Archives for the month of: August, 2014

I have to confess, until I saw Rod Quantock speak at a Western Vic Greens fundraiser last week, I had no idea right-wing “think tank” the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) had written a 100-point plan of their vision for Australian policy. Repealing the carbon tax is number on the list – tick.

I found a great article on Crikey.com where each point has been analysed to see what has been adopted and what might be adopted. It’s scary stuff.

What the IPA will get from Abbott

What the IPA will get from Abbott (part 2)

 

I cannot begin to say how impressed I am with this piece. The writer really takes a long, hard look at the way we live, in the society we are allocated. The writer is C Shaw – he deserves such credit for raising such an important issue. Thanks Ross Lark for sharing this with me.

Depression is not a Disease but an Indication that Human Consciousness needs to Change.

Just got sent this great story on community owned energy. This is terrific news for the sector. Thanks to Trent Hawkins, a senior energy consultant at Enhar, for sharing.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-06/nr-energy/5652356