Melbourne's 5x4 Hayes Lane Project in East Melbourne sends a powerful message about the future importance of solar energy, says NECA. [ + ]

Registrations close today for energy storage training events across the major capital cities, which will include sessions on understanding off grid, ESS and hybrid storage solutions. [ + ]

The coveted Electrotechnology Industry Trade Teacher Award has been awarded by NECA to a Western Australian recipient for the second year running. [ + ]

Testing, inspection and certification provider TÜV SÜD has released its latest regulatory compliance update. [ + ]

In a win for consumers, Toyota Australia's recent investigation into counterfeit brake pads has resulted in an online supplier recalling the parts. The decision comes after brake pads falsely advertised as Toyota genuine products were found to contain asbestos. Asbestos has been banned from use in brake pads sold in Australia since 2003. [ + ]

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is urging businesses to closely review the standard form contracts they use when dealing with other businesses. [ + ]

Panasonic has announced the appointment of Daniel Sultana as national manager – security systems. [ + ]

The Minister for Employment, Senator Michaelia Cash has released comment on the Federal Court decision to impose penalties on the Construction Division of the CFMEU. [ + ]

Tradespeople can now access the new Course in Working Safely with Asbestos Containing Materials, a nationally accredited knowledge and skills assessment program for workers who come into contact with the dangerous substance. [ + ]

Aussie small businesses are taking legal risks by not having employment contracts or adequate workplace policies in place, a new survey has found. [ + ]

A man's body has been found in a roof cavity in Sydney, the result of possible electrocution, prompting more safety messages about working with live electricity. [ + ]

Australian modular data centre manufacturer Datapod is gearing up for international expansion after forging a supply agreement with power management company Eaton Australia. [ + ]

Organisations in Queensland are being invited to become signatories to lighting recycling program EXITCYCLE. [ + ]

The Australian Government is providing incentives for Australians to purchase low-emissions vehicles as part of a new $50 million program funded through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. [ + ]

A new report from ServiceNow titled 'The State of Work in Australia' reveals that Australian corporate managers are spending an average of 36% of their time on needless administrative tasks, potentially hampering organisational growth. [ + ]