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Extensive logging of native forest on Old Mill Road, Turlinjah

Friends Of The Forest Mogo, 25 November 2024 Photos by Gillianne Tedder. Over 40 local residents gathered to express their anger and dismay at the extensive logging of native forest […]

Solar Insiders Podcast: Four million and counting – the race to make the PV puzzle pieces fit

Renew Economy, 21 November 2024

Is inequality a natural phenomenon? Thomas Piketty argues it isn’t – and proposes a way forward

The Conversation, 18 November 2024

Webinar: Electrify your Home and Eliminate your Energy Bills

Topics covered in this webinar: 💸 How much could you save with solar and household battery storage? ⚡ Heat pumps, induction cooking, and getting off gas 🚗 What about V2G […]

Solar farm and four-hour big battery get green light in NSW, after seven years in the pipeline

Renew Economy, 15 November 2024

South East Local Leaders

A rural leadership development program building community, industry andgovernment leadership capacity for resilience and sustainability.

NSW solar owners can secure up to $2400 off the upfront cost of a new behind-the-meter battery

Many solar citizens will already be familiar with this incentive – known as the ‘Peak Demand Reduction Scheme’ – because it was your advocacy and campaigning throughout 2024 that made […]

A race against time: ‘Uniquely vulnerable’ Australia’s climate crisis battle

SBS News, 31 October 2024

Moruya SLSC the latest bushfire haven opened as other promised upgrades are yet to be delivered

About Regional, 31 October 2024

Save power, save money

You could be saving more on your electricity bill.   Changes big or small can add up to bring down your energy use. Follow these tips to reduce your bills […]

SHASA’s Latest Newsletter Out Now

SHASA Newsletter – October-November 2024 Out Now Click here for October-November newsletter

Climate Action Pays Off

The Investor Group on Climate Change IGCC has showcased real people from different parts of Australia whose stories affirm we’re benefitting from the transition to clean energy and Net Zero. […]

World Energy Outlook: renewables surge and global gas glut as we enter the ‘Age of Electricity’

AIMN, 16 October 2024

Proposal for largest coal project in NSW withdrawn after emissions concerns raised

The Guardian, 11 October 2024 The proposal isn’t dead, but the approval process now requires that the future emissions of greenhouse gas are taken into consideration.

If motorists knew more about electric cars, they’d be more willing to buy them

The Driven, 2 October 2024

Insect abundance tripled over five years at two Minnesota solar sites. Native bee populations skyrocketed twentyfold

The Cool Down, 1 October 2024

Sensor trial hopes to empower managers to monitor bushfire risk

AIMN, 3 October 2024

Drive electric NSW Spring edition

Read the latest NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) newsletter here

Reduce food waste

ABC SE radio interview with Kathryn Maxwell, SHASA President, 30 September 2024. SHASA strongly supports efforts to reduce food waste.  Producing food is very resource intensive – water, fuel, fertiliser.  […]

The rise of solar power and China’s staggering EV growth may have pushed global emissions into decline

ABC News, 21 September 2024

The rise of solar power and China’s staggering EV growth may have pushed global emissions into decline

ABC News, 21 September 2024

ABA Bushfire Team Online Resources Supporting Parents & Families

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) have online resources and encourage families to prepare for the upcoming bushfire season. ABA have developed a quick guide that’s helpful for sparking conversations on how […]

A small WA seaside town was forced to switch off gas, becoming a ‘prototype’ for the green energy transition

ABC News, 19 September 2024

Get Ready Weekend events in the Eurobodalla will be held at local RFS

The Get Ready Weekend events provide valuable information and resources to ensure you’re ready for the upcoming bush fire season. Long Beach RFS 21/9/24 from 10.30am – 12.30pm Surf Beach […]

Fiona Phillips MP issues ‘get ready’ reminder ahead of bush fire season

Labor, 17 September 2024

The trials and tribulations of an EV driver’s road trip around the Far South Coast, Gippsland

About Regional, 12 September 2024

Did you miss the online debate for Mayoral candidates? Watch it here!

The Moruya Mail, in conjunction with The Tech Exec’s Tricia Pye, held an online debate for Mayoral candidates, on Monday 9 September from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. The following link is the […]

SHASA media release – SHASA questionnaire of Mayoral candidates

Mayoral candidates’ responses to questions prior to the online debate (for upcoming local election)

SHASA asked all Mayoral candidates to provide answers to the following 8 questions around Better Business Practices for Eurobodalla Shire Council. See their individual/party responses below. Implementing sustainable business practices […]

Let’s ensure NSW leads the charge in being powered by CLEAN, CHEAP ENERGY

Did you see the full-page ad in the Sydney Morning Herald last Thursday? 31 influential stakeholders representing business, workers, community, agriculture, and environment, as well as tens of thousands of […]

Online debate for Mayoral candidates (upcoming local election)

More information here

The world’s largest solar farm approved

The Australian government has issued environmental approvals for the construction of a 12,400 hectare solar farm, the largest on the planet. https://www.fastcompany.com/91176637/19-billion-solar-farm-world-s-largest-just-been-approved

Thousands of doctors sound alarm on health risks linked to fossil fuel pollution

ABC News, 14 August 2024 Sign the petition to the Australian Government

Solar Citizens welcomes Australia’s first national CER Roadmap and pushes for urgent implementation

www.solarcitizens.org.au, 22 July 2024

Being Heatwave Ready Webinar Series

The Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council created this series of short online webinars on the topics to help build heatwave preparedness across NSW and Australia. ESC residents may also find this […]

Increasing a home’s thermal efficiency requires investment, but experts say it doesn’t have to break the bank

ABC News, 13 July 2024

NSW has the potential to Lead the Charge in the transition to renewable energy in Australia

SHASA encourages you to email the Premier and Michael Holland re time for clean cheap energy for everyone. Nature Conservation Council, 10 July 2024

Electric vehicles can feed power into the electricity grid, something experts say could be done more in the future

ABC News, 9 July 2024

Something’s afoot in a garage in Moruya offering relief to those in need

3 July 2024 Story and photos by Victoria Silk. Monday lunchtime was a hive of activity at the home of Kathryn Maxwell, as a team of regular volunteers merrily squeezed […]

When it comes to power, solar is about to leave nuclear and everything else in the shade

The Conversation 2 July 2024