right.
I saw the news before I posted, so I didn't mean to suggest that the story was false. I just wanted to see the nature of the sponsorship. Han**** was a "high performance program partner", so I wondered where Vic Tourism would slot in.
Maybe there will be a permission slip at the polling booths come the big day.
I'm a Victorian who chooses to live interstate and I will not return to live there for the forseeable future.
I think 15 million could be better spent on flood releif.
Most interestingly the ABC has been very unforthcoming on this matter. Listening to radio news on local ABC and News Radio today I've not heard a mention. I wonder why that is? Fake news in reverse perhaps?
Not true. The ABC was my original information source, even before this thread.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-31/netball-australia-finds-new-sponsor-after-rinehart-withdrawal/101598888
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-31/netball-australia-sponsorship-deal-visit-victoria-han%63ock/101596136
My source was Ch 9 this morning but I think that you would need to be Ita buttroses love child to get the news early on Auntie.
I would agree if it were that straightforward, but I imagine the dollars brought into Victoria as a result of the sponsorship will likely exceed the cost of the sponsorship which would make it a win all round.
Got to agree Gundog.
I think I would rather have the hospital system working or some flood and fire money than a professional sports team.
Then you should stay away from NSW for the same reason. Here are the sorts of ideas that the conservatives entertain in this state:
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/mar/29/gladys-berejiklian-backs-down-on-anz-stadium-knockdown
The New South Wales premier, Gladys Berejiklian, has executed a U-turn on her $2.5bn plan to knock down and rebuild Sydneys two main sporting stadiums.
Instead the government will refurbish ANZ stadium at Homebush, built for the 2000 Olympics at a cost of $810m, shaving $500m off the cost.
The Coalition will, however, still demolish and rebuild the Allianz stadium at Moore Park at a cost of $730m, even though it is rarely at capacity.
The government has been accused of putting investment in sporting venues ahead of other priorities.
And don't forget that NSW was the state that was prepared to pay $25m for a flag on a pole on a bridge. That's almost enough to sponsor two national sporting teams.
-- Edited by dorian on Tuesday 1st of November 2022 04:09:32 PM
I read the articles linked to by Dorian on the ABC news website around 8pm last night. Maybe my mother isn't who I thought she was.
Dorian: has the ABC website suddenly become the same product as ABC Radio?
Died of syphilis, his nose rotted away apparently.
Oh Chairman Dan, you silly man, you should have invested that 15 million into Gina's Iron Ore projects. A guaranteed good return for Victoria instead of just clearing debts for netball.
Just 'Dan Andrews' would have been sufficient. The disrespect of the name calling looks like a provocative invitation to a party political argument which this is not the place for.
It's not just like the money is being given away, the advertising s doing a job. Visit Victoria are aiming to have 26.5 billion dollars flowing into Victoria as income from visitors by 2025. If a mere 15 million helps to make that happen it seems (to me) quite a worthwhile thing to do.
-- Edited by Cuppa on Tuesday 1st of November 2022 08:47:00 PM
The provocation is so obvious.