Macfarlane: on the road to Damascus?

STT has always had its suspicions about Ian Macfarlane.  Is he a Green in Wolf’s clothing?  Is he “featherbedding” for a career after politics?  Why is it that he seems hesitant to really sink the boots into an industry so ridden with corruption and pure corporate evil that even pure stink smells good by comparison? … Continue reading Macfarlane: on the road to Damascus?

The “Le Roy Tapes”: Part 4 – Health

Part 4 of 5 of the interview with Tim Le Roy. In this episode Tim shares his watershed moment when he meets affected people and realises the extent of the suffering that can occur when industrial wind turbines are sited too close to peoples homes. He shares his experiences of homes in Waubra and Toora … Continue reading The “Le Roy Tapes”: Part 4 – Health

RATCH – get your hands off our pumpkin patch – Part 2

In Part 1 STT readers learned of an effort by Collector’s locals to take back their pumpkin festival which had been purloined by a local (proposed) turbine host, Gary Poile, with the help of his benefactor, the Thai wind farm developer, RATCH. Well, on the big day, to Gary's horror, the locals turned up in … Continue reading RATCH – get your hands off our pumpkin patch – Part 2

RATCH – get your hands off our pumpkin patch – Part 1

A couple of weeks ago the Canberra Times reported on a community fight-back brewing at Collector.  We will follow up the aftermath in Part 2. Wind farm divides festival  The Canberra Times May 1, 2013 Hamish Boland-Rudder A Collector plumber has outbid a multinational, multimillion dollar energy company to be this year’s primary sponsor of … Continue reading RATCH – get your hands off our pumpkin patch – Part 1

Rally Update: Alan Moran to Speak on the Economic Fraud of Wind Power

STT is delighted to announce that one of Australia's leading energy market economists will address the National Rally, June 18, Parliament House, Canberra. Alan has a deep understanding of the failed economics of wind power and STT expects he will play a key role in shaping the Coalition Government's energy policy come September. Alan Moran … Continue reading Rally Update: Alan Moran to Speak on the Economic Fraud of Wind Power

David Ridgway slams Labor’s Primary Industries Minister for being asleep at her post

Gago excoriated for silence on turbines Primary Industries Minister Gail Gago has been exposed for failing to defend primary producers impacted by wind-driven power stations. In Parliament today, Ms Gago refused to say how new power stations will affect farming practices or the profitability of graingrowers around the gaint turbines. “This is remarkable because just … Continue reading David Ridgway slams Labor’s Primary Industries Minister for being asleep at her post

The Rally: Details of the Big Day – Tuesday, 18 June 2013

With the big day only a few sleeps away, we thought it time to give a little more detail on what to expect. Thanks to the work of organisers from all over this great Country of ours, we have a huge line up of speakers ready and raring to go - see below. The Rally … Continue reading The Rally: Details of the Big Day – Tuesday, 18 June 2013

The “Le Roy Tapes”: Tim Le Roy speaks to STT – Part 1

The first of a 5-part interview with Mr Tim Le Roy, spokesman for the Australian Coastal Guardians, where he describes why he first was driven to battle against industrial wind turbines - the lies and deceit if the wind--millers and their ties to government and the media (2.23).

“Dangerous” Dave Clarke

You’ll remember Dave Clarke – he’s the Darth Vader of SA’s greentards. Dave’s the one that says, when it comes to the prospect of Yorke Peninsula’s farmers having to operate farms and live with 200 giant turbines, that’s a sacrifice he’s more than willing to make.  Of course it is. This little man has never … Continue reading “Dangerous” Dave Clarke

Ron “The Boss” Boswell lays it down and says “fair go”

STT says that if common sense was apple pie it's clear that Senator Ron Boswell has had a double helping. Short in supply in this debate and, thanks to the infectious disease that is "greentard ideology", rarely reported, here is the mighty Queenslander dishing out common sense with knobs on. Ron also lays it on … Continue reading Ron “The Boss” Boswell lays it down and says “fair go”