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Learn to Love the Dark

Australia's new energy plan beggars belief

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James Macpherson
Jul 22, 2026
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There was a time when politicians promised cheaper electricity.

Then they promised cleaner electricity.

Now they’ve settled on something much more achievable … teaching Australians to enjoy sitting in the dark.

According to the latest energy wisdom, we’ve been a unreasonable in expecting electricity to work every time we flick the switch.

An article in today’s Adelaide Advertiser encourages South Australians to be open to “occasional” power outages if they want lower power bills …

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