Industry News
Regulator warned of risk to underground energy infrastructure
Before You Dig Australia has urged the Australian Energy Regulator to recognise the risk posed by excavation damage to underground utility assets. [ + ]
Electrical worker fined after apprentice receives shock
The apprentice was lucky to have avoided a more serious or even fatal injury, according to WA's safety regulator. [ + ]
Firefighters alliance counters claims of transmission line risk
The Australian Firefighters Climate Alliance has responded to reports of some rural firefighting groups refusing to put out fires on properties hosting the VNI West transmission line. [ + ]
Renewables and storage provide lowest-cost energy future
The results are in from CSIRO and AEMO's latest GenCost report, which assesses the costs of new-build electricity generation, storage and hydrogen technologies. [ + ]
Brisbane company designs drone for powerline insulator cleaning
The innovative technology has seen ProxGrid selected as a finalist in Propel-AIR 2026, an AI and robotics sprint delivered by the ARM Hub AI Adopt Centre. [ + ]
Subsea cable system to connect India, Malaysia and Singapore
NEC Corporation is supplying a fibre-optic cable system to strengthen the digital infrastructure between India and Southeast Asia. [ + ]
Volvo announces Australian electric truck milestone
The first electric trucks have rolled off the production line at the company's facility in Wacol, Queensland. [ + ]
Project Marinus confirmed as key project in Integrated System Plan
The energy interconnector will enable Tasmania and Victoria to share much more electricity, pairing Victoria's wind and solar with Tasmania’s flexible hydropower. [ + ]
Solar and batteries for all NSW public schools: Labor motion passed
The NSW/ACT Electrical Trades Union has supported the motion, saying that a statewide rollout would create thousands of jobs and give students a real-world opportunity to learn about clean energy. [ + ]
Fortescue opens electrical skills training centre
The Power Up Training Centre in Perth is intended to build the electrical workforce needed to electrify the mining giant’s Pilbara operations. [ + ]
Network operator fined after pedestrian receives electric shock
WA network operator Western Power has been fined $35,000 for failing to follow inspection requirements for powerline equipment. [ + ]
Women step up to power new aerotropolis
With a demonstrated commitment to equal opportunity, Endeavour Energy is recruiting its 2027 apprentice cohort — applications close 3 July 2026. [ + ]
Second electrical offence leads to $43K penalty
For the second time in four years, an East Perth company has been ordered to pay a substantial fine for hazardous electrical work. [ + ]
Siemens expands Qld circuit-breaker facility
Operations at the Fusesaver facility will grow from 1400 to 5500 m2, nearly quadrupling the manufacturing footprint. [ + ]
Applications open for Qld electrical apprenticeships
125 spots are available in the government's training program for 2027, with 60% to be based in rural or remote locations. [ + ]
