Earlier this month more than 8300 households across Logan and Ipswich had their cooling function turned off remotely by Energex. 

Energex has called these "PeakSmart events," which residents can opt-in and out of. 

Energex Spokesperson Danny Donald told Dean Miller on Summer Breakfast, "What happens on really heavy load days...we can signal airconditioners, people with their pool pumps, and also hot water systems, we'll signal to wind them back a bit to smooth out the load." 

"I think at the end of the day, people would rather possibly have their aircon, or their pool pump, or their hot water system turned off for a few hours, rather than having outages," Mr Donald continued.

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The question of whether it's ever appropriate to regift a Christmas present often sparks debate.

Founder of the Daily Wrap Vivienne Anthon told Dean Miller on Summer Breakfast, "It's really important you note who the gift is from, and if the gift given to you is really sentimental...I don't think that is in the regifting category."

"The more generic something is...I think the more appropriate it is, that it's regifted," Ms Anthon continued.

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Two people have been killed overnight in separate events in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. 

Police have confirmed that sail booms struck both people.

Sydney to Hobart expert Steve Barker joined Dean Miller on Summer Breakfast to share the latest details. 

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The Salvation Army had another successful year with its Christmas Appeal, helping thousands of Queenslanders. 

Rendle Williams from The Salvation Army told Dean Miller on Summer Breakfast, "We're very pleased by the generosity the Australian public has shown to us again."

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Police were called to Fortitude Valley at 3:30 am this morning after a man was allegedly assaulted and a building was set on fire.

Today Show Reporter Kendall Gilding joined Dean Miller on Summer Breakfast from the scene.

The streets surrounding the fire have reopened, but the alleged offender is still on the run. 

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The 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race gets underway on Boxing Day with an impressive fleet of 105 yachts getting ready to take on the challenge.

This year’s race will feature 23 Double Handed entries - alongside four 100-foot maxis who will be fighting for the Line Honours victory.

Graeme Taylor has 8 line honours wins under his belt and will be at the helm of Masterlock Commanche.

Mr Taylor told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast on 4BC Summer Drive, 'Looks like it will be pretty fast and furious out of the box.'

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