A new range of virtual seminars from Safe Work Australia (SWA) will make it possible to ensure you are up to date on all things safety, even when you're out in the field. Due for release in October, the series will be available to watch at any time, anywhere on your mobile device. [ + ]

Gerard Lighting has announced the launch of a new online destination to provide the electrical industry with information on new product releases, installation guides and advice to help better service customer needs. [ + ]

The ACCC has announced a product recall on the Nissan D23 Navara Genuine Tradesman Canopy, saying that placement of window stoppers on the side and rear lift windows may cause the window to be out of alignment. This issue may cause the safety glass to shatter while opening or closing and therefore may pose an injury hazard. [ + ]

Tesla Powerwall is set to shake up the energy market, according to RFI. [ + ]

ABB alliance partner Solar Impulse has made history by completing the first ever round-the-world flight powered only by energy from the sun. [ + ]

Floth has become the first company to achieve a six star NABERS Indoor Environment rating, as the wellness revolution in the building sector continues. [ + ]

Engineers Australia and Siemens have announced the inaugural Digitalisation Forum to be held in Melbourne on 1 September. [ + ]

The NECA Queensland Excellence Awards acknowledge the state's best electrical industry projects, in addition to recognising outstanding achievement in new members via the Apprentice Awards. Award winners will also have the opportunity to be judged in the National Excellence Awards. [ + ]

The federal government is throwing $9.2 million in funding to help entry-level and qualified tradespeople get into the labour market. [ + ]

The spotlight is on vocational education and training (VET), with the announcement of $9.2 million in funding being funnelled into five industry-led pilot projects to be run by Master Builders Australia (MBA), the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) and North East Vocational College (NEVC). [ + ]

The Australian resource industry has urged the Turnbull government to put "fundamental workplace relations reform" back on the political agenda. [ + ]

An online map that helps renewable energy developers find the best locations for new Australian projects has recently received a major upgrade. [ + ]

Torrens Rowing Club in Adelaide has selected the Redback Technologies Smart Hybrid Solar Inverter System to optimise its energy use, as part of the club's long-term strategy to operate sustainably in the future. [ + ]

Smart metering company Landis+Gyr has announced the launch of a fully operational and independent subsidiary, intelliHUB, which it claims is the only Australian-based metering technology company to attain full Meter and Meter Data Provider accreditation from the Australian Energy Market Operator. [ + ]

The reliability of fuel supply across Victoria will be enhanced following the announcement that Australia's only locally owned and listed fuel company, Caltex Australia, will expand the capacity of the state's second-busiest fuel terminal. [ + ]