Powerline training opportunity in SA
29 August, 2023SA Power is opening up an accelerated powerline training program for electricians, with applications closing 10 September.
Electrical trailblazer to advocate for gender equity
22 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricLouise Monger, Vice President Digital Buildings at Schneider Electric, has been selected as a member of Chief Executive Women.
WA updates electrical requirements
22 August, 2023The new requirements will apply to all new electrical installation designs commenced after 1 February 2024.
BLUETTI partners with rugby league star Latrell Mitchell
16 August, 2023The energy storage company has collaborated with the Rabbitohs fullback in a new video campaign that sees the athlete returning to Country following a calf injury.
Bereaved family has important warning for electrical workers
15 August, 2023The family of a young woman who died as a result of a faulty electrical product are sharing their story in the hope that it will serve as a warning to suppliers of electrical goods.
IPD Group expands through acquisition of EX Engineering
14 August, 2023 | Supplied by: R. STAHL Australia Pty LtdIPD Group has completed the acquisition of EX Engineering, a business that specialises in the design, supply, modification and repair of electrical hazardous area equipment.
Aust energy initiative empowers women in India and Nepal
08 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Flow PowerAustralian energy retailer Flow Power has partnered with Pollinate Group, a social enterprise that supports women micro-entrepreneurs in India and Nepal.
Arc flash incident leaves worker with serious burns
07 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Energy Safe VictoriaEnergy Safe Victoria has expressed disappointment that two electrical workers have been hospitalised in the same month.
Essential Energy launches apprenticeship recruitment campaign
07 August, 2023To help meet a growing demand for renewable energy skills, the electricity distributor has embarked on its largest apprenticeship recruitment drive in more than 15 years.
Safety regulator investigates roof space death
01 August, 2023WA's electrical safety regulator is investigating the tragic death of an electrician at a property in Nollamara.
$450K for First Nations renewable energy projects
01 August, 2023The Victorian Government will fund five successful applicants in the first round of its First Peoples Adoption of Renewable Energy program.
Electrician's hospitalisation prompts warning to never work live
26 July, 2023A Victorian electrician suffered burns after failing to isolate power to the switchboard he was working on.
Businesses worried by energy volatility: report
25 July, 2023 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricVolatility is a key energy supply concern for businesses, with only 32% of companies feeling adequately equipped to navigate future energy market volatility.
Warning issued about unsafe travel adaptors
19 July, 2023WA's energy safety regulator has issued a warning about dangerous travel adaptors that are not approved for use in Australia, following a rise in electric shock reports.
Councils, energy companies fined for failing to keep powerlines clear
14 July, 2023 | Supplied by: Energy Safe VictoriaContact between trees and powerlines can result in fires, electrocution and power outages, which can lead to property damage and, in serious cases, injury and loss of life.
