Rewiring Australia founder Saul Griffith is on a mission to electrify the nation, one suburb at a time

February 27, 2023 / From News

Featured on Australian Story, ABC, 27 Feb 2023

Interested in a test drive at the EV Expo?

February 15, 2023 / From News

Sunday 12 March, 10am – 3pm at Hanging Rock, Batemans Bay Want to book a test drive? Send an email to contact.shasa@gmail.com or phone SHASA on 0467 558 645.

Interested in Electrical Apprenticeships?

February 15, 2023 / From News

Register for an information session on Thursday 23 February 5pm at the Moruya Golf Club to find out more about Electrical trade training. This new apprentice training is now being […]

SHASA’s December newsletter now out

December 14, 2022 / From News

Read the latest issue of THE SPARK online

State of the Climate 2022

November 25, 2022 / From News

Continued warming of Australia’s climate, an increase in extreme fire weather and length of the fire season, declining rainfall in southern Australia, and rising sea levels. These are some of […]

SHASA’s November newsletter now out

November 25, 2022 / From News

Read the latest issue of THE SPARK online

ACCC warns consumers about potentially deadly solar batteries

November 21, 2022 / From News

The ACCC will be directly contacting almost 5,000 households that are likely to have energy solar systems with dangerous LG solar batteries in the coming weeks, to continue efforts to […]

Where the water starts – film screening at Narooma Kinema

November 11, 2022 / From News

A new film explores the latest chapter in the struggle over feral horses in Kosciuszko National Park. To make the film, Mandy King and her partner, Fabio Cavadini, teamed up […]

Call out for EV owners to join us at SHASA’s 2023 EV Expo

November 11, 2022 / From News

Interested in presenting your electric car, sharing your stories and meeting with other EV owners? Then register now for SHASA’s upcoming EV Expo – Saturday 28 October 2023 in Russ […]

Moruya Bicycles Carpark Sale

October 25, 2022 / From News

Pick up some maintenance tips, score a great deal, plus FREE snags – Saturday 29th of October from 9am We’re back for more fun in the carpark… and in-store, with great deals […]

SHASA Electric Vehicle Member Offer

October 24, 2022 / From News

The Good Car Company and South Coast Health and Sustainability Alliance have proudly joined forces in a partnership to offer locals access to affordable new and second hand electric vehicles.

SHASA’s interview with ABC South East NSW

October 1, 2022 / From News

Kathryn Maxwell spoke with ABC radio Friday 30th Sept Electrify Everything SHASA has embraced Saul Griffith’s vision to reach net zero emissions by eliminating household use of fossil fuels and […]

Beagle News.

September 28, 2022 / From News

For the first time, the Mayoral vehicle is an electric vehicle. Mayor on the move in an electric vehicleMathew Hatcher couldn’t imagine driving anything else, now he has experienced an […]

BAYPOST NEWS

September 28, 2022 / From News

SHASA’s aim to reduce Shire carbon emissions to zero By Joel EricksonUpdated September 26 2022 SHASA says buying an electric vehicle (like the one pictured) and charging it on renewable energy can […]

Eurobodalla EV Enthusiasts ahead of the Wave!

September 28, 2022 / From News

https://www.beagleweekly.com.au/post/eurobodalla-ev-enthusiasts-ahead-of-the-wave News from The Beagle There’s a new wave in motoring – electric vehicles are on their way, and they’re better and cheaper than ever. Our neighbours in the ACT […]

Certified ‘genius’ Saul Griffith has a plan to decarbonise Australia — and it will only take 101 million machines

September 22, 2022 / From News

Over the next two decades, Australia will be racing to reach net zero emissions.  There are different theories about how to get there, but one of the most prominent is […]

Seeing more electric vehicles in the Eurobodalla?

September 22, 2022 / From News

SHASA purchased a NISSAN LEAF EV in November 2020. Since then nine SHASA members have purchased electric vehicles after test driving the SHASA EV. While there have been long delays […]

Electric Vehicle Expo

August 25, 2022 / From News

Bateman’s Bay Community Coordinator

August 23, 2022 / From News

Robert Creed takes on the role of Bateman’s Bay Community Coordinator Building on the success of the Batemans Bay Region Coordinators roles in assisting the community, the Southcoast Health and Sustainability […]

Welcome Lyn Smith

August 4, 2022 / From News

Leadership

August 4, 2022 / From News

Build essential tools, skills & knowledge for thriving and leading in turbulent times  Funded by a Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grant this community-focused leadership program will help you build resilience […]

A million homes sit empty, so where are they and can they help ease the housing crisis?

July 20, 2022 / From News

In southern NSW, Eurobodalla Shire mayor Mathew Hatcher wrote to more than 8,000 out-of-town property owners, mainly from Sydney and Canberra, pleading with them to put their spare homes on the local […]

How Apollo Bay will switch from blackouts to reliable renewables

July 4, 2022 / From News

Nestled between the pristine Otway forests and the sea, the small town of Apollo Bay is a paradise for locals and tourists alike. But like many towns, remote often means […]

Shop around, switch things off and seal the gaps: a renter’s guide to energy efficiency

July 4, 2022 / From News

For renters, who can’t make big changes such as solar installations, there are still lots of ways to reduce your energy bill and stay warm. Article of 2 July 2022 […]

Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance has received funding to plan for the upgrading of community halls throughout the Eurobodalla to emergency havens

July 4, 2022 / From News

Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance (SHASA) has received funding from St Vincent de Paul Society to create a strategic plan for upgrading community facilities throughout the Eurobodalla to be more […]

Electric boats cheap to run, environmentally friendly and interest in them is growing

July 4, 2022 / From News

As cars, scooters and bikes become increasingly electrified in Australia, there has also been a spike in interest in another category of transport – boats. Article of 25 June 2022 […]

Labor discount plan to bring down cost of electric cars to take effect on July 1 2022

July 4, 2022 / From News

Some electric vehicle models should become cheaper from July 1, with the Albanese government confirming it will honour a promise to provide exemptions from certain federal taxes from the start […]

Over a third of US population to stay indoors amid record breaking heat

June 20, 2022 / From News

Read this Guardian Article by Gloria Oladipo, on 16 June 2022 about the current Heatwaves in America, where temperatures in Arizona have reached 43C for four consecutive days, with government […]

Electric Cars could be cheaper as a crucial component in them drops in price

June 9, 2022 / From News

The cost of electric cars could start to fall as the price of a core component in EV batteries is expected to reduce, according to market analysts Credit Suisse. Read about in the ABC The Business […]

Kathryn Maxwell: Our Local Hero

May 31, 2022 / From News

Our President, Kathryn Maxwell received a highly commended Local Hero award from the Eurobodalla Council 2022 local hero awards – read all about her journey to the Eurobodalla and what […]

90% of Royal Commission recommendations have been ignored according to Emergency Leaders for Climate

May 18, 2022 / From News

Emergency Leaders for Climate (ELCA ) claim the federal government has failed to implement 90 per cent of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements Report, […]

Launch of plan to smash energy bills and carbon emissions on the South Coast

May 17, 2022 / From News

The work of Rewiring Australia got a write up in the Bay Post. See what our Jack Egan has to say about Rewiring Australia in the article by Sam Baker […]

South Coast Community Kitchen: Making sure no one falls through the cracks

May 17, 2022 / From News

Article in the Bay Post about SHASA’s partner, South Coast Community Kitchen’s great work. SHASA is so grateful to Sarah O’Riley and her wonderful volunteers who tirelessly assist our community. […]

Rewiring Australia – Electrify my Electorate

May 16, 2022 / From News

Dr Saul Griffith author of The Big Switch: Australia’s Electric Future and founder of Rewiring Australia has developed a Federal Electorate database that outlines how households and communities in each […]

These futures are not inevitable

May 11, 2022 / From News

It’s not too late to do something about climate change! Rachel Ward, Jenny Wu, Tim Franklin, Michael Caton and Marcus Graham all think so too, and so does screen writer […]

‘The Spark’ May 2022 Edition

May 9, 2022 / From News

The SHASA monthly Newsletter The Spark May 2022 Edition includes the articles: Shasa Helps residents to vote climate; SHASA secures funding for Batemans Bay Uniting Church Bushfire + Heatwave Haven; […]

Scorched dystopia or liveable planet?

May 9, 2022 / From News

Here’s where the climate policies of our politcal hopefuls will take us. Article by Bil Hare, Adjunct Professor, Murdoch University in the Conversation on 6 May 2022

“As close as you’ll get to free”: Tasmanian couple take road trip to Sydney in Electric Car for $43.38

May 2, 2022 / From News

An article in The Gurardian by Royce Kurmelovs discusses a Tasmanian Couples EV trip noting that Sydney to Melbourne in a petrol car would have cost over $150 but was […]

Rental Crisis in marginal Gilmore Seat has homeless people calling for more action ahead of election

April 28, 2022 / From News

Data from the University of NSW revealed 69.6 per cent of voters in this electorate [Gilmore] were experiencing rental stress. Read more about our Housing Crisis in the ABC South […]

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