A spate of incidents in Queensland involving overhead powerlines has left two people dead and seven others seriously injured — and the state’s safety regulator claims all could easily have been avoided. [ + ]

NetComm Wireless has established its first research and development (R&D) facility outside of Australia with the launch of a new centre in Sunrise, Florida, United States. [ + ]

Australian businesses will be given a leg-up in the form of research and development funding under the Global Innovation Linkages (GIL) program, which aims to advance Australia's international collaboration and to leverage entrepreneurial expertise from key overseas locations. [ + ]

Australian companies that take part in National Safe Work Month this October could receive a reward worth $5000 from Safe Work Australia (SWA) for their troubles. [ + ]

Safe Work Australia (SWA) is offering a series of free virtual seminars that showcase the latest thinking, research, development and best practice in work health and safety. You can conveniently watch them at any time on any device. [ + ]

The 66th IAA Commercial Vehicles event, being held in Hannover from 22–29 September, promises a firm focus on the megatrends of the future: digitisation and electric mobility. [ + ]

The world's largest battery storage 'virtual power plant' will be established in South Australia, designed to support renewable energy, improve grid stability and reduce power price volatility. [ + ]

Emerson will sell Network Power to Platinum Equity and a group of co-investors. [ + ]

Global payments provider Worldpay is expanding in Australia after securing its licence to process payments in one of Asia–Pacific's largest e-commerce markets. The company's expansion in Australia comes at a time of sustained growth. Worldpay said it processed 13.1 billion transactions in 2015 with a transaction value of £401.9 billion. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]