Bernie O'KaneWhy Melbourne is overlooking its growing flood risksMelbourne’s past experiences with flooding are not of the scale of both Brisbane and Western Sydney. The map above shows that most of the…Nov 8Nov 8
Bernie O'KaneMelbourne’s Big BuildIs stormwater drainage the Cinderella who doesn’t get to go to the ball?Aug 7Aug 7
Bernie O'KaneThe Kensington Banks flood risk — whose responsibility is it?In October 2022 ‘a wall of water’ swept down the Maribyrnong River with destructive effect. Some 500 homes suffered flood damage but the…Jun 19Jun 19
Bernie O'KaneA non-contemplative peopleThe divisions that challenge AustraliaAug 30, 2023Aug 30, 2023
Bernie O'KaneThe hardscrabble lives of the selectorsThis essay should be read in conjunction with my essay on selection — The mystery and legacy of Australia’s immigrant selectors.May 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Bernie O'KaneThe mystery and the legacy of Australia’s immigrant selectorsThe selection period of Australian history was short. The “Selectors” were those who took out licences to farm small holdings in response…May 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Bernie O'KaneThe increasing Maribyrnong River flood riskClimate change and urbanisation — the cocktail from hellMar 6, 2023Mar 6, 2023
Bernie O'KaneThe Maribyrnong River flood reviewIn October 2022, an extreme flood occurred on the Maribyrnong River in suburban Melbourne. A total of 520 homes were flooded along the…Feb 24, 2023Feb 24, 2023
