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I fed my dog homemade bone broth for a month - here's how it went

Bones are a usually wasted meat byproduct, but what if you can utilize them to keep your dog happy and healthy?

PetsRadar · Dec 23, 2023

Industry and states welcome Albanese government’s plan to jump-start stalled renewables investment

Albanese government’s expansion of investment scheme is designed to attract financial investment in new wind and solar farms

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023

Solar feed-in tariffs are plummeting across Australia as power prices rocket. Here's why

Rocketing power prices have reignited interest in rooftop solar, but are low feed-in tariffs discouraging people from taking the plunge?

ABC News · Jun 1, 2023

Australian Energy Regulator calls for reform as power bills continue to rise

With a further 35 per cent increase to power prices expected next year, Australia's energy watchdog says it's time to strengthen consumer protection.

ABC News · Oct 19, 2022

Electricity retailers raise fixed charges to recoup costs after record highs in spot market

Even energy-conscious consumers who have reduced their power usage are being slugged with higher bills thanks to rising fixed daily charges.

ABC News · Aug 14, 2022

Queensland's abundant rooftop solar a windfall for power companies, Conservation Council says

Queensland's abundant rooftop solar is saving power companies about $30 million a month, according to the Conservation Council. Many home owners would like to be paid money for that power, but the Australian Energy Council says they are already getting enough.

ABC News · Jul 13, 2022

Q+A panellists back Labor's grand plan on rewiring the energy grid but warn 'it won't be easy'

Thursday's Q+A panel was unanimous in its support for Labor's elaborate plan on re-wiring the energy grid and hoped the current crisis would create political will for a massive shift in how the country's energy market works.

ABC News · Jun 16, 2022

After a turbulent week, what's next in Australia's east coast power crisis? And what's happening with the blackout threat?

Australia's energy operator made a massive move on Wednesday, and that's keeping blackouts at bay — for now. So how did we get here? And what's coming next?

ABC News · Jun 16, 2022

Power uncertainty hits multiple states as AEMO makes moves to cover shortfalls

Market notices published on the AEMO website warned of possible power interruptions in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.

ABC News · Jun 14, 2022

Locked out of solar, Rosemary found a green power deal. But advocates say they can be hard to navigate

Unable to get solar panels, Rosemary found a green power deal. But advocates say they can be difficult to navigate and hard to compare.

ABC News · Jun 9, 2022