On a train bound for nowhere, I met up with a Gambler… A little while back, that great philosopher, Kenny Rogers spelt out the rules for Gamblers in clear and simple terms: You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, Know when to walk away and know when to run. … Continue reading The Gambler
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What was all THAT about? The Great Wind Rush Hangover
Remember country primary school Christmas concerts when you were 5? *** Performer anxiety as you stood up to recite Banjo Paterson’s the Man from Snowy River, off the cuff, to the whole town. A strangely familiar Father Christmas doling out presents to all the kids in the school. Gorging on gallons of raspberry cordial, gutsing … Continue reading What was all THAT about? The Great Wind Rush Hangover
South Australians Vote 1 for Nick Xenophon; Victorians Vote 1 for John Madigan
Australians are earnestly counting the number of sleeps until they bid adieu to the worst and most incompetent Federal Government since Federation. STT tips that the Coalition will cruise home and enjoy a comfortable majority of some 20 seats in the Lower House. The Coalition are sharpening their knives ready for an all out assault … Continue reading South Australians Vote 1 for Nick Xenophon; Victorians Vote 1 for John Madigan
Christopher Booker on Alan Jones
Chris Booker was interviewed by Alan Jones this morning. Alan has a little radio show that more than just a few Australians tune into each morning. Syndicated through over 77 Stations and with close to 2 million listeners Countrywide – AJ as he’s known – is one of those people that leads the political charge … Continue reading Christopher Booker on Alan Jones
Not content with RORTING the power market – AGL is bullying punters who can’t pay
In our last post we had a look at how pandas have taken an interest in power prices in South Australia. SA’s well on the path to power-price-perdition – thanks to its heavy “reliance” on intermittent, unreliable and insanely expensive wind power. Now – energy market gorilla, AGL - has taken to bullying their customers … Continue reading Not content with RORTING the power market – AGL is bullying punters who can’t pay
Wang Wang and Funi to the rescue
South Australians have - since 1 July this year - been paying the highest power prices in the world. And it seems that SA’s power-price-punishment has troubled a crowd called “WWF” – here’s a link to their site. **** This group - not renowned for knowledge of Australia's energy market - is apparently headed up … Continue reading Wang Wang and Funi to the rescue
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
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
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