STT has been a little slow-off-the-mark to report on yet another glorious VICTORY for the people of Naroghid near Cobden, Victoria. Our excuse is that there are so many GREAT news stories to report on at the moment we’ve been spoiled for choice. What with leading Australian businessmen, Dick Smith dumping a bucket on wind … Continue reading Yet Another One Bites the Dust – Naroghid Knocked Out
Category: power prices
Wind power fraud “Voortrekker”: Niall Ferguson called it years ago
There were some amongst us who - right from the outset - recognised wind power as the greatest economic and environmental fraud of all time. In Afrikaans they would be called the "Voortrekkers" - those that got out in front early and stayed there. The followers of the Voortrekkers - include people like Australia's Dick … Continue reading Wind power fraud “Voortrekker”: Niall Ferguson called it years ago
The Answers you get – depend on the Questions you ask
The Battle for Bodangora begins. Brewing for some time - the battle for Bodangora, NSW is on in earnest - as Infigen sets out to lie and bully its way to planning approval. Oh yes, Infigen isn’t afraid to gild the lily when it comes to getting its way and is more than happy to … Continue reading The Answers you get – depend on the Questions you ask
Spaniards cry Olé – as its great wind scam nears the end
A while back we started running a form guide looking at the odds on which country would be first to put an end to the great wind power fraud. Front runners were Australia, the UK and Germany. But a rank outsider – España - has just caught the bookies’ eyes. As if Spanish wind swindlers … Continue reading Spaniards cry Olé – as its great wind scam nears the end
The Gorillas start beating up the Monkeys
A little while back we posted a video where Origin Energy’s Chief, Grant King laid out the demise of the RET. Well – King-Kong-King is back beating his chest and letting the whole energy jungle know who’s boss. This time – though – he’s brought a few other heavies with him. **** And these mountain … Continue reading The Gorillas start beating up the Monkeys
Sean Edwards – hits Number One on the STT Charts
Every now and again STT comes across people who shoot from relative obscurity and straight into the Pantheon of STT Greats. Sean Edwards just popped a Press Release on his website that is so good that it takes him right to Number One on the STT Charts. Wind Farms Should Not Receive Subsidies From Taxpayers … Continue reading Sean Edwards – hits Number One on the STT Charts
It’s never too late to wake up
In the third and final in this series - The Advertiser calls for an inquiry into the greatest economic fraud of all time. Time for an inquiry into power prices The Advertiser 12 July 2013 CONSUMERS’ expectations are quite simple, really - when they flick the switch the lights should come on, and they shouldn’t … Continue reading It’s never too late to wake up
Matt Warren lets a couple slip past
Keeping wicket takes a keen eye and cool nerves. Read on as Matthew Warren, CEO of the Energy Supply Association of Australia fails on both counts. In having a crack at Bruce Dinham – the former ETSA boss we reported on in our last post – Matt takes his eye off the ball and lets … Continue reading Matt Warren lets a couple slip past
It’s only a RORT if you’re not in on it
**** South Aussies aren’t well served when it comes to media scribes. The Advertiser was once a mighty broad-sheet, but these days it’s a struggling down market tabloid that - as a source of news - makes for a pretty decent fish and chip wrapper. But – slowly – the journos there are waking up … Continue reading It’s only a RORT if you’re not in on it
Australia’s “Greens” unveil their 5 Year Plan for your Country
STT sees Christine Milne as the “Capo dei Capi” of Australian greentards – and she’s at it again. **** Not content with throwing a mere $10 billion of our hard earned cash at Spanish wind outlaws like Acciona and Union Fenosa, Milne wants to throw another $20 billion at them. What’s that you say about … Continue reading Australia’s “Greens” unveil their 5 Year Plan for your Country