Tag Archives: Smart meter

MEDIA RELEASE – Powercor Fails To Guarantee Safety of Smart Meters

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Stop Smart Meters Australia MEDIA RELEASE  Powercor Fails To Guarantee Safety of Smart Meters Responding to concerns a customer has on the health effects of smart meters, Powercor truthfully declared in writing that “We are not in a position to … Continue reading →

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Churchill Smart Meter meeting Resolutions

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Below are the resolutions to the meeting held on the 20th July. 1. That this meeting of residents of Churchill and surrounding districts, calls on the Victorian Government to halt the ‘Smart Meter Rollout” to allow for a full investigation … Continue reading →

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Call to ‘roll back’ roll out – Local News – Latrobe Valley Express

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A CAMPAIGN to stop the local Smart Meter roll-out, amid claims of safety concerns, is gaining traction in Churchill. Electricity distributor SP AusNet has advised it is currently rolling out smart meters in the Latrobe Valley in an effort to … Continue reading →

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Smart meter rollout begins | Heads up Mitchell Shire!

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

SMART meters will soon replace analogue electricity meters across the Mitchell Shire as part of new industry standards for 2013. SP AusNet is now installing the new technology throughout the shire including Beveridge, Broadford, Heathcote Junction, Kilmore, Puckapunyal, Pyalong, Reedy … Continue reading →

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Stopping smart meters on the peninsula – Mornington Peninsula Leader

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

TAMARA Hicks is leading a street vigil to stop smart meter contractors in their tracks. Ms Hicks is one of a group of residents from Sixth Ave and surrounding streets angry they may be forced to have the devices fitted … Continue reading →

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Powercor has lost the plot!

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Locks on Meter boxes are now claimed to be a “defect in your electrical installation” by Powercor. The defects require your attention to ensure the safety of your installation and the exchange of your current meter for a smart meter. … Continue reading →

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Open letter to Hon. Michael O’Brien, Minister for Energy and Resources

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

13/7/2012 Who is really spreading misinformation? An open letter to Michael O’Brien Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources  Sir, On the 10th July 2012 you spoke on ABC Radio Gippsland. It was in response to an earlier interview dealing with … Continue reading →

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Sixth Avenue Rebellion (Rosebud)

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

We’ve locked up meters and put signs up in ten houses.  The Leader Newspaper has taken our pictures and are putting a story about our concerns, especially health.  Ages of protesters range from 40’s to 90.  Evidently installers aren’t coming … Continue reading →

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DAYLESFORD SMART METER PUBLIC MEETING – Resounding Success!

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The community information night recently held at Daylesford was a resounding success with 80 people reported to have attended. Ballarat’s Win Television, Ballarat Courier, Daylesford Advocate and Bendigo Advertiser all covered the community event. The topics covered were health, privacy, … Continue reading →

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State Government says smart meters are safe – ABC Gippsland Vic

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

State Minister for Energy and Resources Michael O’Brien has rejected claims that smart meters pose health risks. Activist group Stop the Smart Meters Australia is calling on the State Government to stop the roll out of smart meters across Gippsland. … Continue reading →

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