Cartoon by Nicholson from "The Australian" newspaper: http://nicholsoncartoons.com.au … [Read more...] about Trading Emissions
Money and Australian Universities
"There are many dangerous beasts in this world. Betrayed partners, taipans and Collingwood supporters all score highly. But above all, never come between a sandstone university and a trough of money." The Australian Financial Review, pg 54, … [Read more...] about Money and Australian Universities
Better Planning for Extreme Floods Possible: A Note from Stewart Franks
DESPITE increased understanding of a number of different climate processes and their impact on a range of different timescales, this knowledge is not being used to inform planning and decision making. This is because long-term climate risk is often … [Read more...] about Better Planning for Extreme Floods Possible: A Note from Stewart Franks
The Humble Axe and Chainsaw: A Note from Ian Mott
CHEAP, simple to use and extremely effective fire management tools that are owned and operated by almost every householder who is exposed to the risk of wildfire are the humble axe and the chainsaw. But the various native vegetation "protection" laws … [Read more...] about The Humble Axe and Chainsaw: A Note from Ian Mott
Gone Fishing
“Gone Fishing” is an expression we use here in Australia to let people know that a business is closed for a period of time while the owner takes a break. I’m off for a bit – “Gone Fishing”. Cheers, ************** The photograph is of a … [Read more...] about Gone Fishing
Wildlife at Westdown: A Note from Jim Inglis
This is a Tawny Frogmouth chick that fell out of its nest and ended up on the slasher the other day. Its mum did a great job and it fledged successfully, to our great relief. The Tawny Frogmouth is fairly common and "nests" at our place every … [Read more...] about Wildlife at Westdown: A Note from Jim Inglis
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
