Commenting on the story: Electric excavator digs in to cut mining emissions

I remember learning in Primary School, that the Leigh Creek Coal Mine excavator (about 10 times bigger than Twiggy’s), was electric and powered by a  cable of similar length.

So I think South Australia was first. – Michael Harbison 

We have had electric excavators in operation in mining sites for decades. Just go visit Leigh Creek or similar sites and you will see the old “electric shovels” they had in operation. – Craig Davis

Commenting on the story: Where are all the books? UniSA approach empties library shelves

I was appalled by UniSA’s celebration of the destruction of books. Very Orwellian. This attitude bodes ill for the new merged university. No doubt the Barr Smith will be turned into a 24 hour gym… – Susan Errington

Commenting on the opinion piece: Bring back Mick! Why SA needs a tougher crime-fighter in government

Matthew Abraham has found a few anecdotes, inserted some random memories from decades ago and thinks this is a sufficient evidence-base to argue his point?

It’s also ironic that he refers to the state government’s “same old rhetoric” when his tough on crime argument is exactly that. Most importantly, governments shouldn’t make policy based on “vibes” like what Abraham essentially proposes, but on evidence and ongoing stakeholder consultation. You otherwise end up with reactionary, poorly considered policy, to the detriment of everyone. – Louis Rankin

Commenting on the opinion piece: No stars for Mount Barker housing decision

This Government talks about energy conservation and saving us from global warming, but their record does not support it.

They removed subsidies for home batteries within weeks of being elected and now they wish future Mt Barker dwellers to fry in summer and freeze in winter. What next? – Phil Lawrence

Commenting on the story: Plans lodged for Adelaide’s tallest building

Impressive. But does it mean that the Freemasons have vacated the building? Demolition of the great hall is also sad.

I have a jaundiced view of SA’s weak heritage laws since the vandalism of Adelaide University Union Hall. A heritage rating, nor a spirited defence by Canberra Parliament House architect, the great Romaldo Guirgola, didn’t save it. It was a treasure, needlessly destroyed.

These facilities are simply no longer built in universities and should have been guarded, preserved, and far from demolished, constantly upgraded and improved. – Robert Warn