No 8, July 1997. Hard copies of the Australian New Crops Newsletter are available from the publisher, Dr Rob Fletcher. Details of availability are included in the Advice on Publications Available . The main population centre is Broken Hill, more than once Australia's economic saviour through mining, and now a vibrant example of a community reasserting its importance through a variety of opportunities, including tourism.
Mining is still very important.
It will continue to grow as more and more opportunities are identified. Moomba, Ballera and Jackson are synonymous with gas and oil-rich deposits, contributing to the economic wealth of the nation. The people in this region are energetic, forthright and independent. The social life and security afforded families in the smaller communities such as Tibooburra, Cockburn, Balranald and Wentworth, to name a few, will not be compromised by their inhabitants. They like the good, clean living and a safe environment.