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Premium Content Batteries thrown in bin spark tip fire

RESIDENTS have been urged not to throw batteries in the bin after two fires broke out at the Ballina tip earlier in the...

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30th Sept. 2020 9:09 AM

Two fires at the Ballina tip were sparked by batteries being put in domestic bins.

Premium Content $2 Billion battery plant finds perfect spot in Qld

A $2 billion battery plant is confirming the city’s suitability for large-scale manufacturing.

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12th April 2019 7:04 AM

A view of the office for the lithium-ion battery plant proposed for a site near Woodstock.

Smoke alarm saves unit from serious fire damage

At about 3.15pm, Hervey Bay fire fighters were called to the Ladbroke Cres unit after neighbours heard the alarm.

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27th May 2016 11:05 AM

PROTECT YOURSELF: Senior firefighters from the Lismore Fire Station – Tommy Day, Greg Marker, Scott Peterson and Erin Rampling – reminding people to change their smoke alarm batteries.

Australia’s a hot market for solar batteries

THE advances being made in home battery storage could lead to Australia becoming the world’s number one market for solar...

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21st Oct. 2015 10:10 AM

COMING: Efficient batteries for storing the energy created by rooftop solar panels look like a game changer.

New theory blames lithium batteries for MH370 loss

A SIMPLE new theory for MH370’s disappearance points the finger directly at the 221kg of lithium ion batteries on board.

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29th June 2015 8:06 AM

Binoculars and batteries stolen from forestry fire tower

OFFENDERS have stolen a pair of binoculars and nine-volt batteries from Tuan State Forest’s fire tower.

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28th April 2014 11:04 AM

Don't be a fool, change the batteries in your smoke alarms

QUEENSLAND Fire and Emergency Services are urging residents to change the batteries in their smoke alarms on April 1 as...

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01st April 2014 11:04 AM

Inspector Jon Webb from Maleny Fire Station reminds residents to be fire safe and change your smoke alarm batteries on April 1.