Fresh talent for WA energy industry
12 December, 2023A new cohort of apprentices and university and business traineeship students has graduated at Western Power.
Repair job leads to fatal electrocution
06 December, 2023An incident being investigated by WorkSafe Qld has underlined the dangers of working in proximity to underground cables.
Call for electrical safety inspectors
04 December, 2023Queensland's Electrical Safety Office is seeking senior electrical inspectors to help keep Queenslanders electrically safe at work and home.
Govt to fund 32 GW of renewable energy
28 November, 2023In a move hailed by climate orgs, the Australian Government will act to double the renewable energy in the nation's grid.
Record number of apprentices to tackle energy transition
28 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Ampcontrol Pty LtdIn a bid to prepare its workforce for the shift to renewables, Ampcontrol has taken on 55 new apprentices.
Wiring error causes electric shocks for homeowner
14 November, 2023A WA electrician has been fined $5000 for failing to detect a dangerous wiring error.
Powerline fatality leads to guilty plea
08 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Electrical Safety OfficeA Qld energy supplier failed to ensure an overhead powerline and its supporting structures spanning farmland were safe.
How decarbonisation is affecting coal power workers
08 November, 2023New independent research has found the cost of redundancy is higher for former coal-fired power station workers than those in other industries.
Funding boost for ultra-low-cost solar
07 November, 2023ARENA has invested $11 million in new technology that has the potential to accelerate the uptake of ultra-low-cost solar.
Govt grants to stimulate EV uptake in WA
07 November, 2023The WA Govt has launched round two of its grants program to make EV chargers more affordable for businesses, not‑for-profits and LGAs.
Vic State Electricity Commission back in business
01 November, 2023A relaunched State Electricity Commission will lead Victoria's renewable energy transition with a focus on supply, homes and training.
New energy hub simulates Australia's grid
01 November, 2023Siemens and Swinburne University of Technology have launched a major Energy Transition Hub in Melbourne.
Lift companies charged over death of apprentice electrician
27 October, 2023The fourth-year apprentice electrician had been working unsupervised on a car lift.
Urgent recall of dangerous solar batteries
24 October, 2023The recall includes 13 specific LG battery models at risk of overheating, catching fire and causing damage to property, serious injury or death.
Electrician pleads guilty over explosion risk
23 October, 2023The dangerous installation of inverter chargers could have resulted in serious injuries and property damage.
