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Hazelwood closure: what it means for electricity prices and blackouts

Hazelwood’s closure does not mean imminent blackouts for Victoria Victoria’s Hazelwood power station shut down this week after nearly 50 years of supplying electricity. The...

Gas crisis? Energy crisis? The real problem is lack of long-term planning

The long view: energy policy needs to stay firmly focused on the horizon If you’ve been watching the news in recent days, you’ll know we...

South Australia makes a fresh power play in its bid to end the blackouts

SA energy minister Tom Koutsantonis outlines his plan to make his state more energy-independent South Australia’s government has unveiled its keenly anticipated new energy...

The case for renationalising Australia’s electricity grid

Australia’s electricity grid is no longer fit for purpose The public debate over the problems of electricity supply displays a curious disconnect. On the...

Australia’s electricity market is not agile and innovative enough to keep up

The rules were written at a time when coal and gas were the only major options On the early evening of Wednesday, February 8,...

Want electricity reform? Start by giving power back to the states

It’s time to take the political heat out of electricity grids In 1999, Australians were paying some of the lowest electricity prices in the...

Crisis, what crisis? How smart solar can protect our vulnerable power grids

Solar panels can be both a headache and an opportunity for network companies Some commentators seem to be worried that our electricity networks are...
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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.