Letter from Melbourne – November 2023

Welcome to the November 2023 Edition of Letter from Melbourne The Letters keep subscribers abreast of recent developmentsinvolving government at a local, state and federal level. In short, Melbourne News and Comments… Don’t forget to update your subscription and please consider advertising with Affairs of State in our publications; Letter from Canberra and Letter from… Continue reading Letter from Melbourne – November 2023

Letter from Melbourne – October 2023

Welcome to the October 2023 Edition of Letter from Melbourne The Letters keep subscribers abreast of recent developmentsinvolving government at a local, state and federal level. In short, Melbourne News and Comments… Don’t forget to update your subscription and please consider advertising with Affairs of State in our publications; Letter from Canberra and Letter from… Continue reading Letter from Melbourne – October 2023

ChatGPT – Our Thoughts

When people talk about utilising ChatGPT or plain GPT – they are using Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.  Over the past 12 months they have become part of the lexicon.   So what are they?   Courtesy of ChatGPT:  “Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence technology that broadly describes machine learning systems capable of… Continue reading ChatGPT – Our Thoughts

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Are you aware of ACSC? cyber.gov.au

As a semi-technically literate person; or so I thought, it was great to attend a session organised by Maxsum Consulting. The topic was Cyber Security in the age of Artificial Intelligence.  A special guest was Dr Derek Bopping, First Assistant Director General, Head of Melbourne Office, Australian Signals Directorate. Takeaway Thoughts – With Thanks I was… Continue reading Are you aware of ACSC? cyber.gov.au

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Thermal Runaway in Battery Projects

What is Thermal Runaway? Last week’s large battery fire in Queensland has increased the focus on battery safety as we transition to renewables.  We explain lithium-ion risks in this article and we highlight the added safety provided by lithium titanate batteries.  Thermal runaway is a phenomenon in which the lithium-ion cell enters an uncontrollable, self-heating… Continue reading Thermal Runaway in Battery Projects

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Letter from Melbourne – September 2023

Welcome to the September 2023 Edition of Letter from Melbourne The Letters keep subscribers abreast of recent developmentsinvolving government at a local, state and federal level. In short, Melbourne News and Comments… Don’t forget to update your subscription and please consider advertising with Affairs of State in our publications; Letter from Canberra and Letter from… Continue reading Letter from Melbourne – September 2023

How fast to charge my EV?

Supposedly, by 2030, there will be over 350 million EVs in the world but there is still a few major factor that could put the brakes on this transition – the availability of sound charging infrastructure  and the ability to effectively power and store power for chargers. In Australia, big distances mean charging stations will… Continue reading How fast to charge my EV?

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Letter from Melbourne – August 2023

Welcome to the August 2023 Edition of Letter from Melbourne The Letters keep subscribers abreast of recent developmentsinvolving government at a local, state and federal level. In short, Melbourne News and Comments… Don’t forget to update your subscription and please consider advertising with Affairs of State in our publications; Letter from Canberra and Letter from… Continue reading Letter from Melbourne – August 2023

Letter from Melbourne – July 2023

Welcome to the July 2023 Edition of Letter from Melbourne Special Edition in Memory of Alistair Urquhart OAM The Letters keep subscribers abreast of recent developmentsinvolving government at a local, state and federal level. In short, Melbourne News and Comments… Don’t forget to update your subscription and please consider advertising with Affairs of State in… Continue reading Letter from Melbourne – July 2023

Letter from Melbourne – June 2023

Welcome to the June 2023 Edition of Letter from Melbourne The Letters keep subscribers abreast of recent developmentsinvolving government at a local, state and federal level. In short, Melbourne News and Comments… Don’t forget to update your subscription and please consider advertising with Affairs of State in our publications; Letter from Canberra and Letter from… Continue reading Letter from Melbourne – June 2023