THE managing director of Snowy Hydro, Terry Charlton, denies that Snowy Hydro contributed to the devastating flooding along the Murrumbidgee in early December in which homes were destroyed and wheat fields drown. He does, however, admit that until … [Read more...] about How much water did Snowy Hydro release from Lake Eucumbene during the floods?
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My Visit to Rockhampton
Living just down the road from the main news item I thought I should visit Rockhampton. So I did this afternoon. I drove in from Yeppoon and it was not until I crossed the river to the south that I could see flooding and preparations in … [Read more...] about My Visit to Rockhampton
Rockhampton Flooding: Comment from Tony including about the Fitzroy Barrage
THE river at Rockhampton, even while 25 miles from its mouth at the Pacific Ocean, is still tidal, so the salt water backs up into the river with the tides. Fresh water flows down the river. So as a constant supply of fresh water is maintained for … [Read more...] about Rockhampton Flooding: Comment from Tony including about the Fitzroy Barrage
Best wishes for 2011
Some people grow old, I would also like to grow wise. … [Read more...] about Best wishes for 2011
Aboriginal self-determination: The Whiteman’s dream – Gary Johns
GARY Johns, a former colleague and friend of many years, has just had a book published by Connor Court entitled 'Aboriginal self-determination: The Whiteman's dream'. I haven't got my copy yet, so can't provide a review, but no doubt it will be … [Read more...] about Aboriginal self-determination: The Whiteman’s dream – Gary Johns
The National Parks: America’s Best Idea
ONE of the best Christmas presents I received this year is a film by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan entitled ‘The National Parks: America’s Best Idea’ – as twelve episodes contained in a case of five DVDs. So far I’ve watched episodes one to four … [Read more...] about The National Parks: America’s Best Idea