Another classic quote regarding representation of rural Australia in urban media: ‘But this being Queensland, the owner, a stubborn 80-year-old grazier who’d live on the block all his life, refused to sell to the government at any price.’ The article concerns the preservation of the red-finned blue-eye fish whose natural territory is confined to a […]
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Keeping chooks in the backyard
June 1st, 2011The rift between urban residents and rural residents has been steadily growing. Primarily because in Australia’s largest cities, increasing numbers of people have never had anything to do with food-producing animals (and perhaps not even any kind of domestic pet), and little or no garden (that may not be the owner’s hands-on job to maintain, […]
Weather Bureau forecasts – rainfall, frost and cyclones
May 16th, 2011In addition to the excellent ‘Water and the Land’ ‘Forecast Rain’ map, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology now has a similar ‘Forecast Frost Potential’ map. They are seeking feedback on the usefulness of the ‘Frost forecast potential’ service, so anyone who wants to put their two bob’s worth in, should, without delay. There are many businesses that I […]
Native frogs not cane toads – identifying Australian native frogs
May 13th, 2011I admit it, I have been a frog and toad lover since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. When I was young, finding a frog, especially an unusual one, was as exciting as finding a gold nugget. Today I discovered an extremely useful and long overdue website, Frogs Not Canetoads. For years clubbing toads has been […]
Barnaby Joyce’s anti-carbon tax petition
March 23rd, 2011Here’s a link to Barnaby Joyce’s anti-carbon tax petition It only takes a few seconds to add your name. If a carbon tax stopped pollution it would be a great scheme. But it won’t, it will only drive already struggling businesses to the wall, increase unemployment and increase the cost of living…while churning out fat […]
Vested interests driving carbon tax scheme again
March 21st, 2011I just received an email sent out by Senator Barnaby Joyce, to everyone who signed the ETS petition in 2009. If you can’t make it to Canberra this Wednesday, at least let politicians know what you think – starting with your local representative. ‘You will remember that in 2009 we led the charge against the proposed […]
Nuclear power stations and nuclear waste dumps in outback Australia
March 21st, 2011Where should nuclear power stations and nuclear waste dumps be located, in Australia? In the heart of our largest city, Sydney. Oh but what if there is an accident? Well if there is any, any, chance of an accident – then we must not have a nuclear power station or nuclear waste dump in Australia […]
Plant variety rights legislation affects us all
March 1st, 2011The Seed Savers Network was created in 1986 in response to Plant Variety Rights legislation. The seed savers network website is a mine of information, and issues discussed include the preservation of plant varieties historically, what is likely to happen in future, and worldwide issues. For example a recent post on plant variety rights ownership: ‘Since […]
Malcolm Douglas 14 March 1941 to 23 September 2010
September 30th, 2010Malcolm Douglas’s 1976 film ‘Across the Top’ inspired countless people to head to northern Australia and his premature death is a tragic loss.
Acton’s Moray Downs sought by Indian Company, Adani Enterprises
September 22nd, 2010Indian Company Adani Enterprises has bought Linc Energy’s coal tenement which runs acrossActon-owned Moray Downs, north west of Clermont (Central Queensland). Unsurprisingly, Adani Enterprises are interested in purchasing Moray Downs cattle station as well. Owning the land where mining tenements are located simplifies the development and operation of mines for the owners. Buying the pastoral lease as well as […]