Business and management

NBN Co's new CEO gets to work

04 December, 2024 | Supplied by: nbn co ltd

Ellie Sweeney has officially commenced in her role as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at NBN Co.


Electrical company fined $300K following worker's death

03 December, 2024

The tragedy at a South Australian worksite resulted from a failure to take adequate steps to identify work hazards and to provide adequate training and safety documents.


Bringing geospatial tools to infrastructure planning

20 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Bentley Systems Pty Ltd

Bentley Systems has joined forces with Google to enhance the way infrastructure is designed, built and operated.


Funding boost to transition heavy vehicles to electric

12 November, 2024

ARENA has made $100 million in funding available under its Driving the Nation program to support the decarbonisation of heavy vehicles.


MEA protests terrace housing red tape

05 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Master Electricians Australia

A recent determination by Energy Queensland Limited will impose an extra measure when connecting electricity to terrace homes in the state.


Charging up EV infrastructure in WA

30 October, 2024

The WA Govt has opened up a third round of its Charge Up Grants, which support not-for-profits, small businesses and local governments to install charging infrastructure.


$35K fine for wiring error

29 October, 2024

A WA couple were placed at risk of electric shock after an electrician's wiring error left their home live with dangerous voltages for a week.


Are electricians the most in-demand trade in Australia?

28 October, 2024

Recent research from BizCover suggests this is the case, revealing an impressive 624,540 online searches for sparkies per year.


Update to renewable energy connection standard

23 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Building and Energy

The updated standard will become mandatory six months from its publication date of 23 August 2024.


MEA gets behind household battery schemes

22 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Master Electricians Australia

Master Electricians Australia is urging both the government and opposition to support schemes that encourage Australians to embrace home battery programs.


$24K penalty for unprotected switchboard

22 October, 2024

A Perth electrician and the company he owns have faced strong penalties for breaching WA's electrical licensing regulations.


Lighting stars celebrated at industry awards

16 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Lighting Council Australia

Winners included a transformative public lighting project, a small business that illuminates famous public buildings, and a veteran of the lighting industry.


Deep dive on Surf Life Saving comms

09 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)

At the upcoming Comms Connect Melbourne event, Surf Life Saving NSW's Andrew Ugarte will detail his organisation's journey designing a communications network.


NHP to distribute Socomec range across ANZ

08 October, 2024 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd

Following a 20-year relationship between the companies, the exclusive distribution partnership will commence on 1 January 2025.


Electricity sector jobs forecast to double by 2029

02 October, 2024

A new report reveals that the nation might soon face a worrying lack of the type of electrical skills needed for Australia's energy transition.


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