I live in Brisbane in south eastern Queensland (Australia) and we are now on what are called level 3 water restrictions. This means if you want to water your garden you have to use a bucket. It is illegal to use a sprinkler or even a hose at any … [Read more...] about Lung Fish Can’t Breed in Dams: Gubbi Gubbi Aboriginal Elder
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How to Reform the IWC & Make Australia Accountable for its Dugongs
There has been a lot of interest in the International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting this week in St Kitts in the Caribbean. Japan has tried to focus the world on the original objective of the IWC which it claims is to “to provide for the proper … [Read more...] about How to Reform the IWC & Make Australia Accountable for its Dugongs
How Ignorant Are Australia’s Elite When it Comes to Toilet Paper?
The following letter was published in one of Australia's broadsheet newspapers The Sydney Morning Herald on June 17, 2006. The Sydney Morning Herald could claim to have a more educated and influential readership than any other newspaper in … [Read more...] about How Ignorant Are Australia’s Elite When it Comes to Toilet Paper?
Japan to “Save” the International Whaling Commission
The Japanese Government made the following opening statement on the first day of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting: "The Government of Japan expresses its appreciation to the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis for hosting the 58th … [Read more...] about Japan to “Save” the International Whaling Commission
Aboriginal Elder Remembers Grassland Not Forest
Another media release from the new Regional Community Survival Group in western New South Wales (Australia): "Aboriginal Elder, Mr Keith (Tommy) Ryan, is demanding that the NSW Government change native vegetation laws so that Aboriginals in the … [Read more...] about Aboriginal Elder Remembers Grassland Not Forest
Whales Eat Fish & Aussies Threaten Neighbours
There is never anything very subtle or civil in Australia's approach to whaling. As a rich nation with politicians used to pandering to 'Greens' we are quite prepared to threaten and cajole to make our point on this issue which is simply that it is … [Read more...] about Whales Eat Fish & Aussies Threaten Neighbours
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
