New Zealand: Smoke blamed on illegal frost-fighting

Mystery surrounds the origins of thick black smoke seen over Cromwell and Bannockburn during frost-fighting activities at the weekend.

The Otago Daily Times has been told the smoke may have come from tyres being burned but this could not be confirmed yesterday.

Australia: Bravo, Vin Good

Dr Kelly joined several speakers organised by Clean Energy for Eternity (CEFE), who spoke about solar and wind farms and how community based projects might be established.

Despite an acceptance by the vast majority of people at the forum on the dangers of climate change, Cooma-Monaro Shire Mayor, Vin Good, said he was not totally convinced.

"I am a noted local climate change sceptic, but as mayor I have to take notice of the community's views," Cr Good said.