Month: May 2010
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Residential Solar Power: Is The Income Taxable?
There has been a bit of a storm in a teacup lately in the Australian press, claiming that all those people who “bought into the hype” and installed solar panels on their homes will now have to pay tax on the income they receive for any electricity generated. Of course it’s very easy for the…
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Sustaining The Library
I attended an event at the Kiama Library last night, “Sustaining The Library”, put on by the Kiama Greens. Ten years ago, The Greens donated about $1200 worth of books and CDs about the environment and sustainability to the Kiama Library. Last night they did it again. There are some great books in the collection…
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Efficient Motoring Workshop – Kiama
With 20+ years motoring experience, Sydney-based motoring journalist Steve Normoyle is the Special Projects Editor for Australia’s largest motorsport publishing house – Chevron Publishing. At the workshop, Steve will discuss: driving and servicing habits to achieve maximum fuel economy the most efficient cars available in various price brackets the most environmental fuel options currently available…
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Starting A Vegie Patch Workshop – Jamberoo
Starting a backyard veggie patch workshop. Learn about organic gardening principles, designing, building, planting out and maintaining a veggie patch, saving seed and propagation at this hands-on, practical workshop run from 9am to 1pm. Venue: Jamberoo Public School Bookings are essential as places are limited. Call Cathie on 4232 0419 or email cathieb@kiama.nsw.gov.au. This Sustainable…
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Environment Day Film Night – Gerringong
To celebrate World Environment Day 2010, there will be a free screening of two films: The Power of Community – How Cuba survived Peak Oil (55 mins). The Story of Stuff – Explores our obsession with consumption and accumulation of ‘stuff’, and the impact it’s having on our planet (20 mins). Venue: Gerringong Town Hall,…