Power sell-off numbers don't add up
10 March, 2017New research has revealed that the Western Australian Government is likely to receive a much smaller windfall than forecast from the partial privatisation of Western Power, while the loss of ongoing revenue will leave the state's budget worse off in as little as four years.
See the latest developments at LED Taiwan 2017
03 March, 2017More than 1000 international buyers and leading manufacturers from over 60 countries will convene for LED Taiwan 2017 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall from 12–15 April.
Electrical death prompts calls for greater vigilance
01 March, 2017 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA is calling on government to adopt its policy relating to Home Safety Electrical Audits, following the recent death of a young man in Sydney.
Trademark searching made easier
28 February, 2017Searching for available trademarks is now easier thanks to IP Australia's trademark database search tool. It replaces the current ATMOSS system.
Register now for the sparc-FMA lighting and facilities management conference
23 February, 2017The sparc-FMA International Lighting & Facilities Event (sparc-FMA) will be held over three days, from 30 May–1 June 2017, at the new International Convention Centre at Darling Harbour — in the very heart of Vivid Sydney.
MBA says construction still strong
14 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Master Builders Association of AustraliaMaster Builders Australia (MBA) is confident that 2017 is off to a good start in terms of business confidence. MBA National Manager – Housing Matthew Pollock said improved conditions in the December 2016 quarter combined with positive sentiment across both residential and commercial sectors have created sales and profitability increases and the highest employment intentions since 2014.
CareMonkey WH&S information app
09 February, 2017 | Supplied by: CareMonkey Pty LtdThe CareMonkey app simplifies WH&S management and compliance by capturing employee and contractor information and providing authorised team members with mobile access to individual medical and emergency data.
Arc Flash Conference 2017
06 February, 2017 | Supplied by: IDC Technologies Pty LtdThe 5th annual Arc Flash Conference is being held in Melbourne from 8–9 March 2017. The event will focus on the latest developments and best practice for dealing with arc flash hazards and attendees will be given the opportunity to discuss issues directly with industry experts and to gain practical application knowledge.
Will new reforms improve apprenticeship outlook?
30 January, 2017 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) remains hopeful of a brighter year for apprentices in 2017, following declines in the take-up and completion of apprenticeships in the June Quarter of 2016, said CEO Suresh Manickam.
Electricity network safety review planned
24 January, 2017The Victorian Government has announced a review of the state's electricity network safety framework, to be headed by Dr Paul Grimes.
Keep your cool at work
23 January, 2017It may be well be summer, but much of Australia has seen record extreme heat in recent weeks, with more set to come. The recent spate of hot weather conditions across much of the country has prompted a warning from Unions NSW.
EMC Technologies power quality standards testing
19 January, 2017 | Supplied by: EMC Technologies Pty LtdEMC Technologies now provides NATA accredited testing to Power Quality standards EN/IEC 61000-3-2 and EN/IEC 61000-3-3 including the AS/NZS equivalents.
New return to work reports released
17 January, 2017Workplace injury doesn't begin and end with the event itself.
CEO Insights: Daniel Cran
16 January, 2017 | Supplied by: GoTo Technologies AUS Pty LtdDaniel Cran of LogMeIn talks about the benefits of remote support solutions.
World's thinnest electrical wire?
11 January, 2017Scientists from Stanford University have developed the thinnest possible electrical wires, a mere three atoms wide, according to a report on ScienceAlert.
