Despite news of reduced electricity reliability and the Snowy Hydro project delays, the consumer (and roof-top solar) has become a powerful player in the Australian market, and is probably the biggest factor in chasing coal out of the grid. And, as we add batteries, electric vehicles, and kick gas out of the home with electrification we are reshaping the grid, the utility business and the gas industry.If this can be better “orchestrated”, then the reliability forecast will be improved considerably and less utility scale assets – big batteries, pumped hydro, and peaking gas – will be needed.https://reneweconomy.com.au/rooftop-solar-takes-even-bigger-bites-out-of-diminishing-coal-pie-but-can-it-be-con

GB Men have won gold at the 2023 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) European Championships by beating Spain 74:53 in the final.The squad confirmed their place at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games earlier in the tournament by winning a crucial semi-final against Germany.https://www.livingwithdisability.org/post/gb-wheelchair-basketball-teams-qualify-for-paris-2024-paralympic-games

The recent Labor conference passed a motion to establish an independent Australian Constitutional Commission to advocate for electoral reforms in our parliament. Our democracy needs more than this if it is to flourish.   We need a permanent body – a Constitutional Council or Commission – whose role is to promote the understanding of our constitution and its importance to our democracy, advocate for needed changes and ensure that the community understands and supports change before the costly referendum process is undertaken. This body should frame the question to be put to the public and the parliament then runs the process.https://www.ideaspies.com/posts/a-way-of-breaking-the-referendum-deadlock

World Dance for Humanity, a non for profit was founded by Dr. Janet Reineck in Santa Barbara, California  to provide funds and donations for those in need throughout the world. All monies go to  local charities and international organizations in Syria,  Rwanda and Ukraine. The group of dancers meet online and in person and travel together globally as part of their outreach. One such fundraiser is done before Halloween bringing together the local community and global community to dance as zombies to Michael Jackson's song "Thriller."This organization recently raised over $250,000 for Ukrainians needing school supplies, generators and clothing.

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