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title: Saving hot water and costs during the Australian cost of living crisis
description: Vision Australia Radio - saving hot water and costs during the cost of living crisis. Peter Greco speaks with Bernard Emby from TouchGrid.
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# Saving hot water and costs during the Australian cost of living crisis

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