We are on the edge of what! Carolyn Ingvarson We are on the edge of a disaster, the like of which we have not seen since we have been humans on this planet. We risk leaving a completely unviable future for our kids. No wonder they say to us ‘How…
Food waste Sal Dugan If food waste were a country, it would be the third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases after the US and China. It’s quite a statement isn’t it; makes you think, makes you curious. The quote was writ large in a recent Medibank Private magazine, Full of…
2024 Victorian Land Tax Changes for Property Investors Jeff Anderson Land tax is an annual tax based on the total taxable value of all the land you own in Victoria, excluding exempt land such as your home. Land tax is calculated on the ‘site value’ (i.e unimproved value) of all…
All-electric, efficient homes reduce energy bills Howard Elston Based on my experience, all-electric, efficient homes offer an exciting future for residential dwellings in Australia, particularly when it comes to minimising energy bills. For my monthly bill in May, I paid $55 for my home’s energy needs. That’s all the electricity…
Victorian Government’s Planning Strategy Paul Hamer MP Melbourne is a growing city and will have a population in excess of 9 million in the 2050s. This is not a statement of ambition, but rather an estimate based on current population growth trends – factors outside the control of state government….
Nuclear Power is not the answer Chris Thompson Nuclear power for Australia is in the news. I don’t fear nuclear power. Statistically speaking, adverse health outcomes are much less likely for people living close to a nuclear power station than, say, a coal mine or power station – or even…
