How to use a wood heater properly to limit smoke pollution, and why it matters
Robin Phillips was taking the bins out when his airways erupted with pain. The Launceston resident said he gasped for breath as smoke from a nearby wood heater scorched his eyes, nose and throat. He abandoned the rubbish and struggled back to the house. “I was like, ‘I can’t breathe,’” he said. “It was shocking.” […]
Winter has officially arrived in Australia. Here’s how to keep your home warm and power bills low
We’re officially in winter now, so that means cranking up the heaters and bracing for an eye-watering power bill. As households deal with cost-of-living woes and high electricity prices, we spoke to experts about how you can keep your bill down during winter — while staying warm. Here’s what they suggested. Shop around for a […]