I am sympathetic to the argument against a big population but I dont think the film made the argument very well – full of assumptions and non sequeters. It didnt seem to consider that we did and continue to do great environmental damage in areas of small population in Australia, with most people showing very … Read more

Hi all, I was just penning a similar email. For those who are locked into making a trip to red centre anyway, I suppose the key now is to look for other patches of accessible suitable habitat where birds might be present. If anyone familiar with the area can make any suggestions of places worth … Read more

See below 🙁 Good Afternoon, The Central Land Council has just received detailed advice from traditional owners of the Mereenie – Mt Winter area. All permits for birdwatching for this area will be refused. Traditional owners have requested that police question all people visiting this region and determine if they have a valid permit. It … Read more

I have this afternoon been advised that no birdwatching permits are to be issued for the Mereenie Mt Winter area. This is very sad news indeed. The reasons given by telephone were twofold – people had entered the area without a permit and also the number of people seeking permission (around 80 telephone and internet … Read more

Hi all You may be aware that a potential locust problem is looming in the wheatbelt of SA, Vic and NSW (and probably elsewhere). The SA government is planning a control program using aerial spraying. I have been told that two types of sprays are to be used; one that kills every insect and even … Read more