Here is a commentary from a man who lives on the shores of Lake Alexandrina-it is worth reading.Science and pseudo science – the sleeping giantOur opinions can diverge after we agree on the facts, because facts are facts are facts. I am comfortable with an artificially fresh Lower Lake in front of my house at an … Continue reading Here is a commentary from a man who lives on the shores of Lake Alexandrina
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The Ord
I visited Kununurra and 'The Ord' two years ago. Barnaby Joyce visited three weeks ago. He 'wrote it up' much better than I! I quote:- "Why water means wealth Last week I made my first trip to Kununurra to see the astounding Ord River scheme. Lake Argyle holds the equivalent of over 20 times the … Continue reading The Ord
No Wedding,but Four Funerals
The last month has been a sad, contemplative four weeks with no less than four funerals. To me funerals are always sad, yet are very much part of the cycle of life. They provide an opportunity to acknowledge the deceased’s contribution and to honour them, to offer some comfort to those closest to the deceased, … Continue reading No Wedding,but Four Funerals
Re-examining Climate Change Data
Government should re-examine the climate data· BY:BOB CARTER ET AL * · From:The Australian · April 18, 2012 12:00AM TWO recent, widely publicised reports by the government's scientific advisory agencies on climate change have sought to raise alarm yet again about global warming.With the world having warmed slightly during the late 20th century, CSIRO, the Bureau of Meteorology and the Climate Commission … Continue reading Re-examining Climate Change Data
Australian Environment Foundation
I strongly support the following statement:-Holmes & Media Watch versus Dr Marohasy & AEF Jonathan Holmes in his Media Watch segment of March 19th attacking Dr.Jennifer Marohasy’s research into the Murray’s lower lakes, raised questions about the very name of the Australian Environment Foundation: his piece was titled ‘What's in a name?’Holmes purported to focus his reporting on the … Continue reading Australian Environment Foundation
James Delingpole Quote of Note-March 2012
If you're a believer in the great global warming religion, facts are actually your enemy. They're your enemya) because they so comprehensively undermine everything you believe in and b) because facts are nasty, horrid things that "deniers" use, whereas true believers have no need of them: faith, that's the thing, pure blind faith.
Outlook Conference and Water
Last week I attended the annual Agricultural Outlook Conference in Canberra for the umpteenth time. I attended my first in 1975 and have only missed two or three since, so perhaps I have been to 40! One of my workmates once pointed out that nearly every year I would say that I wouldn't bother going, yet still … Continue reading Outlook Conference and Water
Water and the Environment
Some 25 years ago, when I first got involved with irrigation on the Darling River at Bourke I was struck by the massive variability of river flows, the apparent unawareness by the water authorities of the magnitude of the bigger flow events, how frequently (but irregularly) they occurred and the exaggerated view that water managers … Continue reading Water and the Environment
Murray Darling Basin Overview
Base PositionThe Millennium Drought had a major impact on the Basin.(The renowned recuperative power of the Australian landscape has been demonstrated in its spectacular recovery since the drought broke.)Water extractions were well controlled by the adaptive management approach embodied in the allocation process, guided by the Water Sharing Plans. Natural impacts from extreme drought are being incorrectly labelled as chronic … Continue reading Murray Darling Basin Overview
Used Cars
John Clarke, Bryan Dawes skit[Scene: A car yard. BRYAN is perusing the stock. He is approached by JOHN] John: Morning! Looking for a new car? Bryan : Nope. New Prime Minister, actually. John: You're the third one this morning. Anything in mind? Bryan : You know...... nothing fancy, reliable, economical family model. Something to get … Continue reading Used Cars
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