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They’re lighting the way With flames piercing the air, the first leg of the Special Olympics Victorian State Games was opened by the Victoria Law Enforcement Torch Run, to begin a weekend filled with sports and camaraderie in the City of Casey. Through Saturday 6 July and Sunday 7 July, more than 13 sports were played by athletes with intellectual disabilities from across the country. The torch enters the building with the Victoria Law Enforcement Torch Run, a momentous entry for the weekend. (Stewart Chambers: 416905)
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Backing nuclear By Cam Lucadou-Wells South East manufacturers are emphatically backing nuclear energy, according to a recent peak-body members survey. Of more than 190 South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) surveyed members, 71 per cent were strongly in favour of including nuclear power into the energy mix. Also, 61 per cent strongly agreed that nuclear was a cost-effective and reliable energy source for manufacturers, and 66 per cent
had a “strongly positive” opinion of the energy source for industry. About 14 per cent of members were strongly opposed to the propositions. The results put SEMMA and its members firmly in favour of the federal Liberal-Nationals Coalition’s proposal for nuclear generators across the country, including the La Trobe Valley in Gippsland. The idea has been strongly opposed by the Labor state and federal governments. SEMMA president Peter Angelico said “the
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nuclear option has merit when we are talking about a long-term zero-emission consistent energy supply”. “Globally, there are 32 countries using nuclear power (a total of 440 reactors) and many have successfully combined these energy inputs, solved waste concerns and ensured an efficient, consistent, cost-effective, safe and sustainable energy supply for everyone. “Australia must move forward in our energy choices to remain globally competitive for the sake of our manufacturing industry that currently employs 803,000 nationally.”
SEMMA chief executive Honi Walker said manufacturing needed a “consistent, reliable baseload energy supply”. “That is in danger if policy makers ignore this fact”. Ms Walker said there was not enough renewable energy in the current system to support manufacturing – or domestic users. “Renewables can provide part of that supply, but it is an intermittent supply and batteries do not generate energy – they only store it.” Continued page 4
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