Category Archives: Finance

Power Plays

Posted on December 5, 2019 by jonstrachan

Earlier this week the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) advised there could well be power blackouts in the upcoming summer, especially in Victoria. They predict there could be one million households affected by rolling stoppages. These predictions already take into … Continue reading →

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Council Budgeting 101

Posted on September 29, 2019 by jonstrachan

The Rates Challenge Local Government Elections, naturally, produce a community focus around Council Rates; this election is no exception as some new Fremantle candidates have pushed the popularist Zero Rate Rise button. I believe it is timely to hold Community … Continue reading →

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Power Play #2

Posted on September 6, 2017 by jonstrachan

This morning’s hot media topic is energy security on the back of AGL’s decision to close the Liddell power station in 2022. The government is blaming the opposition and the same old blame game goes on. The decision was not … Continue reading →

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AA Debt

Posted on March 8, 2017 by jonstrachan

The State Election looms this weekend, and I expect everyone is sick of being told who to vote for, so I won’t.  However, I’d like to focus on a crucial State issue that’s had little media – Our State debt. … Continue reading →

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