Victoria is facing an energy crisis with extreme conditions over the next 24 hours.
And power supply reliability is an even bigger issue since the recent fires destroyed thousands of power poles leaving communities without electricity when they needed it most.
The companies rebuilding the network say they’re now looking at alternatives to traditional power lines to help fire-proof small towns.
But the question is whether it’s affordable.
Ashleigh Aldridge reports.
Image: flickr/Brian Henry Thompson
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