The federal fire enquiry heard lots of angry voices, but did they get the message and punch it home . Not tough enough mates !. Maybe they, like the states are too caught up in the heavenly minded chanting of nativists preservation doctrines to notice that such things are often no earthly use when it comes to practical biodiversity protection .
NSW Roads taking back control of roads in the high country is a good sign for Aust governments who want to know where the future is. Multiple skill management and use. After all good conservation and life protection is about understanding and managing land - not leaving it alone till the next person gets killed in a landslide or holocaust.