Some people grow old, I would also like to grow wise. … [Read more...] about Best wishes for 2011
Archives for December 2010
Aboriginal self-determination: The Whiteman’s dream – Gary Johns
GARY Johns, a former colleague and friend of many years, has just had a book published by Connor Court entitled 'Aboriginal self-determination: The Whiteman's dream'. I haven't got my copy yet, so can't provide a review, but no doubt it will be … [Read more...] about Aboriginal self-determination: The Whiteman’s dream – Gary Johns
The National Parks: America’s Best Idea
ONE of the best Christmas presents I received this year is a film by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan entitled ‘The National Parks: America’s Best Idea’ – as twelve episodes contained in a case of five DVDs. So far I’ve watched episodes one to four … [Read more...] about The National Parks: America’s Best Idea
Nathan Dam would have mitigated Theodore flooding
State and federal governments, blinded by alarmist reports falsely predicting a dry future, have done very little about flood mitigation – except perhaps from sea-level rise. Earlier today, the small town of Theodore was evacuated as the Dawson … [Read more...] about Nathan Dam would have mitigated Theodore flooding
Christmas is for Atheists too: Chrys Stevenson
"Despite its name, Christians don’t own Christmas. The celebration of the winter solstice is a European cultural inheritance that’s been purloined by the Christian branch of our global family. I say it’s high time we non-theists contested the Will. … [Read more...] about Christmas is for Atheists too: Chrys Stevenson
A Time for Sharing
I’ve just received an email with Season’s Greetings from Neil Hewett. Those who have followed this blog for several years will remember Neil for his wonderful posts from the Daintree Rainforest of North Queensland – the oldest surviving rainforest … [Read more...] about A Time for Sharing
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.