Industry News
Energy Network Industry Awards applications close soon
Those who wish to apply for the 2021 Energy Networks Industry Awards have until 16 August to do so. [ + ]
Reducing fire risk for telecoms infrastructure
New research designed to improve the bushfire resilience of critical telecommunications infrastructure has been released by Optus and CSIRO. [ + ]
Free access to compulsory construction course
With the NSW construction industry halted due to COVID-19, Standards Australia has provided temporary free access to a mandatory construction course. [ + ]
New online comms technical workshops launched
The Comms Connect team have launched their popular online technical workshops, with new dates available between August and October. [ + ]
Electrical licence holders face disciplinary action
Ten electrical licence holders have had action taken against them during April–May 2021, according to the Electrical Safety Office in Queensland. [ + ]
Help for contractors navigating the infrastructure market
Free tools designed to help contractors make the most of opportunities in the infrastructure sector have been developed by law firm Sharpe & Abel. [ + ]
IC3 Super West data centre slated for Sydney
A new data centre has been announced by Macquarie Data Centres, with planning permission expected to be granted in early 2022. [ + ]
Superconducting cable technology in development
A new arrangement hopes to expedite development of superconducting cable technology for DC power transmission over long distances. [ + ]
Unsafe practices uncovered on two-thirds of building sites
A recent building site inspection blitz by SafeWork NSW has uncovered an alarming number of issues. [ + ]
Security, smart building and mobililty sourcing platform
In place of the deferred 2021 physical trade fair, Secutech's new digital event, Secutech Hybrid, is now live. [ + ]
Lighting awards deferred until late August
Lighting Council Australia (LCA) has proposed a new date for the National Awards for Excellence in Lighting 2021. [ + ]
Worker suffers electric shock forming concrete slab
WorkSafe Queensland (WSQ) has reported that a worker received an electric shock while he was preparing to form up a concrete slab. [ + ]
Victoria fast-tracking mobile and broadband improvement
The Victorian Government is fast-tracking better mobile coverage and broadband through the record $550 million Connecting Victoria program. [ + ]
$75K fine after serious electrical shock
A Queensland roofing company has been fined $75,000 after a worker received a serious electrical shock from overhead powerlines. [ + ]
Victoria focuses on green energy
The creation of a new battery facility and regional hydrogen hub in Victoria will cement the state as a green energy leader, courtesy of $35 million in funding. [ + ]
