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Smart meter zapping broadband connection | The Courier

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

I HAVE heard a lot of stuff about smart meters but wanted to ask a question. Since my smart meter was installed, my wireless broadband has been at best intermittent and at worst non-existent. I have had to reinstall the … Continue reading →

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Smart meter charges ‘too big’

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Too much: Smart-meter rollout annoys regulator. Photo: Ben Rushton IN A bid to stop overspending on the electricity network, SP AusNet has been blocked by the Australian Energy Regulator from hiking charges to pay for its rollout of smart meters. … Continue reading →

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Smart box lock-out in Montmorency – Health – Diamond Valley Leader

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A MONTMORENCY resident has locked his electricity box in a bid to stop authorities installing a smart meter. Leon Steiner, of Sherbourne Rd, said he had serious issues with the meters, which were being rolled out across Victoria. His major … Continue reading →

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Calling for some smart meter clarification | The Courier

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

It was interesting to read in The Courier December 20, 2012, that the Minister for Energy and Resources, Michael O’Brien has sought to clarify any health concerns about smart meters. I think we do need some clarification. At the “Victorian … Continue reading →

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Smart move, but not for consumers – The Age

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

DO WE really want to check our smart meters every time we turn on the dishwasher, take a shower or toast a slice of bread? Has anybody wondered why almost every power company and lobby group in the country is … Continue reading →

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How safe are Smart Meters?

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Victorian campaign warns of radiation health risks. Pressure grows on Baillieu government to follow UK and US models for voluntary take-up. ‘Smart’ electricity meters being installed across Victoria are a serious health risk and should be a matter of choice, … Continue reading →

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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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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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More switch off smart meter rollout  | Casey Weekly Berwick

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

VIVIENNE Skeen says she will go to court if necessary in her battle to stop an unwanted device — an electricity smart meter — being installed on her property. Ms Skeen, who lives in the Lakeside estate, Pakenham, has written … Continue reading →

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