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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 04/10/2026

No surprise. UK-based EV dealer Richard Symons finds a strong correlation between crude oil price and demand in the Used EV market over 2026. Here's the full commentary: youtu.be/EfvJh-vl36c #EVs #ElectricVehicles #UsedEVs #UK #CrudeOilPrice #UsedCarMarket #OilDependency

Chart highlighting the market price for Brent Cruide Oil over 2026 overlaid against an Autotrader market index measuring the demand for used EVs in the UK. The chart shows a strong correlation; as the price of oil increases demand shows a similar pattern.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 03/10/2026

Here's another initiative if you have an EV with the Vehicle to Grid (V2G) feature & an Amber Electric A/c Want to know more? Use my referral code and if you do sign up, we'd both (each) be eligible for a $120 bonus mates.amber.com.au/4PXKVWFA Credit: Electrify This #v2g #VehicletoGrid #Australia

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 02/10/2026

The NEM wholesale energy market does slip into the negative, but it's rarely sustained & less frequent in 2026 with battery capacity now able to swallow up most of that excess capacity (and get paid to take it). The suppliers most disadvantaged are the coal-fired plants unable to quickly switch off

Infographic illustrating the daily volatility of the wholesale (electrical) energy market up to mid 2025 in Victoria. It includes data on the depth/ peak of price spikes and number of incidents.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 29/09/2026

This is a VERY revealing chart for several reasons. But most importantly; the reasoning behind the push for more expensive coal, gas & nuclear falls flat. #renewableenergy #homebatteries #solarpower #windpower #australia #renewables

A chart that highlights the duck curve of wholesale energy prices in Australia vs time of day. Relative plots have been drawn for 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. The average wholesale price for 2026 is much lower than the prior years - not exceeding $100 per MWh at any time of the day whilst 2023 peaked at almost $300 per MWh at aprx 18:00

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 28/09/2026

Battery packs that can be swapped out quicker than it takes to refill with diesel. These trucks are being converted now by Janus Electric on the Central Coast of NSW. Who said Australia can't become a manufacturing (or re-manufacturing) powerhouse again or that we can't electrify if we need to?

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 27/09/2026

"Lord, take this gas from my stomach and put it in my tank instead." 🤣 Credit: Niya Xie #OilCrisis #FuelPrices #GasPrices

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 27/09/2026

One good "case in point" was this arson attack on a Tesla dealership earlier this year. Not one of the 3 EVs that were torched went into thermal runaway. In the ultimate irony, fossil fuels were required to light the fire/s.

A photo of a Tesla dealership showroom in Parramatta NSW that had been subject to an arson attack in April 2026. Three out of five vehicles (plus the showroom) suffered severe fire damage but did not go into thermal runaway.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 23/09/2026

It seems that diesel prices aren't coming down anytime soon. Nor is the average sea surface temperature in the Pacific Ocean - thanks to Super El Niño (mid 2026- #OilPrices #ElNino #PacificOcean #ClimateChange #SeaSurfaceTemperatures

A chart of the Daily Sea Surface Temperatures recorded in the Pacific Ocean compiled by the Climate Change Institute | Universite of Maine and published on climatereanalyzer.org

Dotted black lines are the averages recorded 1991-2020 & 1982-2010. Yellow line is 2025 (slightly below those averages) and red is 2026 (a massive increase since mid April).

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 23/09/2026

Looking forward to travelling more on these Electric buses. The local Kinetic bus depot in Sunshine West has updated their charging facilities to handle 66 buses in the first stage, with further provision up to 82 buses. #KineticBuses #ElectricBuses #renewables #EVs thedriven.io/2026/09/23/a...

A picture of the Kinetic bus depot in Sunshine West, Victoria AU - near Melbourne. Three overhead gantries can be seen which can provide electric charging facilities to multiple buses. Several buses can be seen both under the gantries and in the background.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 20/09/2026

What an EV owner's roof looks like during an oil crisis. 😎 #SolarPV #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #OilCrisis

An AI generated image of a tiled residential roof with a solar PV array affixed to it. On top of the PV panels we see approximately a dozen oil wells extracting energy into pipes along the side of the panels and presumably down the side of the house to an EV.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 19/09/2026

Welcome to spring in Victoria, AU; a sunny day with a max of 101% renewables expected today. If you are an 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 customer, your tariff is expected to drop as low as 6¢/kWh by 13:30 this afternoon My referral code: mates.amber.com.au/4PXKVWFA - there's a $120 credit for both of us if you do

A screenshot of the Amber Electric app taken at 08:16 on Sunday 20 September 2026, Postcode 3030. The current tariff is 9¢/kWh with 76% renewable energy in the grid.

Not seen in this screenshot is the lowest forecast tariff of 6¢/kWh expected at about 13:30 and maximum forecast renewables of 101% at about 11:30.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 16/09/2026

The base BYD Atto 1 Essential model is now 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 ($19,990 drive away in Vic, private registration). Nearest rival is the MG 3 Vibe (petrol), available from $20,990 drive-away. A decent vehicle: 5-Star ANCAP rating, their new Blade battery & 220 km range. #BYD

External image of the BYD Atto 1 Essential model - available from AUD $19,990 drive-away in Australia.

An internal image of the BYD Atto 1 Essential model.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 14/09/2026

Solar & battery gurus, Lightning Energy explaining the maths behind battery prices and how to get a shorter ROI on your investment. Use my referral code if you're interested in finding out more about Amber's dynamic pricing model - we'd both be eligible for a $120 bonus: mates.amber.com.au/4PXKVWFA

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 10/09/2026

Oil has surged back past USD $100 per barrel overnight as the "forever war" drags into its 6th month. Bad news in the coming weeks for Aussie motorists that are still reliant on fossil fuels. ⛽ #IranWar #OilDependency #OilPrice #RenewableEnergy #EVs

Infographic showing the current price for Brent Crude Oil at $101.29

Graph for Brent Crude Oil over the past 6 months.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 07/09/2026

Here's a smart solution that can turn your Tesla Model Y into a portable foldaway bed. Crafted with a soft corduroy surface it offers a premium feel ensuring durability and easy cleaning. ✅ Here's my affiliate link: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4VIYYiZ No extra cost to you & it supports this page.

Image of a fold-away travel mattress specifically designed for the Tesla Model Y Juniper 2025. It offers a secure and comfortable fit and ideal support during travel or rest stops.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 06/09/2026

Just a reminder of where we are so far in 2026. 1. Melbourne Vic AU has just had its warmest winter EVER - as far back as records go 2. Globally (with 4 months of the year to go) we're on track to record the 3rd hottest year EVER. 10 out of the hottest 10 years ever have been since 2014. #Climate

A graph recording the sea surface temperature anomolies from 1982 to 2026 (using the average 1991-2000 temperatures as baseline).

2026 began the year at aprx -0.5° to -0.6° below the baseline but has climbed rapidly and is now at +2.6° above the baseline in early September.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 04/09/2026

More good news. Here's the second one: EV sales continue to grow as a percentage of new car sales - DESPITE a shrinking market overall. Almost 1 in 4 new vehicle sales is now 100% battery powered and more than 1 in 2 at least part-electric. #ElectricVehicles #Australia #MotorVehicleSales #EV

Line graph produced by the Electric Vehicle Council titled: "For the first time, electric outsold every other fuel type". It covers Australian vehicle sales by vehicle type from January to August 2026. For August 2026 Electric vehicles reached 25.6% of the market (reaching #1 for the first time) followed by Petrol 24.4%, Diesel 22.3%, hybrid 17.7% and PHEV 10.0%

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 29/08/2026

Renewables get cheaper over time while nuclear gets more expensive. Credit: electrifythis.com.au #RenewableEnergy #Australia #NuclearPower #WindPower #SolarEnergy #CSIRO

Infographic of Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) data comparing Nuclear Power vs Renewables. Nuclear gets more expensive starting at $155/MWh in 2024-25 to $228/MWh in 2044-45. On the RHS of the graphic, we have wind starting at $75/MWh in 2024-25 reducing 51% to $37/MWh in 2044-45 and solar starting at $53/MWh in 2024-25 reducing 58% to $22/MWh in 2044-45. Data source CSIRO GenCost 2024-25

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 27/08/2026

Here's an Aussie perspective on running costs for an ICE vehicle vs EV in 2026. Remember that the "cost of ownership" isn't just restricted to the purchase price. If you own a vehicle for long enough, an ICE will likely cost a multiple of what the vehicle initially cost at the dealership. #EV

Infographic showing total cost of ownership of an Internal Combustion Vehicle vs an Electric Vehicle over a 10-year period in Australia. 10-year fuel cost for an ICE is $25,080 vs $360 for the Electric vehicle.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 18/08/2026

If you only need a smaller system then consider this 2kWh battery. This will save $$$ but still produce 2000 Watts through 3 AC output sockets: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2Qgi8vt

Photo of a camper with her back to the camera sitting at a table with a coffee cup and a portable 2kWh Lithium Ion Battery 110-240V portable charger with 2000W supply.

In the background we can see a camper van with the rear hatch open, several more recreational vehicles, trees and a mountain range in the distance.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 18/08/2026

Have a close look at the label on your next bottle of Aussie wine. This little mark on a bottle represents a set of independently verified sustainability practices that 96% of wineries have passed. 58/ 65 of wine regions are covered. #Sustainability #Wines www.diningandcooking.com/2775320/70-p...

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 15/08/2026

The Australian government has budgeted almost $12B to bolster our fuel security, but we will remain vulnerable to disruption in oil supplies. Maybe the better answer is to electrify our transport fleet instead? #electrictruck #oildependency #roadtransport #australia www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

An infographic of the Australian federal government's 2026 budget allocation for fuel security. Only $40.5M has been allocated to electrify the Australia Post fleet.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 08/08/2026

Aussie EV & PHEV sales continue to increase in a declining new vehicle market, thanks to the #ForeverWar. #EVs #ElectricVehicles #Australia #NewCarSales

Infographic that shows comparative new vehicle sales in Australia from mid 2025 to 2026. Battery Electric +134%, Plug-in Hybrid +118%, Hybrid +11%, Petrol -25%, Diesel -15%.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 07/08/2026

This is great news on the renewable energy front, albeit in this instance the main beneficiaries are businesses & owners of commercial property in Australia. 👍 ##RenewableEnergy #Australia #Solar #CommercialSolar Credit: www.facebook.com/TheNationalA...

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 30/07/2026

It's the insurance industry that is forcing governments to act on climate change. Hotter temperatures deviating above the historical mean results in more disasters, claims - and ultimately properties that can no longer be insured. Data & video infographic compiled by NASA. #CO2 #ClimateChange

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 24/07/2026

How is your week going? Probably not that good if you haven't started to consider an EV for transportation. #ElectricVehicles #Oilprice #BrentCrude #IranWar #ForeverWar

Market chart showing a continual increase in the price of Brent Crude oil selling at aprx USD $90 per barrel on 20 July 2026 to a peak of $101.85 on 23 July 2026

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 20/07/2026

How soon before we see an EV road user charge? IMHO most drivers see this as fair, but it does need to be equitable. A phased-in approach (to avoid discouraging EV sales) and a charge based on vehicular weight is the best solution. #ev #electricvehicles #australia #roadusercharge

Infographic showing a projected decline in fuel excise revenue in comparison to alcohol excise and tobacco exist which are also declining.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 18/07/2026

Australian home battery installations down to ~20K per month following the revamp of the Federal government's incentive program. Not totally unexpected. The response up to that point was unsustainable considering the govt's target was 2 Mil installations over 5 years www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...

Graph showing installation numbers, per month, since the start of the Cheaper Home Batteries Program in Australia. The first month started at 25,627 and then climbed to 80,364 by April 2026. In May 2026 the installation rate fell to 20,980 and June 2026 18,826.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 14/07/2026

Imagine being PAID to consume excess electricity. Yes, it's possible if you're on Amber Electric's dynamic wholesale tariff. This is a screenshot from an Amber user from Sat 12 Jul. She reported that she topped up the home battery from 45% to full for 30¢ and was now earning money to charge the EV

A screenshot submitted by a member in the Amber Users' FB group from last Saturday (12 July 2026). It shows a negative tariff of -2¢/kWh at about 12:42 (Postcode 5105). She reported that she topped up the home battery from 45% to full for 30¢ and was now earning money to charge the EV.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 04/07/2026

I'm amazed in Australia when people COMPLAIN about our new #SolarSharerScheme (free electricity from the grid for 3hrs per day if you opt in) because they're "not home during the middle of the day". Then they'll queue for up to 15 hours whenever there's another oil crisis. 🙄 #Russia #FuelCrisis

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 04/07/2026

Are you one of the 40% that already have Solar PV but detest the chore of cleaning them? It does matter: · Light dust - 5 to 10% efficiency loss, · Heavy grime, bird droppings etc - up to 25–30%. Keep them clean with a Telescopic Electric Cleaning Roller brush: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3ctzCfF

Image of a Solar PV owner or maintenance worker cleaning panels using a Telescopic Rod High Efficiency Solar Panel Electric Cleaning Roller Brush.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 02/07/2026

The Australian Federal Government's new Solar Sharer scheme gives households 3 pricing options for their electricity consumption. www.facebook.com/permalink.ph... #SolarSharerScheme #Australia #RenewableEnergy #AmberElectric #FreeElectricity

Infographic showing the charging curve for home batteries with a window to free electricity between 11am and 2pm daily.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 29/06/2026

There are some conditions & "catches", but suffice to say this will be of greatest benefit to those who own or can invest in home batteries and/or EV. Recharge those for free and use up the stored energy during the peak hours in the evening & early morning next day www.energy.gov.au/rebates/sola...

Image of two hands with finger extended in a heart shape. The sun is shining in the space through the middle of the image.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 29/06/2026

The countdown is on with about 48 hrs until residents in NSW, SA & S/E Qld can access the Aussie govt's Solar Sharer Offer: 𝟑 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 in the middle of the day. Importantly, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲 & households can receive up to 24 kWh of free electricity daily.

A graphical representation of electricity demand vs production in the grid - with an excess of solar power that typically appears in the middle of the day. The curve created usually is reminiscent of a duck shape, hence the name "duck curve".

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 20/06/2026

Australia's average temperatures 1880-2025 represented as a bar-code. #ClimateChange #Australia #AverageTemperatures

Infographic image depicting average temperature deviations recorded across Australia since 1880 (till 2025). Below "average" appears in blue and above average temperatures appear as red. Neutral appears as white.

Most of the chart up to the 1980s appears in various shades of blue, whilst the right side of the chart (since 1980) is almost all in red with only a few exceptions.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 19/06/2026

The Liberal National coalition continues to follow One Nation down the fossil-fuel rabbit hole. 😮 #CoalPower #NuclearPower #AustralianPolitics #RenewableEnergy www.facebook.com/reel/1653517...

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 17/06/2026

The New Zealand version of bogan/ redneck 🤣 Credit: Electric Orchardist #WindEnergy #EVs #ElectricFarms #NewZealand #drifting

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 15/06/2026

BYD's Flash charger delivers up to 1,500 kW of charging power - effectively providing a charging rate of ~100km per minute. Equivalent to or better than most ICE vehicles. It's been in China for a while and is now being rolled out in the EU. #EVs #ElectricVehicles #RenewableEnergy #FlashCharger

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 08/06/2026

How the transition to EVs is progressing in Australia. A 5-year overview [2021 to 2026] Non-electrified vehicles have seen their share of new deliveries fall fall from 91% to under 60%. Source: Mike Costello, Cox Automotive via LinkedIn #EVs #ElectricVehicles #RenewableEnergy #CarSales #Australia

Info-graphic and table highlighting the change in EV and ICE sales between 2021 and 2026.

In 2021 petrol ICE cars were 57% of new deliveries in Australia, whereas today they're at 33%. Diesels had 34% whereas today they have 27%. Combined, non-electrified vehicles have seen their share of new deliveries fall fall from 91% to under 60%.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 05/06/2026

Hardly surprising. EV sales are now at 20% of the Aussie new car market and IMHO probably reached a tipping point. #EVs #ElectricVehicles #Australia #MotorVehicleSales www.facebook.com/myNRMA/posts...

An infographic titled " Top Selling Vehicles in Australia in May 2026". The top selling vehicle was the Tesla Model Y with 5,606 units sold.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 01/06/2026

Lifetime emissions for an EV vs fossil fuel vehicle. #co2emmissions #renewableenergy

Comparison infographic for lifetime CO2 emissions for an EV vs ICE vehicle. Source: ICCT

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 20/05/2026

In an apartment? Keen to electrify? There are ways! Come along to this event in Footscray Vic on 10 June to find out more. Electrify Maribyrnong will be there with friends High Life Living and Owners Corporation Network. Get your tickets here: events.humanitix.com/apartment #Melbourne #Australia

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 06/05/2026

1 in 6 new vehicle sales is now for an EV. The Australian auto market is gearing up for an energy transition. #Australia #electricvehicles #ev #carmarket

Infographic for Australian new car sales in April 2026, recording EV sales at 16.46% of the Australian market.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 26/04/2026

The energy transition looks different in every country, but it is happening globally. #EnergyTransition #ElectricVehicles #evs #hybridvehicles #oildependency

Infographic titled "EVs are dominating new car sales in some countries, while others are slower to transition". 12 charts are shown tracking percentage of new car sales in Norway, Netherlands, China, UK, France, Thailand, Germany, Indonesia, South Korea, US, India & Brazil from 2018 to early 2026.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 17/04/2026

Aussie economist & author Steve Keen talks about oil dependency and our global over-reliance on it for food production and transport. We have no choice but to transition to renewables. It's not an easy road, but it's better than changing nothing. #OilDependency #NoFarmsNoFood

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 11/04/2026

Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie breaks down the absurdity of calls for more oil drilling (fracking) in Australia. #DrillBabyDrill #OilDependency

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 10/04/2026

Don't fall for the spin about EVs being a fire hazard in your garage. Can you imagine the carnage here if those vehicles had been fuel of petroleum based fuels? 🤔 #Tesla #Arson #FireBombing #ElectricVehicles #EVs #FireRisk #ThermalRunaway #Australia

An image taken in the aftermath of an arson attack on a Tesla dealership in Parramatta NSW, AU. The image depicts 3 badly burnt Tesla vehicles in a showroom adjacent to 2 more Tesla vehicles without any apparent damage.

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