MMM. nice job river! great discussion here.. and yes Australia dont do a very good job on many things.. i think the main reason for that is just their deep and strong connection with USA, Oz are basically in the pocket of America... i think the reason that happened is because Australians do feels somewhat isolated and alone / vulnerable living on an island so far from anywhere else.. surrounded by some pretty different countries and cultures..
the last point is pretty crucial i think too.. we have to look to the corporations to provide us with better options so we can actually choose something better...
nice pic in scotland! I hope you didn't touch them stones!!! (did you see outlander?)
We did touch the stones, but the only magical thing that happened is we fell more in love! No transportation to other times and worlds, though we did end up in Australia!
Yeah, we had to rely on own industry to compete really, and coal export is seen as very lucrative..couple that with politicians who don't care for anyone or anything but them and their cronies and its a bit of a disaster.
Thanks for stopping by and your lovely response xx