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Brendan Nelson – A man of many Parties

admin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:44:46 +0000

Dr Brendan Nelson talks about the party he will cease to lead in the coming election.

Duration : 0:0:6

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Australian Nation Anthem – Advance Australia Fair

admin — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:44:02 +0000

Australian Nation Anthem – Advance Australia Fair.. Aus United – “A Place For All Australians” Join Aus United Today: http://main.ausunited.vlexo.com

Duration : 0:3:37

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Better Place Australia Video

admin — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:54:33 +0000

The Opportunity

Better Place Australia is part of a global company dedicated to zero emissions driving.

We will enable the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia by providing the infrastructure and services that make it easy, affordable and attractive for motorists to adopt and drive electric vehicles.

We are working with car and battery manufacturers to ensure a complete, efficient and compelling solution built around desirable EVs equipped with a new generation of safe, recyclable and reliable lithium-ion batteries. Our electric charging system, infrastructure and services will effectively replace those currently provided by the $20B retail petroleum industry to support petrol engine cars.

The switch to EVs will allow drivers to experience both the convenience of starting each day with a full tank and the exhilaration of smooth, quiet, and powerful acceleration. Drivers will no longer have to worry about fluctuating petrol prices, or be concerned that they are adversely affecting the air their family breathes or the climate of the planet. They can also enjoy the economic benefits of lower maintenance and longer life cycles of simpler and more reliable motors. The benefits of this transition for Australia will be dramatic: from cleaner air and lower emissions, to a stronger economy with more jobs and a healthier future for the car manufacturing and renewable energy sectors.

Duration : 0:5:57

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Peak Oil on ABC Stateline in Victoria

admin — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:55:11 +0000

An interview with Phil Hart from the Australian ociation for the Study of Peak Oil and Gas on ABC Stateline TV in Victoria (Australia).

Originally posted on Youtube by philhart55

Duration : 0:5:7

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Inexpensive Wedding Photography

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:56:59 +0000

At Inexpensive Wedding Photography, we believe that the only thing you should be committed to on your wedding day is your partner. Not be committed to debt &

Duration : 0:4:33

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Boom and Bust – Western Australian Style Part 2 of 2

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:28:07 +0000

22 Feb 2009 Boom and Bust in Western Australia as a large nickel plant is closed by BHP and it's effect on a small little town. …

Duration : 0:8:3

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ABC QandA 2008 S1E5 Part 6/6

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:51:58 +0000

Cheryl returns Thursday, 19 June Freshly back in Australia, former leader of the Australian Democrats Cheryl Kernot joined istant Treasurer Chris Bowen, Shadow Minister for Justice Christopher Pyne, Ashfield Liberal council member Nick Adams, and, television presenter, radio host and comedian Julia Zemiro. Watch Video Download Video Punters were not happy this week. They were calling for an improved public transport system, rebates for anyone using alternative energies, and the use of …

Duration : 0:8:39

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30,000Kms later some Happy Campers return!!

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:55:18 +0000

Axel & Suzanne from Germany share a laugh with Hendru (Dutchie)who sold them the car that took them 30000 kms around Australia in just over 6 months. YYJ578 a Ford Falcon EB series II statiownagon. They paid $3900 in April and Did the buyback with Hendru today 22/10. The buyback Price was $1170 (30%). Do the sums, include the cost of petrol and tell me if there’s a cheap way of doing 30000kms in Australia on a bus or tour!!!!

Duration : 0:1:20

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Running Your Engine on Recycled Veggie Oil

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:56:06 +0000

CHEN:
And vegetable oil can be used in diesel car engines as a cheaper and greener alternative to fossil fuel. It is fast growing in popularity among Australians. Here is the story of a DIY biofuel user.

STORY:
For Sean Wright from Berowra in northern Sydney, Australia, fueling his car is not a matter of visiting his local petrol station. Instead, he fills his car up at home with an unlikely alternative –vegetable oil.

With a little know-how, making the switch to vegetable oil is a relatively easy process. Wright filters his oil in barrels, then converts the filter in his engine.

Wright says vegetable oil runs more smoothly and quietly than diesel.

When he needs more, he simply visits his local restaurant or fish and chip shop to pick up their unwanted oil.

[Sean Wright, DIY Biofuel User]:
“It’s cheaper so I can get the vegetable oil from the restaurants– they don’t want it so they give it to me for for free. There is quite a lot of effort involved with the filtering and the conversion of the vehicle but there’s a number of reasons and the environmental side is definitely one of them.”

Robert Fyvie from the Biofuel Users ociation in Australia says he’s noticed a rise in the number of people using vegetable oil and bio-diesel.

[Robert Fyvie, Biofuel Users ociation]:
“Particularly in the last month, there has been a lot more interest in bio-fuels as peak oil is hitting and the price of oil is going up.”

However the carbon emissions saved through the use of biofuel can be offset if forests are cut down to make way for biofuel crop plantations.

[Mark Disendorf, Environmental Studies Lecturer]:
“Overseas in Indonesia and Malaysia and other parts of Southeast Asia they are clearing vast areas of jungle and planting palm trees so they can produce lots of biodiesel for the European market from palm oil. But this is really devastating. Clearing the jungle not only destroys the biodiversity, the animal life and plant life but it also produces very big amounts of greenhouse gas emissions so this is not an ecologically sustainable pathway.”

It seems for the moment, though, biofuel is certainly sustainable at a local level, like Wright’s. The oil he uses is waste, and was going to be thrown out anyway, so he can drive happy knowing he is helping reduce his carbon footprint.

Duration : 0:2:20

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Motorists Driven to Queue for Fuel

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:58:05 +0000

Cheap petrol is being sold across the nation – with more than a dozen service stations dropping their fuel prices under a dollar a litre.

The cheap petrol campaign was organised by independent petrol stations to put pressure on international oil giants.

Emma Pickworth has this report.

Duration : 0:0:54

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