Protesters at the height of the Franklin River Hydroelectric scheme in Tasmania almost 50 years ago were labelled as “greenies”. For decades anyone who mumbled the word “environment” was called one, if not a “do-gooder”. The reference is only whispered these days, and a new generation on Hindmarsh Island sees them as “doers of good”. It's about the realisation of the global … [Read more...] about Half a million trees and still growing
Success is in the pipeline for our Ellie
Ellie Francis misses her white horse named Blue that she rode as a kid on her family's wheat and sheep farm in Appila on the tip of the Flinders Ranges, but right now she is enjoying the ride of her life – on a surfboard. From that backyard filled with farm toys, to having a spectacular surf playground living on the edge of a cliff at Middleton in 2009, her life probably … [Read more...] about Success is in the pipeline for our Ellie
For the love of alpacas
The Department of Transport tells us 10,000 cars go past the herd of alpacas grazing at Mount Compass every day, and Chris Williams suspects most of the drivers think they're lamas. When he's at the Willunga Market on a Saturday morning they ask: “What do they taste like?” He gives one of his friendly smiles for he understands that generally we don't know much about his … [Read more...] about For the love of alpacas
Mrs Eatwave’s Zucchini Slice
Zucchini Slice Ingredients 2 medium zucchinis, grated 2 medium carrots, grated 1 small brown onion finely chopped 200g bacon (or ham), chopped 5 large eggs 1 teaspoons vegetable stock powder 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup plain flour 80g tasty cheese, grated 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese Salt & black pepper to … [Read more...] about Mrs Eatwave’s Zucchini Slice