Amid economic pressures which have seen families’ electricity bills soar by a staggering 25% per annum, Australia welcomes the Southern Hemisphere’s first installation of the next generation of solar battery technology. In addition to already existing solar systems,...
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Council Partners with Lifeguard Services Australia
Glen Innes Severn Council is pleased to announce it has signed a 12-month contract with Lifeguarding Services Australia for the operation and management of the Glen Innes and Emmaville Aquatic Centres. The contract will take effect on 1 September 2024, with the pool...
‘Scam Indicator’ Expanding to Landlines
Research found that during 2023, Australians aged 65+ suffered the highest financial losses from scams and were the only age group to see an increase in reported losses. CommBank and Telstra are expanding their anti-scam technology, Scam Indicator, to cover landlines...
Yeti Recall
YETI Australia Pty Ltd have recalled several items due to safety concerns after an incident with a toddler in the United States. Their Tote coolers, backpack coolers and gear case with magnetic closures, sold between 2nd February 2019 and 3rd of February last year,...
Off-Leash Dog Park Proposed For Glen Innes
Council is proposing to build a new fully fenced off-leash dog park, in Lions Park, Glen Innes, and we need your input to help fetch the best decision for our four-legged friends! Lions Park is a popular spot with its open spaces and community feel, making it an ideal...
Bluetooth Speaker Recall
Anker Innovations Limited have recalled their SoundCore Bluetooth speaker, sold nationally and online, due to a risk the item could cause a fire and serious injury A short circuit in the battery, which can cause the speaker to overheat, is the reason for the recall....
Nuclear Debate Necessary: Moylan
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan says he will support any energy source that gives cheaper power. With the debate between Renewable Energy or Nuclear power going on at a federal level, Mr Moylan joined the discussion saying he’s only seeing his power bill go up...
Fears Of Widespread Disruption When 3G Is Switched Off
Fears are mounting emergency medical devices will be disrupted when the 3G mobile network is switched off, while construction and farming work could grind to a halt. It is not known how many 3G-reliant medical devices, such as personal cardiac alarms, need to be...
E-Product standards proposed to stop fires, protect properties and save lives
Saving lives and protecting property by preventing fires caused by lithium-ion battery powered products is behind a move by the Minns Labor Government to ensure the batteries and products comply with strict safety standards. Lithium-ion battery powered products are...