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Grids of microgrids – now there’s an idea

As Australia’s climate becomes more extreme, it’s not the coal fired power stations that will come to the rescue with their mythical ‘base loads’.  Indeed coal fired generators are given to …

News / Regional & Rural

Update: Standards needed for bushfire funds

The Guardian 28/1/20, has a good article by Audette Exel, who says we should learn from the UN experience in dealing with disasters: Kindness is not enough: Australia needs a …

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Standards needed for bushfire funds

The welcome flood of donations for people who were impacted by bushfires exposes major gaps in planning, management and distribution of what is said to be over $600 million. However …

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They’re our Heroes. They deserve more.

Adrian Lozancic, Democrats campaigner Members of our Rural Fire Service aren’t just volunteers – they’re heroes.  Everyday Australians stepping up for the cause – risking their lives for their town, …

Health / News / Regional & Rural

Bushfire health plan a must

Dr Roger Yazbek, Democrats health campaigner Australia is at a critical juncture. We see before our eyes the enormous devastation, loss of human and animal life and destruction of property, …

Climate change / News / Regional & Rural

Fires – this is a must listen

Greg Mullins, former NSW Fire Commissioner, tells ABC Melbourne today he is shocked at the severity of the fires in NSW and Gippsland, having fought fires right around the world. …

Climate change / News / Regional & Rural

Could Australia be better prepared?

Australia’s volunteer firefighting force has done a mighty job of keeping people and property safe but catastrophic fires will likely be with us for another two months.  Is it fair …

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