[News] Why Ellenbrook gets so many blackouts compared to other suburbs, lately.

Problem behind repeat Ellenbrook blackouts located, potential fix in sight

ETA: The problem of the Ellenbrook power cuts will also be covered on 7 News tonight.

ETA 2: I found this quote from another update on the situation interesting:

"Western Power assures me it is not a question of system overload or insufficient capacity. They have now sent their testing equipment overseas to be recalibrated and checked and have now isolated the faulty cable i.e. taken it out of service." (Which seems like bullshit to me, but we'll see).

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[Wildspeak] Totems for the New Year

(originally posted in the Axis Mundi e-zine.)

Totems for the New Year

So often, totems are treated like accessories, animals that we show off to our like-minded friends, and that’s where the connection tends to end. But totems (of any kind) can have meaningful benefits outside of basic research into an animal’s meanings and behaviour.

Consider aligning yourself to animal totems or guides for the year ahead. What are you wanting to achieve? The messages of our animals friends are more than able to support us on our goals, and suggest new ones to boot.

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