The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is continuing to focus on misleading and deceptive conduct complaints from small businesses, as revealed in the latest biannual 'Small business in focus' report. [ + ]

The ACCC has warned tradespeople who installed Infinity and some Olsent electrical cables that they may face regulatory action if they fail to act under recall arrangements. [ + ]

Moree Solar Farm in northern NSW is now feeding 56 MW of renewable solar energy into the National Electricity Market, enough to power 15,000 average homes. [ + ]

The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is calling for the introduction of a mandatory electrical safety audit for households. [ + ]

EnergySafety in WA has warned the public to be cautious of dealing with businesses that do not hold current electrical licences and may be carrying out illegal electrical work. [ + ]

If you haven't registered yet for the upcoming AfMA Professional Development Fleet Forums, this might provide some more incentive. [ + ]

Transport companies and truck drivers accessing Sydney's key air and sea transport hubs will have easier access to fuel with the opening of Caltex Australia's purpose-built truck stop in Banksmeadow. [ + ]

ABB has won orders from National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) for the delivery of electrical and telecommunication systems to the Al Nasr Full field Development Project in Abu Dhabi. [ + ]

Keeping track of customer relationships just became easier, thanks to a partnership between cloud-based accounting experts Xero and Google. [ + ]

Box Hill Institute has partnered with POWERVAULT to deliver training in renewable energy systems and equipment. [ + ]

ENA has announced the findings of a new study showing the high penetration of renewable energy in Australia is stretching our energy system's resilience. [ + ]

Volvo plans to be the first carmaker to offer keyless cars, with customers given the option of using a mobile phone application to replace the physical key with a digital key. The innovative Bluetooth-enabled digital key technology will offer Volvo customers far more flexibility, enabling them to benefit from entirely new ways to use and share cars. [ + ]

A series of information sheets that provide guidance on managing the health and safety risks when unpacking shipping containers, including exposure to hazardous chemicals like fumigants and solvents, has been developed by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]

Bridgestone is advising customers that its 215/60R16 95V Supercat Tyre may exhibit an issue with the tread/belt leading to possible rapid loss of air pressure, which can pose a hazard to drivers and other road users. [ + ]

A new report estimates the global power cable market will increase at a rate of 8% between now and 2020 with APAC leading the growth. [ + ]