Author Archives: Jimbo

Long live the Social Welfare State

A poignant hallmark of our modern, civilised society is the relative fairness of wealth distribution.  Some would argue it’s still not fair enough, but the important and huge philosophical step to inclusiveness was the invention of the Welfare State by … Continue reading

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Heat wave to hit Eastern Australia this summer – it’s official.

Groundhog vs Climate Models – a close run thing. The Australian, government’s models predict warm and sunny months ahead.  Let’s hope they’re right.  But, my money is waiting on seeing how the Groundhog feels about all this… Should we believe … Continue reading

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Australia’s cheap energy is a thing of the past, why are we now insisting we must top the pricing, leader board?

The oft-cited perception that Australian electricity is cheap as chips is no longer true; charges are now 70% higher than America.  In addition, this disparity is only getting bigger with essential Network Upgrades and Carbon Taxes pushing Australia’s costs up … Continue reading

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Wind farms are finally blowing away Australia’s Carbon Footprint, or are they?

We see a fair number of wind farms dotted around our vast Australian landscape.  They must be making a difference.  They must be significantly reducing our Carbon Footprint? In a nutshell, no, they’re not. It’s very complex statement to fully … Continue reading

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Australian Public Holidays (1992-2035)

Public Holidays are wonderful things.  We need more of them.  However, until the onset of the hallowed, 4 day week, we’ll all have to bundle out of the city for a break by the sea, at the same time, on … Continue reading

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