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Only 1% caught each year for Bushfire Arson….do the math ppl – Mick Raven A staggeringly low apprehension and conviction rate for offenders – less than 1% – is a further barrier to public awareness of the problem. Conviction rarely leads to a substantial punishment. Humans light 85% of bushfires and we do virtually nothing […]

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Saudi Arabia’s north-west desert covered in snow after unusual winter storm Zena Chamas https://www.abc.net.au 15th Jan 2020 A powerful storm bringing sub-zero temperatures has transformed parts of the Saudi Arabian desert into a winter wonderland. Key points: The storm covered Tabuk, 192 kilometres from the Red Sea, in dusty white snow Videos shared online show […]

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Will watch to see if the Politicians in Oz let this become public – Mick Raven NSW drought Shooters MP Helen Dalton pushes for mandatory disclosure of water entitlements State MP reveals dodgy water loophole hurting our farmers Helen Dalton – Wikipedia Helen Dalton MP – Secret water trading Helen Dalton MP – Sky news […]

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Here’s the proof ppl…cash is no longer King – Mick Raven Tap & Go Contactless payment – Wikipedia Near-field communication – Wikipedia Breaking News THE NEXT FAANG Smart everything, everywhere Mobile Consumer Survey 2017 The Australian cuf.pdf NFC the Technology Behind Tap-and-Go Communication Clearbridge Mobile 2020 Best Mobile Credit Card Readers Business.org Tap-and-Go Credit Card […]

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China’s Social Credit System is pegged to be fully operational by 2020 — but what will it look like? By Christina Zhou and Bang Xiao https://www.abc.net.au 2 Jan 2020 Photo: China’s Social Credit System has been described as ‘Orwellian’ — but is it really? (ABC News: GFX/Jarrod Fankhauser) Related Story: Beijing to expand controversial Social […]

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Are you one of the ‘everyday Australians’ politicians refer to? Danielle Grindlay https://www.abc.net.au 3 Jan 2020 Photo: Sonia Matthews grows and freezes her own vegetables for a year-round supply and to supplement the pension. (ABC Wimmera: Angus Verley) Related Story: Can you guess where you sit on Australia’s income ladder? Related Story: Melissa and her […]

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Darwin-based 1st Brigade becomes Australia’s first line of defence after taking ‘ready’ group status Melissa Mackay https://www.abc.net.au 17 Dec 2019 Photo: 1st Brigade, split across Darwin and South Australia, will remain Australia’s ready brigade until October 2020. (Supplied: Australian Defence Force.) Soldiers in the Northern Territory and South Australia have become Australia’s first line of […]

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David Marchese https://www.abc.net.au 17 Dec 2019 Photo: A still of a NSW driver caught using a phone during this year’s trial run of the cameras. (Supplied: NSW Government) Related Story: ‘Element of surprise’: Government defends no warning signs for $88m phone detection cameras Related Story: How James’s tragic death inspired world-first cameras that catch drivers […]

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BREAKING Amazon Launches Hostile Takeover of USPS Jason Williams November 15, 2019 It’s probably no secret to many of you that Amazon’s use of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to deliver its products likely saved the failing government agency from collapse. According to a report by the New York Times, parcel and package shipping is […]

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There is an argument gaining traction that the Bushfires on the East of Australia have burnt a path where the approved ‘Consolidated Land and Rail Australia Pty Ltd’ (CLARA) planned High Speed Rail network will be. When the smoke clears we will see – Mick Raven 8th Jan 2020 THE CLARA PLAN SMART CITIES AND […]

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Bushfires: Firebugs fuelling crisis as arson arrest toll hits 183 David Ross Imogen Reid https://www.theaustralian.com.au January 7, 2020 Bushfires rage between the towns of Orbost and Lakes Entrance in east Gippsland. More than 180 alleged arsonists have been arrested since the start of the bushfire season, with 29 blazes deliberately lit in the Shoalhaven region […]