Author: David Boyd

Flannery of the Overflow

This is not new, but it is to me. As a "Banjo" Paterson fan it has great appeal, and I like the sentiments. I read recently of how science progresses. Scientists come up with a hypothesis, often a guess. The hypothesis is then tested against observations which either prove or disprove it. Surely, at least the extreme … Continue reading Flannery of the Overflow →

BlogLog-Bourke Visit 24th to 26th September,2012

Drove out to Bourke on Sunday/Monday. When first with Clyde I used to do it in a long half day-driving too fast, before we got flash and bought an aircraft. This time went to Mudgee on Sunday evening and got to Bourke about 2:30PM on Monday via Dunedoo, Mendooran, Gilgandra, Warren and Nyngan. My visit … Continue reading BlogLog-Bourke Visit 24th to 26th September,2012 →

Water Storages Full to the Brim-Weekly Times Article, 17th September,2012

AUSTRALIA'S key water storages are full to overflowing for the first time in 16 years.River officials on the weekend declared the Murray Darling Basin storages 100 per cent full.Storage levels increased by 108 gigalitres in the past week and is now 8555 GL, 100 per cent of capacity.The last time it reached this level was … Continue reading Water Storages Full to the Brim-Weekly Times Article, 17th September,2012 →

Cubbie

A switched on agricultural commentator has written the following commentary on the proposed Cubbie Station sale. I agree with it.EditorialThe decision by the Treasurer and the Federal Government to allow a consortium from China, Japanand Australia to jointly bid for the Cubbie Group, has prompted widespread discussion and debate.The Foreign Investment Review Board, which advises … Continue reading Cubbie →

"The Land" Extract 16th August,2012

‘Toorale’ sale reflects Basin flopJULIAN LUKE17 Aug, 2012 12:21 PMWHEN David Boyd flies over Toorale Station now it nearly brings him to tears.The former chairman and chief executive officer of Clyde Agriculture – which sold “Toorale” to the Commonwealth and NSW governments for $23.75 million in September 2008 – cannot believe the 91,383-hectare property is … Continue reading "The Land" Extract 16th August,2012 →

Murray Darling Basin Plan-Overview 15.08.12

The Mayor of Hay recently described the Murray Darling Basin Plan as "a solution looking for a problem", that is a great summary,in brief.In somewhat more detail, following is my personal submission to the Murray Darling Basin Authority in April,2012.Submission to the Murray Darling Basin Authority. PreambleThe debate over the last year or so on … Continue reading Murray Darling Basin Plan-Overview 15.08.12 →

Murray Darling Basin Plan 06.08.12

How good is this! Written by a knowledgeable, eloquent friend.EDITORIAL 07.08. 12The Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s Proposed Basin Plan, released this week, represents a potential communication catastrophe.  In terms of presentation, it is disastrous, bordering on incomprehensible.It lacks the fundamentals of acceptable information transmission: it has no start, no middle and no ending.  Importantly, it lacks an … Continue reading Murray Darling Basin Plan 06.08.12 →

The Bush Brothers

The linked article, beautifully written by my good friend Peter Austin, has stimulated me to record my personal association with the Brotherhood of the Good Shepherd. Whilst I am familiar with the Marra and have driven past the Church many times, I was not aware of its connection with the Brotherhood nor was I aware … Continue reading The Bush Brothers →

Murray Darling Basin Plan-Neil Eagle

My friend Neil Eagle, who knows the Murray like the back of his hand, tells it like it is:-MDBA Ignores Public Submissions - Still No Basin Plan Balance!      Predictably Rhonda Dickson CEO of MDBA has announced they have seen nothing in the multitude of submissions to sway them from their intention of recommending in the … Continue reading Murray Darling Basin Plan-Neil Eagle →