Dangers and death threats: Homeowners urged to avoid island’s solar salesman
Homeowners Darren Hemmings and Susan Austen faced threats from solar salesman Smiley Sansoni after a failed upgrade of their solar system on Macleay Island. An independent inspection revealed 13 issues with the installation, deemed a danger to safety. Authorities are urged to investigate following claims of misleading practices and safety concerns in the booming solar market on the islands.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
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