Tag Archives: Smart meter

Boy saves family from house fire – Neoskosmos

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

12-year-old Peter Tzirozidis was the hero behind a vicious house fire, caused by a Smart Meter, that destroyed a family’s home in Christmas Street, Thornbury. The courageous young man noticed the house fire and immediately alerted neighbours to save his … Continue reading →

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Residents block smart meters in Reservoir, Preston and Kingsbury | Leader Newspapers

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Darebin Progress Association spokeswoman Marion Harper said about six members had chosen to padlock their meter boxes, because they were concerned about exposure to radiation from the new meters. She said since Preston Leader first reported on the association’s concerns … Continue reading →

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I burst into tears because I can’t sleep….

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Hi,  I had a smart meter placed on the wall of my bedroom approx 12 months ago. When it was installed I complained that I could hear “an electrical buzzing “. I called SP Ausnet and they told me it was … 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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Meter radiation going straight to our plates – The Courier

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

I REFER to the letter of Ursula Calderone (The Courier, 29/12), suggesting that responsible medical bodies have classified “smart” power meters as possible carcinogens (cancer causing). There are areas of concern regarding the meters which the average person may be … Continue reading →

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Power distributor turns smart meter power down 90% for health reasons!

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

After a fair bit of exchange between myself and my energy provider, I was able to get  my smart meter powered down by 90% at its installation, due to my chronic medical condition. I supplied a medical report from my … Continue reading →

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NSW Smart Meter Taskforce Discussion Paper | Have Your Say

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The NSW Government recognises the burden that increasing power bills are placing on households and is working hard to reduce the impact of those price rises. As part of our plans to slow upward pressure on electricity prices, the NSW … 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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No action by MP over smart meter concerns – The Courier

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

On Friday December 14, 10 concerned members of the public, including myself, had a meeting with MP Geoff Howard at his electoral office in Ballarat to voice concerns to him over the smart meter rollout. Mr Howard finally admitted that … Continue reading →

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Smart meters too costly – 6PR Radio Interiew Perth

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Economic experts are calling the federal government’s push for smart metering the wrong move for consumers. Paul Murray spoke to Danny Price from Frontier Economics Australia who says the required investment for smart meters in Australia may not justify the … Continue reading →

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