South Australian Treasurer and Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis will provide insight into the state's energy policy at the upcoming CEDA SA Energy series. [ + ]

A recent case has found that employees on long-term absences from work due to injury or illness have a duty to communicate with their employers. [ + ]

The Australian PCI dropped by 1.9 points to 51.2 in March, indicating a slower rate of industry growth following February's solid recovery. [ + ]

ABB has acquired B&R, a company focused on product- and software-based open-architecture solutions for machine and factory automation worldwide. [ + ]

The government has secured a cut to the company tax for small and medium Australian businesses. Companies with a turnover of less than $10 million will receive a 2.5% reduction in their tax rate this financial year [ + ]

Australian energy technology company Redback Technologies has received around $1.96 million from the Queensland Government. [ + ]

Treotham Automation has been appointed as an authorised Australian distributor of Lapp Group cable and connection technology products. [ + ]

Nigel Hugh Peck, the founder of NHP, has died at age 89. [ + ]

Clipsal by Schneider Electric has opened a new showroom in Fyshwick, Canberra. [ + ]

The CEFC is investing $80 million in the Bodangora wind farm project in the Central West, New South Wales. [ + ]

sparc-FMA International Lighting & Facilities Event 2017 is sporting an impressive line-up of internationally and locally renowned experts in facilities and smart lighting. A joint initiative of Lighting Council Australia and the Facility Management Association of Australia, the educational symposium offers a great opportunity for attendees to earn professional development points, network and enjoy the cutting-edge exhibition of global developments and future directions. [ + ]

New information from the E3 Program explains the recent alterations to LED product classifications in Australia. [ + ]

A new EU-funded project, SOLNOWAT, has developed an innovative dry process for manufacturing PV cells, which researchers say could reduce development costs by up to 25%. [ + ]

Minister for Regional Communications Fiona Nash recently attended the opening of Telstra's 100th new mobile tower under the Mobile Black Spots Program (MBSP), where she sang the praises of the Coalition's commitment to improving mobile coverage in rural, regional and remote Australia. [ + ]

Redback Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Duserve Facilities Management (Duserve FM) to collaborate on a pilot project trialling Redback's solar solutions in the United Arab Emirates. [ + ]