NECA announces second keynote for SA conference
14 January, 2016NECA has announced that the second keynote for the industry conference in Stellenbosch, South Africa, 17–21 April 2016, is now confirmed.
Hoverboard recalls highlight shonky electrical import standards
13 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe eighth hoverboard recall in Australia has highlighted poor electrical import standards, says Master Electricians Australia.
Electricity Storage Future Forum 2016
13 January, 2016If you are interested in storage technologies, distributed generation, new energy markets and other related emerging technologies, then The Electricity Storage Future Forum is the event for you.
Royal Commission findings reinforce need for ABCC return
12 January, 2016 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe findings of the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption reinforce the need for the re-establishment of the ABCC, said NECA.
Two electrocutions sad start for 2016
11 January, 2016 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA has expressed its concerns over safe industry practices as two workers have already died in 2016 from electrocution.
A safety switch on every circuit in every home: MEA
21 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaA new report finds Australians continue to lose their lives to electrocution, more than 16 months after urgent recommendations were handed down to mandate the nationwide installation of safety switches.
Trilithic and CommsForce announce partnership
18 December, 2015 | Supplied by: CommsForce Pty LtdTrilithic has named CommsForce as its exclusive distributor for products and services in Australia.
nbn's new chief network engineering officer
17 December, 2015 | Supplied by: nbn co ltdnbn's CEO has announced the appointment of Peter Ryan as the new chief network engineering officer.
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.
