It’s an impressive show at this week’s Mining and Energy Symposium, the agenda reads like a who’s who of the emerging market strengths, and the delegates dotted amongst the Broken Hill auditorium are both from mining’s glory days in the 1970’s and ‘80s; and those yet to make their mark.
As the geologist and Symposium patron, Professor Ian Plimer stood at the podium in his opening address, he simultaneously flirted with a wandering cameraman, demolished the proposed Mine Tax, educated those on the cluster of rich ore beneath their feet, and shared a history of the birth place of the Broken Hill Proprietry, BHP.
News yesterday that the most pre-eminent scientific experts on our major rivers had ceased their assistance in the review of the Murray Darling Basin and its assets, sent shockwaves through the many communities watching and waiting for the next development in ongoing water policy.
Strangely my blog has been very philosophical lately...apologies, in advance, looks like we've got another one!!
I've been 're-reading' the cult classic, Celestine Prophecy; once, years ago it changed my life, and I thought I'd give it another go...
I've just finished writing a story on the Federal Budget 'highlights'...and I have to say it was an excruciating experience.
So dry, so very devoid of any creativity or surprise, it was a verrrrry long time in the writing given that I had to keep waking myself up mid sentence...
Life's pretty simple really - you eat well, you feel good; you give a cuddle, you get one back (hopefully!); you get up early, you get a good start on the day...
This morning was one of those mad, silly frenzies of motherhood.
While I lay in bed, my mind telling me to get up, 'GET UP!'...before the babes were awake so I could make progress and get things done before they needed me...I chose inaction as a response.
In the growing world of media saturation it's easy for people to share their thoughts and talents online, on computer screen and in whatever form they can leak into the world at large.
Some would argue we're getting far too much information and it's totally unnecessary.
However I've just read the most moving story, and if not for the world of blogs, this story would not be available to the world.
I'm afraid I'm growing an unhealthy addiction to 'reality TV.'
In Queensland the government has called on local councils and non-government organisations to partner with them and the Feds to focus on projects that enhance the community's resilience to natural disasters.
I heard this week they're having a taxi industry conference in Tasmania...can you imagine the small talk!!
I woke up this morning, thinking, I'm going to write about the news of the day - Osama Bin Laden's death and the ultimate celebration around the Western World at the announcement of his death.
