Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementNationalMore than half of Australians are minimising heating in their homes to dodge hefty power bills.Updated July 10, 2026 — 6:48am,first published 6:44amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:43Rock-star reception for India's PMVideo icon0:55US launches new strikes on IranVideo icon8:40NRLW Highlights: Sharks v Broncos - Round 2Video icon0:38AFL star penalised for controversial new ruleAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Households avoiding winter home heating
More than half of Australians are minimising heating in their homes to dodge hefty power bills.








