Interest in off-grid living has surged in recent years as a growing number of people turn their focus to a more self-sustaining way of life—with some going as far as to create entire compounds where ...

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As Cyclone Alfred approached Queensland and New South Wales in March, news coverage showed supermarket shelves emptied of essentials and car boots piled high with toilet paper. It was grimly ...