Category: I’ve got wind

Victims: Melissa Ware and Rikki Nicholson

STT would like to introduce you to Melissa Ware and Rikki Nicholson who live near Pacific Hydro's Cape Bridgewater Wind Farm, or Industrial Wind Factory as Rikki prefers to call it. It was only when they went and returned holidays that they realised that their annoying symptoms were related to being at their home. They … Continue reading Victims: Melissa Ware and Rikki Nicholson

The huff and puff of the NSW Farmers’ wind guide

The Editor, The Land Newspaper Dear Sir, NSW Farmers recently released their much requested Wind Farm Guide. How unfortunate a great opportunity was missed to produce a document of real information and value, one which truly reflected the reality of the wind industry. Immediately the authenticity of the information provided must be questioned. Why would … Continue reading The huff and puff of the NSW Farmers’ wind guide

… and then there’s Terry

Don't ask us. It's not our problem. Arthur's not here. He's on holidays in Majorca. Your car's out of warranty. Don't call here any more. Don't know. Not interested. Sod off. Terry McCann was a former professional boxer who served time in prison - two years for grievous bodily harm and three for attempted armed … Continue reading … and then there’s Terry

The Infigen … err, we mean the infinite wisdom of Arthur Daley

By an STT team member Growing up, television was strictly rationed in our household. The box in the corner was considered a bit uncouth - unpredictable and liable to bring unwanted things into the lounge. But there were exceptions: the ABC News (my father), the Mike Walsh Show (my mother) and a weekly half hour … Continue reading The Infigen … err, we mean the infinite wisdom of Arthur Daley

Whammo! Biff! And a bloody good eye gouge! All the news from the front row seats

From an STT ringside correspondent - The last few weeks have seen some monumental shifts in attitude amongst coalition MPs. Dan Tehan MP received a notable mention in dispatches for his ringside road to Macarthur conversion. Dan has since come out brawling in favour of his long suffering constituents and we say about time. Well … Continue reading Whammo! Biff! And a bloody good eye gouge! All the news from the front row seats

Who are the wind industry rats in the Liberal ranks?

The wind industry is driven by one factor. Greed. It's growth is due to the billions of taxpayer dollars siphoned off into various pockets. And a lot of those pockets are political. In the UK the Daily Mail has just published a report on how green companies have paid Conservative MPs to influence environmental and … Continue reading Who are the wind industry rats in the Liberal ranks?

Turbine hosts won’t live near wind farm

From The Telegraph, February 22, 2013 By Andrew Carswell THEY are about to subject their neighbours and friends to the low drone and heartache-inducing vibrations of giant wind turbines, built just 2km from their homes. But the vast majority of farmers in the central west who have given wind companies permission to build turbines on … Continue reading Turbine hosts won’t live near wind farm

The Three Stooges? Actually, there’s 25

The followers of a fake Twitter account set up in the name "Waubra Sarah" certainly provide interesting reading. Some of the leading lights of the wind industry are there. In contrast to their self-proclaimed professional status of "we're saving the planet, we care for community, we're engaged, we're involved", we have a group of people … Continue reading The Three Stooges? Actually, there’s 25