‘Think globally, act locally’ Scottish thinker Patrick Geedes suggested in the 1800s. And now we think extra-globally. The Australian government is offering grants for businesses to be part of ‘The Australian Moon to Mars’ Initiative. Businesses can join NASA’s plans to go to the Moon and then on to Mars. The Australian Moon to Mars Supply Chain Capability Improvement Grants offer ‘businesses with domestic or international supply chain opportunities’ grants ‘to build their capacity, skills and capabilities’. Get your applications in by May 2023.

Most people, but not everyone unfortunately, has an opinion on climate change including Prince Charles. Charles has decreed that the coming Glasgow climate conference is ‘Last Chance Saloon.’ Chas was evidently having a shot at our Prime Minister, who is going to the climate conference. Maybe he should direct his commentary towards China which produces about almost 30 per cent of total global carbon dioxide emissions – almost twice that of the US. Chinese dictator Xi Jinping won’t be attending the conference but has committed China to zero emissions by 2060. Of course.

Gunnedah weavers Fred and Marie Lawson have created an innovative new tartan design – the Koala Tartan. The tartan will be registered with the Scottish Register of Tartans and will feature ‘koala colours’ grey for the fur) black (the nose) dark brown (their eyes) and of course, green for eucalyptus leaves.