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BLOKES around the country could be facing one of their biggest battles - hanging on to their beer fridges. 
 
Consumer advocates and green groups will launch an online calculator and tips (yourcarbonprice.com.au) to help people save money when the carbon tax starts.

On the hit list is the electricity-chewing second fridge - code for the bar fridge, a proud fixture in many Aussie sheds and back decks.    More Read