Industry News
Osmose acquires WA's Mainswest
The acquisition will expand Osmose Australia's capability across underground, electrical and telecommunications services. [ + ]
Funding available for battery tech training
The Australian and Queensland Governments are providing $2.4 million in Applied Research Grants to build Qld's future workforce in critical industries. [ + ]
Unlicensed worker receives $20K fine
A Perth man has been sentenced for three matters under WA's electrical licensing regulations. [ + ]
SA Power Networks combats insulator pollution
The South Australian utility has established a multidisciplinary taskforce to tackle what has become a growing problem for regional parts of the state. [ + ]
Echandia to supply battery system for Singaporean tugboat
The agreement with the Swedish company is part of an ambitious plan to electrify Singapore's harbour craft fleet by 2030. [ + ]
Arc flash incident prompts investigation
WorkSafe Queensland is investigating an incident in which a worker received burns as a result of an arc flash while working on high-voltage electrical equipment. [ + ]
Retailer slapped with 130 charges over sale of electrical goods
The company allegedly breached the Electricity Safety Act 1998 by offering to supply products that did not comply with mandatory safety requirements. [ + ]
Fujitsu General Australia announces name change
Following its acquisition by Paloma Rheem Holdings, the company is now operating as General Australia. [ + ]
2025 saw record EV sales in Australia
More than 157,000 electric vehicles were sold in the nation last year, accounting for 13% of all new car sales. [ + ]
2025–26 GenCost report released for public consultation
Solar PV and onshore wind still form the basis for Australia's cheapest electricity generation mix — a finding that's consistent with previous reports. [ + ]
Australia's Virescent Ventures backs local grid-protection tech
The funding is part of a $50 million boost that will help Melbourne's IND Technology scale its early fault detection technology globally. [ + ]
Qld Govt announces electrotechnology training centre
The Electrotechnology Centre at TAFE Queensland's Alexandra Hills Campus is being set up to train the next generation of electricians and energy specialists. [ + ]
ARENA invests $21m in three EV charging projects
Funded under the Driving the Nation Program, the projects will focus on developing pathways and infrastructure to support Australia's transition to zero-emission transport. [ + ]
Keeping Australia's power systems stable: AEMO report
The 2025 Transition Plan for System Security explains how the nation can meet its system security needs in the NEM over the next decade. [ + ]
Calling all HVAC&R professionals
Registration has opened for ARBS 2026, a major Australian exhibition for the air conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry. [ + ]
