Industry News
TomTom Traffic and IFS join forces
IFS has collaborated with TomTom and developed a major feature enhancement to the IFS Mobile Workforce Management solution. [ + ]
Brightgreen receives B Corp certification
Aussie LED lighting company Brightgreen has been awarded certification as a B Corporation, a worldwide movement striving for higher social and environmental performance. [ + ]
App keeps qualifications up to date
Sydney-based start-up TradePapers has launched an Android and iOS application for sharing and reminding users to keep trade qualifications up to date. [ + ]
ARENA shortlists 22 solar projects in $100m funding round
From 77 down to 22, ARENA has announced the solar projects that have been shortlisted to progress to the next stage of its $100 million solar PV funding round. [ + ]
Recall on Toyota Hiace van door glass
The ACCC has issued a recall on passenger-side, front-door glass for Toyota Hiace manufactured by Xinyi Group (Glass Co Ltd). [ + ]
NECA announces second keynote for SA conference
NECA has announced that the second keynote for the industry conference in Stellenbosch, South Africa, 17–21 April 2016, is now confirmed. [ + ]
A comeback for incandescent bulbs?
Incandescent lightbulbs are being replaced by energy-efficient alternatives, but researchers may have found a way to drastically improve their performance. [ + ]
Master Builders backs Royal Commission findings
Master Builders has released a statement on the Heydon Royal Commission findings, saying it is a damning indictment of the unlawful behaviours of the building unions, singling out the CFMEU in particular. [ + ]
Hoverboard recalls highlight shonky electrical import standards
The eighth hoverboard recall in Australia has highlighted poor electrical import standards, says Master Electricians Australia. [ + ]
Electricity Storage Future Forum 2016
If you are interested in storage technologies, distributed generation, new energy markets and other related emerging technologies, then The Electricity Storage Future Forum is the event for you. [ + ]
Changes to WHS requirements for inorganic lead
Safe Work Australia invites you to have your say on proposed changes to work health and safety requirements for inorganic lead. [ + ]
Royal Commission findings reinforce need for ABCC return
The findings of the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption reinforce the need for the re-establishment of the ABCC, said NECA. [ + ]
Two electrocutions sad start for 2016
NECA has expressed its concerns over safe industry practices as two workers have already died in 2016 from electrocution. [ + ]
Wave power electricity to soon feed the grid
Wave power electricity may soon be feeding the grid with the installation of a 250 kW bioWAVE unit off the coast of Victoria. [ + ]
A safety switch on every circuit in every home: MEA
A new report finds Australians continue to lose their lives to electrocution, more than 16 months after urgent recommendations were handed down to mandate the nationwide installation of safety switches. [ + ]
