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Locals Lashed In Power Price Hike

Thursday, 14 June 2012 00:53

high voltage power lines There are fears an increasing number of families on the southern highlands    will go cold this winter, following the 18-per cent  rise in power prices.

The state government's independent pricing regulator has  announced the latest  power price hike , with charities concerned for the  welfare of the vulnerable.

wood fire. jpg While some locals have access to free firewood, many face the prospect of either having to cut costs in other areas to fund the power price increase, or going to bed early to escape the cold.

SUE KING from ANGLICARE says the price increase is unsustainable for those  living below the poverty line
 

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P Plater Madness On The Hume Highway – 200 KPH Plus

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We're being spared any large increases in electricity prices next month, but the state's pricing regulator has approved a 9% jump in gas charges, and things will only get worse The average increase in electricity charges from next month will be 1.7%. Bills could jump by as little as 17 dollars next month, while the most people can expect to pay is an extra 63 dollars.   Dr Peter Boxall from IPART says the increase is less than the 3% forecast in a draft report two months ago The Tribunal also predicts falling electricity... Read more

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Wingecarribee Council has approved a series of measures to reduce the noise of firearms at the Southern Highlands Regional Shooting complex at Hilltop.     The state government is proposing to place six shipping containers around the 800 metre rifle range to act as a noise reduction barrier. Previous testing of noise levels from the range found they were above the maximum 75 decibels stipulated in the conditions of consent for the development. The applicant is hoping that by installing barriers, the noise levels will be within acceptable limits and high calibre rifles can resume firing on the range. But Clr Jim Clark believes... Read more

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