How to blow up the war over offshore wind in Port Stephens

Offshore wind opponents rallied at Port Stephens on Sunday. Picture by Peter Lorimer

I CAN'T believe that ocean-based wind farms stack up against those on land in terms of logistics, connecting to existing infrastructure, engineering, environmental damage and risk to shipping. All add costs.

Given the original concept included Port Stephens to Norah Head then around the Illawarra, why wasn't Palm Beach to Cronulla included in the plan? After protest at Norah Head residents the plan was revised. Message to governments: land ho.