I was talking to a doctor who does those big-ticket “executive medicals” the other day. Think $2,000, three-hour deep dives that cover everything from fitness to bloodwork to mental health. He said it was sad how many people with financial success tell him they come home to an empty penthouse every night. They achieved financial and professional success at the cost of their happiness.
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NSW Solar For Apartments Grants Program Extended
New South Wales’ Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) grant initiative has been extended for an additional four months, and the first shared solar system funded under the scheme is up and running thanks to home-grown smart-tech. [Continue reading…]
Tesla Full Self Driving Is Terrifying & Exciting
I don’t mind admitting that I was recently taken for a ride — by a robot car. Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) has arrived in Australia, and it took me for a spin.
[Continue reading…]WA Home Battery Rebate: New Players Join The Game
Synergy’s supported solutions list for Western Australia’s Residential Battery Scheme was updated last month, and again on Monday. See the newer kids on the WA battery rebate block, some with a catch.
[Continue reading…]Australia’s EV Uptake Growing, But Needs Acceleration
Along with a bunch of facts and figures, a new report on the state of electric vehicles in Australia in 2025 contains recommendations on how to put the pedal to the metal on EV uptake.
[Continue reading…]Solar Spring Clean: Has Your Inverter Turned Into A Bird Nest?
Winter is waning, Spring has sprung, as the temperature lifts, so should your gaze. You may find a hot mess on top of your solar inverter because even the best can suffer birds nests.
[Continue reading…]Victoria’s Best-Rated Solar Installers: 2025
2025’s best- rated solar installers in VIC based on customer reviews published on SolarQuotes have been determined. Find out who the three winners are here.
[Continue reading…]What To Ask Your Home Battery Installer Before They Leave
Before your installer packs up and heads home, it is a good idea to find out some key details about your new solar battery system. Here’s what to ask — as explained by a licensed electrical inspector.
[Continue reading…]Queensland Energy Plan “A Roadmap To Nowhere”
While coal and gas get a lot of love in the Crisafulli Government’s Queensland Energy Roadmap released late last week, the same can’t be said for renewables generally — including small scale solar power and battery storage.
[Continue reading…]When The Future Is Built by People You Don’t Like
October 11, 2025 2025-10-15T10:21:39 by
I was watching the NRL Grand Final with the lads on Sunday. Cracker of a game. Afterwards, we flicked over to the Singapore Grand Prix. Boring as batshit. So we started talking cars. Out of five of us, three had Teslas – me included. The other two owners love their cars. Cheap to run, great […]
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