Siemon has launched its new WheelHouse Advanced Data Center Solutions brand in an effort to align its established line of cable and connectivity systems with upcoming products. [ + ]

Master Builders Australia welcomes the phased implementation of the new drug and alcohol fitness for work amendments for the building and construction industry under the Building Code 2013. [ + ]

The final panels on the Broken Hill Solar Plant have been installed, enabling the large-scale project to now be able to generate enough power to supply 17,000 homes. [ + ]

Car transport specialist PrixCar has been awarded 'Best Application of Technology' at the Australian Freight Industry Awards, presented by the Victorian Transport Association. [ + ]

Rittal has appointed a new managing director for its Australia and New Zealand business. [ + ]

The Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA) has issued a reminder that the last round of Fleet Forums for the year is coming up. This is your last chance to take part in professional development courses from AfMA for 2015. [ + ]

A prohibition notice has been issued to prevent the sale and/or installation of some SKL brand thermo-plastic sheath (TPS) electrical cables marked 2013, which use a PVC material that does not comply with Australian standards. [ + ]

A reminder to electrical workers about the product recall on Avanco DC isolators has been issued by the Electrical Safety Office. [ + ]

The winners of the 2015 Clean Energy Council Solar Design and Installation Awards were announced following the All-Energy Australia conference in Melbourne. [ + ]

The Lighting Council has partnered with the Queensland Government for a recycling trial to divert emergency and exit lighting batteries from landfill. [ + ]

Australian Government authorities will be highly unlikely to detect exploitation of vulnerable migrant workers under its current plans for a free trade agreement with China due to serious flaws in the proposed agreement, according to a new report commissioned by the Electrical Trades Union (ETU). [ + ]

SA Power Networks has partnered with Enphase Energy to conduct distributed residential energy storage trials in a bid to help develop battery storage usage in Australia. [ + ]

Reports concerning the substandard practices of an Australia-wide training provider reinforce the need for vigilance and reform, says NECA. [ + ]

Australian workers are exposed to vibration in a range of industries, including mining, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, forestry and fisheries, trades, transport and utilities. [ + ]

Transport Certification Australia (TCA) is undergoing a major expansion. The industry body is leading a number of new initiatives across transport modes that it believes will shape the future of transport management through the use of telematics and related intelligent technologies. [ + ]