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Tesla’s Solar Roof & Powerwall: The Future of Home Energy?

As Australia continues its transition towards renewable energy, homeowners are increasingly looking for smarter, more efficient ways to power their homes. Tesla, a company...

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...

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

Image: ShutterstockIf you’re feeling the cold this winter, you’re not alone. About a quarter of all Australians have trouble keeping their homes warm enough...

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

Image: ShutterstockGas users and the incoming government are describing Australia’s sudden east coast energy crisis as “apocalyptic” and “a perfect storm”.There is no doubt...

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

Image: ShutterstockAustralians will bear yet another blow to our cost of living in July when electricity prices will surge up to 18.3%, which amounts to over A$250...

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

Image: ShutterstockWhen you think of an electric vehicle, chances are you’ll picture a car. But there’s a quiet revolution going on in transport. It...

No, Mr Morrison – the safeguard mechanism is not a ‘sneaky carbon tax

Image: Mick Tsikas/AAPPrime Minister Scott Morrison this week claimed Labor was planning a “sneaky carbon tax” should it win power, and Nationals senator Matt Canavan declared the goal...

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

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