Archive for August, 2010

 

Federal Elections

August 23rd, 2010

This seems a familiar situation for us in Tassie. A hung Parliament. The government  here thus far seems to be working well together.
Federally all eyes are now on the independents. I am not a “rusted on” supporter of any party. I was a member of the Democrats for a few years many years ago.
I am [...]

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Solar Hot Water

August 13th, 2010

The Kentish Visitor Information Centre has recently had a solar hot water system installed. A few years back they installed showers that visitors can use. Council decided that solar hot water would be a good long term investment. Good to see it up and I look forward to the system becoming more effective as the [...]

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Feel the HEAT

August 13th, 2010

Last night K.E.E.N.E.R and Kentish Council launched the Home Energy Audit Toolkits at the Sheffield Senior Citizens Hall.
Are your hydro bills climbing? Do you always get a shock when the bill comes and wonder how you used so much power?
These kits will remove the mystery. You will be able to monitor the power your devices [...]

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Water and Sewerage Prices

August 9th, 2010

Some good news. Cradle Mountain Water have decided to not raise Kentish water prices this financial year. Other regions will see a 5% increase. Council and residents have complained about how high the water and sewerage charges are in Kentish.
This is good news. Next we want to see “postage stamp” pricing across the entire [...]

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Interstate

August 1st, 2010

I am currently in Sydney with my daughter having just attended a Tear Australia conference south of Sydney.
I used to work for Tear Australia and it was great to see some former colleagues.
Sometimes it would be nice to wind back the clock.

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