I first learnt about The Coorong – a narrow lagoon that runs parallel with coastal dunes for 140km in southern Australia – when I saw the 1976 film ‘Storm Boy’, the story of a boy and a Pelican. The impression I got from the film, and then … [Read more...] about Reconnecting with the Coorong
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Saving the Coorong By Restoring its Native State
The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is in Adelaide today for a community cabinet meeting. Various media reports suggest there will be pressure on the government to "save" the lower lakes with a special water allocation from upstream. As part of the … [Read more...] about Saving the Coorong By Restoring its Native State
History can be undone – Remove the Barrages and Save the Coorong: A note from Peter Martin
The installation of the barrages across the bottom of the Murray River is the greatest single change that has adversely affected the health of the Coorong. Prior to 1940 Lake Alexandrina, at the bottom of the Murray River, was a mix of seawater and … [Read more...] about History can be undone – Remove the Barrages and Save the Coorong: A note from Peter Martin
Remove the Barrages for the Coorong: A Note from Rojo
Hello Jennifer, I have been a reader and minor contributor at your blog over the last few months. A few weeks ago I was discussing the Coorong with another commentator in relation to the Prime Minister's new $10 billion National Water Security Plan … [Read more...] about Remove the Barrages for the Coorong: A Note from Rojo
Running out of Rice, While Wasting Water
Australia was once self-sufficient in rice. We now grow less than 25 percent of domestic rice consumption. The SunRice Group has been importing rice from Vietnam and repackaging it to make-up the shortfall. Since the Corona Virus pandemic, the … [Read more...] about Running out of Rice, While Wasting Water
After the Tragic Wildfires: History is Rewritten or Forgotten
The infernos of January 2020 will be remembered for destroying so much of southeastern Australia. I weep for the burns’ victims. So many people and so much wildlife in so much pain. In terms of area of land burnt, these last few weeks may be … [Read more...] about After the Tragic Wildfires: History is Rewritten or Forgotten
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD has worked in industry and government. She is currently researching a novel technique for long-range weather forecasting funded by the B. Macfie Family Foundation.