⏱️This edition of the National Account’s newsletter is a four-minute read.
👋 G’day everyone, Archie here.
Today we’re talking plug-in solar panels and an Australian media company based in Malta.
For a while I’ve been seeing posts from the “Australia Daily” account, and a bunch of people I know follow it. But as someone who works in the media, I had no idea who was behind it.
So I did some digging 🗞️.
Folia Media Limited
What is that?
Australia Daily and New Zealand Daily have well over half a million followers across Instagram and Facebook.
They don’t appear to name any journalists and I couldn’t find any sign of original reporting.
The pages are run by Folia Media Ltd, a company registered in Malta, which is ultimately owned by two men listed as Australian, according to company records in Malta and Cyprus. Neither responded to questions by deadline.
For my full rundown check out today’s video:
Plug-in panels 🤓
You can already buy a solar panel that hangs off your balcony and plugs into a power point, but it’s not legal to use one in Australia. Western Australia has started consultation on a safety standard, the first step towards changing that. Experts say electrician costs, strata approval and renters’ rights still stand in the way.
Watch my rundown below:
Did you recognise Australia Daily? Would you use a balcony solar panel? Let me know by replying to this email with your thoughts, feedback and news tips.
I’ll be back on Wednesday.
Cheers, Archie