Melbourne wind storm takes its toll on our driveway


Somewhere under this mess is our driveway, which fell victim to a huge wind storm that swept across Melbourne's suburbs last night. The SES said they were expecting a horror night which thankfully didn't eventuate, but their crews are still mopping up fallen trees all over the Dandenong Ranges. The photo shows the top 20 … Continue reading Melbourne wind storm takes its toll on our driveway

Human activities are changing the climate – So say the Scientists


But what would they know right? The global-warming deniers would have us believe scientists really know better, but they're a part of some global conspiracy by Western Governments to tax us into oblivion - like that makes any sense! What Government would agree to introduce unpopular taxes which only future governments will benefit from? Most … Continue reading Human activities are changing the climate – So say the Scientists

UFO Sighting over Australia confirmed! …Oh, hang on – maybe not…


This is another cross-post from Phil Plait's Bad Astronomy Blog - Oh, those Falcon UFOs! | Bad Astronomy | Discover Magazine. Yesterday there was a frenzy of 'UFO streams across Eastern Australia' news stories, blog posts and Tweets, but thankfully common sense generally prevailed and links were quickly drawn to the launch of private space … Continue reading UFO Sighting over Australia confirmed! …Oh, hang on – maybe not…