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Dobozy reveals AquaDam plans

admin /17 May, 2009

Inventor and winner of the New Inventors TV show, John Dobozy, reveals his plans for a new technology to capture water downstream of cities. 

Bakuma Bamboo saws

admin /22 March, 2009

These high quality Japanese saws are useful in the garden and work shop alike. Made from highest quality steel using traditional Japanese techniques these tools are designed to last, and stay sharp, for an incredibly long time. Imported into Australia and available through Stokes Bay Electrical, The Generator has arranged for them to be made Continue Reading →

Thomas Merton on non-violence

admin /20 July, 2008

Listen to Thomas Merton’s views on non-violence. From Soul Searching, a film about the life and work of Thomas Merton by Morgan Atkinson. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Thomas Merton in his study. Thomas Merton (31 January 1915 – 10 December 1968) was one of the most influential Catholic writers of the 20th century. A Continue Reading →

Lifeline radio benefits poor twice

admin /27 April, 2008

The Lifeline radio is the first radio ever created for the humanitarian sector.

The Lifeline is a self-powered radio designed specifically for children living on their own, distance education or other humanitarian projects. Robustly constructed to operate in the harshest of conditions and climates, the Lifeline radio is rugged, colourful, easy to use and carry, receives excellent AM/FM/SW and plays for many hours non-stop on wind-up energy or solar power. It is available to aid and donor agencies for bona fide humanitarian initiatives.

Mullum drums up a storm – podcast

admin /24 July, 2007

Residents of the Mullumbimby hinterland descended on the Mullumbimby markets on Saturday July 21st to preserve the drumming circle, an intense and significant part of the region’s cultural heritage. The dedicated band of passionate followers are no stranger to Newton’s first law, that has spawned attempts to have them ejected, tamed, or constrained at a Continue Reading →

Senator Nettle at Oxley River – Podcast

admin /8 July, 2007

Senator Kerry Nettle met thirty residents of Tyalgum and the surrounding area at Rocky Creek Crossing on the Oxley River on Wed July 4th to listen to their concerns over Malcolm Turnbull’s proposal to dam the tributaries of the Tweed River and pipe the water to Queensland. The concerns expressed by the residents are three Continue Reading →