Category: Big wind politics

Which Barry is our Barry?

There’s an old saying. Seven days in politics makes one weak. And last week we were fine tuning our blogging skills to applaud the Premier of New South Wales, Barry O’Farrell, for taking positive steps to bring wind farm operations under the control of the Environment Protection Authority. However, on finding out that the NSW … Continue reading Which Barry is our Barry?

The government wind farm meeting the Premier (probably) doesn’t know about

The New South Wales Government has caved into community pressure over coal seam gas mining partly due to the noise impact on local residents, while one of its departments is organising an invitation-only meeting to consolidate the state's wind farm industry. As reported in today's Sydney Morning Herald, the government has announced a ban on … Continue reading The government wind farm meeting the Premier (probably) doesn’t know about

Critical omissions and twisted commentary

"I find the lack of honest declaration is both astounding and appalling. The guide should be there to protect farmers, encourage them to do their own research before signing up for turbines (if they do their own research, I suggest it unlikely they would sign up), and to not fall for the smooth talking glossy … Continue reading Critical omissions and twisted commentary

Wind power – just better?

"The real reason for promoting alternative energy consumption such as wind power has little to do with the environment, from what we can tell, and everything to do with control. "The idea is to disenfranchise those who seek to be energy independent and to promote complex solutions that demand bureaucratic oversight." The Daily Bell - … Continue reading Wind power – just better?

The biggest government sponsored fraud in the history of our country

"The snouts in the easy money making renewable energy trough are many and varied. "There is an urgent need to eliminate conflicts of interest within our government.  The only reason people are not rioting in the streets about the unjustified increase in their power bills is that they simply have no idea what is going … Continue reading The biggest government sponsored fraud in the history of our country

Hey Leanne, Alby calls it turbine propaganda

"... an irresponsible act of partisan pro wind turbine propaganda ... one would have expected any responsible farmer organisation to have done its homework ... it is downright amateurish and lazy incompetence." PRESS RELEASE January 29, 2013 Member for Hume Alby Schultz MP today described the recent announcement by the NSW Farmers Association that it … Continue reading Hey Leanne, Alby calls it turbine propaganda

Er, Leanne, what do you call this?

Isn't it interesting how things operate when money is at stake. Here is a copy of a letter from the secretary of the NSW Farmers Association, Leanne Heath, to Mid Western Regional Council. Ms Heath refers to an unnamed survey that found 70 per cent of people favor wind energy. She also talks about propaganda, … Continue reading Er, Leanne, what do you call this?