Category Archives: Smart Meter

Smart meters locked out in Darebin – Health – News – Preston Leader

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

MEMBERS of Darebin’s Progress Association are encouraging residents to padlock their electricity boxes to stop smart meters being installed. Association spokeswoman Marion Harper said Melbourne barrister Eugene White had given legal advice there was nothing illegal in refusing smart meter … Continue reading →

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Councillor locks out smart meter – Hume Leader

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A HUME councillor has locked her front gate to prevent power companies from installing a smart meter. Councillor Helen Patsikatheodorou said the State Government rollout, which is occurring in Tullamarine, Gladstone Park and Westmeadows, should be stopped. “The State Government … Continue reading →

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I have been suffering from severe headaches at night….

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

I had my smart meter installed two weeks ago. Since the installation I have been suffering from severe headaches at night and a buzzing noise in my head. I contacted an electrician as the smart meter is located on the … Continue reading →

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Glen Eira fights smart meter roll-out – Council – News – Caulfield Glen Eira Leader

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

GLEN Eira Council will petition the State Government not to make Smart Meters compulsory. Councillor have voted unanimously to follow officers’ advice and relay residents’ concerns to the State Government. They further decided to call on the State Government to … Continue reading →

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No need for smart meter in my house | The Courier

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

I find Mark Travill’s letter (The Courier, November 9) a little bit, well, what is the word – wish I could think of one? Independent testing, now, there are two words I can relate to. Take insulation batts, for example, … Continue reading →

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Power to the people, or maybe not

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Cartoon: Sam Bennett. Photo: Supplied Dear Mr Power Co, Thank you so much for sending me our quarterly electricity bill of $841.25. I did a quick household head count. There are two of us and we use gas except for … Continue reading →

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Spread the word…. Victorian Forum, 25 November – Be there!

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

  Please note, according to some Melway maps, Willesdon Road is in Hughesdal.

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Former Motorola Strategic Director directing the Victorian Government’s response to smart meter health complaints

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

In a recent letter to a concerned Victorian citizen from the Office of the Minister for Energy and Resources, the Minister discounted the potential for any health impacts of smart meters partially based on the expert advice of the Victorian … Continue reading →

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Tullamarine Smart Meter Awareness Meeting – 17 November

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia
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Bloated power sector must be reined in – The Age, 8/11/12

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The workforce in the electricity industry has more than doubled over the past six years although the actual amount of energy supplied to consumers has remained flat. That’s right. Zero growth in supply to the national electricity market but a … Continue reading →

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