Admin | December 31, 2010
Peter Muscanelli from the Eco Radio Network gives tips on how you help conserve water and protect one of our most important natural resources. © 2008, New Horizon Productions, LTD. All rights reserved.
Admin | December 31, 2010
If you suspected that your father killed your mother, how far would you go to seek justice? And how does a father cope knowing that his children suspect him capable of murder? Kaye King was found dead in a pit of water on the family farm in Victoria in 1991. Eighteen years later, Australian Story followed the journey of Jason King, his brother Peter and sister Nicole through the journey that culminated in the murder trial of their father, Graeme King, in the Victorian Supreme Court late last year. After his acquittal, Graeme King spoke exclusively to the program about how he planned to re-build his life after what he sees as a ‘betrayal’ by his children. Australian Story Broadcaster: ABC Broadcast date: 6 April 2009
Admin | December 29, 2010
China and the Middle East are buying up Australia’s agricultural assets to secure food production
Admin | December 28, 2010
Prithka talks about the need for water conservation and the impact, relatively small part of the community sitting in the auditorium can make by following simple measures all the time
Admin | December 25, 2010
An educational water conservation video for elementary school students featuring Freddy the Fire Hydrant and April the Poppy
Admin | December 19, 2010
Join Brenden McEneaney, Green Building Program Advisor for the City of Santa Monica, as he checks in with vendors on the floor at AltBuild, the alternative building materials and design expo. In this video, Brenden covers solar power with PermaCity, green packing products with rent-a-green-box, water conservation with Toro Irrigation Solutions, building efficiency assessment with the Building Doctors, green building solutions with Claremont Environmental Design Group and and services with Build It Green.
Admin | December 17, 2010
Animals Australia took the unprecedented action of sending experienced investigators into a major commercial factory farm in South Australia to document the conditions being endured by mother pigs. This investigation was undertaken to address the dire need for Australian consumers to be made aware of the conditions endured by animals in factory farms. Watch the behind-the-scenes footage of the 60 Minutes Investigation:
Admin | December 16, 2010
Reporters: Ken Hill and Ryan Anderson. Ever wondered why your dorms post signs to conserve water and limit your shower time? This may be part of the new University of California Santa Cruz water conservation program implemented this fall. Students don’t usually recognize that Santa Cruz County has been in an annual drought period since 2006. An in-depth look at students thoughts of the drought and how they use water in their daly life turned out to be a very opinionated piece!
Admin | December 13, 2010
ACCIONA completes the commissioning of its biggest windpark in Australia. Located in the State of Victoria, Waubra has a capacity of 192 MW and has represented an investment of 450 million Australian dollars (270 million Euros). It consists of 128 wind turbines of ACCIONA Windpower technology, capable of covering the electricity consumption of 140000 homes. More information: www.acciona.com
Admin | December 13, 2010
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Admin | December 9, 2010
ozwork.com.au Fruit Picking in Australia is a great way to see the country, make some money, work outdoors, and meet new people. You can also extend your working holiday visa too by fruit picking for three months.
Admin | December 7, 2010
“Save water save life” This video is a promotion for the campaign “Tighten That Tap” and “Water for Life.” Water conservation is quint essential for the survival of the human race.
Admin | December 5, 2010
Great debate organised by the Australian Farm Institute, 11/11/2010 , during the Agriculture Roundtable Conference 2010. Topic: Too much focus on the environment in water planning decisions? MC: Fran Kelly (ABC) Speakers: David Anthony, Danny O’Brien, Professor Richard Kingsford, Dr Arlene Harriss-buchan.
Admin | December 4, 2010
Saving water can be easy, this video describes those steps that can be taken in order to save the water we have.
Admin | December 2, 2010
During a recent trip to China, US Senator Max Baucus of Montana visited the Jincai Primary School to see Project WET’s lessons in action. Senator Baucus met with students, teachers and officials and took part in The Blue Planet activity, which demonstrates how much of the Earth is made up of water.
Admin | December 1, 2010
Southern Cross is located on the Great Eastern Highway, three hours drive west of Kalgoorlie. It is the centre for the Yilgarn Shire (Yilgarn is the Aboriginal word for white stone or quartz). The area includes Bullfinch, Marvel Loch, Moorine Rock, Bodollin and Koolyanobbing. Southern Cross is situated in a prosperous, well established farming area including some of the largest farms in the state. The history that surrounds the district complements the beauty and adventure of the Shire of Yilgarn. Gold was discovered in Southern Cross in 1888 by Tom Risely and Mick Toomey. They named the place after the stars that had been their guide. Today all the streets and the salt lake of the town are named after stars or constellations. The land is spectacularly beautiful in spring with wildflowers. Popular attractions within the Southern Cross area include Baladje Rock, Frog Rock, Karalee Dam and Hunts Soak; all interesting to visit and ideal picnic spots. For a panoramic view of the area, head up to Wimmera Hill Lookout which overlooks the township, the surrounding farmland and goldmines. Just east of town is the old cemetery which was developed as a Pioneer Memorial. The early settlers relied on horse and camel teams to transport goods. Chaff to feed them was expensive and so crops were grown on the 160 acre Miners Homestead blocks. Later, in the 1920s a number of blocks were opened up as a Soldier Settlement, followed by the Miner’s Settlement project establishing miners …
