Following an election last weekend in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), the major parties will have to negotiate with the Greens as they now hold the balance of power. The result is a huge win for the Greens; a party that continues to grow in … [Read more...] about Kingmakers: Greens Win Balance of Power in ACT
An Old Queen Parrot
Since moving to the Blue Mountains late last year I've made some new friends including a King Parrot and a Magpie. The young male King Parrot sits on my back landing and looks through the glass door into my study when the bird-feeder is … [Read more...] about An Old Queen Parrot
Introducing a Progressive Environmentalist and Blogger: Kerry Miller
Conferences are an opportunity to make new friends. I met Kerry Miller at the Australian Environment Foundation last weekend in Canberra and have added her blog StrangeTimes to my blog roll. Like me Kerry is an optimist and she sees technology … [Read more...] about Introducing a Progressive Environmentalist and Blogger: Kerry Miller
How Melbourne’s Climate Has Changed: A reply to Dr David Jones (Part 2)
IT is generally believed that there has been a decline in rainfall across Australia and that as a consequence cities like Melbourne must suffer severe water restrictions. Indeed if you live in Melbourne you must get prior written approval to fill a … [Read more...] about How Melbourne’s Climate Has Changed: A reply to Dr David Jones (Part 2)
Remember Taralga, Still no Windmills
Remember that blog post from the residents of Taralga back in June 2005 explaining they did not want any windmills? Well today I drove through the little town which is about 45 kms north of Goulburn in New South Wales (Australia). It is very … [Read more...] about Remember Taralga, Still no Windmills
How Melbourne’s Climate Has Changed: A reply to Dr David Jones (Part 1)
“THESE days, it can be hard to imagine how Melbourne ever earned a reputation as the gloomy, rain-filled capital of the south. But, growing up in the 1970s, my memories are full of muddy ovals, local creeks in flood and catching tadpoles in puddles … [Read more...] about How Melbourne’s Climate Has Changed: A reply to Dr David Jones (Part 1)
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
