High-efficiency panels may have a higher upfront cost but often pay off in increased energy output over the system’s lifespan.
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Media has lessons to learn on reporting domestic violence
“On average one woman a week is murdered by her current or former partner”. That’s an average of 52 women in Australia every year. Can that possibly be true?
Council has done a debt pirouette
The overall debt situation the new councillors will face when they take their oath to serve in September-October, will be total borrowings of $285.9 million…According to the audited financial reports for the 2016-17 financial year, Central Coast Council had total borrowings of $288.9 million
Community invited to campaign launch
Our Council’s use of Conservation Zones is based on inaccurate mapping and inappropriate land uses.
Child removal complaint taken to Human Rights Commission
The foster care system has been flooded with First Nations children who we allege should never have been removed from their families
Bangarra at The Art House
From the incomparable storytellers of Bangarra Dance Theatre comes Frances Rings’ first work as Artistic Director. It is a ceremonial affirmation of history and heritage. Yuldea awakens the earth and sky worlds to tell the story of the Aṉangu people of the Great Victorian Desert.
Bulk billing on the rise
Bulk billing had been falling after a decade of cuts and neglect to Medicare by the former Government that began when Peter Dutton froze Medicare rebates as Health Minister.
Statewide program left out of budget
Statewide program left out of budget According to an email from the Hunter Central Coast, Biodiversity and Conservation Division of the NSW DPIE (now DCCEEW, see below) the Statewide Community Engagement Program did not receive ongoing funding in the September 2023 state budget. As a result the HCC Biodiversity and Conservation […]
King pushing ‘carbon mega bombs’
Spruiking new gas projects before they’ve been fully approved is neither good government or proper process
Near record year for household solar
With more than 3.7 million solar power systems installed, Australia remains the world’s leading country for per-capita uptake of rooftop solar power.