The 170-year tradition of grazing cattle in Victoria's high country is over according to the Victorian Shadow Minister for Agriculture Philip Davis. In a press release last Friday he said, "In one fell swoop, the Bracks Government this afternoon … [Read more...] about End of an Era
Name Calling
I dislike editing comments from contributors to this site. I have done so recently to try and remove at least some of the personal attack - from more than one contributor. The trouble is that it is a slippery slope - both ways. You don't edit and a … [Read more...] about Name Calling
Kiwi’s Counting Cost of Kyoto
New Zealand has signed up to a contingent liability of $9 billion to $14 billion at present values through its commitment to the Kyoto protocol, according to what has become know as the Castalia Report. While the report was published last September … [Read more...] about Kiwi’s Counting Cost of Kyoto
Noongars Knew Best
The following essay is from, and by, David Ward of Western Australia. Thanks David. Before Europeans arrived, Noongar people managed our south-west dry forests and woodlands very well without fire trucks, water bombers, helicopters, television … [Read more...] about Noongars Knew Best
Diamond Gets Most Visits
Until recently the most popular blog piece (measured in terms of traffic/hits) on this site was 'What do Geologists Know about Climate?' (posted 29th April) - the Michael Duffy interview with Bob Carter. The most popular blog piece is now 'Vague … [Read more...] about Diamond Gets Most Visits
Expert Advice on Alpine Grazing
If we care about the environment, we must also care about rural and regional Australia because this is where most of our environment is. A lot of people in the bush (I use bush in the broadest context to include even rainforest dwellers) are … [Read more...] about Expert Advice on Alpine Grazing
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
