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Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Melody Horrill

Butter on the crumpets

Throughout my 20 year career in the media I've covered hundreds of health stories. Many of them have focused on how certain foods can reduce the risk of certain diseases - I've always been a firm believer that there is a cure in nature for...
Tue, May 8, 2012, 12:59 pm EST
Exposing the bullies

Today is National Bullying Day - At last we have a day with meaning, which just about everyone can relate to! Most of us have had experiences with bullies, whether it's at school, work or even home and it can leave you depressed, lonely and...
Fri, March 16, 2012, 3:16 pm EST
A grey future for the hounds

I feel sorry for Greyhounds - they're often perceived as just "racing dogs", something to have a flutter on. But they're a beautiful, gentle breed and I applaud organisations here in Australia that help re-home them after their...
Tue, February 7, 2012, 7:38 pm EST
Paws for thought at Christmas

It's that time of year again ... When puppies and kittens appear on Santa's wish list.For animal welfare organisations the lead-up to Christmas is faced with trepidation.While many dogs and cats are adopted at this time of year, come January and...
Wed, November 30, 2011, 2:11 pm EST
Comfort without cruelty

Firstly, I should be clear about the fact that I would never knowingly buy or wear real fur - I don't need to and I don't want to. Give me the fake stuff every time. I see no reason in 2011 to rely on capturing and killing animals (sometimes...
Tue, October 18, 2011, 11:15 am EST
How can life be worth so little?

I was grocery shopping the other day and comparing prices. I couldn't believe that broccoli was more expensive per kilo than a chicken! It occurred to me that the price of the life on one chook is so little - a vegetable is worth more.Now, personally...
Wed, August 17, 2011, 5:00 pm EST
Is our record wet drying up?

South Australia's had its wettest start to the year on record - but could our long, damp spell suddenly coming in an end? The latest long range forecast by the Bureau of Meteorology shows a 65 percent chance of below average rain for the next 3...
Wed, April 27, 2011, 3:43 pm EST
Mother nature still calls the shots

As humans we're at the top of the evolutionary tree. We have learnt to manipulate nature to serve our own purposes, whether it's drilling for oil in the middle of the ocean, mining coal from the depths of the earth, clearing forest to provide land for...
Fri, February 4, 2011, 9:48 am EST
Another shot across the bow

For the reader who suggested I stick to the subject of dolphins instead of tackling the subject of lacklustre pollies - (and I could go on about that forever) this is one just for you! A new report has found that toxic dust could kill off the...
Mon, November 1, 2010, 5:53 pm EST
Where the bloody hell were you?

Here in South Australia, water is a topical issue.The demise of the lower lakes has made headline news.Our television screens were filled with images of the suffering of drought stricken communities.That vision tugged at our heart strings - as did the...
Thu, October 14, 2010, 3:50 pm EST
A memorable shop

My partner and I went shopping the other day and I was staggered by the price of produce.We paid $12.00 a kilo for field mushrooms. Yet, we only paid $4.99 a kilo for chuck stewing steak. How is this possible?How can meat derived from a living,...
Wed, July 7, 2010, 11:20 am EST
A burning mystery

Last week, two of Adelaide's friendliest port river dolphins, a mother and calf, were discovered with what appeared to be horrific burns on the sides of their bodies.The injuries are so severe, a team of international vets have described them as the...
Tue, April 27, 2010, 3:39 pm EST
The captive debate

The death of a trainer at an American marine park by a captive killer whale has sparked a lot of discussion.While it's certainly a tragedy that a woman lost her life, I hope this story ignites debate about whether such mammals should be kept in...
Fri, February 26, 2010, 3:15 pm EST
That sinking feeling

I heard some very sad news yesterday. A program which I helped establish 16 years ago has been dumped.The project, which I gave up my full time job to establish, was Australia's first dolphin sponsorship program.It was created to raise money for the...
Mon, February 22, 2010, 5:09 pm EST
It's not easy being green

We're bombarded with stories about the government carbon reduction push and new incentives to reduce greenhouse gasses.We're told to turn off lights, reduce our energy consumption, consider solar and in general, do what we can do to protect our...
Tue, October 13, 2009, 12:48 pm EST
Triumph and tragedy

As a journalist you witness triumphs and the tragedies. You sometimes see and do amazing things that give you renewed faith in the world.But sometimes you find yourself witnessing something that creates another little crack in your heart.Yesterday, I...
Fri, August 14, 2009, 1:55 pm EST
Save the Bears

I can't bear hypocrisy.Adelaide Zoo is gearing up for possibly its most important import in its long history - two Panda Bears from China.There's great excitement and expectation surrounding the arrival of Funi and Wang Wang, and a massive new climate...
Fri, June 19, 2009, 4:36 pm EST
Where's the passion, Peter?

I generally steer clear of expressing my personal opinion about political matters, but an issue has come to light in recent days that I feel compelled to comment on.One of the Rudd Government's election platforms was its strong stance against the...
Wed, May 27, 2009, 3:02 pm EST
Fish food for thought

I hosted a function the other night, and was joined at my table by three fishermen from Port Lincoln, a beautiful coastal community on the South Australian West Coast, which produces some of the best seafood in the world.In between my official duties,...
Tue, May 5, 2009, 7:18 pm EST
Crisis hits pet owners

While many families are struggling with our grim economic situation, their pets are increasingly finding themselves homeless.It seems in our disposable society, animals are also considered disposable by some people.For instance American shelters have...
Fri, April 3, 2009, 3:39 pm EST