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Dam breach technology provides lifesaving data

The risk posed by the potential failure of a dam is often poorly understood and hundreds, if not thousands of dams around the world with...

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'You can't keep arguing this is just a cycle':Farmers struggling to manage impacts of climate change

Peter Mailler is a third-generation farmer but if the effects of climate change continue on their current path, he doesn't expect anyone...

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Bundaberg Macadamia Nut and Sugar Cane Farm save energy

QFF Energy Savers program identified a tariff change which saves the Bundaberg farmer $11,000 annually. Additional savings included...

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Top Tips for irrigators

QFF Energy Savers program have helped farmers identify where they can make savings. Their top tips for irrigators are: Understand energy...

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Mareeba farmer reduce energy cost by downsizing pumps

A citrus and avocado farm in Mareeba reduced pumping costs by downgrading the pump size from 45kW to 18kW as friction was causing...

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Remote grazier goes offgrid

A renewable power ‘pod’ combines solar, battery storage and a generator is being installed on a farm in north-west Queensland. The aim is...

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Solar makes good business sense at Dobinsons in Rockhampton

The benefits of installation solar at Dobinsons Springs and Suspension in Rockhampton include: 517 kWh solar system Power bill reduction...

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National Clean Technologies Conference and Exhibition

The National Clean Technologies Conference & Exhibition was officially launched by Mayor Mark Jamieson. The conference will take place...

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