Category Archives: NSW

Rock wallaby

Posted on May 13, 2013 by macca

Rock wallaby. Download a hi-res here. See more artwork and portraits on Facebook.

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Country road

Posted on May 13, 2013 by macca

Country road. Download a hi-res here. See more artwork and portraits on Facebook.

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SMH’s “Drive” rejects E10, joining a growing list of critics…

Posted on August 28, 2012 by macca

“E10 fuel a false economy?” SMH’s Drive certainly thinks so. This article, written by Drive Editor Richard Blackburn is a little short on scientific detail, but long on criticism: Promised cost savings don’t necessarily add up with ethanol-based fuels. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Emissions, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Ethanol, Investment, Limits to Growth, NSW, Peak Oil, Politics, Pollution, Renewables, Science, Transport | Comments Off

Two more tracks: How to boost Sydney’s commuter rail capacity

Posted on August 8, 2012 by macca

Sydneysiders are trying to get out of their cars and onto public transport but the city’s most important public transport system is at capacity. Two additional tracks across the Harbour Bridge and under the Central Business District will boost capacity … Continue reading →

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Australian Civil Construction Industry Collapses

Posted on July 9, 2012 by macca

Background Briefing A spate of construction industry failures has put thousands of sub-contracting businesses at risk and stopped urgent public infrastructure projects. Two state governments are caught up in the collapses and are under pressure to bail them out and … Continue reading →

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NSW’s great rail infrastructure rip-off

Posted on June 12, 2012 by macca

EcoTransit Sydney’s Gavin Gatenby shows that new rail infrastructure costs in New South Wales have spiralled out of control over the last decade… to the point where prices are several times greater in NSW than they are elsewhere in Australia … Continue reading →

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