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Where to buy bioethanol fuel in Australia
Australia

Where to buy bioethanol fuel in Australia

Bioethanol fireplace fuel is sold across Australia by specialist online suppliers, fireplace retailers and some hardware and appliance stores. Here is where to buy...

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What does a bioethanol fire cost to run in Australia?
Australia

What does a bioethanol fire cost to run in Australia?

A four-hour evening with a bioethanol fire costs roughly A$6 to A$36 in fuel in Australia, depending on the burner and how high you...

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Are bioethanol fireplaces legal in Australia? The safety standard explained
Australia

Are bioethanol fireplaces legal in Australia? The safety standard explained

Yes, bioethanol fireplaces are legal in Australia, provided they meet the national safety standard that has applied since 2017. Here is what the standard...

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Wood smoke rules in Launceston and regional Australia: what they mean for your fireplace
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Wood smoke rules in Launceston and regional Australia: what they mean for your fireplace

Launceston has a 15-year plan to cut wood smoke and health groups want a national approach. Here is what is changing for wood heaters...

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Going all-electric? How to keep a real flame
All-electric

Going all-electric? How to keep a real flame

More Australian homes are going all-electric, by choice or by rule. A bioethanol fire is the one way to keep a real, burning flame...

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Canberra's wood heater phase-out: how to keep a real flame
Australia

Canberra's wood heater phase-out: how to keep a real flame

The ACT Government has set a goal of phasing out wood heaters by 2045 and pays households to remove them. Here is where the...

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No gas in your new Victorian home? How to still have a real fire
Australia

No gas in your new Victorian home? How to still have a real fire

New homes in Victoria can no longer connect to gas, and from 2027 every new home must be all-electric. Here is how to keep...

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What size ethanol fireplace do you need? A room size guide
Australia

What size ethanol fireplace do you need? A room size guide

Work out your room volume, check it against each burner's minimum, then match the heat output to how you will use the fire.

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Can you put a hanging fireplace in an apartment in Australia?
Apartments

Can you put a hanging fireplace in an apartment in Australia?

Often, yes. A bioethanol hanging fire needs no flue or gas line, which removes the usual barriers. What decides it is the ceiling, the...

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Bioethanol vs gas fireplace in Australia: which suits your home?
Australia

Bioethanol vs gas fireplace in Australia: which suits your home?

Gas gives more sustained heat but needs a gas line and a flue. Bioethanol needs neither, which is why it suits apartments, renovations and...

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How much does a suspended fireplace cost in Australia?
Australia

How much does a suspended fireplace cost in Australia?

A hanging bioethanol fireplace delivered to Australia starts from about A$3,760 for the Cocoon Aeris and runs to about A$17,460 for the Planika Pillar....

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NOT SURE WHICH ONE

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