Industry News
Shelley Elliott named 'Sparkie of the Year'
The third-year electrician-in-training has been awarded the title of Apprentice of the Year by TAFE SA and electrical equipment and accessories provider Clipsal. [ + ]
Electrical firm fined $21,500 after near-death of apprentice
An apprentice electrician is lucky to be alive after an electric shock left him unresponsive and without a pulse while working at a property in Mandurah. [ + ]
Commissioner Merryn York to depart AEMC
Commissioner Merryn York will end her tenure at the AEMC to commence a new role as Executive General Manager, System Design, at the Australian Energy Market Operator. [ + ]
Product recall for sealed jump-start batteries
A recall notice has been issued for Invicta, Sentry and certain Roypow jump-start packs. [ + ]
Warning to machinery operators after excavators hit powerlines
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is again reminding machinery operators to be careful around powerlines after two incidents occurred in one day last week. [ + ]
Qld Govt stresses importance of energy careers
With a new intake of Ergon apprentices in Rockhampton, the Qld Govt has underlined the importance of energy careers. [ + ]
Electrician fined after dangerous oversight causes electric shocks
Three family members at a Bedford property received electric shocks after touching energised taps. [ + ]
Signify to acquire GLG's Pierlite business
The Board of Gerard Lighting Group (GLG) has signed a contract for the sale of GLG's Pierlite business to lighting and technology company Signify. [ + ]
Vic surges ahead in clean energy uptake
Victoria experienced the biggest jump in renewable energy generation of anywhere in Australia in 2021, according to new data released by the Climate Council. [ + ]
Rapid solar expansion in WA
Western Australia's solar uptake has grown over 600% since 2011, with residential solar output now exceeding the state's largest power station. [ + ]
$20K penalty for hazardous electrical error
Electricians have been warned not to cut corners when checking their work after a dangerous error at a WA building site. [ + ]
Increasing distributed energy in low-voltage networks
New technology is being developed that could reduce the need to build costly distribution grid infrastructure. [ + ]
Free advice to make the construction industry safer
WorkSafe Victoria is running a program for employers to help make the construction industry safer. [ + ]
Drill rig contacts overhead powerline, prompts warning
The NSW Resources Regulator has issued a safety alert, warning machinery operators to take care when working near overhead powerlines. [ + ]
Review into WA power outage begins
An independent review into power outages that affected communities in WA has commenced. [ + ]
