TE Connectivity opens new Christchurch facility
14 December, 2015 | Supplied by: TE ConnectivityThe NZ Prime Minister has opened the new TE Connectivity building in Christchurch, a purpose-built facility optimised for staff wellbeing and future flexibility.
VET reforms approved
11 December, 2015 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe federal government has passed reforms for the VET sector that should see greater protection for students and improve the performance of VET providers.
Philips and Cisco's connected lighting partnership
10 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Signify
Philips and Cisco have announced a strategic partnership to tap into the future of smart, internet-connected LED lighting.
Gordyn & Palmer wins NECA award
08 December, 2015
Gordyn & Palmer has picked up a NECA Excellence Award in the industrial project category for the intelligent design of a 600 tph crushing and processing plant.
Storage costs to fall by two-thirds in 10 years, report finds
03 December, 2015The CSIRO and the Energy Networks Association (ENA) have partnered to develop a 10-year transition plan for the electricity sector which is focused on customers and developed with stakeholders.
New law protects small businesses from unfair contracts
02 December, 2015A new law that takes effect on 12 November 2016 will protect small businesses from unfair terms in standard form contracts.
Competency-based training key to lifting apprentice completion rates
01 December, 2015A shift from time-based assessment of apprentices to competency-based progression has demonstrated a positive impact on engineering trade apprentices and their employers, according to a new report by the Australian Industry Group.
Bosch sets up new company for the smart home
30 November, 2015Bosch has announced it has formed a new subsidiary that will focus on the company's smart home activities.
NECA announces national award winners
27 November, 2015 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe nation's top winners of NECA's National Excellence Awards have been announced for 2015.
New guide and study shows what's in store for our energy future
27 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilA home energy storage safety guide and safety report released by the Clean Energy Council and CSIRO explore what is in store for Australia's energy future.
Regulatory compliance updates
23 November, 2015Testing, inspection and certification provider TÜV SÜD has released its latest regulatory compliance update.
Registrations close today for energy storage masterclasses
23 November, 2015Registrations close today for energy storage training events across the major capital cities, which will include sessions on understanding off grid, ESS and hybrid storage solutions.
Electrotechnology industry award announced
23 November, 2015 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe coveted Electrotechnology Industry Trade Teacher Award has been awarded by NECA to a Western Australian recipient for the second year running.
Panasonic appoints new security systems national manager
19 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Panasonic Australia Pty LimitedPanasonic has announced the appointment of Daniel Sultana as national manager – security systems.
New course for working safely with asbestos
18 November, 2015Tradespeople can now access the new Course in Working Safely with Asbestos Containing Materials, a nationally accredited knowledge and skills assessment program for workers who come into contact with the dangerous substance.
