Lindsay Le Compte, the NSW and ACT CEO of NECA, has tendered his resignation and will leave the organisation on 30 November 2011.

Nyrstar Hobart has awarded a $2.5m+ order to Rockwell Automation and its Global Solutions team to replace a distributed control system (DCS) at the company’s zinc smelting operation in Hobart, Tasmania.

The drop in the cost of solar equipment and increases in electricity prices make solar an even more attractive investment decision for householders and businesses.

Fluke Corporation has awarded Fluke tools to the five Australian category winners of the WorldSkills 2011 competition, held in London.

 The government's Clean Energy legislation has been passed by the Senate.

Energy Action has launched a survey which covers six areas including how businesses currently procure energy, the potential impact of the impending carbon tax, and measures of energy efficiency and sustainability.

The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) continued calls for governments at all levels to work together to stamp out dodgy solar installers and protect consumers following official government figures that show many installations are dangerous.

Master Electricians Australia has thrown its support behind an industry push to overhaul electrical apprenticeships and shift to a competency-based training system.

Belden has acquired cybersecurity provider Byres Security in a bid to enhance its ability to protect industrial automation systems from cyberattack.

The Queensland Electrical Safety Office reminds workers and the general public to take extra care when in the vicinity of powerlines.

Electrical industry says building regulator must stay to stop lawlessness.

Registration is now open for Belden's Network Design Seminar designed to help participants learn essential skills for mission-critical signal transmission infrastructure.

The WA government has announced 46 finalists in the 2011 WA Environment Awards. The winners will be announced at a presentation dinner at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday November 25.

The resource industry employer group AMMA has announced the launch of jobs and careers portal www.miningoilandgasjobs.com.

Regulations to have safety switches installed at the time of sale or lease already exist in Western Australia and in Queensland and it is time the other states introduced these measures to help keep Australians safe, especially in older homes.