All-electric haulage fleet under mining alliance
How to measure ROI of field service management software
Preparing the grid for electric vehicles
New EV technology supercharges electric vehicles
Ensuring the right equipment for an electrical business
Recall of dangerous energy storage batteries
Installers of renewable energy systems are being urged to help identify and warn consumers about a recall of dangerous LGES (previously LG Chem) energy storage batteries.
Campaign aims to lure electricians to Qld
A multimillion-dollar promotional blitz is underway to encourage more interstate tradies to help with flood recovery efforts in Queensland.
Prosecution following electrical work error
A WA electrician has been fined $5K for not adequately supervising electrical work carried out by an apprentice.
New fleet of electric prime movers unveiled
Rather than building electric trucks from scratch, an Australian company has developed a solution that involves powering existing heavy vehicles with exchangeable batteries.
Ceiling space fatality
In February 2022, an electrical worker died in a home ceiling space, WorkSafe Qld has reported.
Preparing the grid for electric vehicles
A new $3.4 million trial will help support growing adoption of electric vehicles across Australia while reducing infrastructure upgrade costs.
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New EV technology supercharges electric vehicles
New charging technology will drive Queensland's EV uptake plans.
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Charging ahead with EVs
Electric vehicles are key to reducing greenhouse gases and delivering clean, sustainable...
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Talking cars
Around 500 private and fleet vehicles in Queensland will be retrofitted with devices that enable...
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UNSW Maker Games winners design software to save lives
Responding to a challenge from Boral, UNSW Sydney's Maker Games winners designed a solution that allows workers to safely shut down dangerous...
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Test before touch, warns ESO
Another arc flash injury has prompted the Electrical Safety Office (ESO) to issue an urgent...
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The truth about speed limits
Is a speed limit set in stone, or is there a tolerance? According to a recent article published...
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Can headphones save lives?
New headphone technology that is claimed "could significantly improve road safety and save...
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Touchless gestures the next step for smartphones
Smartphones and other mobile devices will soon be controlled via touchless gestures, utilising new LED arrays that can both emit and detect light.
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Deploying drones in field service
We hear a lot about digital transformation these days. However, digital transformation is not...
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Biometric security use on the rise
New research from Deloitte suggests that the use of biometrics is moving to the forefront of...
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Two-way street
The ubiquitous smartphone has become a popular tool for drivers, but the digital two-way radio is...
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How to measure ROI of field service management software
Some ROIs are easier to calculate than others. It's important to consider both tangible and intangible benefits when assessing field service...
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Why field operations teams need enterprise mobile tech
The latest study from Zebra Technologies reveals that only 60% of respondents have adopted a...
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Five reasons why contractors should use a field service app
How can your electrical field service company take advantage of the latest technology trends,...
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Machine learning saves time for tradies
The digital age has produced a number of solutions which help to minimise time theft and reduced...
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Future of field service: are you ready?
IFS President of Service Management Marne Martin shared her insights on the changing landscape of field service and how organisations need to...
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Field Service Management 2019
At the 11th Field Service Management Summit, held from 15–17 April in Sydney, over 100...
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The future of field service: Internet of Things
Staying connected is essential for most field service professionals to manage their customer...
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Business propped up by credit cards
Up to two thirds of Australian SMEs are resorting to using personal finances to prop up business...
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