The Point Lowly desal plant that’s got SA squabblingBHP Billiton refuses to back down from its controversial plans to build a desalination plant at Point Lowly, South Australia, despite fears of significant environmental damage, explains Esther Ooi.
Desalination plant
Experts slam easing of water restrictions as “political opportunism”
Water groups have labelled an easing of water restrictions in South Australia and Victoria as “political opportunism”, as disquiet grows over the delayed construction and cost blowouts of desalination plants.
What’s the bigger threat to marine parks: fishing or oil spills?
While commercial fishing and now recreational fishing are increasingly perceived as a threat to the oceans, it is hard to see how they are a greater threat than seismic testing and oil wells, writes Crikey naturalist Lionel Elmore.
Diving into water privatisation is a suicidal leap
Communities on all continents bear deep scars as a result of the crusades of water privateers, writes Dr Ian Douglas. There is no reason to believe that Australia is safe.
Keneally’s desal claims don’t hold water
In an effort to promote the new desalination plant, NSW Premier Kristina Keneally claims she grew up drinking recycled water. But a Daily Tele/em> investigation has found she’s stretching the truth just a little on her rural Ohio upbringing.
Tips and rumours
Longtime NSW gallery journo Paul Mullins is pulling stumps next month. Word is Channel 10 have a female replacement in mind… is Angela Bishop following in the family footsteps? Saying sorry. If these photos are anything to go by then the Yuendumu community may be waiting a while for an apology… I’ve been an accounting manager at […]
