Custom Fleet has been selected as the successful leasing partner for Western Australian electricity network business Western Power. [ + ]

The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) has forged a new initiative to advance Australia's uptake of LED road lighting. The government-backed Street Lighting and Smart Controls Program (SLSC) brings together the multiple sectors that contribute to the street lighting and smart controls industry in Australia. [ + ]

Safe Work Australia has released three new reports that investigate the likelihood of workers' potential exposure to 38 known or suspected carcinogens found in Australian workplaces, including UV radiation, environmental tobacco smoke, diesel engine exhaust and wood dust. [ + ]

The transport sector is being targeted in a new global initiative, below50, through promotion of best-of-breed sustainable fuels that will achieve significant carbon reductions. [ + ]

2015 was a record year for renewable energy installations, according to the newly released Renewables 2016 Global Status Report. [ + ]

The Australian Government has announced a multimillion-dollar plan to assist in the creation of smart, interconnected cities across the country. [ + ]

Nominations are open for the Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards, which recognise Victorian businesses that have either adopted sustainable measures in their enterprise or minimised their environmental footprint. [ + ]

2 June is the broadcast day for the National Road Safety Partnership Program webinar on regulatory options for automated vehicles. The purpose of the webinar is to present information on a discussion paper recently published by the National Transport Commission (NTC) and to canvas the priority issues, proposed approaches and reform time frames for discussion. [ + ]

University of NSW is hoping to set hearts aflutter with its I LOVE YOU lighting installation at this year's Vivid Festival. [ + ]

Perth-based energy-efficiency start-up Ecocentric has announced the appointment of Dr Ross Waring as chairman. [ + ]

While the bulk of the mining boom is behind us, demand for lithium may keep our resources sector rolling for a little longer. [ + ]

NEC Australia, together with NEC New Zealand, has announced an agreement with Tait Communications to deliver mission-critical wireless services to emergency services organisations worldwide. [ + ]

The Schneider Electric portfolio of prefabricated and micro data centre solutions has been named Data Centre Power Product of the Year at the DCS Awards 2016. [ + ]

Rittal is building on its existing product portfolio through the creation of a new business unit — Rittal Automation Systems (RAS). The new enterprise will assume responsibility for and expand upon the product range provided by its sister company, Kiesling. [ + ]

Soft, stretchy batteries and solar cells being developed by scientists hold the key to overcoming the barriers experienced by current wearable technology. Existing technologies are limited by their rigid nature and modest electrical performance, according to a recent article on the ABC news website, which draws on a report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. [ + ]