Business and management

Maintaining sparkie safety in a changing electrical landscape

18 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider Electric

Lucy Finlay discusses crucial safety considerations for electricians in light of changing regulations, automation and the shift to renewable energy.


R U OK? encourages tradies to support each other

13 September, 2023

With R U OK?Day coming up on Thursday, 14 September, the suicide prevention charity has dedicated special resources to encourage conversations among tradies.


WA looks to future with new electricity framework

05 September, 2023

A new bill aims to update 20-year-old legislation to prepare the electricity sector for rapid changes resulting from the state's energy transition.


2500 Vic electricians complete CPD

30 August, 2023

More than 2500 electrical workers have completed new continuing professional development requirements as part of their licence renewal.


Powerline training opportunity in SA

29 August, 2023

SA Power is opening up an accelerated powerline training program for electricians, with applications closing 10 September.


WA updates electrical requirements

22 August, 2023

The new requirements will apply to all new electrical installation designs commenced after 1 February 2024.


Electrical trailblazer to advocate for gender equity

22 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

Louise Monger, Vice President Digital Buildings at Schneider Electric, has been selected as a member of Chief Executive Women.


BLUETTI partners with rugby league star Latrell Mitchell

16 August, 2023

The 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, 2023

The 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 Ltd

IPD 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 Power

Australian 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 Victoria

Energy Safe Victoria has expressed disappointment that two electrical workers have been hospitalised in the same month.


Essential Energy launches apprenticeship recruitment campaign

07 August, 2023

To 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, 2023

WA'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, 2023

The Victorian Government will fund five successful applicants in the first round of its First Peoples Adoption of Renewable Energy program.


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