NECA applauds construction code fee elimination
04 June, 2014The decision to eliminate the purchase price for electrical contractors to obtain the National Construction Code has been applauded by the National Electrical and Communications Association.
Contractors urged to exercise caution
04 June, 2014 by Mansi GandhiThe recent recall of faulty Avanco and PV Power branded DC solar isolators provides a harsh reminder about the importance of buying from reputed suppliers.
Jobs go as electrical contractor slips into administration
04 June, 2014Electrical contractor Pacific Services Group has slipped into administration, leaving hundreds of contractors across Australia jobless.
NBN Co appoints new CFO
04 June, 2014NBN Co has appointed Stephen Rue to the position of chief financial officer.
Philips wins two Good Design awards
04 June, 2014Philips has received two Good Design awards for its Philips Dynalite AntumbraTouch and AntumbraDisplay panels.
MEA's electrical industry conference fast approaching
28 May, 2014MEA's annual conference presents an opportunity for delegates to enjoy a much-needed family vacation and at the same time gain key insights to help boost their business value.
Comtest increases accreditations in EPODs and low-voltage sockets
27 May, 2014In conjunction with the accreditation to AS/NZS 3197 ‘Portable electrical control or conditioning devices’, Comtest has increased its capability by being accredited for testing low-voltage mains power sockets to AS/NZS 3112 and the standard AS/NZS 3105.
Next-gen copper cabling systems
27 May, 2014 | Supplied by: CommscopeToday's servers are shipping with 10 Gbps copper ports while power consumption and heat dissipation have been reduced to acceptable levels. As global demand for higher speed and additional data bandwidth continues unabated, the IEEE and some cabling groups have started a project called 'Next Generation Ethernet', or in simple terms - 40 Gbps over copper.
NECA condemns suppression of asbestos data
21 May, 2014NECA has condemned the ACT Government for again refusing to release a list of Canberra homes containing potentially deadly loose-fill asbestos.
Finalists for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year announced
20 May, 2014Ernst and Young has announced the group of entrepreneurs from around the country who are in the running to be named as this year’s Australian EY Entrepreneur Of The Year.
Forum Group acquires powerPerfector Australia
20 May, 2014 | Supplied by: Forum GroupForum Group has acquired energy and power optimiser powerPerfector Australia.
Go Green in the City challenge selects finalists
20 May, 2014Schneider Electric has unveiled the 12 teams that qualified for the finals of Go Green in the City 2014 global student challenge. The finalists were selected from among the top 100 teams that qualified for the semifinals by a jury composed of Schneider Electric business leaders.
Tips to cut your small business tax bill
16 May, 2014 by Chris Ridd, MD, Xero AustraliaChris Ridd, managing director of Xero Australia, shares a few tips on how small businesses could reduce their tax bill by timing their income and expenses.
Budget 2014: the good and the bad
14 May, 2014The Abbott government's first budget brings good news for tradies and small businesses, and bad news for the solar industry.
DC solar isolator safety alert
12 May, 2014The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has identified an internal fault with the Avanco and PVPower DC isolators. The fault leads to overheating and fires with these isolators that are used in solar electricity system installations.
