Display fridge banned due to fire risk
13 February, 2023Following seven fires in Perth, WA's electrical safety regulator has banned the use, sale and hire of a BeefEater outdoor display fridge.
Acquisition to increase network resilience
08 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Amokabel AustraliaSweden's Amokabel has acquired Sydney's Euro-Tech Cables Pty Ltd, with the goal of providing network resilience and bushfire protection in Australia.
Digital solution upgrades aging electrical assets
06 February, 2023 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB is investing in Danish startup OKTO GRID to advance development of technology that digitalises and extends the life of aging electrical assets in order to meet growing demand for stable power.
New requirement for electrical engineers working in Vic
31 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Engineers AustraliaEngineers Australia is reminding electrical and electronics engineers that they now must be registered in order to work in Victoria.
Risk of electric shock from heat press machine
27 January, 2023WA's energy safety regulator has warned that users of a heat press machine could be at risk due to defects uncovered by the safety body.
Bluestar Energy gains Aust Managing Director
24 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Bluestar Energy CapitalSteve Jackson has been appointed Managing Director of Bluestar's Australian renewable development platform.
Thought Leaders 2023: Frank Baldrighi
15 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Getac Technology CorpGetac's business development manager discusses cybersecurity threats, skills shortages and what industry can do to maximise the potential of the IoT.
ANZ projects pick up 3 'Going Digital' infrastructure awards
13 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Bentley Systems Pty LtdThe annual awards program honours the work of Bentley software users in advancing infrastructure design, construction and operations throughout the world.
Network productivity increasing, despite upheaval
06 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Energy Networks AustraliaThe AER's latest report shows the productivity of Australia's electricity networks continues to improve, defying national trends in other sectors.
Lighting body working to safeguard wildlife
29 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Lighting Council AustraliaLighting Council Australia is working with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions to update the National Light Pollution Guidelines for Wildlife.
Electrical apprentices eligible for govt funding
29 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaElectricians are among the 75 high-priority occupations included in the federal government's Australian Apprenticeships Priority List.
Proposal to scrap electrical licences condemned
22 November, 2022 by Katerina SakkasA report calling for the reduction of electrical licensing has received strong criticism from industry bodies on safety grounds.
On-the-spot fines for electrical offences
15 November, 2022New regulations will allow SafeWork NSW to issue on-the-spot fines for existing electrical work and asbestos offences.
Fintech partnership to boost household solar
14 November, 2022 | Supplied by: AdatreeEnabled by a new data-sharing regulation, Australian tech companies Adatree and Accurassi have partnered to help households securely transition to solar panels.
Rockwell Automation to acquire CUBIC
26 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaCUBIC, founded in 1973, serves fast-growing industries such as renewable energy, data centres and infrastructure.
