Tasmanian Times
Current Affairs
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Did the Green Revolution Succeed in India?
Saby Ganguly (an Indian business writer who was a former editorial consultant to the World Organization of Building Officials (WOBO), an affiliate...
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1.2KSnapshots of the Tamar
The mournful cry of the Low Head foghorn cut through the stillness of the crisply cold evening. As our families packed up...
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That is what we do not want in Tasmania’s water
Here is the ultra modern Botnia ECF Pulpmill: New spots on the River Uruguay. No words required, just look at the scale...
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EU in tussle over CO2 emissions
The European Commission is considering pursuing a legal fight with the EU’s top court over management of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme...
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Tale of Two Houses
Interesting comparison … House #1 A 20 room mansion (not including 8 bathrooms) heated by natural gas. Add on...
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How Israel Targets and Suppresses Opposition to Its Annexation Wall
On July 9, 2004 in a unanimous decision, the International Court of Justice (IJC) ruled that “the construction of the Wall being...
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Piece of the Action
Politicians make decisions that cause collisions that’s for sure and they’re hell bent and they won’t relent from sending kids off to...
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Water can run uphill
Spiralling water charges are likely to rise by more than the projected 10% pa as the pricing policy will be reviewed in...
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Private schools take more than their fair share of federal schools funding
An interesting story, if a bit unfocussed. For my 2 cents worth, I once worked for a year as an outreach worker...
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AFGHANISTAN CRISIS !
The cost financially , and that in human lives , of the conflict in Afghanistan has become intolerable , most especially with...
