Category Archives: Utilities

Draft Waste Management Strategy

Posted on 31/10/2017 by AlanM52

Thinking we might go for Option 2: New Enhanced Service with hopefully 50% pensioner discount. Council seeks feedback on its Draft Waste Management Strategy including community preferences on two hard waste collection options. In our most recent consultation with Monash … Continue reading →

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AGL Electricity phone app

Posted on 12/05/2015 by AlanM52

Android app to follow so will just have to wait…

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Australia Post – MyPost

Posted on 26/04/2015 by AlanM52

Although I’ve never bought a postage stamp in my life went ahead and filled out the forms and took to the local post office and got – another card. Just received e-mail from Aus Post enticing me to register for … Continue reading →

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Current electricity bill

Posted on 02/03/2015 by AlanM52

ET pleasantly surprised that it’s “only” $265 dollars.

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New alliance in bid to curb power prices

Posted on 29/10/2012 by AlanM52

A national alliance of business, community and consumer groups has been formed to back new policies to curb the rise in electricity prices.

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Update: Telstra Home TV Bundle

Posted on 02/11/2011 by AlanM52

One of the things I did back in July 2010 when I retired from work (nice) was to rationalise and consolidate all our finance stuff like banking and super, household utilities and – entertainment. After a bit of research decided … Continue reading →

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Sneaky smart-meter price hike on Melbourne Cup eve | News.com.au

Posted on 01/11/2011 by AlanM52

MONEY-hungry power companies will hit households an extra $1.1 billion to install smart meters after winning approval for hikes on the eve of the Melbourne Cup.   The decision will lead to bill increases of about $60 a year just … Continue reading →

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