After imposing a moratorium on fracking , a hotly debated subject, the NT has given approval for it to go ahead.
As far back as the l970s , Darwin was involved in the practical use and research into solar power . There was an active group in which American journalist, historian , author and environmentalist , the late Barbara James , was a member , which promoted the use of solar energy in the Top End. A small village was established which used solar panels and Barbara featured on the front cover of a government publication using a most unusual sun powered stove .
Ms. James co-edited volume two of the Northern Territory Dictionary of Biography and wrote a number of books including No Man's Land : Women in the Northern Territory , The Little Bush Maid , the history of the NT Law Society. A lifetime member of the Australian Labor Party , she was an adviser to NT politicians Senator Bob Collins and Chief Minister Clare Martin. She died from cancer aged 59.
The Barbara James Memorial Lecture was delivered this month at the NT Library by Senator Malarndirri McCarthy, entitled My Culture , My Story .
