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Big Brother scheme could give government control of your aircon
Plans to ease pressure on the state’s electricity grid by remotely cutting power to air conditioners on hot days have been called into question, but SA might still push on.
Qld’s Big Brother power savings scheme could be an air con
More than 100,000 Queensland households have had their aircon’s capacity capped by the state five times since Christmas. But its neighbouring state isn’t following suit. Find out why.
Why NSW is scrapping plan to cap aircons on hot days
The NSW government has abandoned a Big Brother-like proposal – adopted in QLD — to cap the capacity of aircons during hot weather to save on energy. See why.
Albo and Jim’s costly ‘dumb’ decisions
With Treasurer Jim Chalmers adamant Labor will deliver a budget next month, Aussie experts have revealed the “dumb” policies that need to be fixed in addressing the bottom-line decline.
Rate relief but timing of next cut still up in the air
While the interest cost on the nation’s home loans will fall by $4 billion a year, borrowers’ hopes that there would be several more reductions were dashed by RBA Governor Michele Bullock.
Rate cut no thanks to the government
The Prime Minister and Treasurer have no basis for claiming that their government’s economic management has brought inflation under control and led to this rate cut, writes John Rolfe.
New ‘woke’ rules for sport clubs, community groups slammed
New changes to eligibility have been blasted as “ridiculous” as sport club owners and community groups are left in the dark over what they can receive federal funding for.
First Nations Ambassador flies business class — again
Taxpayers have shelled out another $10,000 on more business-class flights for First Nations Ambassador Justin Mohamed. See where else he’s been and how much it costs.
‘More pain’: Aussies face higher power bills
Aussie households have been warned to brace for ongoing power bill increases over the next decade. See why and how it’ll affect you.
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