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Jean Osanz – Piora
We came to this house in June 2017. It is located in Piora, near Casino. We spent the first two weeks shivering with two electric oil heaters running flat out since there was no heating and no insulation. The first job I did was to open up the roof space and lay rock wool all…

April e-news
Autumn is known as the “transitional” season – a great time to reflect on the necessary changes underway in our community to create a safe future and safe climate. We extend our warmest wishes to everyone affected by the floods. As a community, we must adapt together to the challenges of climate change, and it was heartening…

Enter Zero Emissions Byron Electric Vehicle survey – and win a chance to drive a Tesla for a day
As the EV Expo proposed for 7 November had to be postponed due to COVID, community group Zero Emissions Byron (ZEB) has launched a survey designed to find out what barriers prevent NSW Northern Rivers residents from buying an electric vehicle (EV). The survey seeks to understand exactly what people would like to know about…

Modular & Tiny Homes and Flood Resilient Flooring
As our Council calls for the NSW Flood Inquiry to increase its terms of reference to include landslips, many people who’s homes suffered extreme levels of damage are grappling with what and how to rebuild. Technology allows us to research far and wide but nothing beats getting the chance to see first hand products and…

Tiles instead of skirting boards
From the article in the Guardian below, Paddington (Brisbane) resident Rusty is quoted regarding the clean up after his flood adapted unit was inundated in the recent event: “Because of the way they’d tiled the place I was able to put a hose right through my unit,” he said. “Really there was no structural damage…

Electric utes are here and the Climate Council is the place to find infographics!
Electric utes have arrived in Australia and more brands are set to start delivering their electric models over the next two years. Check out the Climate Council’s article about it here and while you’re checking out their site make sure you have a look at their infographics they are excellent! Like this one: