Western Downs Field Trip
Here is a photo essay from the FAQ Research field trip to Dalby, Cecil Plains, Tara, Chinchilla and other sites on the Western Downs, Queensland. As we were quite technically challenged out west due to limited internet connection, I took a lot of pictures with my mobile phone, instead of my 'real camera'.
We tracked the debate to the source - where its impact is currently being felt on the towns and farms of the Western Downs. We interviewed a wide range of folks, from Senators to local politicians through farmers, activists and townsfolk. Many have intriguing and nuanced views on the Coal Seam Gas debate.
Should you have further interest in this issue, you can find out more on our project website, see some of our filmed interviews, read articles written by our team of experts, or check out the projects dedicated blog on the Crikey website.
Read MoreWe tracked the debate to the source - where its impact is currently being felt on the towns and farms of the Western Downs. We interviewed a wide range of folks, from Senators to local politicians through farmers, activists and townsfolk. Many have intriguing and nuanced views on the Coal Seam Gas debate.
Should you have further interest in this issue, you can find out more on our project website, see some of our filmed interviews, read articles written by our team of experts, or check out the projects dedicated blog on the Crikey website.
Water from the Condamine
Ian took us to the huge reservoir dam - the source of water for irrigation. Ot is a sight to behold. He explained that the water is pumped from the Condamine river and that quantities of water are strictly allocated. From the dam, the water is run into gravity channels to irrigate crops. Ian tells us that his adult children water-ski on the dam!
