Why Australia's fire safety future needs more women
24 August, 2026 by Cathy Brand, Chief Executive Officer, Brooks Australia | Supplied by: Brooks AustraliaOne of the biggest challenges facing the industry isn't technological: it's human.
$35K fine after home exposed to live wiring
24 August, 2026WA's safety regulator said it was lucky the hazards were discovered before any potentially lethal consequences.
Network operator charged over transmission line risks
24 August, 2026The operator allegedly failed to inform landholders about low-clearance transmission lines on their properties and how to operate safely around them.
$40K fine for fall prevention failure
19 August, 2026A Victorian electrical company received a steep fine after it failed to provide fall protection for an apprentice working on a roof.
$23K penalty for false declaration of apprentice experience
10 August, 2026A Perth business was ordered to pay more than $23,000 in fines and costs following prosecution by WA’s electrical safety regulator.
Battery energy storage set to rise sixfold by 2030
05 August, 2026Electrification, industry and the AI/data centre surge are all driving demand for BESS, with China and the US leading the market.
"Small, practical actions" needed to retain apprentices
05 August, 2026A new report has captured the experiences of more than 12,000 current and former apprentices and trainees across Australia.
Former contractor faces court for alleged payment breaches
03 August, 2026The former owner-operator of an electrical services company in Sydney's Bankstown is the subject of legal action initiated by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Workers placed at risk of electric shock
03 August, 2026A Perth electrical contractor and an electrician have faced court after incorrectly wiring a home battery storage system.
Electrical worker fined after apprentice receives shock
27 July, 2026The apprentice was lucky to have avoided a more serious or even fatal injury, according to WA's safety regulator.
Renewables and storage provide lowest-cost energy future
20 July, 2026The results are in from CSIRO and AEMO's latest GenCost report, which assesses the costs of new-build electricity generation, storage and hydrogen technologies.
Fortescue opens electrical skills training centre
06 July, 2026 | Supplied by: FortescueThe Power Up Training Centre in Perth is intended to build the electrical workforce needed to electrify the mining giant’s Pilbara operations.
Network operator fined after pedestrian receives electric shock
01 July, 2026WA network operator Western Power has been fined $35,000 for failing to follow inspection requirements for powerline equipment.
Women step up to power new aerotropolis
29 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Endeavour EnergyWith a demonstrated commitment to equal opportunity, Endeavour Energy is recruiting its 2027 apprentice cohort — applications close 3 July 2026.
Second electrical offence leads to $43K penalty
24 June, 2026For the second time in four years, an East Perth company has been ordered to pay a substantial fine for hazardous electrical work.
