4Cabling opens first Brisbane showroom
29 November, 2017 | Supplied by: 4Cabling Pty LtdCabling company 4Cabling has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Brisbane. This was done in response to customer demand.
2017 National Excellence Awards — winners announced
27 November, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced the winners of the 2017 National Excellence Awards.
Global Lighting Association elects Russell Loane as president
24 November, 2017Russell Loane, the former chairman of Lighting Council Australia, has been elected as the president of the Global Lighting Association.
Asbestos compliance codes review
21 November, 2017Public comment is open on the proposed Managing Asbestos in Workplaces Compliance Code and Removing Asbestos in Workplaces Compliance Code that align with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017, which took effect on 18 June 2017, according to WorkSafe Victoria.
Winners announced for 2017 Master Electricians Australia Excellence Awards
20 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaGreg Allan, founder and owner of Perth-based Response Fire and Rescue, has been named Australia’s Master Electrician of the Year.
ABB named Frost & Sullivan's 2017 Company of the Year
17 November, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has received Frost & Sullivan's 2017 Company of the Year award for setting the benchmark for digitalisation with its distributed control system portfolio.
Smart Energy Training Centre launched
16 November, 2017South Australian Treasurer and Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis has launched a new Smart Energy Training Centre with the aim to upskill workers for South Australia's renewables boom.
Lighting Council welcomes further consultation on MEPS for LEDs
15 November, 2017Lighting Council Australia has said that it has received a commitment from the federal government to undertake further industry consultation about new regulations planned for the lighting industry.
Major construction on track for upturn
15 November, 2017The Australian Industry Group and Australian Constructors Association are predicting a solid upturn in major construction project work through to mid-2019.
Gerard Lighting receives commendation at IES Awards
09 November, 2017Gerard Lighting's Crompton Hornet Floodlight has been awarded the 2017 IES NSW Luminaire Design Award of Commendation.
Construction company fined $75,000 over electrical incident
08 November, 2017Queensland-based TJS Constructions has been fined $75,000 after a worker suffered a serious electrical shock.
Energy Storage Conference heads to Adelaide
07 November, 2017The Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition (AES 2018) is heading to Adelaide in 2018.
WA company fined $65,000 for arc flash incident
07 November, 2017Western Australian company FQM Australia Nickel has been fined $65,000 after a worker was injured in an electrical arc flash at its Ravensthorpe Nickel Operations.
Trade teacher award for former Ford technician
02 November, 2017Jamie Robertson, a former electrical services technician from the Ford auto-manufacturing plant at Geelong, has won the Electrotechnology Industry Trade Teacher Award for 2017.
Industrial manslaughter — up to 20 years' jail and maximum $10m fine
01 November, 2017In October, the Queensland parliament passed the legislation that created the offence of industrial manslaughter. Simply put, it means: if you cost someone their life, you'll pay.
