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.
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.
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.
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.
Qld's $23m renewable energy training facility
18 October, 2022The Queensland Government has launched a training facility to give workers the skills they will need for the thousands of jobs to be created under its Energy and Jobs Plan.
'Cash for standards' causes alarm
18 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaAustralia's electrical industry has warned that a 'cash for access' proposal for electrical standards will lead to safety risks and black market access.
Electrician fined $4K following shock risk
17 October, 2022An electrician has been fined after leaving several live cables exposed at a family home in East Perth, putting residents at risk of electric shock.
NECA welcomes crackdown on 'solar cowboys'
11 October, 2022 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA has endorsed SafeWork NSW's six-month operation to ensure safe work practices are being undertaken within the rooftop solar industry.