‘Robot’ electric car drives itself
18 February, 2013Robotic technology from Oxford University that enables a car to ‘drive itself’ for stretches of a route has been shown driving a Nissan Leaf electric car. The new car gives a glimpse of what the driver’s experience of an auto drive-enabled car of the future might be like: the technology is controlled from an iPad on the dashboard that flashes up a prompt offering the driver the option of the car taking over for a portion of a familiar route - touching the screen then switches to ‘auto drive’ where the robotic system takes over.
Local contractors dumped
18 February, 2013Master Electricians Australia has called on insurance companies to “buy local” when they are sourcing contractors for flood repair work in Bundaberg and other parts of regional Queensland.
NECA plays major role in apprenticeship pilot
12 February, 2013 by Peter ScottNECA is playing a major role in a new electrical apprenticeship pilot being trialled throughout Australia by the industry skills council E-Oz Energy Skills Australia, focused on improving electrical apprentice completion rates across the country.
Are you a contractor customers would recommend to others?
11 February, 2013 by Malcolm RichardsIn our role as electrical industry peak body, Master Electricians Australia (MEA) is often asked by media what people should look for when they are engaging an electrician. Of course, our first answer is always to ensure you are dealing with someone who holds the appropriate licence and insurance for whichever state they’re working in.
Dodgy downlight install causes $1m worth of damage
08 February, 2013The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is warning residents across Australia to make sure their lights are installed correctly following a devastating house fire in Western Australia which very nearly ended in tragedy.
Industry baffled over lack of consultation on building code
07 February, 2013The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and a number of Australian industry associations in the building and construction sector have expressed concern over the lack of consultation between the government and industry over a new Building Code which commenced Friday 1 February 2013.
CSIRO pushes digital economy
05 February, 2013CSIRO has launched Australia’s largest publicly funded research initiative focused on the digital economy. The Digital Productivity and Services Flagship, CSIRO’s tenth National Research Flagship, is a $40 million research initiative focusing on the services sector and optimising the full value of national broadband infrastructure.
Flood safety checklist to save lives
04 February, 2013Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has released a five-point electrical safety checklist to ensure the protection of NSW and Qld families living in flood- and storm-affected homes. Homeowners are being urged not to put their own lives, or their families lives, at risk by ignorning the necessary precautions around water-damaged electrical appliances and fittings.
Former NECA president receives Order of Australia
01 February, 2013Former National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) president Gianfranco (Frank) Tomasi has been awarded an Order of Australia in the 2013 Australia Day Honours List.
Hotline to reconnect power to flood-affected home owners
31 January, 2013Master Electricians Australia has activated a free hotline to help flood- and storm-affected home owners reconnect their power supplies as quickly as possible once waters have receded.
Serious incident prompts call for focus on safety
31 January, 2013A serious safety incident in the ACT has prompted Master Electricians Australia (MEA) to call on business owners and managers to ensure the highest levels of electrical safety on their sites.
InsideIQ Building Automation Alliance welcomes new Australian member
29 January, 2013Airmaster Australia has become the newest member firm of the InsideIQ Building Automation Alliance, an international alliance of independent building automation contractors.
Rockwell Automation puts young people FIRST
22 January, 2013Rockwell Automation has extended its support of the global FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) program to Australia and New Zealand. This will open up new opportunities for school students aspiring to become engineers.
Scientists develop revolutionary 2D material
15 January, 2013Scientists at CSIRO and RMIT University have produced a new two-dimensional material that could revolutionise the electronics market, making 'nano' more than just a marketing term. The material - made up of layers of crystal known as molybdenum oxides - has unique properties that encourage the free flow of electrons at ultrahigh speeds.
NECA urges caution to Tassie fire victims
11 January, 2013As the process of rebuilding begins following the devastating Tasmanian bushfires, the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has issued a safety warning to residents returning to damaged properties to get their electrical systems checked and repaired by licensed electricians.
