Jupiter Wind Farm Proponents from Another Planet

Yet another wind farm disaster proposed for the Southern Tablelands, yet another community backlash. This time it's the threatened Jupiter wind farm at Tarago that has sent locals into orbit: the community is nothing short of ropeable (see our posts here and here). Here's one of their number smashing the Spanish developer, the disgraceful NSW … Continue reading Jupiter Wind Farm Proponents from Another Planet

NSW Planning Department Helps Wind Farm Developers Rig Community “Consultations”

As community hostility to wind farm plans erupts across the Southern Tablelands of NSW, wind power outfits have taken to sacking and stacking committees to ensure the “process” of “community consultation” is little more than high farce. Spanish outfit, Union Fenosa didn’t like the prospect of having Tony Abbott’s key business adviser, Maurice Newman challenge … Continue reading NSW Planning Department Helps Wind Farm Developers Rig Community “Consultations”

NSW PAC – Unfazed by RATCH’s Lies, Treachery & Deceit

STT readers will remember the hunt to find the elusive Frank Bestic - who we believed - at that time - was a former Transfield employee who had apparently “jumped ship” to help in the fight to save Collector. It turned out that Frank was none other than Nick Valentine – RATCH’s head goon in … Continue reading NSW PAC – Unfazed by RATCH’s Lies, Treachery & Deceit

Alan Jones on RATCH’s proposed Collector Calamity

**** A while back we reported on efforts to keep Thai wind scam outfit RATCH from messing up Collector’s pristine pumpkin patch. Back in May we covered the frantic efforts by local hopeful turbine host Gary Poile and RATCH’s spinmaster Nick Valentine to win local hearts and minds in our posts here and here. RATCH … Continue reading Alan Jones on RATCH’s proposed Collector Calamity

Angus “The Enforcer” Taylor reloads and takes aim

Having beaten off a concerted wind weasel effort to keep him out of office, Angus "The Enforcer" Taylor bagged over 60% of the Vote and it looks like he'll hold the Federal seat of Hume for as long as he wants it. STT hears he was less than happy with the dirt and skulduggery pulled … Continue reading Angus “The Enforcer” Taylor reloads and takes aim