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A Day to Remember Daniel Shirkie
MORE POWER TO THE PEOPLE
HORAN & BIRD LAUNCH AS ALTERNATIVE PROVIDER OF ENERGY FOR THE NORTH Daniel Shirkie THE make-up of the North Queensland and regional Queensland energy market looks set to get a massive shake-up courtesy of Horan and Bird. The company has already
announced a partnership with Next Business Energy in order to become a credible alternative to current energy provider Ergon, in the state’s North. But, according to founder John Horan and his brother Paul, the changes won’t stop
there, with an innovative new solution proposed to slash power bills. “Next Business Energy, our partner, are a very fastmoving innovative energy retailer who specialise in business energy” John said. The main innovation,
one that Horan and Bird are intent on bringing to North Queensland in numbers, is that of ‘peer-to-peer solar trading’. “That’s where you can install a solar system on your business and then you’ll be able to share that energy
LAST Sunday’s ANZAC Day may have been heralded by rain, but the turnout of the crowds coming together to commemorate and remember those who served wasn’t dampened by the conditions. Both Ayr and Home Hill experienced large crowds and a committed contingent of exservicemen and women. Allan Peterson, who was on deck for the Home Hill service, says the numbers in attendance were impressive. “From where I was standing, high up, it seemed like there were about 240-odd people, which is very, very good,” Mr Peterson said. “I’m hoping it may offer some good results and some comfort for some of those who are struggling.” SEE 8 BIG PAGES OF PHOTOS STARTING ON PAGE 10
with other businesses, other communities, even to your own home,” John said. “What we can do for the farming sector now, is what we believe they’ve always wanted and needed,” Paul Horan said. FULL STORY ON PAGE 03
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