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Yes, Victoria’s efforts to wean households off gas have been dialled back. But it’s still real progress

New plans to get Victoria off gas are less ambitious. But they will still cut energy bills and accelerate the shift away from gas.

Trivess Moore

Double-glazing keeps homes at pleasant temperatures without much need for heating or cooling. But history and cost mean they’re rare in Australia.

Ten years ago, a late-night cigarette started a fire that spread rapidly up 13 storeys on the Lacrosse apartment building in Melbourne. The...