Malcolm Turnbull, the Federal Parliamentary Secretary for water, recently announced a $13.4 million grant to revive the Macquarie Marshes and other important wetlands. But it is unclear how the money will be spent. Reference has been made to … [Read more...] about Much Money & More Models Won’t Necessarily Save The Macquarie Marshes
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Worst Drought in 100 Years – or Not? (Updated August 22, 2006)
We are in the middle of an election in Queensland, Australia. My local member has just sent me a glossy brochure stating that: "Queensland is experiencing the worst drought in 100 years ...no other government in our history has faced a challenge of … [Read more...] about Worst Drought in 100 Years – or Not? (Updated August 22, 2006)
200 Farmers Block Government Officials From Entering Cobar Property
I have just received the following note: "Over 200 farmers in western NSW today blockaded state government officials from entering the Cobar property of Kevin and Gwen Mitchell, who are the latest victims of a radical green campaign that will force … [Read more...] about 200 Farmers Block Government Officials From Entering Cobar Property
The End of Private Native Forestery in NSW: Jim Hoggett
Under the NSW Native Vegetation Act 2003 harvesting of timber for what government describes as "the purposes of private native forestry" will require approval through the preparation of a Property Vegetation Plan (PVP) or through an application for … [Read more...] about The End of Private Native Forestery in NSW: Jim Hoggett
Water in Murray River Not At Record Low
I spilt my tea over a story at ABC News Online last Thursday. Entitled ‘Murray River flows at record low', without quoting a specific source, it stated: “The water level in the Murray River is at its lowest since records began more than 100 … [Read more...] about Water in Murray River Not At Record Low
WWF Activist Appointed by NSW Government to Review His Own Woody Weed Mess
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) spearheaded a campaign to end broadscale tree clearing in western NSW. The resulting legislation has proven difficult for government to administer and a nightmare for landholders wanting to clear woody weeds including … [Read more...] about WWF Activist Appointed by NSW Government to Review His Own Woody Weed Mess
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
