Too much local love 'will hurt' new industry chances
by @MichaelWestBiz
@MichaelWestBiz— Former competition watchdog head Rod Sims has warned a “made in Australia” approach to the net zero transition could “destroy” the nation’s chances of becoming a clean energy superpower. In a speech to the Melbourne Economic Forum on Wednesday, the former chair of the ACCC said the “buy local” push and support for local industry […]
cambridgenews—Locals ‘gutted’ as much-loved kite festival cancelled after more than 30 years. The Mayor said she is 'gutted' while locals spoke of 'another let down' for the area
The Guardian—The vast new whaling ‘mother ship’ that Japan hopes will revive a shrinking industry. A new $47m vessel is preparing for its maiden voyage in coastal waters, but there are fears the Kangei Maru could one day mean a return to hunting in the Southern OceanThe dish of the day has the appearance and consistency of steak. But the item on the menu at Nisshin Maru in Shimonoseki isn’t brisket or rib-eye – it is a prime cut of the restaurant’s speciality: whale meat.Every few minutes, chefs in the open kitchen produce another plate of cetacean delicacies – raw sashimi marbled with fat,...
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Buslingthorpe Lane Leeds: Former industrial site will be transformed into hundreds of new homes. The proposal for 371 flats at Buslingthorpe Lane raised fears over the loss of an important heritage site and the impact on nearby householders. Buildings at Hilltop Works, a former leather tannery in the Buslingthorpe Conservation Area, will be demolished to make way for the scheme. Option Two Development and Domus UK Ltd applied for planning permission to build apartment blocks of up to ten storeys. The scale of the project was set out in a slideshow to the council’s North and East plans...