Industry News
Clean energy event returns to Melbourne this October
All-Energy Australia will be held from 27–28 October 2021 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Smart solar and street lighting upgrades for Derby
The WA Shire of Derby/West Kimberley has recently installed 13 rooftop solar systems, as well as 1100 streetlight upgrades. [ + ]
Electrical licences suspended for safety breaches
Four electrical contractors have had their licences suspended due to safe work system breaches. [ + ]
Trench safety blitz follows injuries to electrical worker
A compliance blitz on high-risk construction work will be launched by SafeWork SA in September. [ + ]
Comms Connect Melbourne rescheduled for March 2022
Comms Connect Melbourne has been postponed to 8–10 March 2022 due to concerns about ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks. [ + ]
APS partners with Baumer
Baumer and APS have embarked upon a national distribution agreement, which commenced 1 July 2021. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Mental health initiative for struggling tradies
Tradies are being urged to check in with their workmates and make sure they are coping mentally. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
