New apprentices join WA energy sector
20 December, 2024Western Power has welcomed 33 apprentices, trainees and recent university graduates to its workforce.
Why your electrical business needs a local SEO strategy
18 December, 2024 by Luca Mason, Owner, Sparky Digital | Supplied by: Sparky DigitalHave you noticed how some electrical businesses always appear first in Google searches? While luck plays no part, the answer isn't complicated — they're using local SEO.
Bathroom renovator fined for risky, amateur electrical work
11 December, 2024A WA bathroom renovator has faced court for carrying out illegal electrical work that could have caused a fatality.
Bringing flexible energy to utilities and consumers
11 December, 2024 | Supplied by: SenseUS smart energy tech company Sense is partnering with Landis+Gyr to help the ANZ market make the transition to consumer energy resources.
NBN Co's new CEO gets to work
04 December, 2024 | Supplied by: nbn co ltdEllie Sweeney has officially commenced in her role as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at NBN Co.
Electrical company fined $300K following worker's death
03 December, 2024The tragedy at a South Australian worksite resulted from a failure to take adequate steps to identify work hazards and to provide adequate training and safety documents.
Bringing geospatial tools to infrastructure planning
20 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Bentley Systems Pty LtdBentley Systems has joined forces with Google to enhance the way infrastructure is designed, built and operated.
Funding boost to transition heavy vehicles to electric
12 November, 2024ARENA has made $100 million in funding available under its Driving the Nation program to support the decarbonisation of heavy vehicles.
MEA protests terrace housing red tape
05 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaA recent determination by Energy Queensland Limited will impose an extra measure when connecting electricity to terrace homes in the state.
Charging up EV infrastructure in WA
30 October, 2024The WA Govt has opened up a third round of its Charge Up Grants, which support not-for-profits, small businesses and local governments to install charging infrastructure.
$35K fine for wiring error
29 October, 2024A WA couple were placed at risk of electric shock after an electrician's wiring error left their home live with dangerous voltages for a week.
Are electricians the most in-demand trade in Australia?
28 October, 2024Recent research from BizCover suggests this is the case, revealing an impressive 624,540 online searches for sparkies per year.
Update to renewable energy connection standard
23 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Building and EnergyThe updated standard will become mandatory six months from its publication date of 23 August 2024.
MEA gets behind household battery schemes
22 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMaster Electricians Australia is urging both the government and opposition to support schemes that encourage Australians to embrace home battery programs.
Lighting stars celebrated at industry awards
16 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Lighting Council AustraliaWinners included a transformative public lighting project, a small business that illuminates famous public buildings, and a veteran of the lighting industry.
