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Solar Panels in Melbourne: The Future of Sustainable Energy

Melbourne, known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and diverse weather patterns, is also emerging as a leader in adopting renewable energy solutions, particularly solar power. As more individuals...

If you’re renting, chances are your home is cold. With power prices soaring, here’s what you can do to keep warm

Image: Shutterstock If you’re feeling the cold this winter, you’re not alone. About a quarter of all Australians have...

4 reasons our gas and electricity prices are suddenly sky-high

Image: Shutterstock Gas users and the incoming government are describing Australia’s sudden east coast energy crisis as “apocalyptic” and...

3 ways the Albanese government can turn Australia into a renewable energy superpower – without leaving anyone behind

Image: Shutterstock Australians will bear yet another blow to our cost of living in July when electricity prices will surge up...

Beyond electric cars: how electrifying trucks, buses, tractors and scooters will help tackle climate change

Image: Shutterstock When you think of an electric vehicle, chances are you’ll picture a car. But there’s a quiet...

Net zero by 2050 will hit a major timing problem technology can’t solve. We need to talk about cutting consumption

Image: Shutterstock Many climate activists, scientists, engineers and politicians are trying to reassure us the climate crisis can be solved rapidly without any changes to lifestyle,...

The battle for AGL heralds a new dawn for Australian electricity

Image: Shutterstock Two events in the past week mark a watershed for Australia’s electricity industry. The first, on Thursday, was Origin Energy’s surprise announcement that it intends...

The embarrassingly easy, tax-free way for Australia to cut the cost of electric cars

  Image: STRMX/AP Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he wants to keep prices down. Without his party in power, “you’re going to see petrol prices go up,...

As the world surges ahead on electric vehicle policy, the Morrison government’s new strategy leaves Australia idling in the garage

  Image: Shutterstock The Morrison government will this week announced its long-awaited electric vehicle strategy, coinciding with COP26 climate change talks underway in Glasgow. The new policy contains some...

How Australia’s coal country past is scuppering its renewable energy future

  Image: Shutterstock The crucial climate change summit in Glasgow has just begun, and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is bringing his widely criticised plan for net-zero emissions...

Australia’s first offshore wind farm bill was a long time coming, but here are 4 reasons it’s not up to scratch yet

  Picture: Shuttlestock After years of waiting, the federal government finally introduced Australia’s first offshore electricity legislation in parliament yesterday. The bill will establish a regulatory framework...

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Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972.  Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry. Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.