energy
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Aussie Energy Bills Are Spiking After the Russian Invasion – Why?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is happening half a planet away from Australia. But the ripple effects are plain to see at every petrol station and, potentially soon, your electricity bill. As a result of the invasion and Western sanctions on Russian exports, energy prices have skyrocketed. If that makes you think nations should have taken…
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What You Really Need to Survive a Blackout
When you’re a kid, blackouts are exciting — they instantly transform your boring old house into a dark world of infinite adventure. When you’re an adult, blackouts are anxiety nightmares, forcing you to consider how long your food will stay fresh and ask yourself why you let your phone battery drop to 23 per cent…
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How to Safely Dispose of Old Petrol
If you’ve been storing petrol (hopefully not in plastic bags or other random containers), it’s important to know that it can go bad, and after a while you won’t want to put it in your car or lawnmower. But you shouldn’t dump it in the street, either. Here’s what you need to know about safe…
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6 Great Energy-Burning Backyard Games for Little Kids
Well, here we are. We’re knocking on July’s door and COVID-19 is still running rampant through many of our communities. Maybe you’ve added some socially distanced playdates into the mix by now, or maybe you’re starting to figure out how to safely venture out to a playground. If you haven’t run out of backyard, energy-busting…