Grattan Institute’s Energy and Climate Change Director Tony Wood joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to breakdown Chris Bowen's latest clean energy scheme.

"Solar Sharer" mandates energy retailers to offer three hours of free daytime electricity to all customers to utilise the country's solar oversupply.

Grattan Institute&rsquo;s Energy and Climate Change Director Tony Wood joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to breakdown Chris Bowen's latest clean energy scheme.
"Solar Sharer" mandates energy retailers to offer three hours of free daytime electricity to all customers to utilise the country's solar oversupply.

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3 hours of free power: What's the catch with Chris Bowen's 'Solar Sharer' scheme?

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While many of us prepare to feast with family, thousands across Brisbane and the coast are facing Christmas in tents. 

Jason Matthews goes into why this December 25th is a call to slow down, remember the Bondi tragedy, and proudly reclaim the spirit of "Merry Christmas."

While many of us prepare to feast with family, thousands across Brisbane and the coast are facing Christmas in tents. 
Jason Matthews goes into why this December 25th is a call to slow down, remember the Bondi tragedy, and proudly reclaim the spirit of "Merry Christmas."

Why staying local and keeping "Christmas" matters in Brisbane this year

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While most of us are finishing our shopping, a massive fleet of local volunteers is currently hitting the road to ensure 900 vulnerable families don't go hungry this Christmas. 

Micah Projects is celebrating 30 years by delivering fresh food and over 1,000 toys to those doing it tough in hotels and homes across the city.

 

While most of us are finishing our shopping, a massive fleet of local volunteers is currently hitting the road to ensure 900 vulnerable families don't go hungry this Christmas. 
Micah Projects is celebrating 30 years by delivering fresh food and over 1,000 toys to those doing it tough in hotels and homes across the city.
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600+ volunteers hit Brisbane streets this Christmas Eve to deliver 900 hampers

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3 hours of free power: What's the catch with Chris Bowen's 'Solar Sharer' scheme?

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