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The Border Watch : October 29th 2013
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NEWS TIPS newsroom@tbw.com.au NEWS 11 ADVERTORIAL Financing Solar, does it add up? Solar Power for your home or business can be a signifi cant investment. It can be frustra ng for property owners that have recognised the benefi ts of Solar but cannot aff ord to make a commitment due to cash fl ow constraints. This o en leaves property owners, caught in a situa on where they are enduring expensive and ever increasing energy costs, which further reduces their capacity to go solar and slash their energy costs. SURVEY: Waterbirds in the Coorong region will be monitored from a low-fl ying plane this week. Waterbird survey to give wetland health insight WATERBIRD species in the Coorong will be counted this week as part of a long-running aerial survey. The surveys are conducted from a low-fl ying plane each October in one of the nation’s largest wildlife surveys covering 2000 wetlands. Starting yesterday, the University of New South Wales will survey the Coorong until tomorrow. Changes in the distribution and abundance of 50 waterbird species, including threatened species and the health of rivers and wetlands are monitored in the federally-funded surveys. The aerial survey provides an important snapshot, according to Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth region manager Janice Goodwins. “The information provided on waterbirds, wetlands and rivers is invaluable to agencies and programs such as ours,” she said. “Changes in waterbird num- bers provide a tangible way of indicating and measuring change in the ecological health of river and wetland systems. “Importantly, the long-term data provides essential baseline information to help us asses changes and impacts on the environment, particularly our wetlands and rivers.” RFDS donations soar THE Mount Gambier Royal Flying Doctor Service Support Group is on track to break fundraising targets following continued support from the community. With the group expected to surpass last year’s tally of $55,000, donations are continuing to roll in for the important medical aviation organisation. The Lakes Rotary Club of Mount Gambier is the latest organisation to support the group by donating $2000. Support group president Chris Driscoll said the Royal Flying Doctor Service was a pivotal service in the region, which helped save lives during medical emergencies. She said the service recorded 903 landings in the South East in 2012, including 496 in Mount Gambier. “That is more than one a day in Mount Gambier,” said Ms Driscoll, who explained the service covered outlying South East towns such as Kingston, Millicent and Naracoorte. She said it cost the service $6m to purchase new planes and these aircraft needed to be fi tted with specialist medical equipment. “The donations help support the purchase and I thank the Lakes Rotary Club for its support,” Ms Driscoll said. Explaining the service did gain government funding, she said it was “never enough” given the significant cost of purchasing and operating aircraft. “It is not enough to keep everything going,” Ms Driscoll said. She said it was pivotal the service was well-funded given it performed medical evacuations to Adelaide during emergencies such as road accidents or people suffering heart attacks or strokes. Finance can be helpful in this situa on and now there are products in the market that do make the numbers stack up. However, just like any industry, there are good and bad products. Choose wisely and seek advice from a professional. “Tradi onal” loans, much like a car loan are now available for Solar Systems and the fi nance charges on top of the system pricing s ll makes some of these solu ons very a rac ve, with fast payback periods and a cash posi ve situa on from the outset. Mount Gambier support group on track for record donations Make sure you speak to an expert and choose a product that meets your specifi c situa on and requirements. Most Solar companies can help arrange fi nance through a third party company. GENEROUS: Chris Driscoll, from the Royal Flying Doctor Support Group, receives a $2000 donation from John Sandercock from the Lakes Rotary Club of Mount Gambier. “People see the service in the community,” she said. “When people see planes fl ying over Mount Gambier at odd times, you now it is the Royal Flying Doctor Service.” She said the service was celebrating its milestone 85th anniversary this year. “It helps 270,00 patients in Australia every year - that is someone every two minutes,” she said. “We are grateful for all the donations we receive.” The Border Watch, Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 11 626721
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