THERE is a lot of anger brewing about the proposed 500kv, 70-metre-high powerline that is supposed to run through the Moulamein district.
The straight line from Deniliquin to Echuca seemed to be overlooked because Murray River Council is home to a vibrant mix of riverside communities where relaxed country living and modern-day indulgencies collide.
This area offers breathtaking river panoramas and forest playgrounds, fresh air, open spaces, cycling trails, walking tracks, national parks, camping, houseboating, fishing and water sports – not to mention a very vibrant rice industry.
It was also stated that the crossing point from NSW to Victoria should be considered downstream of NSW state forests, in a more sparsely populated and low-value area, that being the Moulamein end of our council area.
It’s a 134km bypass that could cost about half a billion dollars more to build.
There was another meeting Monday night in Moulamein – not with TransGrid, just with those who are or may be affected or who just care what is going on in the district.
About 80 concerned residents turned up.
The momentum is building.
Let’s see if David can beat Goliath this time.
Anyone would like to get involved in this struggle to keep TransGrid out of the Moulamein district and send it down the most direct route is urged to make contact Matt on 0447 818 304.
Matt would love some help from anybody who can spare a few minutes or a few days.
It might not be possible to stop this powerline but it might be possible to have it re-routed.
Green energy is great but do not put it in my backyard.
We have coal in our great country.
We export it and are not allowed to use it.
We have the gas
“Let’s export it,” they say. “Makes us all feel good.”
We also have uranium and we export that.
If we put a nuclear power plant where the evil coal-fired power plants are, we would not need these trillions of dollars worth of overhead powerlines as the infrastructure is already there to deliver the power.
Nuclear power is the cleanest power in the world.
All it produces is steam and a bit of waste that I am sure we can find somewhere to bury in our great nation.
Indian runners
EVIDENTLY, Indian runners are some kind of a duck that cannot fly.
Hence the name, I suppose.
Some mates bought some a month of so ago.
“Keep them locked up for a couple of weeks,” they were told, “so they know where their new home is.
My mates thought they would give them an extra week just to be sure.
They looked so cute going from the cage into the river.
They were spotted a few days later 5km downstream.
I do not know what Indian runner ducks look like, but if you have some weird-looking ducks swimming around on your river bend, give me a call and I will put you in touch with the neighbours.
Maybe they were homing ducks?
Only time will tell.
Almost grand final’s 50 years celebration
THIS will be happening at the final home game when we play Wandella on August 12.
This is the same night as our club’s black tie ball.
Chalk both of them into your calendar, depending on how old you are.
August Classic Bowls Tournament
I HAD better get up with the times and start to call this great event just the Moulamein Classic.
This Moulamein Classic will be held on August 26 and 27
It will be five games by 14 ends, two-bowls triples.
You will be well fed by club chef Andrew on both days as well as our bowlers for smoko.
There will be big prize money, I am assured, and you need to get in touch with Kerryn on 0407 800 111 for more details as positions are filling fast.
Football and netball final
JUST another reminder, we have been given the privilege of hosting the first preliminary final for the Golden Rivers Football Netball League.
Going by our past performances, we will do it proud.
This will be happening on the same day as our bowls classic but we have managed it before so it will work again this time.
If you would like to lend a hand for an hour or all day, please put your hand up to help out.
The more hands, the merrier.
We could have a couple of Moulamein teams playing on this day so come over and cheer them on.
River levels
THE Edward River has continued to rise and is now at 4.2 metres and just over 7000 megalitres a day.
For those of you who are getting concerned about the height of the Edward, it is dropping upstream so by the weekend the Edward should start dropping here.
We do not need that panic button just yet.
